September 17th, 2022 | Love Your Gorge | Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership. Join UWP and the Ouray Ice Park in beautifying and maintaining the watershed around the Uncompahgre River Gorge. For 2022, we need some volunteers to pick up litter above the gorge along trails and roads, while some will be going into the gorge to pick up litter. Only experienced climbers with helmets will be permitted in the gorge. We also plan to remove some invasive plant species this year to help native species thrive. Plus, we will help control erosion that has become an even more obvious problem during the heavy rains this year that have caused large flows of coarse sediment into the Uncompahgre River.
September 21st, 2022 | The Stories Told By Trees: Forest Recovery From Fire. The forest ecosystems affected by the 2018 Lake Christine Fire, 2020 Grizzly Creek Fire, or the 2022 prescribed Hunter Creek Fire have many stories to tell. Join ACES Forest Programs Director, Adam McCurdy, and explore the ecological stories and regeneration/recovery of the forest ecosystems that were burned as well as the underlying climate related stories we have in this valley. Participants will spend time walking around the burn zones, learning the stories of what is going on in the forest after the fire.
September 22nd, 2022 | Star Party | San Juan Mountain Association. Canyons of the Ancients National Monument is hosting a free Star Party at the Visitor Center and Museum on the Autumnal Equinox. All are welcome! Join us along with other amateur astronomers and enthusiasts alike for a family friendly event exploring human connections to the stars, constellations, and celestial objects. The guest speaker will be renowned archaeologist Mary Weahkee of Santa Clara Pueblo. Mary works as an archaeologist for the State of New Mexico and will discuss bridging the gap between cultures using the sky as a common experience.
September 22nd, 2022 | Forest Bathing Walk | The Boulder Watershed Collective. Forest bathing, or forest therapy, is a relational practice we invite you to join us for on Thursday, September 22nd, from 8:30-11:30am, setting forth from the Flagstaff Nature Center. It will be about taking time to unplug, slow down, and connect with our amazing senses while in the forest we are so fortunate to be near. Through a series of sensory awakening invitations, this practice and our walk will foster our relationship with the Natural World, ourselves, and others.
September 22nd-23rd, 2022 | Yampa Basin Rendezvous. This event will bring together members of the local community, researchers from the Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E), and regional subject matter experts for two days of exploration, discussion, and field learning focusing on how scientists and community can work together to build resilience in the face of the western water crisis. Attendance for the two-day workshop is free but requires registration. This event is organized by Yampa Valley Sustainability Council, Colorado Mountain College, Friends of the Yampa, Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District, Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E), and Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation.
September 24th, 2022, 8am-2pm | Clear Creek Cleanup. Volunteers will be cleaning 22 miles of the Peaks to Plains Trail including Clear Creek Canyon Park and portions of the US Highway 6 canyon corridor. Afterward, celebrate at the new Gateway Trailhead with food trucks, live music, and a raffle for prizes.
September 29th, 2022 | Cheers for Conservation. Join Colorado Open Lands for the 29th Annual Cheers for Conservation celebration at Five Fridges Farm in Wheat Ridge, CO - permanently conserved with Colorado Open Lands since 1991.
September 29th, 2022 | Wild and Scenic Film Fest. Celebrate and support MCWC by coming to the 2022 Wild and Scenic Film Fest! The Film Fest is MCWC’s largest fundraiser of the year. They share beautiful independent films that inform and inspire people to take action. Our audience comes together to share their love of the river and outdoors, to laugh, to cry and to get excited about how they can make an impact. Bring your family and friends for a great night of films and show your support for the Middle Colorado Watershed Council.
September 29th-30th, 2022 | San Juan Mining & Reclamation Conference: Reconnect & Reboot. The primary goals of this annual conference are to educate the public and other stakeholders on the science and policy of mining, mine lands remediation, and water quality as it relates to non-point source pollution, to improve mining practices, and addressing water quality impairments through workshops, field tours, and presentations. Each year the conference is hosted in a different San Juan community to highlight the host area’s mining heritage and successes in conducting mine remediation and water quality improvement projects.
October 4th, 2022 | Ft. Collins Stream and Wetland Field Tour and Pub Talk. The Society of Wetland Scientists is co-hosting the event with the Society for Ecological Restoration in Ft. Collins. Membership in either organization is not required to attend. For more information go to the SWS Rocky Mountain Chapter webpage and look under the Events tab.
October 6th, 2022 | 2022 Confluence at the Confluence: Nutrients Then And Now. Join for this in-person event to learn about the progress and success of the Nutrients Management Control Regulation in the 10 years since its passing.
October 6th-7th, 2022 | 2022 Symposium on Conservation Impact | Salazar Center. This year, the Salazar Center’s fourth annual International Symposium on Conservation Impact will focus on transboundary conservation, specifically across the US-Mexico border—which spans nearly 2,000 miles across six distinct ecoregions and shapes a landscape that is home to more than 15 million people. Conversations will explore topics such as opportunities and barriers to conservation in the border region, climate change impacts, balancing the diverse needs of the region, Indigenous leadership, and learning from the region’s distinct history and biogeography. The event will be held October 6-7 in Denver, with an option for virtual participation as well.
October 26th, 2022, 9am-4pm | 2022 Water Conservation Symposium | Colorado WaterWise. Colorado WaterWise invites you to the 2022 Water Conservation Symposium! Join more than 100 other water professionals from across Colorado for a day packed with networking, professional development and engagement. Don't miss out on the early bird pricing for both members and non-members.
November 2nd-3rd, 2022 | Water in the West Symposium | CSU Spur. As in past years, the Water in the West Symposium will bring together speakers and audiences from across sectors — from utilities and government agencies, to businesses and agriculture. The conference is back in a hybrid format this year, sharing best practices and connecting professionals — both inside and outside the water sector — in pursuit of multi-sector, non-partisan solutions to water challenges.
November 17, 2022 | RMFI Fall ShinDIG. Come celebrate with with RMFI as they look back on the season's accomplishments and honor their amazing partners and volunteers! The event is free to attend in person; we'll also offer a free livestream for our out-of-state supporters. Food and drink will also be provided along with live music, awards, and celebration!
December 8th, 2022 | South Platte Forum. This year, the South Platte Forum will be taking place at a new location, the Lionsgate Event Center. Lionsgate is a locally owned venue with idyllic scenery. You can read more about their story here. Building off the positive feedback from 2021, we will once again host a one-day conference on Thursday December 8, 2022. As always, the Forum will include a full agenda of timely topics and expert speakers.
April 11th-14th, 2023 | Colorado Wildland Fire Conference. Save the date!