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Vail Pass Wildlife Byway Monitoring Field Day, Jun 25
Have you ever wondered why wildlife cross the road and what you can do to help them do it safely? Join Rocky Mountain Wild and Denver Zoo to learn more about efforts to reconnect important wildlife habitat in the Vail Pass Wildlife Byway between Copper Mountai...
Intro to Vegan Cooking – Protecting Wildlife With Your Food Choices, July 17
Moving to a plant-based diet is one of the fastest and easiest ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect our biodiversity. This class will focus on the preparation and cooking of vegan meat alternatives including jackfruit, seitan, and tofu. Partici...
In the News
Colorado Corridors Project “Wildlife crossings could be coming to Colorado mountain highways.” Evan Kruegel, KDVR Fox News. March 3, 2019. “Denver Zoo and Rocky Mountain Wild need your help identifying Colorado wildlife!” Becky Talley, ...
PRESS RELEASE: Conservation Groups Challenge Forest Service Again Over Approval of Village at Wolf Creek
For Immediate Release: May 28, 2019 Denver, CO – Conservation groups filed a lawsuit today seeking to invalidate the Rio Grande National Forest’s approval of the massive Village at Wolf Creek development by providing expanded access across National Forest ...
Take action now to protect vital habitat for Colorado species
Help the Gunnison sage-grouse and other Colorado Species by asking Jamie Connell, BLM State Director, to protect vital habitat. Petition language: Dear Jamie Connell, On May 6, 2019, the United Nations released a report on the state of global biodiversity and ...
Happy Hour Foundation, May 29
On May 29th, join us at Diebolt Brewing Company for a casual happy hour to do good in your community, sponsored by the Happy Hour Foundation! For every drink you buy, Diebolt Brewing will donate $1 – but you have to choose which of the non-profits gets t...
Take Action Tuesday, May 14
There are tons of things you can do today to protect endangered and imperiled species and their habitats. Join us at The Alliance Center on Tuesday, May 14 and take all these actions with the assistance of Rocky Mountain Wild staff! When: Tuesday, May 14, 3:00...
Meatless Monday, May 13
The entire Colorado Endangered Species Week is also Vegan Restaurant Week in Denver! It’s a week-long celebration of plant-based and vegan dining at participating restaurants and food trucks in the Denver Metro area. Whether you go meatless on Monday or ...
State Highway 9 Wildlife and Safety Improvement Project
Paving the way for similar projects across Colorado By: Paige Singer, Rocky Mountain Wild’s Conservation Biologist/GIS Specialist State Highway 9 was always an important roadway for my family – we lived in rural Craig – as we sought recr...