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Grand Lake and Westside Programs

Rocky Mountain Conservancy

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We're excited to offer Field Institute courses and other educational programs on Rocky's western side! Check back throughout the summer for additional options, including Field Institute courses, guided hikes, and ecology bus tours.

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Change in the Kawuneeche Valley
Wed, Jun 12, 8:00 AM
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Rocky Mountain National Park Butterflies: West of the Continental Divide
Sat, Jun 22, 10:00 AM
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Bats of Colorado and Rocky Mountain National Park - West
Tue, Jul 23, 6:00 PM
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Wild Mushrooms and Fungi of Rocky Mountain National Park
Mon, Jul 29, 9:00 AM
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Edible and Medicinal Plants of Rocky Mountain National Park - West
Tue, Jul 30, 8:00 AM
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Rocky Mountain Conservancy

Organizer of Grand Lake and Westside Programs

Rocky Mountain Conservancy's Education Team directly supports the organization's mission by offering a wide range of educational opportunities, focused on building a love of wild places and inspiring people to act to preserve them. Educational offerings include:Families on the Trail- guided hikes and outdoor skill-building events for elementary school-age children and their caregiversKids' Courses- half day outdoor education courses for elementary and middle school-age childrenHike with a Naturalist- guided hikes for older teens and adults, offered at a variety of challenge levelsField Institute Courses- half-day, full-day, and multi-day courses led by expert instructors on a wide range of topics, including botany, natural history, cultural history, art & photographyBettie Courses- outdoor skill-building courses for women, inspired by the exceptional RMNP Ranger, Bettie Willard

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