In an increasingly digital and divided world, young people are facing rising levels of disconnection from nature, from one another, and from a sense of purpose. Through a unique blend of outdoor experience and community action, our programs create opportunities for students to step outside the classroom and into their own power— cultivating the confidence and connection they need to become changemakers in their communities.
Cottonwood Alumni Mix Laughter, Labor, and a Little Mud While Building Beaver Dam Analogs at Caribou Ranch. Written by CI Senior Instructor Erin Angel. “This is exactly where I am supposed to be. I’m in the middle of midterms, and…
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Read Our Top 10 End-of-Year Suggestions to Help Cottonwood Unlock a $25,000 Match to Support Award-Winning Programs. As we wrap up 2025 and dream about what the future holds, I am incredibly grateful for our Cottonwood Institute community of students,…
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From Sudden Storms to Sunshine and From Root Veggies to Flower Fields, Our Miller Farms Harvesting Adventure was Everything We Hoped For—and More! Written by CI Senior Instructor Erin Angel. The students from Lafayette Explore Outside (LEO) spent a gorgeous…
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