What are Thermal Energy Networks (TENs)? Why are they important, and why should we care? In our region, heating buildings is both expensive and a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. While geothermal systems are not new, networked geothermal is a new approach — one...
The world faces the Dual Challenge: meeting growing demand for affordable, reliable energy while rapidly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The solutions are multifaceted and include methane abatement, accelerating the adoption of renewables and technologies such as Carbon Capture, Utilization & Sequestration (CCUS), as well as...
Presented by Dr. Melissa Sundermann, also known as Doctor Outdoors Have you ever felt calmer after a walk in the woods? More energized by a mountain hike? Happier after spending time in the sun? That’s not just in your head—it’s in your biology. In this...
This presentation is part of the RW Horizon Fund’s Minds in Motion pilot program. Discover how sport-science habits used by elite athletes can elevate leadership, resilience, and performance in business, science, and everyday life. This free, co-sponsored event with the Telluride Foundation features Dr. Haley...
The Telluride Foundation is honored to announce its 2025 Volunteer of the Year recipient, Barbara Hinterkopf (Awarded posthumously). Barbara Hinterkopf’s dedication to education, equity, and the empowerment of young women left an enduring impact on the Telluride community and beyond. As President of SPARKy, Barbara championed...
Join local leaders, entrepreneurs, marketers, and community members for a two-day summit designed to demystify artificial intelligence and highlight its practical applications for rural communities. Through one public talk and two focused workshops, participants will gain hands-on skills, strategic insights, and a clear understanding of...
Join local leaders, entrepreneurs, marketers, and community members for a two-day summit designed to demystify artificial intelligence and highlight its practical applications for rural communities. Through one public talk and two focused workshops, participants will gain hands-on skills, strategic insights, and a clear understanding of...
Telluride Science, Telluride Foundation, and SPARKy Productions present an evening with Yury Urnov, Co-Artistic Theater Director of the Wilma Theater in Philadelphia. An internationally respected director, Yury's career spans Moscow, Europe, Africa, and the United States, with over 40 productions to his credit. A former...
Towering, ancient, and awe-inspiring, redwood forests are more than natural wonders—they are living models of climate resilience, biodiversity, and long-term stewardship. Join us for an engaging evening with Sam Hodder, former President and CEO of Save the Redwoods League, for a wide-ranging conversation on why...
Creating with AI is a hands-on workshop that teaches you how to develop exceptional marketing content while preserving your brand voice. If you’ve been overwhelmed by the surge of AI tools and aren’t sure what’s actually useful, this workshop cuts through the noise. You’ll see...
