When kids put their hands in the dirt and connect with nature, the results are awesome. Catamount Institute is dedicated to connecting kids with nature and helping them develop into ecological stewards. In this episode, recorded at the June Green Drinks event of the Green Cities Coalition, we learn about the activities of Catamount Institute and Generation Wild, a special Colorado program to provide nature experiences for youth.

Speakers:

Konrad Schlarbaum, Chair of Green Cities Coalition

Beth Austin, Education Program Coordinator, Catamount Institute

Nancy Perez, Marketing & Outreach for Generation Wild

Producers: Ellen Johnson-Fay and Dave Gardner   

LINKS:

Catamount Institute

Generation Wild of the Pikes Peak Region

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Green Cities Coaliton

UPCOMING ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS:

Creek Week 2019September 28 - October 6Largest watershed-wide cleanup in Colorado

All citizens are encouraged to participate individually in a public event or form a Creek Crew of your own! More information here

Thursday, August 22, 2019 5:30 to 7:30 pmGreen DrinksPodcasting to Save the PlanetStudio 809 / Citizen-Powered Media 2930 Orion Drive Includes a musical performance by Lindsay Facknitz More information here

The following environment/sustainability organizations in the Pikes Peak region collaborate to produce the Peak Environment podcast about environmental stewardship, sustainable living and enlightened public policy in the Pikes Peak Region.

Green Cities Coalition

Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future

Pikes Peak Environmental Forum

Pikes Peak Library District Green Team

Pikes Peak Group of Sierra Club

Pikes Peak Permaculture

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