The New Energy Economy is helping move Colorado forward by establishing the state as a national and international leader in the production and manufacturing of renewable energy technologies. The Rocky Mountain chapter of the Independent Electrical Contractors has an Energy Academy to help train members for jobs in sustainable contraction. Executive Director Spencer Villwock chats with host Nikki Kayser about their programs.

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Matt Claussen chats with host Nikki Kayser about the volunteer monitors who report on certain birds of concern around the Boulder Reservoir. Who is nesting this spring? How many offspring do they have? Each year raptor populations shift as the City Of  Boulder Parks and Recreation studies them over the years.

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Kids are empowered to make lifetime contributions by experiencing the tradition of giving as a lifelong habit. They become familiar with the tools and resources needed to improve the world. Host Maeve Conran gets the details.

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The amateur flying trapeze and circus arts club operating a rig in Westminster is called, The Imperial Flyers. They were founded sometime around 1928 and are probably the oldest continuously operating flying trapeze group in the world. Host Breanna Draxler chats with Kyla Duffy about the fun group.

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The non-profit community serving youth in under-resourced schools is fragmented and lacks the budget to market themselves to corporate donors. Corporate donors have limited awareness of the breadth and diversity of non-profits out there. Entrust.ED finds and vets projects, meets with school and community organizations, and ensures that donations are used to fund projects with clear objectives. They identify the high quality organizations working to enhance the lives of youth in property-poor neighborhoods. Host Maeve Conran speaks with George Morris about the projects they support.

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Ecotech Institute in Aurora is the first and only college entirely focused on preparing graduates for careers in the rapidly growing fields of renewable energy, sustainable design and energy efficiency with practical, hands-on training designed to meet the demands of employers in the green economy. Host Nadia Khasawneh gets the details.

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Longmont Youth Services pairs dogs with readers in their Youth Services Program. Host Diana Socash gets the details about the program that encourages fluency and builds confidence for new readers.

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