Cottonwood Institute

Cottonwood Institute (CI) is a non-profit organization located in Denver, Colorado. Established as an educational institution, CI is dedicated to connecting underserved students with the outdoors and empowering them to become agents of positive change. With a staff of 19 employees, CI focuses on providing impactful environmental education and service-learning programs. CI primarily collaborates with middle and high schools and youth organizations. Their programs aim to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and motivation to address environmental issues and improve their communities. The organization believes that every student possesses a unique "gift" and that by applying it to issues they are passionate about, they can create meaningful change. What sets CI apart is their unique "Gift + Issue = Change" theory. They believe that when students identify their strengths and apply them to issues they care about, they become empowered to make a tangible difference. This ripple effect of change extends to their families, schools, communities, and the environment as a whole. For further details about Cottonwood Institute and their impactful programs, please visit their website at http://www.CottonwoodInstitute.org.