Oct 6, Monthly Meeting:
- When:
- Mon, Oct 6, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
- Where:
- Trinity Lutheran Church, 3333 Duffield Ave, Loveland, CO 80538 (map)
- Description:
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Estee Rivera, RMNP Conservancy, will present an update on the state of Rocky Mountain National Park. The Rocky Mountain Conservancy is the official nonprofit partner of Rocky Mountain National Park. Executive Director Estee Rivera will share how the philanthropy of donors and members supports important education and conservation initiatives in Rocky and similar public lands and what’s ahead for 2026 projects.
Rivera has served as executive director since 2017 as the Conservancy supported the park through major disruptions including government shutdowns, wildfires, and the COVID pandemic. Despite many unique challenges, the Conservancy achieved notable successes such as construction of workforce housing for park staff and researchers, the acquisition of key land tracts, the launch of the Kawuneeche Valley Restoration Collaborative with partners, and significant trail work and historic preservation completed by the Conservancy’s Conservation Corps.
Rivera completed her undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University of Arizona in the fields of anthropology, Spanish and geography. She previously worked for the U.S. Forest Service and National Park Service for nearly a decade. Prior to joining the Conservancy, Rivera worked in the Washington, D.C., headquarters of the National Park Service where she helped implement the “Every Kid in a National Park” program, now called the “Every Kid Outdoors” program, which provides national park passes to fourth grade students so students and their families can explore national parks and other federal land sites. She currently serves as an officer on the boards of High-Country News and National Park Friends Alliance.
Our meetings are free and open to the public, so bring a guest!
Hope to see you there!