Make the world a little greener with these environmental actions

Here are some conservation, stewardship, and advocacy events happening in person. All locations are in Colorado unless indicated otherwise.

• 7/11 – 12 Near Rifle – Butler Creek Beaver Dam Analogue (BDA) Overnight. Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers’ (RFOV) Butler Creek BDA project will improve the vitality of the riparian area and increase the habitat potential for beavers and important wetland species. Open to all with guaranteed Spanish translation services provided. This is an overnight project with breakfast and dinners provided by RFOV, bring your camping gear! See other RFOV events here.
• 7/12 Near Elevenmile Canyon Reservoir – 39 Mile Mountain Roadless Area Trail Restoration. Wild Connections in partnership with the Forest Service’s South Park Ranger District will be hosting a volunteer restoration project to reclaim decommissioned and illegal routes at the FS 39 Mile Mountain Roadless Area, just south of Elevenmile Canyon Reservoir. For more info and to volunteer, contact john@wildconnections.org. See other Wild Connections events here.
• 7/16 Independence Pass – Wildflower Hike. Join Wilderness Workshop and the Independence Pass Foundation for a hike to Midway Pass from the Lower Lost Man Trailhead to take in some scenic vistas, stop to smell the prolific wildflowers Independence Pass has to offer, and learn about on-going work to protect the beautiful landscape that we’ll be hiking through. This hike will be approximately 7 miles long, in an out-and-back format, with roughly 2000 feet of elevation gain and loss (this does include some fairly steep switchbacks climbing up to the pass). See other Wilderness Workshop events here.
• 8/2 Colorado Springs – Women’s Trail Stewardship Day. Join Rocky Mountain Field Institute (RMFI) and Colorado Springs Mountain Bike Alliance (COSMBA) for a Women’s Trail Stewardship Day in Austin Bluffs Open Space! Grab your friends and join the ladies for a day of stewardship. We will have work for different levels of strenuousness, with work on hand-finishing a short trail reroute and trail maintenance on Black Sheep.
• 8/13 Denver – Keep Parks Public Event. Join Center for Western Priorities, Rocky Mountain Wild, and others working to stop the attacks on America’s public lands. More information coming soon!
• 10/2-3 Denver and Online – Equity in Conservation and Outdoor Recreation (E.C.O.R.) Summit for Action. The 2025 Equity in Conservation and Outdoor Recreation (E.C.O.R.) Summit for Action invites you to embark on a transformative journey at the intersection of equity, inclusion, and the great outdoors. Our two-day event is a call to action, bringing together thought leaders, activists, practitioners, and community members to engage in profound discussions about the vital role of environmental justice in conservation and outdoor recreation movements.

• 7/26, 8/5, or 8/9 – Restoring Wolverines to Colorado: Virtual Community Event. Wolverines are making a comeback to Colorado, and we want you to be part of the conversation! Colorado State University Extension, the Center for Human Carnivore Coexistence, and Defenders of Wildlife are hosting a series of events to explore wolverine ecology, how and why they’re being restored to Colorado, and what it means for our state.
• 7/24 – Unmasking Bias: Identifying and Overcoming Bias in Leadership and Hiring. ​In today’s diverse and dynamic workplace, leaders and hiring managers play a crucial role in fostering inclusion and equity. This interactive workshop will guide participants in identifying and addressing unconscious biases that may influence leadership decisions and hiring processes. Through engaging discussions and hands-on activities, attendees will learn to recognize how bias manifests in organizational culture, recruitment practices, and team dynamics. Participants will leave equipped with practical tools to create more inclusive hiring practices, promote equitable leadership, and foster a work environment that values diverse perspectives and talents.
• 10/2 – Equity in Conservation and Outdoor Recreation (E.C.O.R.) Summit for Action. The 2025 Equity in Conservation and Outdoor Recreation (E.C.O.R.) Summit for Action invites you to embark on a transformative journey at the intersection of equity, inclusion, and the great outdoors. The event is a call to action, bringing together thought leaders, activists, practitioners, and community members to engage in profound discussions about the vital role of environmental justice in conservation and outdoor recreation movements.

Here are some job and internship openings in the environmental field: (For equity reasons, we only post job postings with transparent salary ranges). Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act went into effect on January 1, 2021 and requires that pay rates or ranges in job postings that will be or could be done in Colorado (including remote work) be posted. Colorado’s minimum wage is currently (2025) $14.81. The City of Denver’s minimum wage is $18.81. Colorado’s minimum salary for exempt workers is $56,485.

Positions are in Colorado or remote opportunities unless otherwise stated.

A huge thank you to Ms. Platt’s elementary school students who learned of this webpage and wanted to provide this resource on green careers to all our job seekers! Check out: “Guide to Green Careers.”

Job List Sites to Check

• Conservation Job Board
• EcoJobs
• EnvironmentalCareer
• Impact Jobs Hub
• Green Jobs Network
• Work for Good

Other Job Postings (Jobs that are new this week are highlighted in green)

• Cal Wood is seeking an Operations Manager – Part-time. The Operations Manager is responsible for maintaining and increasing the efficiency of Cal-Wood. This role involves overseeing day-to-day operations and supports the operations of the different departments and the executive office — from finance and IT to human resources and insurance management. Compensation: $33.00/hr. Other job postings at CalWood here.
• Winter Wildlands Alliance is seeking a Policy Director. The Policy Director develops and executes strategy and campaigns for agency planning processes and projects as well as administrative rulemaking and other opportunities/challenges related to WWA’s mission and objectives. Compensation: $60,000 – $70,000. Applications will be accepted through June 18, 2025, or until the position is filled.
• The Colorado Governor’s Office is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor for Wildlife, Agriculture, and Rural Economic Development. The Governor’s Office of Policy and Research is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor to provide strategic policy and legislative analysis, project management, and press guidance for wildlife, habitat conservation, agriculture, and rural economic development issues and general support for the Governor’s agenda. The Advisor will report to the Director of Policy and Research. Compensation: $93,000 – $103,000. The review of applications begins on July 9, 2025 and continues until a finalist is identified.
• Western Slope Conservation Center is seeking an Advocacy Coordinator. The Advocacy Coordinator will develop and execute successful advocacy efforts aimed at protecting and enhancing the lands, air, water and wildlife of the Western Slope. The Coordinator will work closely with the Executive Director to shape programmatic goals, design and implement effective advocacy initiatives, and help identify and manage potential funding opportunities to support our mission. The Advocacy Coordinator is ideally committed to environmental protection and skilled at research, storytelling and outreach. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication, networking, and organizational skills, along with a creative mindset and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently. The successful candidate is an enthusiastic self starter with strong teamwork skills and a desire to learn. Compensation: $50,000-58,000. Application deadline: July 11th or until the position is filled.
• The Climate Advocacy Lab is seeking a Content Specialist. The Climate Advocacy Lab (the Lab) is seeking a Content Specialist who will connect climate advocates with cutting-edge research and best practices to grow the movement and win victories for communities and the climate. Compensation: $80,000.
• Climate Defiance Action is seeking a Social Media Content Creator. Your responsibilities will include: Managing our social media content, plans, calendar, and vision; Creating written content for twitter, bluesky, and threads; Leading our tiktok presence, developing content; Leading our instagram reels presence, including face-to-camera videos and explainer videos. Compensation: $62,400. Other job postings at Climate Defiance Action here.
• Defenders of Wildlife is seeking an Energy and Biodiversity Policy Specialist. This professional-level position is responsible for helping to develop and implement strategies to ensure that energy projects of all types are developed and sited in ways to avoid unnecessary adverse impacts to imperiled wildlife and habitats. The Energy and Biodiversity Policy Specialist is responsible for advancing Defenders’ conservation mission, strategic plan and conservation priorities. This position collaborates closely with other departments including Government Relations, Biodiversity Law Center, Center for Conservation Innovation, Species Conservation and Coexistence and Communications. The salary range for this position is $77-85k. This position will remain open until filled. Other job postings at Defenders of Wildlife here.
• West Region Wildfire Council is seeking a Chief Executive Officer. This leadership role requires a strong background in fundraising and grants, financial management, and organizational strategy. The CEO is responsible for overseeing programs, ensuring financial stability, leading fundraising, and promoting a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork. The CEO’s responsibilities are carried out in close partnership with the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. The salary range for this position is $90-110k. This position will remain open until filled.

Follow the links below to find actions sponsored by these organizations to protect wildlife and wild lands:

• Animal Legal Defense Fund: The Animal Legal Defense Fund’s mission is to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system
• Audubon: Audubon protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow.
• Center for Biological Diversity: Center for Biological Diversity works to secure a future for all species, great and small, hovering on the brink of extinction.
• Earthjustice: Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit public interest environmental law organization.
• Food & Water Watch: Food & Water Watch fights for sustainable food, clean water, and a livable climate for all of us.
• League for Conservation Voters: The League of Conservation Voters builds political power to protect people and the planet – because our Earth is worth fighting for.
• National Parks Conservation Association: National Parks Conservation Association is the voice of America’s national parks, working to protect and preserve our nation’s most iconic and inspirational places for present and future generations.
• National Wildlife Federation: The mission of National Wildlife Federation is uniting all Americans to ensure wildlife and people thrive in a rapidly changing world. The National Wildlife Federation Action Fund, an affiliated but separate entity works to raise the visibility of key conservation issues with voters and elected officials.
• The Nature Conservancy: The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive.
• REI: At REI, we believe that a life outdoors is a life well lived.
• Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance: The mission of the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance is the preservation of the outstanding wilderness at the heart of the Colorado Plateau, and the management of these lands in their natural state for the benefit of all Americans.
• Union of Concerned Scientists: The Union of Concerned Scientists puts rigorous, independent science into action, developing solutions and advocating for a healthy, safe, and just future.
• The Wilderness Society The mission of The Wilderness Society is uniting people to protect America’s wild places

• SunCor Energy, a Canadian-run company, runs an oil refinery north of Denver, Colorado. Suncor is Colorado’s only oil refinery and one of our largest emitters of greenhouse gasses and toxic air pollutants, and has been operating without any changes to its procedures or pollution controls for years. In spite of numerous enforcement actions and settlements, Suncor continues to flout air quality laws, putting neighboring communities — who are primarily BIPOC and low income — at extreme risk. Suncor has no regard for human or non-human life and will continue to harm our communities if action is not taken. Please take a moment to watch Spirit of the Sun’s short film on Suncor’s impact on Colorado’s Indigenous communities or scroll to the bottom of the page to send a form-letter to Governor Polis, Colorado Dept. of Health and Environment, and the EPA asking them to shut down Suncor for good: https://www.suncorsundown.org
• Donate to Spirit of the Sun’s efforts to combat Suncor’s harmful impacts through their Mycelium Program which trains their community members to inoculate the soil in their communities and throughout Native land with networks of mycelium to restore the health of our soil systems. When we cannot depend on the systems in power to create change, we educate ourselves and our community to protect the systems we hold dear: https://www.spiritofthesun.org/mycelium-healing-project-1