Wild Tracks Aspen Center for Environmental Studies In This Issue Spring Programs at RBR Volunteer Opportunity ACES Apprenticeship Tibetan Odyssey Summer Programs Earth Knack Africa Slideshow Quick Links Summer Programs ACES Locations Upcoming Events Donate to ACES April 2010 Spring Programs at RBR   Practical Beekeeping Series May 12: Reading a Hive Learn how to judge the strength of your hive by checking the brood patterns, numbers of bees, stores and how the hive is progressing.  We will also discuss how to know when, or if, you should super your hive. May 26: Hive Dynamics Want to keep your hive healthy?  This class will give insight into identifying problems such as a weak or failing queen and how to remedy them. Eco-Gardening Series May 15: Building Garden Beds Want to build a garden bed in your backyard? Join us to learn the basics! In this hands-on workshop, we will explore permacutlure and garden design, identify various garden building styles (rows, raised beds, sheet mulch), and build our own! May 29: Companion Planting Let the garden do the work! Learn about different planting combinations to maximize the resilience and productivity of your garden system. Come sow seeds with us and discover which plants grow well together, and which do not. Click here to register! Maroon Corps Project at ACES   **Rescheduled to Saturday, May 15th** Due to the weather, we have decided to reschedule this volunteer day at Hallam Lake.  So join us on May 15th to  help build a new teaching space in the old ACES donkey pasture.  This new space is greatly needed and will be used all year long for hands-on environmental education! We need your help!  Email ACES if you are interested in volunteering. Thanks! New: ACES Apprenticeship   High School and College Students Application deadline: May 15th! This apprenticeship is designed to introduce high school and college  students to environmental education and environmental studies careers by apprenticing at the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies.  Students will assist in teaching environmental education programs, read and discuss articles, write daily journal entries, conduct individual research, and create a portfolio of work. This apprenticeship is in the approval process for 1 undergraduate credit with Adams State College. Click here for more information & applications. Tibetan Odyssey   The inspiring story of Jamyang Yeshi and his music . . . a film and live performance Photo by Ringpo Yaky Saturday, May 26th 7pm - 9pm ACES at Hallam Lake $15 Suggested Donation  Join us at Hallam Lake for a special performance by acclaimed Tibetan musician, Jamyang Yeshi, followed by a screening of the film, Shining Spirit: The Musical Journey of Jamyang Yeshi, a story about the power of music and a Tibetan family separated by politics and geography.    Jamyang was born into a nomadic family in the Amdo region of Tibet.  In 1998, the young musician escaped across the Himalayas to Dharamsala, India and later sought refuge in Canada.  Jamyang has performed for His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Richard Gere and Robert Thurman, and Prince Charles among others. The film was a finalist at the 2009 Banff Mountain Film Festival. The event is presented by the Tara Cafe Project and sponsored by ACES and the Aspen Buddhist Community.  Kids Summer Programs   Online Registration Available Now! Summer classes are filling up so don't wait much longer to get the classes you want for your kids! The following are some popular classes that still have room: Tetrapods!  June 21-25, Ages 8-10                       Scales & Slime:  June 26, Ages 5-6 Animals & Art:  July 5-9, Ages 8-10 The Pond:  July 7-9, Ages 11-14 Bike Explorers:  July 12-14, Ages 11-14 Troutrageous:  July 17, Ages 7-8 Nature's Rainbow: July 26-27, Ages 9-11 Into the Wild:  July 29-30, Ages 11-14 Bark, Feather, Rock:  August 2-6, Ages 11-14 A River Runs Through It:  August 4-6, Ages 8-10  Animals & Art:  August 9-13, Ages 8-10 Patterns in Nature:  August 16-20, Ages 7-11 Register online today! Happy 20th Anniversary to Earth Knack!   ACES congratulates Earth Knack for 20 years of fantastic programming and the cultivation of unique experiences. Earth Knack has been offering primitive skills courses and wilderness treks since 1990. The Earth Knack school site is near Crestone, Co. Robin Blankenship, Rock Bottom Ranch's manager, owns and operates Earth Knack and has been working in the outdoor field since 1978. Earth Knack will be celebrating their 20th anniversary on June 17-22, in the beautiful San Juan Mountains of southern Colorado.  Write to earthknack@yahoo.com for more information about this event! Wildlife & Conservation in East Africa   Slideshow Presentation at Hallam Lake Thursday, May 13 6:30pm - 8:30pm Join Mark Ross, founder of the Kolunga Village Foundation for a slideshow about his work to creating and implementing sustainable projects as identified by Kolunga village residents that provide education, better health, and general well-being. The foundation is leading a climb up Kilimanjaro in late October to raise awareness of Kenya development issues, and raise money for the foundation's projects with Luo tribe on Rusinga Island, Kenya.

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