WATERSHED GRANT MAKING PARTY
Sunday, November 23rd, 4:00-7:00pm
ACES Catto Center at Toklat
Join the Watershed Giving Circle for an intimate evening to celebrate nature and boost support for local environmental organizations with a member generated pool of funds. The circle is open to all: philanthropists, environmental advocates, and mountain lovers of all ages who value carrying our valley’s incredible legacy of environmental stewardship and climate leadership forward. At this party, we’ll be voting on projects to fund and amplifying the work of the entire ecosystem of organizations doing great work! (Virtual participation option available.)
We’re stronger because of the generous support of these businesses and foundations:
BE PART OF THE VALLEY’S FIRST ENVIRONMENTAL GIVING CIRCLE.
We are at a watershed moment.
In the Roaring Fork Valley, we have clean air, clean water, diverse landscapes, and ambitious climate policies thanks to the incredible vision and dedication of people who have championed them.
The Watershed Environmental Giving Circle is designed for philanthropists, environmental advocates, and mountain lovers of all ages who value carrying this legacy forward. The circle will learn about and fund inspiring projects that further climate solutions, protect landscapes, enhance biodiversity, and develop the next generation of environmental leaders.
As a community, we have the opportunity to ensure we are not backsliding, but instead, leaning into the future we want to see.
Our Giving Circle is social, educational, and philanthropic.
Our giving circle transcends organizational missions by bringing our valley's environmental voices together to learn about, celebrate, and fund the ongoing impact of local environmental work.
Our Mission
We are creating a multigenerational community in the Roaring Fork Valley that pools money to amplify climate solutions, enhance biodiversity, and develop the next generation of environmental leaders and philanthropists. We support locally based environmental non-profits and collaborative projects.
Our 2025 Goal
In 2025, we are learning about local environmental work through the lens of climate change. Our goal is to collectively fund 3 to 5 inspiring climate-related environmental projects, while raising community awareness about the rich ecosystems of people and organizations working on solutions.
Our 2025 Events
Our first year will set the tone for years to come. Whether you bring experience from the past or a vision for the future, we'd love for you to join us!
Watershed Launch Parties
This summer we had some gatherings open to prospective members to visit interesting local organizations, get to know each other, and hear about our new giving circle.
Basalt Happy Hour at RMI
Progress on Climate: Wednesday, August 6th from 5-6 pm
Aspen Happy Hour at ACES on Hallam Lake
Environmental Education: Wednesday, August 27th from 5-6pm
Community Celebration!
Finally, we’re inviting all the members from the community to a Grant-Making Party to hear about and vote on the projects we want to support just before the Thanksgiving Holiday.
ACES' Catto Center at Toklat: all members
Sunday, November 23rd from 4-7 pm
Support the tradition and future of environmental giving throughout the Roaring Fork Watershed.
Founding Member Suggested Giving Levels
Give what feels comfortable.
Future Luminaries: $50-100
Young adults and aspiring environmental experts who are giving what feels comfortable and are shaping the heart of this community. Your gift goes a long way; you’ll have the opportunity to connect with environmental leaders, philanthropists, and like-minded peers to participate in the power of collective giving!
Environmental Movers & Shakers: $250
Experts and non-profit leaders who are shaping and guiding impactful environmental conservation, preservation, education, and policy efforts in the valley.
Dream Builders: $500
Dedicated community leaders who support inspiring environmental projects and value being part of the environmental community.
Legacy Leaders: $1,000+
Generous donors who support next-generation leadership and critical environmental projects in the Roaring Fork while amplifying the spirit of collective giving in our community.
Climate scientist Ayana Elizabeth Johnson loves to ask,
"What if we get it right?"
The Watershed Environmental Giving Circle is dedicated to getting it right. We owe it to our kids and our planet.
Our giving-circle is hosted by
Aspen Community Foundation & brought to life by:
The Watershed Committee, the Mtn Bio Board, and Beth Shoemaker
Special thanks to Tessa Pagiter-Hatem, Sierra Flannigan, Sophie Catto, and Catherine Ward.
Early Watershed Founding Members Include:
Aisha Weinhold, Aimee & Ants Cluwick, Angie & Jeff Davlyn,
Beverly Patera, Cole Pietsch, Dave Munk
Denali Barron & Adam McCurdy, Emily & Grady Lenkin, Kelsey Bassaur,
Greg Morrison & his daughter Sage,
Jane Pagiter, Lisa DeLosso, Marcy Balderson, Margaret & Will Roush,
Natalie York & Adam Cook, Rebecca Mirsky & Andrew Helsley, Reenie & Scott Hicks
Tessa Pargiter-Hatem, and Beth & Sloan Shoemaker.
If you have questions or are interested in sponsoring our events,
please contact Beth Shoemaker at hello@mtnbio.org or (970) 618-6635
or ACF at givingcircles@aspencommunityfoundation.org