Join us for this exclusive chance to get to know the trees and forests of Rocky Mountain National Park! With hands-on exploration, we'll learn about both the diverse tree species in each area and the wildlife that can be found in each. Climate change and wildfire bring challenges to all of these forests - we'll […]
The riparian communities – willow, aspen and their associated wildlife species – in Moraine and Horseshoe parks have changed greatly since the implementation of the Elk and Vegetation Management Plan began in 2009. We’ll spend some time inside the fences, one of the major components of the Plan, to see those changes first hand, and […]
Did you know that butterflies fly in every life zone of Rocky Mountain National Park? This introductory-level interactive field class will begin with a brief introduction to basic butterfly biology, including patterns of butterfly behavior, diversity, and important habitats in the park. We will learn to observe and identify butterflies, while discussing conservation concerns, the […]
In this course, bat ecology expert Jeremy Siemers will introduce participants to the evolution, ecology, behavior, anatomy, threats, and population status of Colorado’s bats in an illustrated lecture, complete with video and acoustic materials. Participants will also learn about the various types of survey equipment used to monitor bat populations across Colorado. After the classroom […]
