Water is the lifeblood that connects our urban centers, agricultural lands, and natural ecosystems—you can't have common roots without a shared source. Grab a seat and join us for a special screening of "Thirsting for a Future," a powerful documentary that explores the critical intersections of water rights, climate resilience, and community survival. This film offers a stark yet inspiring look at how different communities are navigating the future of our most precious resource. Come explore how protecting our waters helps nourish our common ground, and leave with a deeper understanding of the liquid threads that connect us all.
Stay in the room for the next session's brightspot to ask Christi questions!
Christi Bode is a documentary filmmaker and calls Southwest Colorado home. From watershed health and wildfires to environmental justice and climate adaptation, she unpacks a wide range of topics about water in dry places. Her independent media company, Moxiecran Media, produces films... Read More →
Thursday September 17, 2026 12:30pm - 1:00pm MDT Confluence Theater | Hyrdo BuildingCSU Spur Campus | 4777 National Western Drive, Denver, CO 80216
The Plant Mobile is a program which distributes free native plants at non-traditional outreach venues, like breweries and climbing gyms. This presentation will outline the economics and logistics of germinating plants, the plant species selected, and the educational impacts this program has had on Master Gardener volunteers and Boulder County Residents.
**This session will be shared with one or two other mini, brightspot sessions.
Home Horticulture Coordinator, Colorado State University
Tommy Roth is an extension educator at Colorado State University. His focus is on helping people create sustainable and beautiful landscapes which feed humans, insects, and wildlife.
Thursday September 17, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm MDT Confluence Theater | Hyrdo BuildingCSU Spur Campus | 4777 National Western Drive, Denver, CO 80216
Committed to conservation outcomes from your education programs but unsure of priority issues? The State Wildlife Action Plan and other plans identify threats and conservation actions including essential communication efforts. Linking education programs with plan priorities improves the efforts of educators and biologists, and more importantly, benefits wildlife and habitat.
State Wildlife Action Plan Coordinator, Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Kacie is the State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) Coordinator for Colorado Parks and Wildlife. She enjoys bringing people together via conservation planning to facilitate ideas coming to fruition. Kacie has focused much of her career on relationship building and helping people develop... Read More →
Thursday September 17, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm MDT Rock Creek | Hydro BuildingCSU Spur Campus | 4777 National Western Drive, Denver, CO 80216
Learn how the City of Denver uses a multi-agency approach to protect and improve urban waterways by reimagining infrastructure design and by implementing cutting-edge water quality monitoring technology. Hear how podcasting our environmental messages gave our outreach a fresh sound. Walk away with tips on what makes podcast programs successful.
Dori Tilko is an Environmental Trainer with the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment, where she’s spent over 20 years helping City of Denver employees protect land, air, water and public health. She’s known for creating a dynamic, ever-evolving training program that... Read More →
Thursday September 17, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT Willow Creek | Hydro BuildingCSU Spur Campus | 4777 National Western Drive, Denver, CO 80216
