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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - DISTRICT 11 AND CATAMOUNT INSTITUTE LAUNCH WESTSIDE OUTSIDE - 10/26/26

Media invited October 27 to see West Middle School eighth graders explore Colorado Springs’ water system

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — Colorado Springs School District 11 and Catamount Institute are launching Westside Outside, a multi-year outdoor education and environmental stewardship initiative connecting Westside students with hands-on learning, community service and career exploration in Colorado’s outdoors.

 

Members of the media are invited to see Westside Outside in action Tuesday, October 27th, as West Middle School eighth graders visit Colorado Springs Utilities’ Phillip H. Tollefson Water Treatment Plant. Students will tour the plant and participate in outdoor learning stations at the adjacent Water Wise Demonstration Garden.

 

The experience is part of Westside Outside’s inaugural WATER theme, which will engage students in learning about watersheds, ecosystems, water quality, aquatic habitats, conservation and stewardship of local water resources.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITY

What: Westside Outside eighth-grade water experience
When: Tuesday, October 27, 2026, beginning at 9:15 a.m.
Where: Phillip H. Tollefson Water Treatment Plant, 2715 Mesa Road, Colorado Springs
Who: West Middle School eighth graders with educators and representatives from District 11, Catamount Institute and Springs Utilities
Visuals: Students touring the water treatment plant and participating in hands-on environmental science activities at the demonstration garden
Interviews: Students and representatives from District 11, Catamount Institute and Springs Utilities

 

Media interested in attending should RSVP to Emily Cole ([email protected]; 719-661-5239) by October 26th at 5pm.

 

About Colorado Springs School District 11

 

Colorado Springs School District 11 is committed to providing every student with engaging, high-quality learning experiences that prepare them for college, career and life. Through student agency, strong community partnerships and innovative opportunities such as Peak Experiences, D11 empowers students to explore their interests, discover their strengths and become Future Ready.

 

About Catamount Institute

 

Founded in 1997, Catamount Institute is a Colorado Springs-based nonprofit with a mission to connect kids to the outdoors. Through environmental education and hands-on outdoor experiences, Catamount Institute helps children develop curiosity, confidence and meaningful connections to nature. Programs are offered throughout the Pikes Peak region, including at Sondermann Park in Colorado Springs and Catamount Institute’s 145-acre Mountain Campus in Woodland Park.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - DISTRICT 11 AND CATAMOUNT INSTITUTE LAUNCH WESTSIDE OUTSIDE - 10/26/26

Media invited October 27 to see West Middle School eighth graders explore Colorado Springs’ water system

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — Colorado Springs School District 11 and Catamount Institute are launching Westside Outside, a multi-year outdoor education and environmental stewardship initiative connecting Westside students with hands-on learning, community service and career exploration in Colorado’s outdoors.

 

Members of the media are invited to see Westside Outside in action Tuesday, October 27th, as West Middle School eighth graders visit Colorado Springs Utilities’ Phillip H. Tollefson Water Treatment Plant. Students will tour the plant and participate in outdoor learning stations at the adjacent Water Wise Demonstration Garden.

 

The experience is part of Westside Outside’s inaugural WATER theme, which will engage students in learning about watersheds, ecosystems, water quality, aquatic habitats, conservation and stewardship of local water resources.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITY

What: Westside Outside eighth-grade water experience
When: Tuesday, October 27, 2026, beginning at 9:15 a.m.
Where: Phillip H. Tollefson Water Treatment Plant, 2715 Mesa Road, Colorado Springs
Who: West Middle School eighth graders with educators and representatives from District 11, Catamount Institute and Springs Utilities
Visuals: Students touring the water treatment plant and participating in hands-on environmental science activities at the demonstration garden
Interviews: Students and representatives from District 11, Catamount Institute and Springs Utilities

 

Media interested in attending should RSVP to Emily Cole ([email protected]; 719-661-5239) by October 26th at 5pm.

 

About Colorado Springs School District 11

 

Colorado Springs School District 11 is committed to providing every student with engaging, high-quality learning experiences that prepare them for college, career and life. Through student agency, strong community partnerships and innovative opportunities such as Peak Experiences, D11 empowers students to explore their interests, discover their strengths and become Future Ready.

 

About Catamount Institute

 

Founded in 1997, Catamount Institute is a Colorado Springs-based nonprofit with a mission to connect kids to the outdoors. Through environmental education and hands-on outdoor experiences, Catamount Institute helps children develop curiosity, confidence and meaningful connections to nature. Programs are offered throughout the Pikes Peak region, including at Sondermann Park in Colorado Springs and Catamount Institute’s 145-acre Mountain Campus in Woodland Park.