Causes: Education

Mission: To awaken a sense of wonder and inspire environmental stewardship through natural science and sustainability education.

Results: Our new 5-acre campus, certified in February 2013 for Platinum LEED certification, opened in August 2011.During the 2013-2014school year, we provided 77 field study programs to 3,426 students from 20 Eagle County public and private schools. We have several thousand drop-in visitors each year who participate in our science education programming for adults and families. 2013 summer science camps served 467 children this year, and $10,000 in financial assistance was awarded to families whose children could not have participated without it.

Target demographics: The 5,800 K-12 Eagle County, CO students, 55% of whom are low income and/or Hispanic. Our programs serve both residents and visitors to this mountain resort area.

Direct beneficiaries per year: 29,000

Geographic areas served: Eagle County, CO

Programs: School Field Studies Programs, Summer Science Camps, After School Science Programs, Sustainability and Stewardship Programs