Ages 8-92 can go fishing together on a boat equiped to take up to four wheelchairs at a time. Stephanie Adams explains to host Nikki Kayser.
Archive for July, 2009
Wheelchair Access to Fishing
Wednesday, July 8th, 2009
Mountain Guides
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009The American Mountain Guides Association is a professional organization that provides services and training commercial guides. Betsy Novak, executive director, explains to host Nikki Kayser how important access to the wilderness is for us all. They certify guides and help you hire a professional to take you on rock or snow.
White Dwarf Research
Monday, July 6th, 2009Director Travis Metcalf explains to host Nikki Kayser how stars have always fascinated him. He tests the interior of pulsing stars and measures the age of our galaxy. Part of their public education outreach includes offering stars for adoption.
Eagle Rock School & Professional Development Center
Friday, July 3rd, 2009Student Berta Guillen explains to host Nikki Kayser how students are fighting for fair food. This residential high school in Estes Park puts education into practice.
Organic Farming Research Foundation
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009Organic Farming Research Foundation fosters the improvement and widespread adoption of organic farming systems by sponsoring research related to organic farming; disseminating research results to organic farmers and to growers; and educating the public and policy makers about organic farming issues. Host Nikki Kayser spoke with executive director Bob Zeowcroft.
Colorado Meth Project
Wednesday, July 1st, 2009The Colorado Meth Project is a large-scale prevention program aimed at reducing Meth use through ad campaigns, public policy, and community outreach. Central to the program is a research-based marketing campaign that graphically communicates the risks of Meth use that speaks directly of the highly addictive nature of Meth to teens and young adults. Maeve Conran speaks with project director Jonathan Judge about the ad campaign that launched in early May.
