Tiny Tracks, Big Futures

SUMMARY

Denver Audubon is launching one of Colorado’s first licensed outdoor nature-based preschools in Fall 2026. This innovative program will immerse young children in nature year-round, fostering curiosity, resilience, and lifelong environmental stewardship.

This program will expand access to nature-based early childhood education by creating a Gear Library that equips families for year-round outdoor learning, removing barriers to participation. The program will also foster a network of skilled educators and serve as a model for high-quality, nature-based learning across the state, inspiring a new generation of confident, curious, and resilient learners and educators.

CAMPAIGN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Establish and operate one of Colorado’s first licensed outdoor nature-based preschools in 2026 and will provide coaching and professional development to expand access to nature- based education.

2025-2026
Secure all start-up materials, supplies, and infrastructure needed for outdoor learning and daily operations.

Hire, train, and retain highly qualified educators.

Create a Gear Library with durable, high-quality outdoor gear to equip families and remove barriers to participation.

2026-2027
Operate one of Colorado’s first licensed outdoor nature-based preschools, establishing best practices.

🎓 COLORADO EARLY EDUCATION TAX CREDIT
Denver Audubon is an approved early childcare provider, which means gifts to our early childhood programs may qualify for the Colorado Child Care Contribution Tax Credit.

Donors may be eligible for a 50% state income tax credit on gifts to this campaign. To ensure eligibility, please contact us to complete the require state form DR 1317.

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