Non-Profits

Aspen Center for Environmental Studies
Laying the foundation for Aspen's embrace of the environment is the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES). At its three Roaring Fork Valley locations, ACES  conducts land stewardship projects and works to preserve the area's fragile wildlife habitats' and minimize the effects of human use.  It offers year-round classes and outreach programs for children and adults including slide shows, guided nature walks and wildlife demonstrations. 970.925.5756 www.aspennature.org

Rocky Mountain Institute
Concentrating on areas such as energy, transportation, water issues and climate change, the Rocky Mountain Institute has been internationally recognized for the global promise and impact of its strategic plans, educational programs and the dynamic ideas it offers to corporations, governments, communities and citizens. It influences national and international policy, with its representatives regularly addressing Congress and international governing bodies. 970.927-3851 www.rmi.org

The Aspen Institute
The Aspen Institute's Energy and Environment Program creates impartial venues for global leaders to engage in informed discussion around some of the most important and complex issues facing the world today, and hosts the annual Aspen Environment Forum, led by energy experts, government and business leaders, writers and photographers, and other knowledgeable and committed voices in the field. 970.925.7010 www.aspeninstitute.org