The final quarter of the year is upon us, and change is all around. Whether it is in the season and the transforming trees and creeping cold, or the feel of easing into a slower time of year. While we transition into this grounding season we are celebrating the hard work and passion of the October Climate Hero of the Month – Valley Lopez! While Valley’s journey with 350 Colorado winded from intern first to then staff member, we’re going to focus this post on the beginning of his time.

September means that fall equinox is officially, nearly, here (on 9/23 to be exact) – it’s hard to believe! And it’s even harder to believe that it’s been nearly a year since our September Climate Hero of the Month Ruth Hund joined the ranks and began making her incredible impact! In Ruth’s words, she has loved nature and the environment ever since she can remember.

Summer is reaching its final stretches, and between vacations ending and school being on the horizon for many, it is a great opportunity to recognize an incredible youth leader (who may or may not be dreading school starting again soon!). We are thrilled to be honoring Elijah Molina-Moton as the Climate Hero of the Month of August!