As younger generations become increasingly over-screened and over-structured in their daily lives, it is more important now than ever to inspire active physical play and outdoor learning by providing quality parks for our youth.

In June, 13 projects wrapped up, investing roughly $3.8 million of Colorado Lottery proceeds in communities across the state.

There I was, strapped into the back of a Cessna with headphones on my ears and a clipboard in my hands. The ground waved in and out of view, and my stomach tightened in a combination of excitement and—quite frankly— incredible dizziness.

GOCO’s School Yard Initiative (SYI) funds outdoor projects on school grounds, from gardens and outdoor classrooms to playgrounds with traditional and nature play elements.

In April & May, 9 projects wrapped up, investing roughly $2.3 million of Colorado Lottery proceeds in communities across the state.

I’ve worked a few different jobs such as land surveying and at a car wash, but this is my first internship.