Join the Confluence Center of Colorado and the participating nonprofits on February 26th from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM at 2600 Dos Rios Dr. for the groundbreaking of the Confluence Center of Colorado!
The groundbreaking marks the start of construction for a one-of-a-kind facility designed to unite six key nonprofit organizations: RiversEdge West, EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum, One Riverfront, Colorado National Monument Association, Colorado West Land Trust, and Colorado Canyons Association. Together, these organizations are creating a shared space to foster collaboration, conservation, and community engagement in the Grand Valley and beyond.
Members of the Confluence Center’s Board of Directors will be on-site to ceremoniously break ground with shovels, symbolizing the beginning of this transformative project. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak with staff, explore educational materials, and learn more about the building’s design, its impact on the community, and how to support its mission through the ongoing capital campaign.
A Vision for the Grand Valley
The Confluence Center aims to provide a collaborative hub for education, environmental stewardship, and community services. Located near the confluence of the Colorado and Gunnison Rivers, the facility will include a STREAM (Science, Technology, Rivers, Engineering, Arts, and Math) preschool as well as shared workspaces, meeting areas, and event spaces designed to enhance efficiency and impact for partner organizations while addressing critical needs in the region.
Capital Campaign: Progress and Opportunity
The groundbreaking also serves as a call to action for community members and organizations to support the Confluence Center’s capital campaign. To date, 62% of the $7.5 million goal has been raised, reflecting strong regional support and the importance of this project. However, this is a critical moment for fundraising, as the Center works to close the remaining funding gap. Thanks to a generous matching fund, all donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $750,000, doubling the impact of every contribution. Contributions will directly fund the construction, initial operations, and sustainability of the Center, ensuring its long-term success as a hub for education, collaboration, and conservation. Donors can make a lasting impact by helping to bring the Confluence Center to life and create a legacy for future generations. Learn more about ways to give here.
Event Details:
What: Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Confluence Center of Colorado
When: February 26, 2025, at 11:30 AM-1:00 PM
Where: 2600 Dos Rios Drive, Grand Junction, CO
Learn more about this innovative building and its ongoing capital campaign here and celebrate with us on February 26th as we break ground at 2600 Dos Rios Drive!