73%
say time outdoors improves their wellbeing.
Respondents reporting stronger outdoor connection also tended to report lower burnout levels statewide.
67%
Preview Visualization — sample data
A statewide reflection
A composite reflection across six dimensions: ecological connection, community vitality, stress & balance, hope & future, stewardship, and outdoor access.
What people are telling us
41%
report feeling regularly overwhelmed by stress.
Reported overwhelm runs highest among metro respondents and lowest in mountain communities.
68%
feel hopeful they can positively impact their communities.
Hope correlates closely with stewardship participation — those who volunteer report stronger optimism.
56%
feel deeply connected to where they live.
Place attachment is highest on the Western Slope and in Mountain Communities.
Across Colorado
64%
Ecology
70
Community
60
Balance
44
Hope
63
66%
Ecology
73
Community
64
Balance
50
Hope
62
72%
Ecology
80
Community
67
Balance
56
Hope
70
74%
Ecology
82
Community
69
Balance
58
Hope
72
65%
Ecology
71
Community
66
Balance
52
Hope
60
How wellbeing moves together across Colorado
Quiet signals from thousands of responses — where one dimension of wellbeing rises, another tends to follow.
Ecological Connection×Stress & Balance
Stronger outdoor connection tracks with more daily balance.
coefficient r = 0.62sample n = 2,480Pearson correlation across statewide pulse responses.
Community Vitality×Hope & Future
Communities where people feel cared for report more hope.
coefficient r = 0.71sample n = 2,480Pearson correlation across statewide pulse responses.
Stewardship×Hope & Future
Participation in stewardship aligns with optimism.
coefficient r = 0.58sample n = 2,480Pearson correlation across statewide pulse responses.
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Explore Connection & Stewardship Near You
A curated collection of organizations, projects, and communities helping strengthen wellbeing, stewardship, and connection across Colorado.
Foothills, urban corridors, and the eastern slope of the Rockies.
Stewardship
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado
Coordinates statewide volunteer stewardship projects focused on trails, public lands, and outdoor access.
www.voc.org
Stewardship
Denver Urban Gardens
Supports community gardens and local food access throughout the Denver metro area.
dug.org
Ecological
Wildlands Restoration Volunteers
Organizes hands-on ecological restoration and habitat recovery projects across Colorado.
www.wlrv.org
Ecological
The Greenway Foundation
Works to restore and protect the South Platte River corridor through education and stewardship.
thegreenwayfoundation.org
Community
Mental Health Colorado
Advocates for improved mental health access, education, and policy across Colorado.
www.mentalhealthcolorado.org
Community
Center for People With Disabilities
Supports independent living, advocacy, and community connection for people with disabilities.
cpwd.org
Citizen Science
Colorado Parks & Wildlife Citizen Science
Provides opportunities for Coloradans to contribute to wildlife and ecological research projects.
cpw.state.co.us/learn/Pages/ResearchCitizenScience.aspx
Citizen Science
City Nature Challenge
A global biodiversity observation event encouraging people to document local wildlife using iNaturalist.
citynaturechallenge.org