{"id":4983,"date":"2024-03-21T10:17:40","date_gmt":"2024-03-21T16:17:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/coloradowildlife.org\/?page_id=4983"},"modified":"2025-03-25T20:15:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T02:15:00","slug":"bridges-to-bow","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/coloradowildlife.org\/bridges-to-bow\/","title":{"rendered":"Bridges to BOW"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Through Bridges to BOW (B2B), young women from diverse, under-represented, BIPOC, and\/or other underserved communities learn about, register for, and attend a BOW Program.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Colorado Wildlife Federation's Becoming an Outdoors Woman<\/em> (BOW) program has proven to be a successful way to introduce the outdoors and all its wonders to the women of Colorado. However, while BOW is a great learning opportunity, many young women from diverse communities in Colorado don't even know that the program exists. For those who may have heard of BOW, the opportunity can seem out of reach. Registration fees, lack of experience, or the hesitancy to try something new can all serve as barriers to young women wanting to gain experience in the outdoors. Bridges to BOW exists to break these barriers and serve as a bridge to Becoming an Outdoors Woman.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Applications <\/strong>for our 2025 Bridges to BOW scholarship program are now OPEN! <\/strong>Click HERE<\/strong><\/a> <\/span>to apply.<\/p>\n

When: <\/strong>June 27-29, 2025<\/p>\n

Where: <\/strong>Empire, CO<\/p>\n

Who: <\/strong>Women ages 18 & up \u2014 Note: this program is specifically for women from culturally and racially diverse communities, and others who are often underrepresented in the outdoors.<\/p>\n

Deadline to Apply:\u00a0<\/strong>Please apply by May 9th<\/strong> to be considered. Participants will be selected on a first come first served basis following our application process \u2014 so apply early!<\/p>\n

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Other opportunities:<\/strong><\/p>\n

B2B Wilderness Safety & Birding at Red Rocks<\/p>\n

When<\/b>: Saturday, April\u00a05th, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM (lunch provided)<\/p>\n

Who:\u00a0<\/b>Women\u00a018+ -\u00a0Note: this program is specifically for women from culturally and racially\u00a0<\/u><\/b>diverse communities, and others who are often underrepresented in the outdoors.<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Where<\/b>:\u00a0Red\u00a0Rocks Trading Post (17900 Trading Post Rd Morrison, CO 80465)<\/p>\n

Meet\u00a0on the patio deck at the Red Rocks Trading Post<\/p>\n

Cost<\/b>: Free (limited spots available)<\/p>\n

What<\/b>: The day will kick\u00a0off with a\u00a0guided birding hike<\/b>\u00a0led by\u00a0Vicki Vargas-Madrid from Denver\u00a0<\/b>Parks & Recreation<\/b>. As we explore the scenic trails of Red Rocks,\u00a0you'll learn about the local wildlife and bird species that call the area home,\u00a0along with expert tips for an engaging and rewarding birdwatching experience.<\/p>\n

After\u00a0the hike,\u00a0Aimara Rodriguez, Outings Leader for Latino Outdoors,<\/b>\u00a0along with\u00a0Wilderness First Responders Kelsey Schiltkamp, Eddie Negrete, and Ahtziri Rodriguez<\/b>, will lead an\u00a0interactive Wilderness Safety session<\/b>. Participants will gain hands-on experience in essential\u00a0first aid\u00a0<\/b>techniques, emergency response skills, and best practices for staying safe in\u00a0<\/b>the outdoors<\/b>. Through demonstrations and group exercises, you'll build\u00a0confidence in handling unexpected situations on the trail.<\/p>\n

This\u00a0beginner-friendly<\/b>\u00a0workshop is open to all experience levels and is a great opportunity to deepen your connection with nature while developing valuable outdoor skills.<\/p>\n

Click HERE<\/span><\/a> to register!<\/p>\n

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Watch a recap of our BOW Weekend 2024 below:<\/h3>
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