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Based at UCCS, and with support from National Geographic, COGA provides educator resources and materials from organizations with similar goals, as well as opportunities such as workshops for students and educators.

Colorado Geographic Alliance (COGA)

The Trails and Open Space Coalition is committed to preserving open space and parks and creating a network of trails, bikeways and greenways for the Pikes Peak region.

Trails & Open Space Coalition (TOSC)

Envisioning a Colorado where connected, empowered, and sustainable communities have fulfilled their potential economically, environmentally, and socially, the Alliance offers programs, tools and demonstration models to meet this vision.

Alliance for Sustainable Colorado

Motivating and enabling people to become active stewards of Colorado's natural resources.

Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado

Work together to protect our communities and the planet. The Sierra Club is America's oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization. Our mission is to explore, enjoy, and protect the planet.

Sierra Club Rocky Mountain Chapter

The Council of Neighbors and Organizations (CONO) protects and preserves neighborhoods within the Pikes Peak region and aids neighborhoods in working with government and public and private organizations to strengthen the public process and to improve the quality of life for all.

Council of Neighbors and Organizations (CONO)

Palmer Land Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working to preserve the majestic views of the mountains and plains, urban areas rich with interconnected open spaces and parks, working rural landscapes with few pockets of development, and landscape linkages that support wildlife and local agriculture.

Palmer Land Trust

The City of Colorado Springs has many volunteer opportunities related to transportation, water resources, parks, etc.

City of Colorado Springs

El Paso County hosts several local volunteer efforts. Check their website for details.

El Paso County

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