List of Boulder Climate and Social Justice Organizations

Colorado Jewish Climate Action

united in taking action to mitigate the effects of climate change and to advocate in the Colorado and National legislatures for green laws and improved air quality

Brújula Comunitaria

encouraging direct community participation with the goal of providing solutions to the challenges of climate, social and economic justice

Explorado Senderos

empowering Latinx families to live, love, and embrace nature every day experience

Community-Led Preparedness Training for Climate Emergencies Project

created by and for Frontline communities to increase emergency preparedness

Harvest of All First Nations

Creating spaces for BIPOC and namely Indigenous People to learn to grow their own food through regenerative practices, and through traditional Indigenous ecological knowledge

GreenFaith Boulder County

building a local multi-faith climate and environmental movement in collaboration with other GreenFaith Circles worldwide

BoCo Climate Justice Hive

Fostering collaboration and connectivity for justice-based climate action and impact in Boulder County, Colorado, the Hive informs, coordinates, and incentivizes collaboration across the climate justice movement, shifting the paradigm

Mom’s Clean Air Force

working actively to address climate change issues that disproportionately harm communities of color

Thorne Nature Experience

Building Earth stewardship by connecting youth to nature through joyful, hands-on, place-based environmental education experiences

Boulder County Nature Association

Studying and conserving the resilient natural ecosystems of Boulder County and adjacent areas of the Colorado Front Range through science, education, and advocacy

Independent Power

As a locally-owned company with a highly trained professional workforce which has completed hundreds of residential and commercial solar electric, wind, solar-wind hybrid, and power tower projects

Flatirons Young Farmers Coalition

Supporting Young & Beginning Farmers in Boulder County

Passive House Rocky Mountains

supporting the most energy efficient building standard in the world through advocacy, trainings, and a supportive community

Boulder Watershed Collective

cultivating partnerships, promote community stewardship, and revitalize social and ecological systems within the Boulder Creek Watershed and beyond

Classrooms for Climate Action

Connecting Colorado teachers and kids to local climate justice and climate action

Climate JusticeCollaborative

frontline community member-led collaborative that creates and applies a racial equity framework, shifting power structures and enacting just solutions to climate change.

Cool Boulder

Community-Led, Nature-Based
Climate Action.

11th Hour Calling

Monthly gathering of people of faith on the 11th day of every month.

Tree-Plenish

Environmental clubs from Centaurus, Peak to Peak, Monarch, Boulder, and Fairview High School aim to do their part in planting trees by partnering with Tree-Plenish.

Drylands Agroecology Research

Designiung dryland agricultural systems grounded in the principles of ecology, so that the resulting landscapes sequester carbon, retain moisture, enhance biodiversity, and produce nutritious food for humans

Our Sacred Earth

assisting people of all ages to deeply connect with the Earth and Spirit as Sacred Presence

Restore Colorado

improving resilience and tackle climate change through food and healthy soil on local farms and ranches

Yellow Barn Farm

Building community around regenerative and sustainable practices in agriculture, education, and collaborative play

Growing Up Boulder

Empowering Boulder’s young people with opportunities for inclusion, influence, and deliberation on local issues that affect their lives

Accelerate Neighborhood Climate Action

creating shared, place-based climate action on a block-by-block, neighborhood-by-neighborhood level

Center for Sustainable Landscapes and Communities

providing foundational knowledge and a forum for productive discourse toward the planning and management of public lands in and around urban areas as integral components of sustainable and resilient communities in Colorado

Green Team Academy

Helping launch 1,000 environmental and community initiatives in 90 days

Boundless Landscapes

turning the world into a garden by converting lawns and underutilized spaces into thriving food gardens to combat climate change and build more resilient communities

Garden to Table

providing children with engaging educational experiences that connect them to food, how it’s grown and why fruits and vegetables are essential to their diet

Extinction Rebellion Boulder County

Using non-violent civil disobedience to achieve radical change in order to minimize the risk of human extinction and ecological collapse

Sunrise Movement

national political rally fighting climate change and advocating for fast and effective legislation to do so

Community Fruit Rescue

Dedicated to harvesting and distributing the surplus urban fruit growing throughout Boulder, Colorado

Falling Fruit

Celebrating the overlooked culinary bounty of our city streets and quantifying this resource on an interactive map

The Golden Hoof

a 27 acre “Regenerative Slow Food Farm” managed using methods inspired by nature’s self-sustaining ecosystems

Save Our St. Vrain Valley

advocating for the environmental protection and conservation of the geologically unique and historic St. Vrain Valley, and its healthy development for residents, wildlife, visitors, and future generations

Longmont Food Rescue

Redirecting Perishable Food – Just in Time!

Keep It Clean Partnership

collaborating on stormwater management and protecting the watershed

Southwest Energy Efficiency Project

Saving money and protecting the environment by advancing energy efficiency and clean transportation in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming

Alliance for Climate Education

educating young people on the science of climate change and empowering them to take action

River Network

empowering and uniting people and communities to protect and restore rivers and other waters that sustain all life

Art Parts

inspiring and promoting creativity, resource conservation,
and community engagement through reuse of materials for art supplies

WA Event Management, LLC

taking events from concept design to full-scale realization

Act on Climate

Like most Americans, we’re concerned about global climate change. And maybe a bit overwhelmed too. It can be difficult to decide how to take significant action on climate. Created by […]

Boulder Rights of Nature

Dedicated to the sustainable protection, conservation, and restoration of naturally functioning ecosystems and the natural communities that depend upon them

Our Revolution Boulder

Organizing for sustainable equality with justice for all

Fuel Switch

Fuel Switch is your source for a renewable energy home.

COMMON Foundation

COMMON Foundation helps leaders create individual, social, cultural, and environmental transformations by combining the power of an incubator with philanthropy and social entrepreneurship to support, promote and develop non-profit ideas: projects, programs, organizations, and foundations committed to people, planet, and peace.

Spaceship Earth

A fun, interactive multi-media presentation on the environment using live-music, powerful images and great storytelling!

Vessel

Combining a library style service with sophisticated tracking technology in order to eliminate the need for paper and plastic to-go cups

Environmental Voter Project

Increasing voter demand for progressive environmental policy by identifying inactive environmentalists and then turning them into consistent activists and voters

EVmatch

a peer-to-peer network for electric vehicle (EV) charging that harnesses the power of sharing to immediately create more reliable charging options

Bridge House

Creating a Culture of Opportunity for Homeless and Low Income Adults

Community Food Share

Eliminating hunger in Boulder and Broomfield Counties through engagement, collaboration, and leadership.

Harvest of Hope Pantry

Providing healthy supplemental food to Boulder families and individuals in need of food assistance within a safe, welcoming and non-judgmental environment

Uproot

Working to manage surplus agriculture and reduce on-farm food loss statewide through gleaning, experiential education, research and legislative advocacy

Boulder County Sustainability

To ensure Boulder County’s operations and decision-making reflect our commitment to Environmental, Social and Economic sustainability and to build partnerships to help make the broader community more sustainable. The Boulder […]

Endangered Species Coalition

Working to stop the human-caused extinction of our nation’s at-risk species, to protect and restore their habitats, and to guide these fragile populations along the road to recovery

Herbal Gardens Wellness

Community focused health and wellness model providing the opportunity to contribute as one member to the greater good of the community

Earthworks: Community Empowerment Project

A powerful tool that enables communities to use the best available technology to expose toxic fracking air pollution

Erie Protectors

A group of concerned residents of Erie, Colorado intent on protecting our families, our neighborhoods, and our town from the negative impacts of oil & gas development

Together Against Neighborhood Drilling

Working to make strategic opportunities to fight oil and gas drilling in our community accessible to as many stakeholders as possible

Ollin Farms

Producing top quality farm products while continuing to regenerate surrounding ecosystems

Sustainable Resilient Longmont

Collaborating with the Longmont community to cultivate a sustainable and thriving city

Suede Light Brigade

Engaging the public, directly and through social media, with artful and compelling messages and graphics projected onto public buildings in order to provide a basic education about fracking

One Earth Sangha

Bringing the essential wisdom and practices from the Buddhist tradition to collective engagement on critical ecological crises

Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder – Climate Action Ministry

Promoting sustainability practices at the individual and societal level

Seed to Table – Boulder Public Library

Providing seed packets from the seed library for growing flowers and edible plants at home and organizing The Edible Learning Garden

Wild Boulder – Citizen Science in Action

Sending the call for community members to take an active role in protecting our open spaces and wildlife

Resource Central

dedicated to helping people save water, reduce waste, and conserve energy

Boulder Garden Club

Spreading knowledge of gardening and to stimulate and promote interest in home gardens, civic projects, and beautification of the Boulder area

School Gardens – School Food Project

Providing many hands-on learning opportunities for students, including tips, tools and resources for starting, maintaining or expanding school gardens in the BVSD Garden As A Classroom Manual

Museum of Natural History – University of Colorado

Contributing to the knowledge of the natural world and human history through research, teaching, and public education

Program in Environmental Design – University of Colorado

Program providing expertise in addressing solutions within the context of built and natural environments, providing students with unique advantages

Butterfly Pavilion

Working to foster an appreciation of invertebrates by educating the public about the need to protect and care for threatened habitats globally, while conducting research for solutions in invertebrate conservation

Audubon of the Rockies Habitat Hero Program

Protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow

Bee Chicas

A voice for pollinators, organizers of the Boulder Pollinator Appreciation Month Celebrations, offering workshops around town.

School Food Project

Dedicated to improving the health of each student by providing healthy food and offering nutrition education programs to grow young bodies and minds.

Mad Agriculture

Driving an agricultural revolution that restores our relationship with Earth so all of life can flourish for generations to come.

East Boulder County United

Saying no to every single oil and gas permit in Boulder County, Colorado, through direct action trainings, community outreach, and education.

Colorado Renewable Energy Society

Leading Colorado to an energy efficient and renewable energy economy through education, policy advancement, and economic development.

Colorado Carbon Fund

Providing easy to use the tools and funding necessary to reduce greenhouse gas emissions within our state.

Deep Nature Journeys

Encouraging reverence for the Earth through teachings and practices that support a direct experience of deep ecological principles

The Story Group

The Story Group is an independent, multimedia journalism company in Boulder, CO. We believe that storytelling remains a powerful tool in covering the critical issues of our times. Our focus […]

Zazu Dreams

A tale of environmental justice exploring contradictory human ecologies–symbiotic and contentious relationships between humans and the environment

Food & Water Watch

Championing healthy food and clean water for all, standing up to corporations that put profits before people, and advocating for a democracy that improves people’s lives and protects our environment.

POW – Protect Our Winters

Protect Our Winters is a passionate crew of diehards, professional athletes and industry brands mobilizing the outdoor sports community to lead the charge towards positive climate action. We focus on […]

LOGIC

Elevating the voices of Coloradans around the state living near current and proposed oil and gas operations and for all concerned citizens working to pass balanced energy development policies that protect neighborhoods, homes, and our Colorado quality of life

Regenerative Adventures

facilitating collaborative efforts to design and install creative, useful spaces through ecological design solutions, creating year round opportunities for community engagement and education

Post-Landfill Action Network

Cultivating, educating, and inspiring student leaders to start zero waste programs on college and university campuses.

Jeff and Paige

bringing science and nature to life through kid-delighting music and stories

Save The Colorado

protecting and restoring the Colorado River and its tributaries from the source to the sea

Western Resource Advocates

dedicated to protecting the West’s land, air, and water to ensure that vibrant communities exist in balance with nature, using law, science, and economics to craft innovative solutions to the most pressing conservation issues in the region

Catalyst Cooperative

a small group of data analysts and policy wonks, organized into an employee owned consulting company working with data to understand and influence climate, energy, and electric utility policy in the public’s interest

Boundless in Motion

an “engaged Buddhist” organization that brings together our spirituality, community building as well as strategic collective action

Edaphic Solutions

local service that produces and applies compost tea, a living spray for plants and soil, using testing and biology to regenerate soil health as well as to promote soil stewardship

Colorado Greywater

working to transform the water laws and landscape in Colorado, creating innovative approaches to working within our local water budget

eGo CarShare

providing and promoting alternatives to individual car ownership, thereby reducing the environmental and social impacts associated with motor vehicle use

Colorado Rising

powering the grassroots effort to pass a statewide ballot initiative establishing common sense protections for our communities from the dangers of oil & gas development and fracking

Wild Foundation

the heart of the global wilderness community for over 40 years protecting wilderness while meeting the needs of human communities, working across cultures and boundaries by collaborating with local peoples, organizations, the private sector, and governments to create dynamic practical projects, inspiring solutions and communications initiatives

The Climate Reality Project

catalyzing a global solution to the climate crisis by making urgent action a necessity across every level of society

Global Greengrants Fund

global network of people on the frontlines and donors comes together to support communities to protect their ways of life and our planet

Innovo Foundation

helping ignite in our children a lifelong passion for environmental conservation and to helping keep climate change in check

Boulder Permaculture

a professional Permaculture Design Certification Course with more than 100-hours of experiential learning

Y on Earth Foundation

inspiring and educating in a grounded framework of health, well-being and sustainability with comprehensive content and custom-curated experiences for diverse communities and demographics

Congregation Har HaShem

an inclusive, welcoming community that inspires and supports lifelong Jewish journeys of learning, spirituality and Jewish practice

Empower Our Future

a coalition of organizations and individuals in support of clean energy for Boulder promoting moving forward toward municipalization

Naturally Boulder

serving as a voice for the industry and offering year-round education programming and networking events, and celebrations that bring together Colorado’s natural products community

Boulder County Farmers Markets

nonprofit organization operating producer-only farmers markets in Colorado since 1987

FLOWS – Foundations for Leaders Organizing for Water and Sustainability

seeking to bridge social justice & environmental issues by providing leadership training, green job skills, & water & energy upgrades to underserved communities, while building partnerships between students, staff, & community members

Just Transition Collaborative

engaging in community partnerships, projects, and research to advance environmental justice in the transition to a sustainable economy

Hazon

creating healthier and more sustainable communities in the Jewish world and beyond

Clean Energy Action

working at the local, state and national level on issues related to clean energy and climate change mitigation

Solutions Voyage

an education non-profit focused on developing more resilient communities through events based around human connection, and civic engagement

Inside the Greenhouse

a collective of professors, students, scholars, practitioners who are committed to creative framing and storytelling of issues surrounding climate change through video, theatre, dance, and writing, to connect a wider audience to the deep and pressing need to address climate change​

Shine

musical performance for youth community engagement in resilience planning

Boulder Housing Coalition

dedicated to creating affordable, community-enhancing, cooperative housing for the people of Boulder county

INVST Community Studies

Leadership training for young people who are passionate about social and environmental justice

People for Bikes

working with federal, state and local officials to advance bike project funding and pro-bike laws while supporting bicycle communities

Permaculture Action Network

working at the intersection of art, music, and regenerative culture to offer people a pathway to take action locally where they live to create empowered communities

63rd St. Farm

a thriving community farm focused on sustainable agriculture with a commitment to health, wellness, and lifelong learning

Environmental Center – University of Colorado

the nation’s largest and most accomplished student-led center of its kind

NatureRx

environmentalism gets a fresh reboot, reminding us humans that when we spend time in Nature, statistics show – we are more active, healthier, happier, and importantly far more likely to make better environmental decisions

City Repair

facilitates artistic and ecologically-oriented placemaking through projects that honor the interconnection of human communities and the natural world

Women’s Wilderness

strengthening the courage, confidence, and leadership qualities of girls and women through the challenge and support of group wilderness and community based experiences

Boulder Impact Cinema

an Impact HUB Boulder film conversation community bringing collective wisdom to bear for social impact!

Americas for Conservation + the Arts

advancing a healthy environment through arts, advocacy, education, and engagement of culturally diverse communities

Kilt Farm

local farm using compost tea to build the soil biology selling produce to Lucky’s Markets, Boulder restaurants and thru CSA programs

INSTAAR

a research institute at the University of Colorado Boulder investigating the mechanisms that drive environmental change, a mission that is becoming ever more urgent as shifts in climate and land use are felt worldwide

Colorado Ocean Coalition

the founding chapter of the Inland Ocean Coalition, which now has 7 chapters across North America, helping citizens and communities to take an active role in improving the impacts and relationships between the the inland, the coastal, and the ocean

Watson

a new university model tailored for next generation innovators, leaders, and social entrepreneurs

League of Women Voters of Boulder County

a nonpartisan political organization encouraging informed and active participation in government and influencing public policy through education and advocacy

Rocky Mountain Peace and Justice Center

Nuclear, Guardianship, Global Peace, Social Justice, Nonviolent Education, Economic Justice, and Critical Media Literacy education and action groups focus on specific, interconnected issues and promote democratic participation by community members.

People and Pollinators Action Network

protecting people and pollinators by advancing sustainable agricultural practices, new safeguards for public health, and improvements for our environment across Colorado

XO Earth

Working to extend the life of our exquisite biosphere via our environmental education, music, arts, media and business projects

PACE – Partners for a Clean Environment

One-stop-shop for business sustainability in Boulder County

New Era Colorado

leading voice for young people in politics around the state

ISET – International

US-based non-governmental organization focused on translating global natural and social scientific insights into local contexts in a manner that improves understanding and enables action

CIRES

more than 800 environmental scientists working to understand the dynamic Earth system, including people’s relationship with the planet

Joanna Macy Center

seeking to advance the vision and legacy of Dr. Joanna Macy’s work in order to empower present and future generations in building a more resilient world that works for all.

eTown

a non-profit, nationally syndicated radio broadcast/podcast, multimedia and events production company

Loam Magazine

an environmental arts magazine that celebrates creative projects & passionate people making waves in the environmental movement(s)

EnergySmart

Helping homes and businesses in all Boulder County communities become more comfortable and energy efficient.

Uncharted

Taking on specific problems, building an army of people best positioned to solve them, and giving them access to what they need — mentors, funders, and partners — to attack the problem from all sides.

Natural Capital Solutions

Developing innovative and practical ways to increase efficiency and environmental practices, as well as economic sustainability, for a long list of government and corporate clients

Boulder Food Rescue

Sustainable, Just-In-Time Food Rescue in Boulder, Colorado!

NCAR / UCAR

Air – Planet – People. Fostering deeper understanding of the atmosphere and Earth system.

Zero Waste Boulder

Boulder is working to become a zero waste community, reducing the waste we create and then reusing, recycling and composting most of what we throw away. Our goal is to generate new materials from 85 percent of our waste by 2025.

Lineage Seeds

Seed company that aims to bring seeds back to the people – organically grown, often heirloom, locally grown when available and only open-pollinated

Citizen’s Climate Lobby

A friendly, supportive, nonpartisan group actively engaged in tackling the very serious problem of climate change by lobbying for national legislation

Earth Guardians

Growing a resilient movement with youth at the forefront by empowering them as leaders and amplifying their impact

Renewable Choice Energy

Leading provider of customized clean energy products and services to the commercial, industrial, and institutional (C&I) sector

Eco-Cycle

One of the largest non-profit recyclers in the USA and with an international reputation as a pioneer and innovator in resource conservation

Boulder Shambhala Center

Cultural institution dedicated to creating enlightened society: humanity’s expansive embodiment of bravery, compassion, and profound confidence in basic goodness

Community Cycles

Non-profit organization of bicyclists and supporters of bicycle transportation providing bicycle repair, recycling, donation and education to the community

Growing Gardens

Growing Gardens

non-profit with the Mission to cultivate community through sustainable urban agriculture and Vision of people experiencing a direct and deep connection with food, the land and each other

Albert A. Bartlett Science Communication Center

Fostering conversations between CU researchers and the public around the science of climate and global change.

350 Colorado

Working locally to help build the global grassroots movement to solve the climate crisis and transition to a sustainable future.

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