Great news for our partner, US Fish and Wildlife Service, at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge.
Partners work individually and together to provide outdoor recreational and experiential education programming and pathways toward internships and employment in the outdoor recreation, wildlands, environment and conservation fields.
The hallmark of the coalition is a commitment to cooperation and collaboration. Many hours are spent providing free programs to partners in the spirit of collective impact.
Aurora Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (Aurora PROS)
The Aurora Parks, Recreation, and Open Space staff who are engaged with the Generation Wild NEMC run the Generation Wild NEMC program for Aurora. In the first implementation grant, Aurora had one program, GoWild In Your Park and funds for work in Sand Creek Park as a Places grant. In 2018, Aurora PROS received an approved Project Modification from GOCO to move Places funds into Programs. A separate contract was signed by GOCO and Aurora to fund the Generation Wild NEMC programs in Aurora. Aurora works with NEMC coalition members as well as members of the Northwest Aurora community to provide programming in several local natural areas. Program participants are invited to immerse themselves in native ecosystems through nature hikes at Star K Ranch open space, wagon rides at Plains Conservation Center, fishing, bike rides and kayak adventures at Aurora Reservoir, and much more. Aurora signs the Cooperative Agreement and is included in all evaluation and reporting to GOCO as part of Generation Wild NEMC.
www.auroragov.org/city_hall/departments/parks__recreation___open_space
The key staff associated with the coalition is: Joy Thompson, Natural Resources Supervisor
Barr Lake State Park
The Colorado State Parks and Wildlife staff who are engaged with the Generation Wild NEMC are based at Barr Lake State Park. The Barr Lake State Park is a state park hub close to the four neighborhoods that are part of the Generation Wild NEMC.
www.cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/barrlake
The key staff associated with the coalition is: Lisa Gill, Park Manager
Our longtime partner, Michelle Seubert, is now the Park Manager at Cherry Creek State Park and remains an active participant in Generation Wild NEMC.
Bluff Lake Nature Center
Bluff Lake Nature Center is a nonprofit member of Generation Wild dedicated to providing accessible nature experiences for kids. Generation Wild funding goes directly towards free field trips for Title 1 schools, free family programming, and a summer site management internship for youth aged 18-24. Visit their free nature center every day of the year from sunrise to sunset!
The key staff associated with the coalition are: Rachel Hutchens, Executive Director; Chira Noce, Education Director
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver have clubs in all four neighborhoods. Vickers BGC in Northeast Park Hill, Broncos BGC in Montbello, Suncor BGC in Commerce City, and multiple locations at Aurora Public Schools in Northwest Aurora.
The key staff associated with the coalition are: Rebecca Duran, Director of Healthy Lifestyles; Jeff Steenhoek, Director of Accounting
Commerce City Parks, Recreation & Golf
The Commerce City Parks, Recreation & Golf staff who are engaged with the Generation Wild NEMC run the Generation Wild NEMC program for Commerce City. In the Planning grant and the first and second implementation grants, Commerce City wrote and signed the contracts with GOCO and developed in partnership with the other cities, the Cooperative Agreements (see Section V. and VI.
The key staff associated with the coalition are: Lisa N. Nordholt, PRG Strategic Initiatives Supervisor; Shannon Griffin, Recreation Services - Youth Services; Patty Nisbet, Recreation Coordinator-Outdoor and Adaptive
Denver Parks and Recreation
The Denver Parks and Recreation staff who are engaged with the Generation Wild NEMC also run the Westwood and Cole Generation Wild projects for GOCO.
www.denvergov.org/Government/Departments/Parks-Recreation
The key staff associated with the coalition are: Leslie Pickard, Director of Recreation
Environmental Learning for Kids ELK
The Environmental Learning for Kids – ELK – is based in Montbello at the Montbello Open Space and soon-to-be-built ELK Education Center.
The key staff associated with the coalition are: Kim Weiss, Associate Director
Friends of the Front Range Wildlife Refuges
The Friends of the Front Range Wildlife Refuges in the fiscal sponsor of the Capacity Organization also called the backbone organization in Collective Impact. FFRWR is a nonprofit member of Generation Wild NEMC and offers programs at their site at RMANWR in conjunction with US Fish and Wildlife Service.
The staff associated with the coalition are: Graeme Patterson, General Manager; Kim Lopez, Volunteer Coordinator
Groundwork Denver
The Groundwork Denver is a nonprofit member of Generation Wild NEMC offering both programs and pathways.
The key staff associated with the coalition are: Cindy Chang, Executive Director; Kelly Shinn, Associate Director
Mile High Youth Corps
“Mile High Youth Corps is a non-profit member of Generation Wild NEMC focused on providing young adults, 18-24, with career pathway opportunities in conservation, construction and healthcare.”
The key staff associated with the coalition are: Antonio Barreiro, Deputy Director; Julia Schaller, Youth and Community Engagement Manager
Sand Creek Regional Greenway Partnership
The Sand Creek Regional Greenway Partnership is a nonprofit member of Generation Wild NEMC offering programs in all four neighborhoods of GenWild NEMC.
The key staff associated with the coalition are: Mo Fair, Executive Director; Elena Smith, Education and Program Director
The Urban Farm
The Urban Farm is a nonprofit member of Generation Wild NEMC offering programs at their site in Denver and in all four neighborhoods of GenWild NEMC.
The key staff associated with the coalition are: Michelle Graham Rodriguez, Executive Director
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (US FWS)
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
The US FWS staff who are engaged with the Generation Wild NEMC are based at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. The RMANWR is a hub or key location close to the four neighborhoods that are part of the Generation Wild NEMC.
www.fws.gov/refuge/rocky_mountain_arsenal
The key staff associated with the coalition are: David Lucas, Megan Klosterman, and Sarah Metzer
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