About Thorne

Mission and Vision

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Educational Philosophy

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Locations

Thorne has two outdoor education facilities in the Boulder/Denver Metro area at Sombrero Marsh in Boulder and Waterton Canyon in Littleton. Thorne’s administrative offices are located at the Sombrero Marsh Environmental Education Center in Boulder.

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History

Thorne Nature Experience, formerly known as Thorne Ecological Institute, was founded in 1954 by Dr. Oakleigh Thorne, II. Thorne was one of Colorado’s first environmental nonprofits and has a storied history and many accomplishments that extend well beyond connecting more than 200,000 youth and adults to nature over the past five decades.

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News about Thorne

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CLICK HERE to see the latest local media articles about Thorne.
CLICK HERE to read recent articles from Boulder County Kids written by Thorne’s Founder, Oak Thorne.
CLICK HERE to see an archive of Thorne’s past press releases.

Photos and Video

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CLICK HERE to see videos and of Thorne’s programs.

Annual Report

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Board and Staff

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CLICK HERE to learn about Thorne’s Staff

Supporters

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Privacy Policy

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