They are the only nonprofit organization in the world that raises and trains capuchin monkeys to provide daily in-home assistance for people with spinal cord injuries and other mobility impairments. Helping Hands raises and trains monkeys to act as live-in companions who provide independence, companionship, dignity, and hope to the people they help over the course of 20-30 years. Through the generous support of donors and volunteers, their monkeys are placed at no cost with disabled individuals and their families. Development and Communication Associate Erica Noyes chats with host Kristen Daly.

Wolves were eradicated from the American West by the mid-1900s at the behest of the livestock industry.  Science now tells us that wolves are critical to the health of the landscapes that they inhabit. WildEarth Guardians uses a variety of tools, including policy advocacy, public education and litigation to advance the cause of weaving wolves back into the heart of the American West.  Last April, Congress eliminated federal protection for wolves in the Northern Rocky Mountains. Idaho and Montana immediately set hunting seasons on this endangered animal. The result is that 410 wolves killed by sport hunters this winter alone.  However less than 1,300 wolves live in those two states.  Now Hollywood is inciting terror instead of instilling awe for this beautiful and charismatic creature. Wendy Keefover explains to host Nikki Kayser about the dangers of the new anti-wolf film called “The Grey”.

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Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. When radon decays, the particles released are strong enough to pit plastic. Simple steps can protect you and your family. Homes with high levels of radon can be fixed, and new homes can be built with radon-resistant new construction features. More than 20,000 Americans die every year from radon. Host Kenneth Flowe gets the details from Patty Dooley-Strappelli.

The Park People works to preserve, enhance, and advocate for Denver’s parks, recreation resources, open space and urban forest. We pursue this mission by raising private funds for capital projects of various sizes, parks enhancements, and through our programs: Denver Digs Trees, Mile High Tree Champions, Community Forester and the Park legacy programs.  Host Angelica Kalika gets details of the tree planting project in Denver from Kim Yuan-Farrell, Program Manager of The Park People.

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Executive Director Stephanie Baer explains to host Kathy Fraiser about opportunities at Children’s Outreach Project available for  metro area parents and students. They have a therapeutic play based program serving developmental needs of students using creative and socialization curriculum tailored to individual needs. An integrated program supporting children the progress of children with varying abilities and gifts during the early years.

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An arts and sciences class of middle school students at Horizons K-8 School in Boulder has studied climate change. After an in-depth study on the science, students  wrote skits and poems about how to change climate change. This is fifth in a series of their performances, titled 460 Mil .

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An arts and sciences class of middle school students at Horizons K-8 School in Boulder has studied climate change. After an in-depth study on the science, students  wrote skits and poems about how to change climate change. This is fourth in a series of their performances titled, Save The Pica.

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An arts and sciences class of middle school students at Horizons K-8 School in Boulder has studied climate change. After an in-depth study on the science, students  wrote skits and poems about how to change climate change. This is third in a series of their performances titled, I Am Ice by Eli Gray and It Starts With You.

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An arts and sciences class of middle school students at Horizons K-8 School in Boulder has studied climate change. After an in-depth study on the science, students  wrote skits and poems about how to change climate change. This is second in a series of their performances  with their language arts teacher, Janice Cooper.

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The goal of Searching for Midwifery is to become a midwife who can bridge the gap between tradition and modern medicine by honoring both and finding a balance as they are applied to each unique pregnancy and birth. Henna Taylor chats with host Nikki Kayser about her 8 year project that includes apprenticeships in Cambodia, Nepal and Brazil before studying at the University of British Columbia.

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