12 hours agoWho Run the World? Girls!March really is one of the best months in our beautiful State of Colorado. The days get longer and give us more sunshine. It starts to get just a little bit warmer, enough that you start to get excited for the opening of pool season. It’s a time of planting…Women4 min readWomen4 min read
Feb 21Black Joy in the OutdoorsThis month marks the 47th anniversary of the United States recognizing February as Black History Month. Since that time, this month has served as a moment to honor the achievements and contributions of Black individuals and organizations, and to uplift our central roles in American history because as we know…Youth4 min readYouth4 min read
Feb 1Environmental Learning for Kids — Education Center in ActionThe new ELK Education Center had its Grand Opening on June 29th, 2022, and it has been in full swing since then. This unique center has already held at least sixty events between programs and community centered activities, and it is quickly becoming a safe space and second home for…Youth3 min readYouth3 min read
Nov 16, 2022Back to School with ELK!By Jake Preston, ELK Education Coordinator Whew, what a rush! It’s been an incredible year so far for Environmental Learning for Kids as we’ve opened our new facilities in Montbello, continued to grow our staff and number of youth and families served, and raised near-record amounts of funding through grants…Education3 min readEducation3 min read
Sep 1, 2022Backpacking and StrawberriesMy name is Verenice and I am Environmental Learning for Kids’ (ELK) Urban Ranger Program Assistant. I was able to attend the 11-day High School Leadership Corps backpacking trip with Rocky Mountain Conservancy as an ELK staff to support our high school student who had never been backpacking before, or…Education3 min readEducation3 min read
Aug 12, 2022Is the environmental community ready to embrace our Latino culture, our community, and our heritage?When asked about my career path and trajectory as the only third Executive Director of local Denver nonprofit, Environmental Learning for Kids (ELK), I would love to weave a tale about an inherent thirst to conserve the environment, or a deeply rooted calling to inspiring young people. But alas, my…4 min read4 min read
Jul 8, 2022ELK Education Center Opens its DoorsOn June 29th, 2022, the ELK Education Center officially opened its doors in welcome to the far northeast community. Environmental Learning for Kids cultivates a passion in science, leadership, and service in a racially and socioeconomically diverse community of learners. ELK was founded with the belief that all young people…Education4 min readEducation4 min read
May 13, 2022Tales of an ELK AlumnusAs we inch closer to moving into our home in the heart of Montbello, it’s impossible not to look back on how far we’ve come. From meetings in the Montbello backyard of our founders, and just a handful of students per trip what with only one van, to now moving…3 min read3 min read
Mar 31, 2022Interview Season Is Upon Us…DUN DUN DUN!Along with much anticipated warm weather and the blooming of beautiful spring flowers comes the stressful and sometimes scary season of interviews. College applications, scholarship opportunities, summer internships, April and May are deadline central. Like get out and smell the roses… but then it’s back to the grind. At Environmental…4 min read4 min read
Feb 28, 2022What’s in a Word? The Value of Journaling in NatureWhat’s in a word? As we close out our celebration of Black History Month and both those that came before us and those that will come after, t’s hard not to reflect on the importance of our words. Written word, oral word, words that craft our stories and reflect our…3 min read3 min read
