Category: Environment

Environment, Women, Work

Kelli Hepler – A true Agritourism legend in the Colorado tourism industry

by Heidi Kerr-Schlaefer Kelli Hepler barely recognized that she was receiving an award at last year’s Colorado Governor’s Tourism Conference. She was busy uploading a photo she’d snapped of the last award winner when Hepler was named the winner of the prestigious Chairman’s Award and called to the stage.  The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) commended her and said, “Kelli Hepler … Continue reading Kelli Hepler – A true Agritourism legend in the Colorado tourism industry

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Environment, Outdoor Living, Treks

Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is Now PALISADES TAHOE

Congratulations to Palisades Tahoe formally Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows in California. The 2020 commitment to rename the destination was made after extensive research into the historical and current usage and regional history of the word “squaw,” and discussions with the local Washoe Tribe, which affirmed the position that it is widely considered a racist and sexist slur against Indigenous women. The renaming process began last … Continue reading Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is Now PALISADES TAHOE

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Environment, Women

ARTEMIS – Bold Sports Women Creating Fresh Tracks for Conservation

The Greek goddess Artemis is the protector of the hunt and of nature. She is usually depicted with her trusty doe deer, a bow and arrows. She knew it was her duty to protect wildlife and the sanctity of the hunt. Artemis Sportswomen, an initiative of the National Wildlife Federation, embodies her wild spirit and protective nature by boldly carrying the conservation torch for the modern sportswoman and engaging … Continue reading ARTEMIS – Bold Sports Women Creating Fresh Tracks for Conservation

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Environment, Girls

The Rosette – Devon Galpin Clarke is Launching a Movement through Graphic Novels

With the news that one million plant and animal species are now at risk of extinction the launch of The Rosette, a graphic novel about a teenage superhero and her snow leopard sidekick, by a young woman from Summit County, Colorado with a Kickstarter Campaign couldn’t come at a more perfect time. Meet Devon Galpin Clarke, a passionate 14 -year-old and co-founder of a wildlife conservation … Continue reading The Rosette – Devon Galpin Clarke is Launching a Movement through Graphic Novels

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