Rio Grande Watershed

Conservation & Education Initiative

Educating youth and community members through collaborations and connections to increase understanding of the San Luis Valley's natural resources & working landscapes

Field Trips, Special Programs, & Workshops

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The hope of the future lies not in curbing the influence of human occupancy - it is already too late for that - but in creating a better understanding of the extent of that influence and a new ethic for its governance.

 Aldo Leopold

Upcoming Events

Due to COVID-19, we will not hold events in the spring or summer of 2020. Please check back for field trip opportunities, in class presentations, and virtual learning experiences coming in Fall 2020.

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Stay safe, stay strong, San Luis Valley.

Who Can Participate?

Our programs are available to pre-K through 12th grade in all schools in the San Luis Valley. We offer a wide variety of educational topics and programs and work flexibly with each group to best meet your needs.

Partnerships

RGWCEI works alongside many organizations in water & soil conservation, land management, and riparian restoration. Our partners help us provide a rich learning experience for all natural resource topics.

Programs

RGWCEI offers programs to meet in class needs, field experiences, afterschool, summer activities, and integrated person/virtual learning experiences!

Little to No Cost!

All school and afterschool programs through RGWCEI are completely free of charge. In fact, we offer a travel reimbursement for field trips to maximize your experience and minimize your school's expenses!

Thank You!

RGWCEI is supported by generous funders & amazing education partners. We couldn't do what we do without you.