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Provides integrated programming for

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By making learning fun, ACES Ed prepares students to excel in science at an early age, encouraging the pursuit of STEM jobs later in their careers.

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Programs include:

Over 2,700 ACES Ed classes in schools:in Aspen, Basalt,

Environmental Science Field Programs:

Science Explorers: middle and

Tomorrow’s Voices for the Environment:

High School Apprenticeships:

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These outdoor learning experiences infuse a richness and relevance into traditional school curriculum.

This year, ACES Ed will provide over

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By the time they enter 5th grade, ACES Ed students have a comprehensive understanding of energy literacy.(Only 12% of Americans can pass a basic energy quiz.)

ecology, and ecosystem restoration at Rock Bottom Ranch.(Industrial agriculture produces more greenhouse gas emissions than the entire transportation sector.)

environmental issues.

People who have positive experiences with nature as children care more about the environment as adults.(Exposure to nature can reduce stress levels in children by as much as 28%.)

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