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Agrivoltaics for Educators
The Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center is a resource for Colorado educators to learn more about agrivoltaics and to teach their students about clean energy, local food, and responsible land use. We help students to imagine a sustainable future and the many career opportunities agrivoltaics presents.
Pollinator Palooza is coming,
and we want YOU there!
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Join us for a FREE, family-friendly morning celebrating the bees, butterflies, and beetles that make our world go round.
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Whether you're bringing the kiddos, coming with friends, or just looking for a feel-good way to spend a summer morning, Pollinator Palooza is the place to be!
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Here's what's in store:
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Hands-on "bugtivities" — science that buzzes with life!
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Live pollinator displays featuring bees, butterflies, beetles, and more
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Crafts, games, and educational activities for all ages
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A celebration of pollinators — the tiny heroes keeping our ecosystems (and our food!) thriving
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And the coolest backdrop in Colorado — a working agrivoltaic farm where pollinators already call home
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It's completely free and open to the public. We just ask that you register ahead of time so we can plan for materials and space.
Experience the future in action with a field trip to Jack’s Solar Garden
​At CALC, we believe learning should be engaging, hands-on, and unforgettable. That’s why we’ve created dynamic agrivoltaic field trips, designed to meet state/national standards, without sacrificing fun. During your visit to Jack’s Solar Garden, students will explore the fascinating world where agriculture and solar energy meet through interactive activities such as microclimate investigations, solar-powered art, and more!
Please fill out this quick form to get started
In addition to tours,
check out our on-site activities
Free, Ready-to-Use Lessons and Resources
​Our collection of lesson plans is designed to support educators with high-quality, rigorous learning. Developed by experienced teachers, each lesson aligns with the Colorado Academic Standards and Next Generation Science Standards, ensuring challenging and relevant instruction for students. Whether you're teaching in the classroom or incorporating field-trip based experiences, these lessons are designed to make high-impact instruction accessible and seamless.
In-School Project-Based Learning
Our in-school project-based learning experiences bring dynamic, hands-on learning directly into the classroom. Each project is led by a skilled educator who works in close partnership with the homeroom teacher to facilitate students through a multi-day exploration of compelling agrivoltaics topics. The short unit culminates in a student-created project that showcases their mastery.
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To request a Guest Educator, email us at education@coagrivoltaic.org
Join Our Citizen Science Project
Download iNaturalist on your phone and create an account. Then use the button below to join Jack's Solar Garden.
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Upload Samples
Take pictures during your tour when you see any living (or previously living) sample.
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Check Results
You don't have to know what you're looking at! Simply upload your picture as "life". Scientists will suggest species names. You can log-in later to view your results.
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How This Helps
iNaturalist needs more samples (specifically insects) to get better at identifying species. Research groups at Jack's Solar Garden are curious where life is hanging out. This helps increase data and makes their results more accurate.
Want to do an iNaturalist fieldtrip?
