Red-naped Sapsucker Exploration Experience-- June 23

The Rocky Mountain Bio Lab's Exploration Experience highlights the Red-naped Sapsucker!

Join biologist Dr. Chris Floyd from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire to learn about this attractive woodpecker and its importance to the ecosystem, while hiking around the Rocky Mountain Bio Lab!

 

Visit the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory website for more information.

Wednesdays at Western- Fly Fishing-- June 22

The first installment of Summer 2011's Wednesdays at Western State College of Colorado!

Introduction to Fly Fishing with the Gunnison River Fly Shop!

Join expert fly fishermen for a day long workshop to learn the basics! Instruction will be held at the Roaring Judy Fish Hatchery ponds and casting mechanics will be highlighted!

For more information, visit the Wednesdays at Western website.

Readers in the Rockies-- June 18

Readers in the Rockies is a small gathering of book lovers for book discussions and sessions with guest authors, agents, and editors.

Guest Authors this year include:
Paul Anderson
Juliet Blackwell
Ron Heimbecher
Sophie Littlefield
Robin Owens
Kaki Warner

Visit Crested Butte Friends of the Library for more information, or the Readers in the Rockies website.

Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory Breeding Bird Survey- June 18, 2011

Gothic Breeding Bird Survey!

Spend the morning spotting the birds of Gothic! Breakfast starts at 6:00am, and the survey begins at 6:30am.

Adults and children over 12 (with an adult) Enjoy a beautiful morning outdoors! We invite you to explore the world of field scientists and learn how they use the Elk Mountains to understand our world. You will step into the shoes of scientists to learn about their field research as we explore each week's topic. Each tour includes moderate hiking as you follow your guide up the winding footpaths of Gothic to research meadows, forests, and streams.Join us on Thursdays from 9 - 11 a.m. and enjoy a delicious lunch in the RMBL Dining Hall.

Visit the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory website for more information!