Indigo Mountain Nature Center
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Sanctuary
This is the core program for Indigo Mountain. The organization provides a sanctuary for a variety of species including wolfdogs and black bear. Currently, the sanctuary is home to over 40 animals that have been displaced, surrendered or confiscated. For some animals who have been deemed un-adoptable the sanctuary is a permanent home while others are rehabilitated physically and behaviorally and placed in loving homes.
Education
Indigo Mountain provides educational programs to children and adults throughout Colorado. These programs have been designed to inspire personal involvement and understanding in the natural world. They teach how to successfully live and safely recreate with our indigenous wildlife in Colorado. Programs educate the public of the plight of wildlife in an effort to prevent endangerment and extinction of entire species and maintain a balance of nature. Programs are also offered t o community organizations and neighborhood associations.
Volunteer
The volunteer program is critical to Indigo Mountain. As a 100% volunteer powered non-profit organization volunteers are the life blood of Indigo Mountain. Over 100 volunteers contribute in excess of 10,000 hours each year towards fundraising, outreach, education and animal care.
Where we work
Awards
Shelter of the Week 2010
SPCA International
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
The Center has a twofold mission: 1) To provide a permanent sanctuary and a last chance for a life of compassion, love, dignity and respect to animals who have been abused, abandoned, displaced, impounded, neglected, exploited or have become surplus. 2) To provide a variety of educational products and programs that create public awareness for wildlife and to provide resources to people who wish to raise the bar in animals care for their captive-born wildlife, exotic animals and alternative pets.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
1) Indigo Mountain has created a facility where animals have the opportunity to thrive in a life-long sanctuary. The sanctuary provides enriched, comfortable habitats with a high level of care for the health and wellbeing of each of the animals in residence. We don’t just save their lives; we rehabilitate them physically and emotionally so they can maximize their potential and lead the best lives possible. 2) Indigo Mountain works cooperatively with governmental agencies, animal shelters and individuals needing to surrender animals. 3) Discover Wildlife lectures and outreach programs are offered to a number of schools, parks, clubs, and neighborhood organizations. These programs foster a desire to preserve wildlife and learn about the important role these animals play in our world. 4) The Companions for Life program provides help and resources to individuals to aid them in taking better care of their pets and to keep them out of shelters and rescue. 5) Indigo Mountain provides behavioral evaluations and phenotyping services to governmental agencies and shelters.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Indigo Mountain’s strategic plan concentrates on its mission, goals and objectives and consistently re-evaluates our program and our capabilities. 1) The sanctuary has created habitats designed to meet the needs of the animal’s physical, psychological and social needs. 2) To provide a permanent home for those species for which the sanctuary has sufficient expertise and facilities. 3) To partner and build affiliations with governmental authorities, parks, schools, clubs and organizations to reach a large number of people interested in animals
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
In its 22 year history Indigo Mountain has continued to grow from a small animal rescue organization to permanent sanctuary housing over 40 wolfdogs and black bears. The education arm of the organization continues to develop new programs that are a fun way for kids of all ages to tame their curiosity for the wild world. The programs foster a desire to preserve wildlife and learn about the important role these animals play in our world. The sanctuary has developed partnerships with colleges to provide internships and learning opportunities for students to learn more about animal care.
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Indigo Mountain Nature Center
Board of directorsas of 03/15/2024
Sue Cranston
No Affiliation
Term: 2022 - 2024
Sue Cranston
No affiliation
Carol Scarborough
Standard Rail
Cheryl Streater
Alpine Animal Hospital
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