Rock Bottom Ranch Programs

Rock Bottom Ranch programs are dedicated to fostering ecological literacy through environmental education, sustainable agriculture, and wildlands preservation. The versatile and experienced staff provide carefully planned programs on a variety of topics relating to the environment, science, and argiculture. While many programs are available year-round, Rock Bottom Ranch also focuses on seasonal specialties, such as the fall harvest and spring babies.

Programs are offered in a variety of formats. Schools can have staff members come to their classrooms, or choose to venture to the ranch on a field trip. Summer, winter, and spring vacation camps are a huge hit with children and parents alike, as are the Traditional Arts Series classes. And, as always, drop-in family farmyard tours are highly encouraged!

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


ACES at Hallam Lake in Aspen
WINTER HOURS: Mon - Fri: 9am - 4:30pm
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
WINTER HOURS: Mon - Fri: 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
WINTER 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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