Outdoor Lab Foundation

🌲As stewards of over 700 acres of Colorado forests, the Outdoor Lab community has the privledge, and responsiblity, to caretake our beautiful landscapes.

🌲Both Windy Peak and Mt. Blue Sky campuses have been undertaking major forest health, ecological restoration, and wildfire mitigation efforts over the past year.

🌲Learn more about our forest health efforts at https://www.outdoorlabfoundation.org/about_us/olf-forest-health.html

We were honored to participate in Jefferson County Parks and Open Space’s 2026 National Public Land Day celebration last week!

We tabled alongside over 20 likeminded organizations and vendors at Bear Creek Lake Park which hosted the celebration.

We visited with, and thanked, the over 380 volunteers who fanned out across the area to give back to our cherished public lands through 11 unique stewardship projects.

What does stewardship mean to you?

Learn more about Colorado efforts to enhance forest health and Jeffco community resielence in this piece from CBS News.

Colorado leaders look into fire mitigation options to protect their communities from wildfires This summer, wildfires forced evacuations and burned hundreds of th...

Thanks to young men and women from Scout Troop 200 - Applewood, Mt. Blue Sky has a new Whale Watch element for their Initiatives class!

This piece requires 6th grade students to communicate, collaborate and find balance amongst each other. This helps build community and provides a fun way for students to develop life skills.

Have an Eagle Scout who needs a project? We got ya! Email [email protected] to connect

We think archery is a pretty neat way to learn about the forces of movement—think potential energy, kinetic energy and friction!

Help us keep this outdoor classroom looking its best by giving the archery range deck a fresh coat of paint.

Register at https://events.civicchamps.com/organizations/3174/event_links/FDcwkKl_FE_oOzAtG_fAa

The Foundation is grateful for the support of High School Interns this year! They are helping us with community outreach events spreading the word on how awesome Outdoor Lab is! We asked Jules to introduce herself. Please give her a warm Outdoor Lab welcome!

"Hi, I’m Jules! I’m a senior at Lakewood High School, and an intern with the Outdoor Lab Foundation. I love camping, hiking, lake days, and all things outdoors! Last fall, I was a High School Leader with Outdoor Lab, and I’m excited to hopefully return a few more times this year. I work at a local ice cream shop and run multiple clubs at my school. I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, going to concerts, doing crafts, baking, taking long drives, and exploring new places. I grew up going to summer camp and have spent the past few summers as both a counselor and program planner. I find working with kids and spending time in nature so rewarding. After high school, I plan to study outdoor education and adventure leadership in college, and I’m excited to continue sharing my passion for the outdoors with others through this internship."

Welcome Jules!!!!

🔥 Campfire flavor for a great cause! 🍦

Stop by Power Cone in Arvada and treat yourself to a Campfire Ice Cream Cone benefiting Outdoor Lab!

This camp-inspired treat is topped with toasted marshmallow fluff and a bright, all-natural, dye-free sprinkle blend from Super Natural—all piled onto a crispy waffle cone.

The sweetest part? $1 from every Campfire Cone sold supports Outdoor Lab!

Grab a cone, savor a little taste of the campfire, and help more students experience the adventure of Outdoor Lab. 🏕️

People who volunteer in early adulthood are more optimistic, more sociable, and display less stress.

Outdoor Lab provides 1,000 volunteer opportunities for high school students every year.

Giving back, gives back.

Read the academic study at https://www.mdpi.com/3389504

✨Last year's accomplishments were made possible by a generous community of donors, volunteers, partners, and supporters who believe in the power of outdoor education.

✨Together, we removed barriers, cared for the places where students learn, and helped young people build confidence, empathy, and leadership skills.

✨Thank you for helping Outdoor Lab remain a transformative experience for generations of Jeffco students.

✨We look forward to building on this momentum and continuing our mission to make Outdoor Lab accessible, impactful, and unforgettable in the year ahead.

Windy Peak is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. We would love to have as many former 6th graders, high school leaders, teachers, interns and friends of Windy Peak as possible join us on October 3rd. Click the link to let us know you plan to be there to celebrate.

https://evite.me/rhHVbTRRh9