On October 17, starting at 9:00am, students will arrive at the History Colorado for Climate of Hope Youth Leadership Training, a four hour session that is designed to provide participants with an understanding of climate change, its physical and cultural dimensions and provide a basis for community engagement. The class will provide students with techniques to communicate climate change to a diverse community.  

“Our exhibits explore the important relationship of people, water and the environment throughout Colorado’s history,” say Liz Cook, Environmental Educator at History Colorado.  “We want to inspire people to think about possible solutions for today’s environmental issues, not just in Colorado, but around the world,  we are pleased to be a part of the conference and add historical context to this important topic.”

History Colorado invites festival goers to discover our state’s rich environmental history, to make local connections to the global stories shared at the festival. Conference attendees are invited to visit Living West, and hear the story of the San Luis People’s Ditch, one of the oldest irrigation systems in Colorado in a short museum theater performance by Angel Vigil. Guests can also explore Colorado’s diverse environmental legacy in the story of Camp Moreno in the We ♥ RMNP exhibit and El Movimiento, an insight into the Chicano movement.

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History Colorado's mission is to inspire generations to find wonder and meaning in our past and to engage in creating a better Colorado. We serve as the state's memory, preserving the places, stories, and material culture of Colorado through our museums, educational programs, historic preservation grants, research library, collections, and outreach to Colorado communities. Find History Colorado on all major social media platforms. Visit HistoryColorado.org or call (303) HISTORY for more information.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Shannon Haltiwanger
Public Information Officer | Preservation Communications Manager