An antique wood-burning stove sits on one side of the original kitchen in the historic Wilson Lodge at Camp Colton, Flagstaff’s environmental camp for young people in Hart Prairie, surrounded by the Coconino National Forest. The “Home Comfort” wrought iron range, manufactured in St. Louis in November 1881, has three parts – a metal door in the middle with a firebox for loading wood, two little oven doors on either side for baking and three cast-iron griddle tops for cooking. “It’s a beast,” … [Read more...] about Historic Camp Gets Facelift
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A Postcard from Camp Colton
Winnie Hanseth says, “If they ask me for anything, I’d do it.” “They” refers to Friends of Camp Colton, non-profit partner with the Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD) that operates the environmental education facility and program that has hosted 47,000 students in 52 years. Winnie and her late husband, Evan, started Beaver Street Brewery south of the tracks in Flagstaff, and later, Lumberyard Brewing. As a businessperson, she supports other causes, but has remained a staunch backer … [Read more...] about A Postcard from Camp Colton
Camp Colton Getting 10K From Wells Fargo
The Wells Fargo Foundation has granted $10,000 to the Friends of Camp Colton (FCC), a non-profit, 501(c) 3 fundraising organization, to help fund Camp Colton’s outdoor environmental education program for Flagstaff sixth-graders. This grant reflects Wells Fargo’s commitment to community involvement, which is at the heart of its Vision and Values. “We’re excited about this grant and working with the Friends of Camp Colton,” said Victor Aranda, Northern … [Read more...] about Camp Colton Getting 10K From Wells Fargo
