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Hotchkiss, CO 81419
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"Teaching children to love nature and have fun in

"Teaching children to love nature and have fun in it is so important. We are so grateful to have Nature Connection in our community. We also appreciate that you make the outdoors accessible to everyone. We would not have been able to do the camp this summer without a scholarship and for that we are so thankful! " -Parent of Participant⁠
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We accomplished the following this past year:⁠
🎿 6,073 students reached during School Programs⁠
🌞 366 summer camp experiences outside⁠
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 $17,505 of summer camp scholarships awarded to families⁠
🪴 44 High School students employed with jobs⁠
🏄🏽‍♀️ 1,915 community members attending a community program⁠
🚵🏽 15+ miles of trail built and/or maintained by our Wilder Bunch Trail Crew⁠
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Donate to the Nature Connection today to help more kids and families get outside this coming year! Link in bio 💚💛🤎

We are partnering with @grandmesanordiccouncil for

We are partnering with @grandmesanordiccouncil for a Family Fun Day at County Line on Saturday December 16th from 10-2pm. We will have our fleet of cross-country skis, boots, and poles for loan--FREE for kiddos, $10 suggested donation for adults. There will be lessons, races, obstacle course, scavenger hunt, and LOTS of WINTER FUN!! Beginners are encouraged! ❄️⛄️🎿⁠
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#generationwild #100thingstodo #getoutside #kidswhoplay #coloradokids #optoutside

"We love the Nature Connection and know that our c

"We love the Nature Connection and know that our community is in need of these programs to enrich our youth. Highly Recommend!" ~Parent of Participant.⁠
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If you agree, we hope you'll consider a donation to the Nature Connection this holiday season to support our work to get more kids outside. Link in bio. And thank you! 💚💛🤎

Nature Connection wishes you and your family a Hap

Nature Connection wishes you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving! We encourage you to #optoutside on Friday. Go for a bike ride, a hike, a walk around the neighborhood, or pack up your leftovers and have a picnic. Whatever you do, take a moment to get outside and appreciate the beautiful place we live. 💚💛🤎⁠
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Check out our website to explore local trails in your community: https://thenatureconnection.net/local-trails/⁠
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#generationwild #100thingstodo #getoutside #kidswhoplay #coloradokids #optoutside

If you are involved with Nature Connection then yo

If you are involved with Nature Connection then you likely already know Anna Robinson, but we'd like to officially introduce her as NC's new Director of Programs!! Anna first joined the NC as our AmeriCorps cross-country ski lead in the fall of 2020 and then became our Programs Manager in 2022. She comes to this new position was great perspective as an educator and logistics manager, and with deep relationships with all of our partners and teachers.⁠
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When she isn't in the office or supporting a program, you can find Anna riding the trails around the Nature Connection on her mountain bike or reading with a borrowed dog she is likely dog-sitting for!

We are hiring for two positions: Programs Manager

We are hiring for two positions: Programs Manager and Outreach Coordinator! Join our Team and make a difference in our community!⁠
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You can find the position descriptions on our website (copy/paste the link): https://thenatureconnection.net/jobs/

It is very bittersweet to say farewell to our Dire

It is very bittersweet to say farewell to our Director of Programs, Tori Swift, who is moving on from the Nature Connection. Since 2018, Tori has carefully developed NC's summer, school, and family programming from creating curriculum, mentoring HS interns, leading programs, creating scheduling and supporting teachers, and every big and little detail in between. We sure are going to miss Tori and her beautiful spirit in the office. Thank you, Tori, for all you done for the Nature Connection and the youth and families of Delta County! 💚💛🤎

Community Climbing Night is canceled for this Mond

Community Climbing Night is canceled for this Monday November 13 because staff will be at @kids.pasta.project supporting @grandmesanordiccouncil and you should go to! (scroll over for more details). Also cancelled on Monday November 20th for Thanksgiving. ⁠
We will see you again on the 27th! 🦃

We had so much fun helping get students outside at

We had so much fun helping get students outside at Cedaredge High School's Field Day last week! Students rotated through over a dozen stations including our mobile climbing wall, mountain biking along Surface Creek, and using our archery gear thanks to @westerncoloradoarchers. ⁠
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#generationwild #100thingstodo #getoutside #kidswhoplay #coloradokids #optoutside

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