Meet Pioneering Boulder Scientist Dr. Warren Washington

Boulder has long been a hub for climate study as the location of NCAR, NOAA, and countless research initiatives and experts at the University of Colorado. Long before “climate change” and “global warming” became ubiquitous terms, many people in our community were pursuing the interdisciplinary study of climate trends, effects and forecasting. Among the fields

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Financial Literacy on the Front Range – JA Finance Park

Are you familiar with Junior Achievement (JA)? It is the world’s largest organization dedicated to preparing young people to succeed in a global economy. JA utilizes a volunteer network to deliver programs for students on entrepreneurship, financial literacy and work readiness. We are fortunate to have Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain, Inc. serving our area youth. Elevations’

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Boulder County Farming History

If you go to the Boulder Farmers Market on a Saturday in the summer, you will see that agriculture is thriving in Boulder County. Where did it all start? The evolution of agriculture in the Boulder Valley began almost immediately upon its settlement by miners decades ago. Irrigation: “A Constructed Oasis” Early westward explorers found

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Elevations Foundation Grantee Profile: Healing Warriors Program

Healing Warriors Program is the recipient of the first-ever Elevations Members’ Choice Award and will receive a $2,000 bonus grant from Elevations Foundation! Healing Warriors Program earned this award after Elevations Foundation invited Elevations Credit Union members to vote for one of three Foundation grantees working in the field of mental health. Elevations Foundation will

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Meet Elevations Foundation Grantee: Cal-Wood Education Center

Helping kids get into nature and experience this beautiful area we call home is just part of what makes Cal-Wood such an important community asset. This Elevations Foundation grantee brings environmental education to life and engages young people in our community. Cal-Wood accomplishes this through school-based programs, summer camps, and Latino family camps.   Cal-Wood

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