August 2008

 
Wild Tracks
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies
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Irreplaceable
Hallam Lake Classes
Rock Bottom Ranch Classes
Multicultural Beaver Walk
Volunteer Project
Green World Day Hike
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August 2008
Irreplaceable:
Wildlife Photography Exhibit

 
Opening presentation Saturday, August 16th at 6pm

lynxIrreplaceable features photos of some of the world's top nature photographers.  From the icy tundras in the Arctic to humid wetlands in the Everglades, these photographers have captured the wonder and movement of plants and animals that call our country home.

But global warming is now changing the Earth as we know it, and animals and plants from the Arctic to the Everglades are feeling the consequences.

The Irreplaceable campaign brings together four distinct groups - from the worlds of art, justice, science, and faith - to highlight the diversity of life we must protect from climate change.

Stop by Hallam Lake on August 16th from 6pm-8pm to view this wonderful exhibit and  learn more about the Irreplaceable campaign.  The exhibit will be at ACES from August 16th through September.

View the on-line exhibit!
Hallam Lake Programs
 
Check out what is still available!

Cathedral Lake Hike
Adult Courses:

Bugs in the System with Boyce Drummond, August 11-12

Wildflower Walk with Janis Huggins, August 23 (change from the original schedule)

Natural History Hikes:
American Lake Hike with Jim Kravitz, August 6
Lost Man Hike with Aaron Taylor, August 13
American Lake Photo Hike with Lindsy Stinnett, August 20

Kids Classes:

Lights! Camera! Action! (Nature Photo Workshop) for 14-16 year olds, August 13-15
Eagle Excitment for 7-8 year olds, August 16
Little Naturalists for 4-5 year olds, August 8 and 15
Observation & Creation for 6-8 year olds, August 5, 7, 12, 14

Visit www.aspennature.org or call 970-925-5756 to register.
Rock Bottom Ranch Programs  
Check out what is still available!

goatsKids Classes:

Busy Bugs  for 5-6 year olds, August 1
Continuing Ranchers for 11-13 year olds, August 13-15       
Exploring Around for 5-6 year olds, August 11-15           
Farm & Wilderness Camp for 8-10 year olds               
Farmyard Fun for 7-8 year olds, August 11   

Family Classes:

Come Garden with Us!,  August 9
Family Farm Days, August 9


Visit aspennature.org to register or call 970-927-6760!
  
Multicultural Beaver Walk
 
Monday, August 11th at 7:30pm

Hallam Sunset
Explore the nature preserve with a summer naturalist and learn the behavior, history, and ecology of the beaver in English y Español. The walk is free to the public and perfect for all ages.

If you have any questions or would like to R.S.V.P., please contact Alexis Goggans at (720)341-5983 or via email at Alexis.Goggans@colorado.edu. (Se habla Español)

To learn more about the Multicultural Beaver Walk, contact ACES at (970)925-5756. We look forward to seeing you!
Ashcroft Boardwalk Volunteer Project
 
ASHCROFT BOARDWALK Saturday, August 23rd

Ashcroft is the best preserved ghost town in our area and draws more than 10,000 visitors each year between May and October. Join Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers and help to replace the first half of the wooden boardwalk that serves as the entryway to the site with a new low maintenance gravel trail.

Sign up to volunteer!
 
Green World Day Hike
 
 Take a custom hike with ACES!
ashcroft
Explore the Castle Creek Valley with ACES and enjoy legendary mountain dining at the Pine Creek Cookhouse!  This hike has it all.  Stream side trails, beaver ponds, wetlands, wildflower meadows, mountain views, as well as a brief stop a the Ashcroft Ghost Town and a gourmet lunch at the Pine Creek Cookhouse.  $65 per person, tax and tip included.

Advanced reservations are required.  Call now!
970-925-5756

 
The Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) is a non-profit environmental education center, now with THREE locations:


ACES at Hallam Lake in Aspen
FALL HOURS: Mon - Sat: 9am - 5pm
Tel: 970.925.5756
Fax: 970.925.4819
aces@aspennature.org
100 Puppy Smith St.
Aspen, CO 81611

ACES at Rock Bottom Ranch in Basalt
FALL HOURS: Mon - Sat: 9am - 5pm
Tel: 970.927.6760
Fax: 970.927.6703
rockbottom@aspennature.org
2001 Hooks Spur Road
Basalt, CO 81621

ACES at Toklat in Castle Creek Valley
FALL HOURS: call for information
Tel: 970.925.9157
Fax: 970.925.4819
toklat@aspennature.org
11247 Castle Creek Road
Aspen, CO 81611

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