Aside from drafting a course contract and discussing aspects of this class, we spent a fair amount of time studying the history of environmentalism this week. I’d like you to consider your ideas about the environmental movement before we constructed a timeline of environmentally historical events. What types of issues did you consider to be… Read more »
"Always in the big woods when you leave familiar ground and step off alone into a new place there will be, along with the feelings of curiosity and excitement, a little nagging of dread. It is the ancient fear of the Unknown, and it is your first bond with the wilderness you are going into. … Read more »
The Cottonwood Institute recently hosted another "Change the World Movie Night" at the Fluid Coffee Bar in Denver, Colorado with a screening of Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth. Al Gore put presidential and political ambitions behind him and is on a mission to raise an awareness about global warming and climate change. He does a… Read more »
"The idea of wilderness needs no defense: only more defenders" -Edward Abbey
Welcome to the Community Adventure Program. Before we get started, we need to get some feedback about your outdoor experience, your thoughts about the environment, the community, etc. Please answer this survey honestly and to the best of your ability. The good folks who fund this class use this information to assess the performance of… Read more »
This class has been a great experience for me in many ways. The overnight trips were very fun and educational, especially the second one. I learned what burns well, how to start fires, how to find firewood, how to make quinzes (sp?) and much more. The action project was also a valuable experience, from learning… Read more »
As the quarter comes to a close, I want to get some open and honest feedback from the 2nd Quarter 2007 CAP class to improve the CAP for future students. This information will not affect your grade, but please take it seriously. It will be reviewed by the school, the Cottonwood Institute, and this information… Read more »
Two first-class quinzhees and some fireside cheer!
Hiking in on Saturday and getting the kitchen area going.
