What We Do

Honoring The Lincoln Hills Cares Legacy Through Enrichment

Outdoor Education and Recreation, Cultural History, and Youth Workforce Programs

Program Overview

Lincoln Hills Cares delivers innovative, environmentally-focused education programs for underrepresented communities, fostering outdoor skills, environmental stewardship, and career pathways in Outdoor and Environmental fields. Our programs include:


  • Outdoor and Environmental Education: Engaging K-12 students through in-class and out-of-school programs, including activities at our mountain educational campus, in partnership with schools and community organizations.


  • Youth and Family Engagement: Offering outdoor education and recreation opportunities for youth and families to promote environmental responsibility, health, and well-being.


  • Cultural Connection: Expanding public access to the African American experience at Lincoln Hills and facilitating barrier-free use of our Outdoor Classroom and other spaces.


  • Community Collaboration: Providing a platform for partnerships with educational organizations to enhance learning opportunities.


Through summer programs and outreach to youth organizations, schools, and religious groups, we create inclusive experiences that celebrate the unique legacy and value of Lincoln Hills.

Youth and Family Outdoor Education

Abundant and diversified opportunities for youth and families to engage in experiential outdoor and environmental education programs.

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Nizhoni Equestrian Experience

Encouraging the social and emotional development of youth & teen girls through equestrian training.

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Career Pathways

Developing the changing face of America’s future in public and environmental health, conservation and the environment.

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TeamWorks Service Learning Program

Paid work experience with education in the natural sciences for youth ages 16-20 in the Denver Metro and Front Range areas.

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Environmental STEM Pathways (E-STEM)

Supporting student learning through vocabulary, key concept acquisition, and rigorous E-STEM project-based learning.

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"You have to be true to yourself. If you want to write, you must be your own critic."

- Lena Horne

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