ACES 2015 Summer Brochure

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100 Puppy Smith Street Aspen, CO 81611

aspennature.org | 970.925.5756 @AspenCenterForEnvironmentalStudies

@ACESaspen

SUMMER PROGRAM PARTNERS

ACES is an equal opportunity service provider and employer.

ACES operates under a special use permit from the USDA Forest Service, White River National Forest.

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Rock Bottom Ranch

June 25 .IWWMGE 'EXXS 0IEHIVWLMT (MEPSKYI ` 'EVP 7E½RE Hotel Jerome June 27 Farm to Table Dinner Rock Bottom Ranch July 3 Raptor Fair Hallam Lake July 16 An Evening on the Lake Hallam Lake July 24 Farm to Table Dinner Rock Bottom Ranch

VISIT US Hallam Lake

SUMMER EVENTS June 15 Picnic on the Preserve Hallam Lake

Catto Center at Toklat

July 25 Farm to Table Dinner Rock Bottom Ranch August 1 Mushroom Fair Hallam Lake August 5 Astronomy Night Hallam Lake August 7 Jessica Catto Leadership Dialogue | Joel Salatin Venue TBD

100 Puppy Smith Street Monday - Saturday 9AM - 5PM 970.925.5756

2001 Hooks Spur Road Monday - Friday 9AM - 5PM Saturday 9AM - 1PM 970.927.6760

11247 Castle Creek Road Call for hours & programs 970.925.9157

ACES sites are closed on Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day.

August 14 Farm to Table Dinner Rock Bottom Ranch August 16 Farm to Table Brunch Rock Bottom Ranch Sept 24 Membership Potluck Dinner Catto Center at Toklat Oct 17 Harvest Party Rock Bottom Ranch

Guided Hikes and Tours Hire a Guide

June - September Daily by reservation Basic fee $50 per hour per guide Explore and learn about Aspen on your own schedule! American Lake, Cathedral Lake, Lost Man Trail, Linkins 0EOI ;IPPIV 0EOI ERH ,YRXIV 'VIIO EVI NYWX WSQI STXMSRW JSV TVMZEXI XSYVW [MXL E GIVXM½IH MRXIVTVIXMZI Naturalist guide. Trips may be GYWXSQM^IH XS ]SYV MRXIVIWXW WYGL EW TVMZEXI FMVHMRK I\GYVWMSRW [MPHžS[IV LMOIW ERH QSVI %ZEMPEFPI JSV EPP EKIW ERH KVSYTW SJ ER] WM^I JSV VIWIVZEXMSRW

Green World Day Hike

lunch at Pine Creek Cookhouse June - September Daily by reservation 10:30AM - 2:30PM $90 all inclusive Explore Castle Creek Valley including the Ashcroft Ghost Town.

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River Run Sunset Hike

dinner at Pine Creek Cookhouse June - September Daily by reservation 5PM - 8PM $110 all inclusive Experience twilight up Castle Creek.

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Free Daily Tours Aspen Mountain

| June 20 - September 7 no reservations necessary

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Meet at the top of Aspen Mountain Gondola.

Snowmass

ˆ ;MPHžS[IV ,MOI AM, 2 hour tour 1IIX SYXWMHI XLI -GI %KI (MWGSZIV] 'IRXIV ˆ -GI %KI (MWGSZIV] ,MOI PM, 2 hour tour 1IIX SYXWMHI XLI -GI %KI (MWGSZIV] 'IRXIV ˆ )PO 'EQT 1IEHS[W ;EPO 3R XLI LSYV JVSQ AM - 3PM, 45 minute tour. Meet at the top of the Elk Camp Gondola.

Maroon Bells

ˆ 'VEXIV 0EOI ,MOI AM PM, 2 hour tour ˆ 1EVSSR 0EOI ;EPO AM PM, 45 minute tour Meet at the Maroon Bells Information Center for both tours.

More information at aspennature.org

Hallam Lake VISIT

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FAMILY SATURDAYS

EAGLES, HAWKS, AND OWLS

June 20 - August 29 Saturdays 10AM - 3PM $10 suggested donation per family (MWGSZIV ,EPPEQ 0EOI [MXL JYR EGXMZMXMIW ERH MRXIVEGXMZI WXEXMSRW throughout the day including pond HMTTMRK GVEJXW E WGEZIRKIV LYRX birding, and the Junior Naturalist %GXMZMX] +YMHI 7XSV] XMQI EX 41 and Eagles, Hawks, and Owls birds of prey program at 2PM. Families will enjoy exploring a wild place in the heart of Aspen!

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June 20 - September 5 Monday - Friday 4PM Saturdays 2PM $10 suggested donation per family Free for members Learn all about raptors in this closeup encounter with our resident, RSR VIPIEWEFPI FMVHW SJ TVI] XLI golden eagle, great horned owl, and red-tailed hawk. Visitors of all ages [MPP IRNS] XLMW SRI LSYV MRXIVEGXMZI program!

SUNSET BEAVER WALK

June 23 - September 3 Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:30PM $10 suggested donation per family Free for members Join an ACES Naturalist to explore XLI REXYVI TVIWIVZI HYVMRK WYRWIX - the best time to catch a peek of FIEZIV EGXMZMX] +YIWXW SJ EPP EKIW [MPP IRNS] PIEVRMRK EFSYX FIEZIVW [MXL MRXIVEGXMZI EGXMZMXMIW ERH QSVI during this one-hour program!

YOGA IN NATURE with Aspen Yoga Society

June 1 - August 31* Mondays 5:15PM - 6:30PM $10 suggested donation )RNS] ER EPP PIZIPW SYXHSSV ]SKE practice taught by rotating Aspen Yoga Society instructors and held on the teaching platforms on the Hallam Lake nature TVIWIVZI 4VSGIIHW FIRI½X %')7 IRZMVSRQIRXEP WGMIRGI IHYGEXMSR programs. *no class June 15

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June 8 - August 21 ACES offers fun and educational summer camps for kids featuring a mix SJ SYXHSSV I\TPSVEXMSR ERH IRZMVSRQIRXEP WGMIRGI IHYGEXMSR ;IIOP] XLIQIW HIWGVMTXMSRW FIPS[ ZEV] JSV HEMP] [IIO PSRK ERH SZIVRMKLX GPEWWIW guaranteeing an exciting and memorable summer!

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Science Weeks -RZIWXMKEXI XLI world around Hallam Lake with experiments and explorations that make science cool and fun!

Adventure Weeks Age-appropriate excursions around Aspen will prepare campers for a lifetime of SYXHSSV EHZIRXYVIW

Nature Weeks Explore the habitats and landscapes around Hallam Lake while learning about local plants and animals!

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HALLAM LAKE KIDS drop-in

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June 22 - August 14, Monday - Friday 9AM - 12PM $25 per class, 5-punch transferable pass $115 / $90 members Mondays

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Fridays

Naturalist Tool Kit June 22, July 20

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Burly Bears June 24, July 22

Sky Hunters June 25, July 23

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Muddy Buddies June 30, July 28

Predators & Prey July 1, July 29

Swimmers July 2, July 30

Ancient Giants July 3, July 31

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Creepy Crawlies July 7, August 4

Scales & Slime July 8, August 5

Singers July 9, August 6

Mammoth Mania July 10, August 7

Sensational Senses July 13, August 10

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Cool Crowns July 15, August 12

Nesters July 16, August 13

Rock’n Roll July 17, August 14

ACES SCIENCE CLUB drop-in

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June 25 - August 13, Thursdays 1PM - 4PM $25 per class, 5-punch transferable pass $115 / $90 members Hydrology June 25 &MSPSK] July 2 3VRMXLSPSK] July 9 4L]WMGW July 16 Paleontology July 23 *SVIWXV] July 30 'LIQMWXV] August 6 )RKMRIIVMRK August 13

More information & registration at aspennature.org

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Rock Bottom Ranch VISIT

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FARM TOUR

May 1 - October 16 Monday - Saturday 11AM $10 suggested donation per family / Free for members Join Rock Bottom Ranch staff and educators to explore the Ranch, animal paddocks, hoop houses, and gardens while learning the science behind SYV ZIKIXEFPI TVSHYGXMSR ERH PMZIWXSGO VSXEXMSREP KVE^MRK W]WXIQ 8SYVW EVI ETTVSTVMEXI JSV EPP EKIW ERH TVSZMHI STTSVXYRMXMIW XS QIIX XLI JEVQ ERMQEPW and learn where your food comes from!

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See fold-out or visit aspennature.org for complete calendar.

Food Weeks Budding chefs and farmers will learn about sustainable food production and cooking skills in the Ranch gardens and brand new kitchen!

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Ranch Weeks Experience ranch life by working on projects and exploring the Ranch’s agricultural production and natural landscapes!

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FARM TO TABLE EVENTS

Dinners: June 27, July 24, July 25, August 14 ˆ 6:30PM $99 / $89 members Brunch: August 16 ˆ 10:30AM $49 / $44 members ACES brings you the best regional products for a celebration of local and WYWXEMREFPI EKVMGYPXYVI 3YV *EVQ XS 8EFPI IZIRXW TVSZMHI XLI STTSVXYRMX] to dine at the source with a menu featuring products grown and raised at 6SGO &SXXSQ 6ERGL ERH F] SXLIV PSGEP ZIRHSVW +YIWXW [MPP IRNS] E QIEP SJ local foods, cheeses, and libations in the open-air pole barn, an educational farm tour, and the opportunity to meet local producers. Priority ticketing for members begins May 22.

ROCK BOTTOM RANCH PRODUCTS

Purchase Rock Bottom Ranch sustainably grown and raised products to enjoy fresh and locally-sourced meals this summer. Our chickens and pigs EVI %RMQEP ;IPJEVI %TTVSZIH GIVXMJ]MRK XLI] [IVI VEMWIH MR EGGSVHERGI [MXL the highest animal welfare standards. 'EPP XS GSR½VQ EZEMPEFMPMX] PRODUCTS GLMGOIR IKKW ˆ HYGO IKKW ˆ TSVO

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PURCHASE AT Rock Bottom Ranch Monday - Friday 9AM - 5PM Saturdays 9AM - 1PM Basalt Farmers’ Market June 14 - September 27 Sundays 10AM - 2PM Aspen Saturday Market June 13 - October 10 7EXYVHE]W AM - 3PM

More information & registration at aspennature.org

Adult Naturalist Field School Morning Birding [MXL 6IFIGGE ;IMWW

1E] ˆ AM - 9:30AM June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 ˆ AM - 9AM July 7, 14, ˆ AM - 9:30AM August 4, 11 ˆ AM - 10AM September 1,8,15 ˆ AM - 10:30AM Hallam Lake & Rock Bottom Ranch $30 / $20 members Evening Birding [MXL 6IFIGGE ;IMWW .YRI %YKYWX ˆ PM - 8PM $15 / $10 members

Birding Basics [MXL 6IFIGGE ;IMWW .YRI ˆ PM - 8PM .YP] ˆ AM - 9:30AM $30 / $20 members

Birding on Independence Pass

[MXL 6IFIGGE ;IMWW 1EVO *YPPIV June 18 ˆ 6:30AM - 2:30PM July 16 ˆ 7AM - 3PM $110 / $75 members

Know Your Trees

June 22, July 6, 20, August 3, 17 4PM - 5PM $5 / Free for members Learn all about trees on a walk in the Hallam Lake neighborhood.

ACES Community Field Lab

June 29, July 13, 27, August 10 4PM - 5PM $5 / Free for members &IGSQI E GMXM^IR WGMIRXMWX MR XLMW [SVOWLST GSZIVMRK XLI FEWMGW

Hunter Creek Forest Ecology

.YP] ˆ AM - 1PM $10 / $5 members Learn about the complex issues facing forest ecosystems and the steps land managers are taking to help with ACES Forest Programs Director Jamie Cundiff.

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June 25, July 25, August 5 8:30AM - 3PM $95 / $65 members (MWGSZIV PSGEP [MPHžS[IVW EX ZEVMSYW locations around Aspen with botanist and ;MPH EX ,IEVX ½IPH KYMHI EYXLSV Janis Huggins. Learn how to identify species using a simple key and hear about the natural history of Roaring *SVO :EPPI] žSVE

MeetYour Medicinal Plant Neighbors %YKYWX ˆ AM - 4PM $110 / $75 members Examine and learn about local medicinal plants with expert Mary O’Brien, including the science SJ LIEPMRK TVSTIVXMIW ZEVMSYW TVIWIVZEXMSR XIGLRMUYIW YWEKI ERH tips for growing a medicinal garden.

Fish On! River Ecology Class June 26 ˆ 1PM - 8PM $110 / $75 members

partnership with Roaring Fork Conservancy

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Ice Age Fossil Treasures

July 15, August 12 ˆ 9AM - 3PM $95 / $65 members partnership with Snowmass Discovery

Join Tom Cardamone and Tom 8IQQI SJ 7RS[QEWW (MWGSZIV] XS I\TPSVI XLI YRMUYI KPEGMEP and geological conditions that GETXYVIH ERH TVIWIVZIH XLI ERGMIRX ecosystem that became Colorado’s QSWX VIQEVOEFPI JSWWMP HMWGSZIV]

More information & registration at aspennature.org Life at the Top*

July 1 - 2 ˆ 9AM - 4PM $190 / $150 members** )\TPSVI XLI EPTMRI PMJI ^SRI SR Independence Pass and the incredible adaptations of the plants and animals XLEX PMZI XLIVI [MXL FMSPSKMWX ERH professor Dr. Boyce Drummond.

Forest Science: Aspen Tree Ecology in Hunter Creek Valley*

July 8 - 9 ˆ 9AM - 4PM $190 / $150 ACES members** -RZIWXMKEXI XLI EWTIR WXERHW MR Hunter Creek and learn about forest ecology and succession as it relates to GSRWIVZEXMSR ERH QEREKIQIRX [MXL professor Dr. Jason Sibold.

Slimy Leaves for Clean Streams* .YP] ˆ 9AM - 4PM $190 / $150 members**

partnership with Roaring Fork Conservancy

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The Art of Storytelling*

.YP] ˆ 9AM - 4PM $190 / $150 members** Join storyteller and ACES Education Director Arin Trook to explore the ancient oral tradition of storytelling.

This two-day workshop will expose ]SY XS HS^IRW SJ WXSVMIW JVSQ EVSYRH the world, introduce you to dramatic XIGLRMUYIW SJ ZSMGI ERH FSH] expression, explore the basics of TYTTIXIIVMRK ERH TVSZMHI XLI XSSPW needed to craft your own stories.

Storytelling is critical skill for anyone MRXIVIWXIH MR GVIEXMZI XIEGLMRK SV adding an element of magic and mystery to your public speaking.

CO Mountain Mushrooms*

July 30 - 31 ˆ 9AM - 4PM $190 / $150 members** Learn about mushroom ecology, FMSPSK] ERH MHIRXM½GEXMSR XIGLRMUYIW with renowned mycologist and EYXLSV :IVE )ZIRWSR 8LMW GSYVWI MW perfect for anyone interested in fungi.

Astronomy for the Outdoor Enthusiast*

%YKYWX ˆ 1PM - 9PM (with dinner break) $190 / $150 members** Ponder the science of astronomy with solar physicist Dr. Cherilynn 1SVVS[ JIEXYVMRK MRXIVEGXMZI presentations and in-depth night sky orientation lessons.

**Educator price $150 / $110 members

More information & registration at aspennature.org

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