The mission of Beaver Ponds Environmental Education Center is to provide environmental education that gives individuals of all ages the tools and knowledge to become better stewards of the earth. Our vision is to become a leading environmental education center inspiring action to protect and improve the environment. We serve visitors and locals alike at our facility in Fairplay, CO.The objective of BPEEC is to educate visitors about the environment and the role all persons play in preserving and protecting the place they call home. Operating under the umbrella of teaching individuals about sustainability concepts, ecosystems, and climate change, specific Beaver Ponds programs include: 1) Beaver Ecology 2) Watershed Ecology & Stewardship 3) Sustainable Agriculture, Greenhouses and Gardening 4) Medicinal and Native Plants 5) Renewable Energy Systems 6) Healthy Forest ManagementBeaver Ponds staff tailor messaging for K-12 programs based on Colorado State Education Standards for Science, as well as age and interest of visitors -- individuals and groups (like Boys and Girls Clubs and scout troops). Beaver Ponds has an internship program with protocols and guidelines that ensure interns help support programs but are also engaged to learn new skills as appropriate to their college class at Beaver Ponds. Beaver Ponds is a hands-on experiential facility. Contact Krissy at [email protected] to schedule a visit for your students or community group!