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Organized by Aspen One’s Sustainability Department and presented by Audi, the Aspen U Speaker Series is a community crash course on climate action and justice. Hosting in-depth conversations with perspective-shifting speakers from early February into the spring, topics range from game-changing mountaineering expeditions to fossil fuel subsidies to the local impact of climate change. Talks are free and open to the public, and the idea is to learn from the nation’s leading climate experts and activists with a beer in hand. More at aspensnowmass.com.

APRC is an Aspen-based nonprofit organization that educates community members and thought leaders on the optimal use of psychedelic medicines, emphasizing equity, safety, and spirituality. The organization grew out of Right to Heal Aspen—an initiative consisting of over 30 local participants, including therapists, leaders, doctors, lawyers, parents, and plant medicine enthusiasts, committed to decriminalizing plant medicines in Aspen—and was established in response to community feedback following the passing of Prop 122 (The Natural Medicine Health Act of Colorado). Learn more at aspenpsychedelicresourcecenter.org.

English In Action is a nonprofit organization based in the Roaring Fork Valley of western Colorado dedicated to helping immigrants learn English and develop the skills they need to pursue their dreams, bridging cultural divides and offering opportunities to celebrate and learn about our diverse community. At English In Action, it is believed that storytelling has the power to create a more connected community by fostering greater respect and understanding based on shared human experiences. In November 2017, English In Action debuted a live storytelling event called Immigrant Voices. Six immigrant community members—four of whom were our students— were coached by Alya Howe of Writ Large in the art of storytelling in front of a live audience. The series continues to this day. Learn more at englishinaction.org.

Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) is a nonprofit environmental science education organization. Since 1968, ACES has inspired a life-long commitment to the earth by providing innovative and immersive programming for all ages. With three locations: Hallam Lake, Rock Bottom Ranch, and Catto Center at Toklat, programs focus on ecological literacy, regenerative agriculture, forest and ecosystem health, land restoration, and environmental leadership. Learn more at aspennature.org.

Aspen Journalism is a nonprofit journalism organization based in Aspen, Colorado. Our mission is to produce investigative and in-depth journalism for those with a stake in the Aspen region, by virtue of their living, voting, owning, working, recreating, or visiting here. Learn more at aspenjournalism.org.

The Resnick Center for Herbert Bayer Studies is an exhibition space and center for the study of art and culture located in Aspen, Colorado. The Bayer Center is operated by the Aspen Institute and preserves the art and legacy of Herbert Bayer (1900–1985), an influential modern artist and designer who studied and taught at the Bauhaus before emigrating from Germany to the United States in 1938. After relocating to Colorado in 1946, Bayer helped lead the postwar revitalization of the city of Aspen, shaped the early artistic and programmatic vision of the Aspen Institute, and designed the historic Aspen Meadows campus between 1953 and 1973. Learn more at thebayercenter.org.

MOLLIE Aspen is deeply committed to fostering a thriving community in Aspen, Colorado. As a 68-room luxury boutique hotel located in the heart of downtown, MOLLIE Aspen recognizes its unique position to support local programming and community organizations. MOLLIE Aspen is dedicated to providing a welcoming and inclusive space where individuals from all backgrounds can gather safely to exchange ideas, share information, and connect with one another. The hotel believes that facilitating these connections is essential to the vitality of the Aspen community, and it is proud to offer its facilities as a platform for dialogue, artistic expression, musical performances, and other community-enriching activities. MOLLIE Aspen strives to be a valuable resource for local organizations and looks forward to continuing its support of their important work.

Support for this Nonprofit Spotlight series comes from the Aspen Community Foundation, with a mission to inspire philanthropy and ignite collaborative action that leads to community-led change.

The story of the Aspen Institute began in 1945, when Chicago businessman Walter Paepcke and his wife, Elizabeth, visited Aspen, Colorado, and were inspired by its natural beauty and potential as a gathering place for artists, academics, leaders, and musicians to explore the deeper values of society and culture. Their vision sparked what became known as the Aspen Idea: the belief that nurturing mind, body, and spirit leads to human flourishing. More than 75 years later, that vision continues through Aspen Community Programs, which offer locals and visitors year-round opportunities for civil dialogue, intellectual exploration, and meaningful connection. Designed for both adults and teens, the programs foster curiosity and conversation around the ideas shaping today’s world. Committed to accessibility and inclusion, Aspen Community Programs provide scholarships and affordable ticketing to ensure broad participation. Whether attending in person, tuning in online, or supporting the scholarship fund, audiences are invited to take part in this ongoing exchange of ideas.

Across the U.S. women are having fewer children -- or not having them at all. Reporter Sarah Tory explores how that trend is playing out in the Roaring Fork Valley, as the rising cost of living, housing and childcare challenges, and shifting priorities push many women to rethink motherhood. In this series, three women talk about how they're navigating the decision.