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.

• 11/8 Mosca – San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council (SLVEC) Celebration: A Trifecta of 25 Years. honor the 25 years since the Great Sand Dunes and Preserve Act, the creation of National Conservation Lands, and the leadership of SLVEC’s fearless director, Christine Canaly. There will be local food, unique libations, live music, and much more. The raffle and auction items will celebrate, experience, and explore the San Luis Valley, rich in natural wonders and heritage sites.
• 11/13 – 15 – Boulder – Empowered for Pollinators- 10th Annual Colorado Pollinator Summit and Youth Pollinator Summit. A 2-day Summit with 3 keynote speakers, followed by the inaugural (free!) Youth Pollinator Summit which will bring middle and high school students (ages 13+) together to advocate for Colorado’s pollinators. The Summit is designed for organizations, agencies, farmers, beekeepers, professionals, educators, businesses, land managers, researchers, and individuals actively working to conserve and protect pollinators and their habitats.
• 11/20 – Denver – Together, We Grow: A Collaborative Art Experience. Over the past year, the Alliance Community has journeyed together—from asking, Where Do We Go From Here? in March, to planting possibilities with Stories as Seeds in July, and grounding ourselves in the living landscape during our Regenerative Farm Tour in September. Now, we gather one last time in this year’s signature event series to weave it all together; through art, imagination, and community. Admission is free (but RSVP required), light appetizers and your first drink are on us. There’s no need to be an artist to participate; this experience is about connection, not perfection.

• Weekly Series American Trails Advancing Trails Webinar Series. American Trails brings agencies, trail builders, planners, architects, advocates, and volunteers the latest in state-of-the-art information on all aspects of trails and greenways usually applicable to all trail types, with expert presenters.
• 11/5 – 11/12 – Wild and Scenic Film Festival. Rocky Mountain Wild is excited to be bringing The Wild & Scenic Film Festival back to Denver and live in your living room! You can either live stream the festival with whoever you are staying safe at home with on your own time, or you can join us for a showing at The Bug Theatre in Denver. The evening will include award-winning environmental films, which have been selected not only for their great visual stories but also to inspire and motivate us to become or remain in right relationship with each other and the planet. This film festival is made by activists for activists and sits apart from the hundreds of festivals around the world by leaving you inspired and motivated to go out and make a difference in your community and the world.
• 9/20 – Audubon Rockies After Dark: Bird Story Hour – Beyond Turkey. There’s a lot of turkey talk this time of year, but we’re giving the spotlight to other amazing birds that share their family tree with the turkey. Conservation photographer Dave Showalter and Audubon Rockies Executive Director Alison Holloran will team up with the After Dark crew to share stories about grouse, ptarmigans, and other fascinating landfowl of the Rockies. See other Audubon Rockies events here.
• 11/23 – City and County of Denver GIS Day Virtual Event. The City and County of Denver’s GIS Day Program is a free event, open to the public, and does not require registration. This year’s event will focus on GIS use at the City and County of Denver and real-world applications by various city agencies and departments, including its use for safety, public health, climate action, and natural resource management. The event will showcase a wide range of GIS products, tools, and applications from the city’s GIS community. The format will be a moderated lightning talk with Q&A for each speaker. Learn more about GIS Day and find other events here.

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

• Alliance for Collective Action Green Jobs Board
• 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)

• The High Mountain Institute (HMI) is seeking an Advancement Associate. Reporting to the Director of Development, the Advancement Associate is charged with overseeing and expanding the scope of alumni relations at HMI while supporting fundraising, external communications, and admissions at the school. $40,000-$45,000 annual Total Compensation (inclusive of on-campus housing or, when housing is unavailable, a housing stipend). HMI will begin the initial review of applications on November 12, 2025, and will continue reviewing applications until the position is filled. HMI encourages you to apply even after this initial review date has passed.
• Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking a Project Manager – Marketing and Communications. The responsibilities of the marketing project manager include planning marketing campaign timelines, delegating tasks to project team members, working with internal clients on project needs, following up on section’s tasks and assignments, managing the Asana platform for the section and ensuring marketing/communication projects are completed on time and within budget. Salary range $71,544.00 – $93,012.00. Closing date for applications: 11/12/2025. Other State of Colorado jobs here.
• The Colorado State Land Board is seeking a Renewable Energy Program Manager. The position is responsible for managing two programs: Renewable Energy and Geologic Carbon Capture & Storage/Sequestration (CCS). Salary range $91,320.00 – $100,000.08. Closing date for applications: 11/12/2025. Other State of Colorado jobs here.
• The Getches-Wilkinson Center for Natural Resources, Energy, and the Environment (GWC) at the University of Colorado Law School is seeking a Water Law Fellow. The Water Law Fellowship offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to work on today’s most pressing water law reform challenges. Fellows are mentored by leading faculty and practitioners and partner with decision-makers from the nonprofit, government, and private sectors. Salary: $75,000/year. Application must be submitted by November 17, 2025.
• Conservation Colorado is seeking a Communications Manager. Conservation Colorado is the largest statewide environmental organization in Colorado, our mission is simple: we work to protect our state’s climate, air, land, water, and communities. The Communications Manager will support the creation of high-impact communications that move people to action and elevates our mission across the state. The salary range for this full-time role is $82,000 – $92,000. Deadline for submission: Nov 20, 2025.
• The Colorado Water Center (CoWC) at Colorado State University is seeking a Stakeholder Engagement Specialist. The Stakeholder Engagement Specialist supports the Colorado Water Center’s mission to advance water research, education, and outreach by building and sustaining strong relationships with partners. This position is responsible for coordinating engagement strategies with stakeholders across Colorado, including water managers, agricultural producers, community organizations, researchers, policy makers, and the public. They work with the CoWC staff, water experts across the CSU System, the CSU Office of Engagement and Extension (OEE), and external partners across the state to support stakeholder driven research and educational programming. he starting salary will be in the range of $46,800 – $53,100 (based on 0.625 FTE). Applications must be received by 11/17/2025.
• Wilderness Workshop is seeking an Outdoor Programs Coordinator. In support of Wilderness Workshop’s mission to protect public lands, the Outdoor Programs Coordinator manages Wilderness Workshop’s field based programs to advance our public land conservation goals. This position is part time (approximately 0.4 FTE on an annual basis, with a heavier workload in summer) and does not include benefits. Compensation: $29 – $35 per hour. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis on a rolling basis through November 28, 2025.
• The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Philanthropy Data and Technology Specialist. The Philanthropy Data and Technology Specialist will provide high-quality, user-centered support to the team and the Conservancy’s staff partners that utilize various systems for effective fundraising, foster a culture of philanthropy, and equip staff with the knowledge to maximize their contributions to TNC’s conservation outcomes. The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $66,950 – $97,500. Other job postings at The Nature Conservancy here.
• Audubon is seeking a Director, Forest Conservation. The Director, Forest Conservation will work as part of the Wings Over Working Lands Initiative team to develop and advance a multi-pronged forest conservation portfolio. This person will serve in a leadership role in helping Audubon fully develop and advance its strategy to conserve forests across the hemisphere. Compensation: $115,000 – $129,000 / year. Other job postings at Audubon here.
• Biohabitats is seeking a Geospatial Analyst. Biohabitats works with public, private, and not-for-profit clients to restore and regenerate life-supporting ecological processes and create a world of abundant biodiversity, climate resilience, environmental justice, and clean water. The Geospatial Analyst will be responsible for data collection, data management, map creation, and spatial analyses for a wide variety of project types and scales including watershed and ecological assessments, wetland delineation, restoration planning, climate resiliency, federal/state environmental permitting, and integrated water strategies. Salary Range: $70,000 – $80,000. Other job openings at Biohabitats here.
• 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.

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