Gulch Blog
July 2020 Updates
Moving Toward a More Inclusive, Diverse, and Equitable Cottonwood Gulch Cottonwood Gulch is embarking on a strategic planning process that will guide the organization for years to come. As a central part of that process, we are committed to creating a culture that is...
Partnerships that Meet Community Needs
Dead and down wood stacked and awaiting pickup Partnerships That Meet Community NeedsJuly 2020 is the quietest July our Base Camp has seen in decades--no summer treks, no Rendezvous, no school groups--but we've keptourselves plenty busy. In addition to several...
Miller Moth Madness!
Read more about... Army Cutworm aka Miller MothEuxoa AuxiliarisHere in the high desert of the Southwestern US, May brings with it not only strong winds but as you seek shelter from the wind you may find you are not the only creature seeking respite inside your home,...
Cottonwood Gulch Creature Feature: The Reptiles of Base Camp
Read more about... A couple weeks ago, I found myself taking a break under a large piñon tree at Base Camp. With summer treks cancelled due to the pandemic, a lot of our time has been spent working hard on infrastructure projects such as tilling the farm or preparing...
Gratitude and Reciprocity
Read more about... The day before Albuquerque closed all schools, Monica and I were at South Valley Prep teaching the eighth graders “how to pack a backcountry backpack” in preparation for their upcoming five-day Wilderness expedition. As part of the Students in...
Arch McCallum is Birding and So Can You!
Read more about... I first met Arch McCallum in an RV campground in the center of Las Vegas, Nevada. Camille Torfs-Leibman and I had driven from Albuquerque the previous day, picking up Lee Farnham in Gallup after he had recreated his first trip to the Gulch, hopping...
We’ve assigned Jordan Stone to Executive Director detail!
Read more about... We are thrilled to announce Jordan Stone has accepted the Executive Director Position at Cottonwood Gulch Expeditions! Jordan will be starting full time work on April 2, 2020, however, he will be working a little beforehand to meet staff and...
The 21st Century Gulch: Why we’re (still) an unplugged program
Read more about... About a year ago, one of our staff was sitting in a STEM-NM meeting in Albuquerque, where science, technology, engineering, and math programs had gathered to share what we do, foster connections, and learn about innovation. In the conversation, our...
Our Favorite Ways to Opt Outside
Read more about... Austin: Find somewhere I've never heard of before and go to it! Monica: Find something that challenges me and do it with joy! Tori: Exploring places I've never been before, skiing, climbing, and hiking are some of my favorite ways to opt outside....