The exit of summer and entrance of fall is punctuated by the bright reds, oranges and yellows that wash over the trees at the change of seasons. As the colors begin to appear, a race against the clock starts for those who wish to see as many fall colors as possible before the leaves fall. […]
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies
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Downvalley schools see early enthusiasm for hands-on learning models
Introductory-level environmental education has become a staple for Valley elementary schools. Each year, Basalt Elementary, Crystal River Elementary and Aspen Elementary welcome full-time educators from Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES). This program, which started at the Aspen schools in 1975, is a cherished facet of elementary education for many local children and adults who […]
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Audubon brings on free birding and music this summer
A whole season of guided birdwatching takes flight this spring, brought to you by Roaring Fork Audubon (RFA). On May 20, RFA kicked off a dense schedule of free birding field trips through July, with more to be announced as the summer progresses. RFA, a local chapter of the National Audubon Society, is a volunteer-operated […]
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Naturalist Nights lecture series launches for the New Year
On Jan. 10, Wilderness Workshop, the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) and Roaring Fork Audubon will be kicking off this year’s Naturalist Nights, a free presentation series designed to bring experts and their research to the Valley community. This winter, the collaboration of organizations will bring speakers in from across the state and further […]
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Jane Goodall visits RFHS
Students and faculty at Roaring Fork High School in Carbondale were treated to an extraordinary and rare opportunity on Tuesday, Sept. 12, when world-renowned anthropologist, ethologist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall spoke there at a morning assembly. It was part of a two-day visit to the Valley that included a talk in Aspen the night […]
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Gray wolf paws its way back into Colorado
Reintroducing the gray wolf to Colorado has produced conflict among humans. On March 15, Aspen Center for Environmental Studies hosted an educational event called “Living with Wolves: Coexistence in Colorado” at the Wheeler Opera House. The presentation aimed to bring collaboration and awareness to the divided packs of scientists, conservationists, ranchers, journalists and communities. The […]
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Before the ground freezes…
The Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) hosted their annual Harvest Fest under beautiful blue skies at Rock Bottom Ranch last weekend. This family event delighted all ages. Kids visited with chickens and bunnies, went on hay rides, carved pumpkins, pressed apple cider, played ranch games and picked radishes of all colors from the vegetable […]
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ACES redefine aprendizaje agrícola
Traducción por Dolores Duarte El Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) del Rock Bottom Ranch (RBR) organizó recientemente un panel de discusión titulado “¿Así que crees que quieres ser agricultor?”. En un momento en que el mundo reconoce que la agricultura es el mayor contribuyente a la crisis climática, el cambio en la agricultura es […]
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ACES redefines farm apprenticeships
The Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) at Rock Bottom Ranch (RBR) recently hosted a panel discussion, “So You Think You Want to Be a Farmer?” At a time when the world recognizes agriculture as the greatest contributor to the climate crisis, change in farming is critical. This panel showcased the experiences and takeaways of […]
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Lynx tolerate recreation, but rely on limited habitat
On Feb. 4, Lucretia Olson, ecologist for the Rocky Mountain Research Station of the United States Forest Service (USFS), will present her research on lynx in Colorado as part of Naturalist Nights. This local series is hosted by Wilderness Workshop, Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, and Roaring Fork Audubon. Olson’s work was instigated by ecologist […]