Future Conservationists Initiative

The Future Conservationists Initiative (FCI) brings high-quality environmental education to local second grade classrooms at no cost to the schools. All programs through the Future Conservationists Initiative are funded by donations to the Backcountry Conservation & Education Fund 501c3 nonprofit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a Future Conservationists Initiative program really no cost to the school?

Yes! FCI programs happen in classrooms at no cost to local schools. We don’t want budgets to get in the way of children learning about the nature world and conservation. Our FCI programs are funded completely through donations to the Backcountry Conservation & Education Fund 501c3 nonprofit.

Future Conservationists Initiative Program Request

Questions? Contact Becca Venable at [email protected] or 303-471-7054 or Lindsey Mckissick at [email protected].

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