8 Years

Hallam LakeJune July August Rock Bottom RanchJune July August Hallam LakeObservation and Creation: Summer Secrets6/22/2010
Observation and Creation: Nature's Patterns6/24/2010
Tetrapods! Four Legged Animals in Art and Naturewith the Aspen Art Museum
6/21/2010 - 6/25/2010
Observation and Creation: Four-Footed Friends6/29/2010
Beaver Tails6/30/2010
Focus!: oneDigital Nature Photo Workshop
6/29/2010 - 6/30/2010
Observation and Creation: Mammal Mania7/01/2010
Wild Exploration: one6/28/2010 - 7/02/2010
Predator and Prey7/03/2010
Observation and Creation: Color Crazy7/06/2010
Observation and Creation: Owl Prowl7/08/2010
Animals and Art: one7/05/2010 - 7/09/2010
Day in Olde Ashcroft: onemeet at Ashcroft at 10am
7/12/2010
Maps and Mountains: oneKids Orienteering class
7/13/2010
Observation and Creation: Down and Dirty7/13/2010
Observation and Creation: Eagle Excitement7/15/2010
Wild Exploration: two7/12/2010 - 7/16/2010
Wilderness Expedition7/15/2010 - 7/16/2010
Troutrageous7/17/2010
Ghost Town Greatnessmeet at Ashcroft at 10am
7/19/2010
Observation and Creation: Scales and Tails7/20/2010
Observation and Creation: Friends in Flight7/22/2010
Stone Age Living Skills7/21/2010 - 7/22/2010
Wild Exploration: three7/19/2010 - 7/23/2010
Feathered Friends7/24/2010
Observation and Creation: Who Hides Here?7/27/2010
Focus!: twoDigital Nature Photo Workshop
7/27/2010 - 7/28/2010
Observation and Creation: Tricky Tracks7/29/2010
Snakes Alive 8-10 years7/29/2010
Wild Exploration: four7/26/2010 - 7/30/2010
Crazy About Bugs7/31/2010
Maps and Mountains: twoKids Orienteering class
8/02/2010
Observation and Creation: All About Bears8/03/2010
The ACES IdeaTom Cardamone and Paula Zurcher
8/03/2010
Burly Bears8/04/2010
Observation and Creation: Intriguing Insects8/05/2010
A River Runs Through It8/04/2010 - 8/06/2010
Forest Findings8/07/2010
Day in Olde Ashcroft: twomeet at Ashcroft at 10am
8/09/2010
Observation and Creation: What Lurks in a Log?8/10/2010
Night Explorers8/11/2010
Observation and Creation: Rockin' Reptiles8/12/2010
Animals and Art: two8/09/2010 - 8/13/2010
Patterns in NaturePenny Greenwell
8/16/2010 - 8/20/2010
Back to TopRock Bottom RanchFarm and Wilderness CampOld name but a whole new animal!
6/14/2010
Goat Ropers: week 16/21/2010 - 6/25/2010
Wild Wetlands6/28/2010 - 6/29/2010
Got Goats?6/30/2010
Back in the Day7/01/2010 - 7/02/2010
Maps and Compass7/06/2010
Snakes Alive 8-10 years7/10/2010
Goat Ropers: week 27/12/2010 - 7/16/2010
River Rodents7/20/2010
BarnYard Art7/21/2010 - 7/23/2010
Goat Ropers: week 37/26/2010 - 7/30/2010
Bugs, Nets, Boxes8/03/2010
Stone Age Living Skills8/05/2010 - 8/06/2010
Goat Ropers: week 48/09/2010 - 8/13/2010
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Observation and Creation: Summer Secrets

Observing nature and creating art come naturally to kids. Come join us for fun, hands-on art projects inspired by the Earth to help build and celebrate our community. These two-hour programs help develop kids' natural skills even further - each class has a different focus and art project. From owls, insects, and bears to eagles and beyond - we'll cover it all!

Meet at ACES' Hallam Lake Nature Center at 10am ready to go!

You may register online or drop-in for the day if space is available - each individual class costs $10 per child.

This series includes various classes throughout the season. Please register for each individual class by using the links below:

Tue, Jun 22Summer Secrets
Thu, Jun 24Nature's Patterns
Tue, Jun 29Four-Footed Friends
Thu, Jul 1Mammal Mania
Tue, Jul 6Color Crazy
Thu, Jul 8Owl Prowl
Tue, Jul 13Down and Dirty
Thu, Jul 15Eagle Excitement
Tue, Jul 20Scales and Tails
Thu, Jul 22Friends in Flight
Tue, Jul 27Who Hides Here?
Thu, Jul 29Tricky Tracks
Tue, Aug 3All About Bears
Thu, Aug 5Intriguing Insects
Tue, Aug 10What Lurks in a Log?
Thu, Aug 12Rockin' Reptiles


WHAT TO BRING: Please have a snack before the class and don't bring anything to this two-hour class. There is a water fountain at ACES if kids get thirsty.

HOW TO GET THERE: Please bike or walk to ACES whenever possible - it's not only fun, it saves the planet! Every time you come to ACES in something other than your own car (carpools work, too) you will receive a sticker to place on our Alternative Transportation Board. At the end of the season we will give away GREAT PRIZES including ACES classes, bike accessories, reusable bags etc. Make it a family challenge and have fun with it!

$10.00 Members
$10.00 Non Members
Ages: 6 - 8
6/22/2010 Hallam Lake
10:00am - 12:00pm
Class Maximum16
Spots Available16
Wait List0

You can register MULTIPLE participants for MULTIPLE classes in the SAME registration. Add all participants in the box below and choose appropriate classes for each individual - up to 10 participants and up to 10 classes each. You can also renew your membership or become a new member as you complete THIS registration process - no need to fill out a separate online donation form!
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To register a participant for this class, select from list below:
To add participants use the box below. To add classes to each participant use the menu to the left.
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please choose one of the following options:
  • To register online, add and register participants with the form above then click 'View Registration'
  • To register over the phone call:
    970.925.5756 for Hallam Lake classes (Aspen)
    970.927.6760 for Rock Bottom Ranch classes (Basalt)
  • To register the old-fashioned way, please Download form and
    Fax to: 970.925.4819 or
    Mail to: ACES-NFS, 100 Puppy Smith St., Aspen, CO 81611

    We accept personal checks, Visa and MasterCard

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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