Cottonwood Institute is known for our fun and creative events, which help raise critical funding to support our programs each year. Check out what we have coming up in 2025, Download our 2025 Sponsorship Opportunities, and reach out to Ford Church, Founder and Executive Director for more information at 303.447.1076 x700.
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20th BASE CAMP BASH
The 20th Base Camp Bash is our main fundraising event and annual excuse to get together in person, have fun, celebrate our students and successes, and is a great opportunity to network with the movers and shakers of Denver.
The Base Camp Bash helps raise the critical funds we need each year to connect students to the outdoors and empower them to take action to improve their schools, the community, and the environment for future generations.
Register Today: Saturday, April 5th, 2025 from 6-10pm at Upper Larimer in Denver, CO.
Volunteer: Interested in volunteering for this event? If so, please fill out this Base Camp Bash Volunteer Form.
REGISTER TODAYFREE OUTDOOR GEAR REPAIR WORKSHOP:
Do you have any damaged outdoor gear you don’t know what to do with? Don’t throw it away, repair it! Join our Changemaker Alums and come to our FREE outdoor gear repair workshop. Learn some fresh new skills, meet new people, and bring your damaged gear to repair. All are welcome! Click here for more information.
Register For Free Today: Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025 from 5-8pm at the Lafayette Public Library: 775 W Baseline Road, Lafayette, CO 80026
REGISTER TODAYFREE COTTONWOOD SKILLS GATHERING:
Are you curious about the outdoor skills our ancestors used to survive for thousands of years? Join our Changemaker Alums for the 2nd Annual Ancestral Skills Gathering and practice friction fires, natural shelters, natural cordage and knot tying, basket weaving, and more. All are welcome! Click here for more information.
Register For Free Today: Saturday, April 26th, 2025 from 10am-6pm at Ollin Farms: 8627 N 95th St. #7718, Longmont, CO 80504
REGISTER TODAYTHE THROWDOWN
The Throwdown has become one of the best charity cornhole tournaments in Denver. This event is specifically designed for fun people who want to enjoy an afternoon outside playing cornhole with delicious food and beverages, while supporting a great local educational non-profit.
Whether you’re an expert or you’ve never heard of the game before, it is a great time for all. Relax, no experience is needed to participate!
Save The Date: The Throwdown 2025 is set for Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 10am – 3pmish at McGregor Square in Denver, CO.
LEARN MOREBEATS ON THE CREEK
Beats on the Creek is a summer concert series put on by Coohills Restaurant to support local non-profits. There will be live music, award-winning wines, craft beer, and cocktails. Admission is a $10 suggested donation that will support Cottonwood Institute.
Coohills Restaurant and bar will be open at 5:30pm. The bar area will have open seating- first come, first served! Patio tables require a reservation and are reserved for the entire evening during Beats on the Creek events. Interested in reserving? Call Coohills at 303-623-5700.
Save The 2025 Dates:
Tuesday, June 24th: Funkiphino (Funk)
Tuesday, July 1st: The Long Run (Eagles Tribute)
Tuesday, July 8: Stone Beat Invasion (Rolling Stone/Beatles Tribute)
Tuesday, July 15: Ninety 2K (90’s/2000’s)
Tuesday, July 22: The Railbenders (Outlaw Country)
Tuesday, July 29: Mr. Majestyk’s 8-Track Revival (70’s)
Learn MoreHARVARD GULCH GOLF INVITATIONAL
Join us at Harvard Gulch for drinks, food, prizes, and 9 holes of beginner-friendly par three golf! This tournament is presented by Ryan Feaster with Realty ONE Group Five Star and open to everyone age 21 and over. All net proceeds from the event will benefit Cottonwood Institute in memory of Rivers Stilwell.
Save The Date: The Harvard Gulch Golf Invitational is set for Saturday, August 9th, 2025 from 9am – 5pmish at Harvard Gulch in Denver, CO.
Learn MoreBEER RELEASE PARTY
Our 2nd Annual Beer Release Party hosted by Woods Boss Brewing Co. and presented by Living a Stout Life (LASL), and Denver Founders Network to benefit Cottonwood Institute was a huge hit! Thank you to all who attended.
Stay Tuned: Stay tuned for our 2025 Beer Release Party date.
HAPPY HOUR
Cottonwood Institute’s Holiday Happy Hour at the Rayback Collective in Boulder, CO on December 11, 2024 was a huge success. Stay tuned for future Happy Hours in the communities we serve.
