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SUMMER PROGRAM PARTNERS

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100 Puppy Smith StreetMonday - Saturday 9AM - 5PM

970.925.5756

Hallam Lake

2001 Hooks Spur RoadMonday - Friday 9AM - 5PM

Saturday 9AM - 1PM 970.927.6760

Rock Bottom Ranch

11247 Castle Creek Road Call for hours & programs

970.925.9157

Catto Center at Toklat

Aspen Center for Environmental Studies

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

OUR WORK

leadership.

Our important work is supported by the generosity of our members and aspennature.org

or contact Christy Mahon at cmahon@aspennature.org.

SUMMER EVENTSPicnic on the Preserve Hallam Lake

Hotel Jerome

Farm to Table Dinner Rock Bottom Ranch

Raptor Fair Hallam Lake

An Evening on the Lake Hallam Lake

Farm to Table Dinner Rock Bottom Ranch

Farm to Table Dinner Rock Bottom Ranch

Mushroom Fair Hallam Lake

Astronomy Night Hallam Lake

Jessica Catto Leadership Dialogue | Joel Salatin Venue TBD

Farm to Table Dinner Rock Bottom Ranch

Farm to Table Brunch Rock Bottom Ranch

Membership Potluck Dinner Catto Center at Toklat

Harvest Party Rock Bottom Ranch

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Guided Hikes and Tours

Aspen Mountain

AM, 2 hour tour

PM, 2 hour tour

AM - 3PM, 45 minute tour. Meet at the top of the Elk Camp Gondola.

Snowmass

Maroon BellsAM PM, 2 hour tour

AM PM, 45 minute tour Meet at the Maroon Bells Information Center for both tours.

Free Daily Tours

M o r e i n f o r m a t i o n a t a s p e n n a t u r e . o r g

| June 20 - September 7no reservations necessary

Green World Day Hike lunch at Pine Creek CookhouseJune - SeptemberDaily by reservation 10:30AM - 2:30PM$90 all inclusive Explore Castle Creek Valley including the Ashcroft Ghost Town.

Hire a GuideJune - SeptemberDaily by reservationBasic fee $50 per hour per guide Explore and learn about Aspen on your own schedule! American Lake, Cathedral Lake, Lost Man Trail, Linkins

Naturalist guide. Trips may be River Run Sunset Hike dinner at Pine Creek CookhouseJune - SeptemberDaily by reservation 5PM - 8PM$110 all inclusiveExperience twilight up Castle Creek.

AM - 3PM, 45 minute tour. Meet at the top of Aspen Mountain Gondola.

Hallam LakeVISITHallam Lake golden eagle, great horned owl, and red-tailed hawk, as well as indoor animals like the ball python and bearded dragons. Borrow a pair of binoculars for a walk

ACES offers programs for all ages at Hallam Lake. Information below and at aspennature.org.

YOGA IN NATURE with Aspen Yoga Society June 1 - August 31*Mondays 5:15PM - 6:30PM$10 suggested donation

practice taught by rotating Aspen Yoga Society instructors and held on the teaching platforms on the Hallam Lake nature

programs.*no class June 15

SUNSET BEAVER WALKJune 23 - September 3Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:30PM$10 suggested donation per family Free for membersJoin an ACES Naturalist to explore

- the best time to catch a peek of

during this one-hour program!

EAGLES, HAWKS, AND OWLSJune 20 - September 5Monday - Friday 4PMSaturdays 2PM$10 suggested donation per family Free for membersLearn all about raptors in this close-up encounter with our resident,

golden eagle, great horned owl, and red-tailed hawk. Visitors of all ages

program!

FAMILY SATURDAYS June 20 - August 29Saturdays 10AM - 3PM$10 suggested donation per family

throughout the day including pond

birding, and the Junior Naturalist

and Eagles, Hawks, and Owls birds of prey program at 2PM. Families will enjoy exploring a wild place in the heart of Aspen!

HALLAM LAKE KIDS drop-in ages

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

Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays

Naturalist Tool KitJune 22, July 20 June 23, July 21

Burly BearsJune 24, July 22

Sky HuntersJune 25, July 23 June 26, July 24

June 29, July 27Muddy BuddiesJune 30, July 28

Predators & PreyJuly 1, July 29

SwimmersJuly 2, July 30

Ancient GiantsJuly 3, July 31

July 6, August 3Creepy CrawliesJuly 7, August 4

Scales & SlimeJuly 8, August 5

SingersJuly 9, August 6

Mammoth ManiaJuly 10, August 7

Sensational SensesJuly 13, August 10 July 14, August 11

Cool CrownsJuly 15, August 12

NestersJuly 16, August 13

Rock’n RollJuly 17, August 14

M o r e i n f o r m a t i o n & r e g i s t r a t i o n a t a s p e n n a t u r e . o r g

!KIDS CAMPS ages

June 8 - August 21ACES offers fun and educational summer camps for kids featuring a mix

guaranteeing an exciting and memorable summer!

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Science Weeksworld around Hallam Lake with experiments and explorations that make science cool and fun!

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

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

Hiking Weeksarea trails while learning hiking tips,

MarySue Bonetti

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ACES SCIENCE CLUB drop-in ages

June 25 - August 13, Thursdays 1PM - 4PM $25 per class, 5-punch transferable pass $115 / $90 membersHydrology June 25 July 2 July 9 July 16 Paleontology July 23 July 30 August 6 August 13

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

Rock Bottom Ranch

M o r e i n f o r m a t i o n & r e g i s t r a t i o n a t a s p e n n a t u r e . o r g

FARM TOURMay 1 - October 16Monday - Saturday 11AM$10 suggested donation per family / Free for membersJoin Rock Bottom Ranch staff and educators to explore the Ranch, animal paddocks, hoop houses, and gardens while learning the science behind

and learn where your food comes from!

FARM TO TABLE EVENTSDinners: June 27, July 24, July 25, August 14 6:30PM $99 / $89 members Brunch: August 16 10:30AM $49 / $44 membersACES brings you the best regional products for a celebration of local and

to dine at the source with a menu featuring products grown and raised at

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 PRODUCTSPurchase Rock Bottom Ranch sustainably grown and raised products to enjoy fresh and locally-sourced meals this summer. Our chickens and pigs

the highest animal welfare standards.

PURCHASE ATRock Bottom RanchMonday - Friday 9AM - 5PMSaturdays 9AM - 1PM

Basalt Farmers’ Market June 14 - September 27 Sundays 10AM - 2PM

Aspen Saturday MarketJune 13 - October 10

AM - 3PM

PRODUCTS

VISITRock Bottom Ranch 113 acres of wild lands and pristine riparian habitats with agriculture production and education. The Ranch is a “school” for teaching people of all ages how to grow sustainable, healthy, local food. Visitors will enjoy exploring the Ranch, seeing the farm animals and gardens, and learning where food comes from.

ACES offers programs for all ages at Rock Bottom Ranch. Information below and at aspennature.org.

KIDS CAMPS ages

June 15 - August 14 ACES offers fun and educational summer camps for kids featuring farm and

the best of the Ranch for an exciting summer of outdoor exploration!

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

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

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

Adventure Weeks Excursions around the Ranch such as hiking,

the mud will inspire any outdoor

Science Weeks

experiments, tinkering projects, and

Adult Naturalist Field SchoolMorning Birding

AM - 9:30AMJune 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 AM - 9AMJuly 7, 14, AM - 9:30AMAugust 4, 11 AM - 10AMSeptember 1, 8, 15 AM - 10:30AM Hallam Lake & Rock Bottom Ranch$30 / $20 members

Evening Birding PM - 8PM

$15 / $10 members

Know Your Trees June 22, July 6, 20, August 3, 174PM - 5PM $5 / Free for membersLearn all about trees on a walk in the Hallam Lake neighborhood.

Meet Your Medicinal Plant NeighborsAM - 4PM

$110 / $75 membersExamine and learn about local medicinal plants with expert Mary O’Brien, including the science

tips for growing a medicinal garden.

Ice Age Fossil TreasuresJuly 15, August 12 9AM - 3PM$95 / $65 memberspartnership with Snowmass DiscoveryJoin Tom Cardamone and Tom

and geological conditions that

ecosystem that became Colorado’s

June 25, July 25, August 58:30AM - 3PM$95 / $65 members

locations around Aspen with botanist and Janis Huggins. Learn how to identify species using a simple key and hear about the natural history of Roaring

Hunter Creek Forest EcologyAM - 1PM

$10 / $5 membersLearn about the complex issues facing forest ecosystems and the steps land managers are taking to help with ACESForest Programs Director Jamie Cundiff.

Birding on Independence Pass

June 18 6:30AM - 2:30PMJuly 16 7AM - 3PM $110 / $75 members

Birding Basics PM - 8PM

AM - 9:30AM $30 / $20 members

ACES Community Field LabJune 29, July 13, 27, August 104PM - 5PM$5 / Free for members

Fish On! River Ecology ClassJune 26 1PM - 8PM$110 / $75 memberspartnership with Roaring Fork Conservancy

experts Rick Lofaro, Ryan Smalls,

M o r e i n f o r m a t i o n & r e g i s t r a t i o n a t a s p e n n a t u r e . o r g

Slimy Leaves for Clean Streams*9AM - 4PM

$190 / $150 members**partnership with Roaring Fork Conservancy

about

conduct experiments, gather data,

and compare the data through the Leaf Pack Network in an effort to

The Art of Storytelling*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

the world, introduce you to dramatic

expression, explore the basics of

needed to craft your own stories. Storytelling is critical skill for anyone

adding an element of magic and mystery to your public speaking.

M o r e i n f o r m a t i o n & r e g i s t r a t i o n a t a s p e n n a t u r e . o r g

Life at the Top*July 1 - 2 9AM - 4PM$190 / $150 members**

Independence Pass and the incredible adaptations of the plants and animals

professor Dr. Boyce Drummond.

Astronomy for the Outdoor Enthusiast*

1PM - 9PM (with dinner break)$190 / $150 members**Ponder the science of astronomy with solar physicist Dr. Cherilynn

presentations and in-depth night sky orientation lessons.

*1 graduate college credit available **Educator price $150 / $110 members

Forest Science: Aspen Tree Ecology in Hunter Creek Valley*July 8 - 9 9AM - 4PM$190 / $150 ACES members**

Hunter Creek and learn about forest ecology and succession as it relates to

professor Dr. Jason Sibold.

CO Mountain Mushrooms*July 30 - 31 9AM - 4PM$190 / $150 members**Learn about mushroom ecology,

with renowned mycologist and

perfect for anyone interested in fungi.

Mark FullerMarySue Bonetti MarySue Bonetti