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Help us foster a more inclusive and equity-oriented workforce in Colorado’s outdoor spaces! Next 100 Colorado is launching a pilot mentorship program in fall 2020 aimed at uplifting and connecting leaders of color who work, or have recently been employed, in fields related to the outdoors.

The Pilot Mentorship Program, designed in partnership with Youth Outside, will foster a supportive and connected network of leaders of color at different stages in their careers. The program will provide a brave and unique space to help young professionals of color working in natural resources management, conservation, or outdoor recreation fields develop leadership skills, form networks with peers and mentors from similar backgrounds, and access people, organizations, events and other opportunities.

More information on the program and applications can be found at:

Mentorship Program | Next 100 Colorado The Next 100 Colorado Mentorship Program is a six-month program for a cohort of 10 mentors and 10 mentees designed to help connect Colorado's emerging and seasoned leaders of color through a series of partnerships, network formation, and leadership building. The program will consist of three full co...

cityWILD's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the outdoors is deeply tied to the river, and we firmly believe that the whitewater community needs to work on becoming a place where Black, Indigenous, and all People of Color feel welcomed, safe, and celebrated.

We fount out today about this awesome event hosted by Diversify Whitewater - Colorado. We encourage you to support this event in any way you can--and if you are a person of color who would like to attend but needs transportation support, let us know and we'll do our best to get you there!

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There are a lot of barriers for anyone entering the sport of whitewater kayaking, especially for Black, Indigenous, People of Color. We at Diversify Whitewater in Fort Collins, Colorado are removing barriers to introduce BIPOC to the sport that we love. Join us for a free, community paddle for all skill levels and abilities to celebrate and embrace diversity on the river. This event will be led by two women of color who have over 15 years of combined river experience. We will provide all of the boats and equipment. 𝑾𝑯𝑶: New to experienced paddlers in Colorado who identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC) and community allies 𝑾𝑯𝑨𝑻: Group downriver paddle (Rafts and kayaks) and BBQ lunch 𝑾𝑯𝑬𝑵: Saturday, July 11, 2020 from 9:00am - 1:00pm 𝑾𝑯𝑬𝑹𝑬: We will meet at Picnic Rock (2777 Poudre Canyon Rd #1931, Bellvue, CO 80512) to organize a beginner-friendly paddle down a class 2 (easy/moderate) section of the Cache la Poudre River** near Fort Collins, Colorado 𝑾𝑯𝒀: To provide an inclusive and low-barrier space for beginner to advanced BIPOC and allies alike to have fun on the river together. Colorado has so many beautiful outdoor spaces that should be accessible to everyone. We want to celebrate the amazing community we are a part of and help newcomers experience and enjoy recreating in the outdoors as much as we do. Our event will be 100% volunteer and donation driven, and free-of-charge to all participants. We will prioritize safety and inclusion throughout our day together. All safety gear (helmets and life jackets) will be donated by the local whitewater kayaking community and paddlesports shops for use by those who do not have their own equipment. You will be asked to sign a photo release and liability waiver. Photos may be used to show others what a great time you had out on the river. Register for a limited participant slot, volunteer, or make a donation today. Visit our page on Facebook for sign-up and details. See link in bio. #whitewater #whitewaterrafting #whitewaterkayaking #teamriverrunner #teamriverrunnerfortcollins #fortcollins #fortcollinscolorado #colorado #blackgirlsdokayak #outdooradventures

Juneteenth: Celebrating Black outdoor leaders In honor of Juneteenth, we're recognizing some of the most impressive and impactful leaders of color working to make the outdoors more inclusive for all.

Check out our summer program updates and get on the waiting list for possible upcoming program opportunities!

¡Mira nuestras actualizaciones de programas de verano y inscribirse en la lista de espera para posibles oportunidades de programas futuros!

https://www.citywild.org/post/citywild-summer-updates-actualizaciones-de-verano-de-citywild

La información está en español a continuación.

cityWILD virtual programs are up and running for currently enrolled youth! Program is Monday-Thursday from 3:30-4:00. If you are a current cityWILD participant, text/Call Emilie or Simone to get the info!

Emilie: 720- 656-5363 (inglés)
Simone: 720-417-6020 (español).

If you are new to cityWILD, please contact one of the people above and they can help you get signed up!

¡Los programas virtuales de cityWILD están en funcionamiento para los jóvenes inscritos actualmente! El programa es de lunes a jueves de 3:30-4: 00. ¡Si usted es un participante actual de cityWILD, envíe un mensaje de texto / llame a Emilie o Simone para obtener la información!

Emilie: 720-656-5363 (inglés)
Simone: 720-417-6020 (español).

Si es nuevo en cityWILD, comuníquese con una de las personas mencionadas arriba y ellos pueden ayudarlo a registrarse.

March 17, 2020

Dear cityWILD Youth, Families, and Community,

In our previous correspondence, we noted that we would make a decision regarding our Cole spring break trip by Wednesday this week. In response to the evolving COVID- 19 situation cityWILD has made the challenging decision to cancel the Cole Program spring break trip to Moab, Utah March 28th-31st. This decision is a continuation of cityWILD’s commitment to the health and wellbeing of the youth who participate in our programs as well as the health of their families, the community, and our staff team. We realize that this is likely disappointing news in a turbulent time though the decision comes with best practice and safety in mind for all. This decision has been made with input from families, partner organizations, and cityWILD staff, all of whom have concluded that the best choice is to cancel the trip.

We hope you are finding ways to connect with loved ones and taking care of yourselves. Please feel free to reach out to our staff team with any questions you may have about this decision.

In Community,
The cityWILD Team

Please read this information about cityWILD program/trip cancellations due to COVID 19.

Lea esta información sobre cancelaciones de viaje / programa cityWILD debido a COVID 19.

cityWILD Cancellations Due to COVID-19 Información en español a continuación March 13, 2020 Dear cityWILD Youth, Families, and Community, cityWILD is committed to the health and well-being of the youth who participate in our programs as well as the health of their families, the community, and our staff team. As a result, and in suppor...

The application for the 2020 EPIC Summer program is out! There are a limited number of spots available for this awesome, FREE summer program for youth ages 11-17. To get more information and to apply, visit www.citywild.org/epicsummer

Check out this awesome blog from our friends at Ecoinclusive!

Black Conservationist Lead the Way Locally and Nationally in Environmental Action In celebration of black history month meet 15 inspiring black leaders in the Colorado's environmental and outdoor movement. These leaders are igniting lasting change in their communities and beyond....

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