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Everyone in Colorado seems to know at least one person who came to Colorado only planning to stay for a short while and never left. Maybe you are one of these people. Either way, it is evident that Colorado seems to have a special special draw that many of us have experienced  first-hand. Sure, we are a nice people, us Coloradans, but it’s really all about the beauty of this state.

The environmental community’s biggest recruiting tool is nature, and Colorado is blessed with some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. We think that when people see firsthand the beauty of a proposed wilderness area, they are much more likely to get involved to help protect that area.

To help accomplish this, CEC is proud to announce a new way for you to learn, get involved, and meet other conservation-minded folks. GreenScene will be focused on education and getting out and exploring Colorado, and will provide opportunities for our members and activists to get out and enjoy our great state, all while learning the ins-and-outs of of some of Colorado’s most important environmental issues, and — most importantly — what you can do to help.

Our first event took focused on the environmental communities effort accomplishing Wilderness designation for some of Colorado's most pristine areas. We also discussed current efforts to designate more of our state's most beautiful -- and threatened -- areas, and how you can help. We also organized a hike in the Hidden Gems proposed wilderness area to highlight some of the reasons it should be protected. To see pictures of us having a great time on the hike, you can visit our Facebook and Flickr pages.

If you want to get in on the fun (and maybe learn a thing or two along the way), we are going to be having another Greenscene event in September. Keep hitting refresh until we post the details or sign-up to get updates on the program. 

Meanwhile, If you are interested in getting out and going on some great hikes, here are some options:

» For more hiking options on the West Slope and in northwestern Colorado, check here