Category Archives: Foundation News & Events
Botanical gardens preserve nature’s beauty at the Bartlett Arboretum
Just 20 miles east of Chris’ hometown, you’ll find the Bartlett Arboretum. A local treasure now listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, it was established in 1910. Chris loved to explore the beautiful botanical gardens, hidden away at the … Continue reading
Work begins on Gunsight Bridge in Crested Butte
More than 130 years of harsh weather with bitter winter cold and heavy spring run-off has taken its toll on Gunsight Bridge, which serves as a connection between the most popular trails in the Gunnison Valley and the town of Crested Butte. … Continue reading
Rebuilding a school after devastating earthquakes strike Nepal
In 2015, Nepal was devastated by earthquakes, and many of their schools were destroyed. The dZi Foundation works in partnership with some of the most remote communities in Nepal to create lasting improvements in their quality of life. The devastating … Continue reading
Bringing world-class ice climbing to people with disabilities
Regardless of ability, the Foundation hopes to give equal opportunities for people to experience nature and feel the exhilaration of outdoor adventure. For the second year, the Foundation is supporting Paradox Sports with a $1,000 grant to help bring together novice … Continue reading
Adaptive Sports Center: The Atkins Family
This video is featured on the Adaptive Sports Center’s website. The Chris Mikesell Foundation has given $17,500 to the Adaptive Sports Center to help enhance the quality of life of people with disabilities through outdoor adventure activities. The Atkins Family from … Continue reading
Y’s Camp Hyde connects kids to nature near Chris’ hometown
Not far from Chris’ hometown of Clearwater, Kan., the Y’s Camp Hyde gives hundreds of kids the opportunity to explore and appreciate nature while having a blast in camp activities like nature education, canoeing, hiking, climbing, fishing, horseback riding, swimming … Continue reading
Providing relief after devastation in Puerto Rico
After Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico in September, 2017, as a Category 4 storm, about 3.4 million people were left without power and the island’s energy grid was all but destroyed. Without electricity, there was no power to … Continue reading
Fostering a love of nature for kids
Each summer, kids explore nature and soak in the outdoors at the Kansas Wildlife Federation’s Outdoor Adventure Camp. Chris loved spending time in nature and spent a lot of his time enjoying outdoor activities. That’s why the Foundation makes it … Continue reading
A story that embodies the Crested Butte Community
An excerpt from a thank you letter from Noel Durant, Executive Director of the Crested Butte Land Trust. Jen, a local resident, before this summer, had never ridden a mountain bike. Inspired by her teenage son, Holden, who rides with … Continue reading
Riding horses therapy to people with disabilities
For someone with a physical, developmental or intellectual disability, interacting with horses can have a profound impact. In 2017, the Foundation gave Freedom Hooves Therapeutic Riding Center, located near Chris’ hometown in Wichita, Kan., a $500 grant to continue its … Continue reading
