Highlights In This Issue:
ACES Celebrates 50 Years in 2019
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ACES Friday Morning Uphill Breakfast,
Potbelly Perspectives & Naturalist Nights
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Explore Winter with ACES
... and more!
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ACES Celebrates 50 Years in 2019
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Over the past 50 years, the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies has honed a vision to build a more ecologically literate citizenry. With a foundation shaped by passionate environmental advocates like Elizabeth Paepcke and Stuart Mace,
ACES is rooted in a powerful cause: to help others understand and connect with the natural world.
At such a crucial time in human history, ACES’ 50th comes at a critical moment. This is a time to root into our values, while expanding our vision for what we can achieve and the communities we can impact.
We have much in store for our ACES community, and we look forward to celebrating with you in 2019!
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Hallam Lake: Now Open on Saturdays!
In honor of ACES 50th anniversary in 2019, we're excited to announce that we're opening Hallam Lake on Saturdays during the winter season!
Come visit us at our 25-acre nature preserve, right in the heart of Aspen during the following hours:
- Monday - Saturday, 9AM - 5PM
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Naturalist Nights & Potbelly Perspectives
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Reminder: This year's Naturalist Nights are moving to a new time! In both Aspen and Carbondale, all Naturalist Nights presentations will begin at 6
PM
in 2019. Potbelly Perspectives presentations will be held at 7
PM
, same time as last year.
Want to stay updated on upcoming speakers?
Sign up for ACES weekly reminders on Potbelly Perspectives & Naturalist Nights!
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Click on the titles below to RSVP and for more information.
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Neal Beidleman
January 2 | 7
PM
*Paepcke Auditorium
(Venue change)
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Sara Porterfield, Ph.D.
January 3 | 6
PM
Hallam Lake
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Elinor Fish
January 9 | 7
PM
Hallam Lake
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Upcoming Community Events
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Click on the titles below to register and for more information.
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Thursday, January 10 - Saturday, January 12
Carving Thursday at 3
PM
until Saturday at 2
PM
Aspen Pedestrian Mall
This year, ACES will be participating in Wintersculpt: a 48-hour snow carving contest during Wintersköl weekend, sponsored by Anderson Ranch Arts Center. Come by and watch our sculpture as it progresses!
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Friday, January 11
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8:45
AM
- 10
AM
Buttermilk Mountain
Kick off ACES' 50th anniversary in 2019 by self-powering yourself to breakfast at the Cliffhouse restaurant, located at the top of Buttermilk! Uphill skiers are invited to enjoy breakfast in the restaurant after hiking up the mountain.
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Tuesday, January 15
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6
PM
The Collective, Snowmass
Join ACES Forest Programs Director, Adam McCurdy, for a special "Snowmass Edition" Naturalist Night! In his presentation, Adam will use maps and imagery to "fly-over" forests in the Snowmass area. He will bring the trees and wildlife that depend on these forests to life, and share some of the changes that are occurring right now in our forests.
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2019 brings a great deal to celebrate with ACES Education as we launch our winter snow science programs on top of Aspen Mountain.
With students ranging from kindergarten students from Carbondale to Glenwood Springs High School seniors, students from across the western slope join ACES to snowshoe on top of the world (or at least our watershed) in this wonderful partnership program with Aspen Skiing Company. Working with over 600 students this winter, ACES Ed students will dig snow pits to analyze snow pack, calculate water content, and experience firsthand the challenges of winter survival at 11,200 feet above sea level.
New this year is our work with the River Watch classes of Basalt and Glenwood Springs High School, as well as our programs with Wamsley Elementary School from Rifle.
Blending science, winter adventure, and the wild beauty of the Elk Mountains, these programs educate students, while also building lifelong memories.
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Click on the titles below to register and for more information.
Ashcroft
snowshoe tours include the historic ghost town of Ashcroft, a gourmet lunch at the Pine Creek Cookhouse, and are offered daily at 10:30
AM
. Reservations are required.
Aspen Mountain
tours explore Richmond Ridge at the top of the Aspen Mountain gondola daily at 10
AM
and 1
PM.
Snowmass
tours wind through the Rabbit Run woods at the top of the Elk Camp Gondola daily at 10
AM
and 1
PM
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Snowmass Ski
tours departs from the Wapiti Wildlife center at the top of the Elk Camp lift. Ski an easy run with a Naturalist guide daily at 11
AM
and 1
PM
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Hire-a-Guide
for private, custom tours to explore many Aspen locations on your own schedule. Offered daily. Reservations are required.
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Click on the titles below to register and for more information.
Birding
Led by Naturalist Rebecca Weiss
Tuesday, January 8
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8
AM
- 11
AM
Tuesday, February 5
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8
AM
- 11
AM
Meet at Hallam Lake
Rock Bottom Ranch
Tuesday, February 12
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6
PM
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7:30
PM
Rock Bottom Ranch
Family Programs
Fridays
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11
AM
Rock Bottom Ranch
Mondays, January 28 - March 18
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10
AM
- 11
AM
Hallam Lake
Co-presented by ACES & Aspen Art Museum
Saturday, January 12
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10
AM
Aspen Art Museum
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Rock Bottom Ranch Products
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With all the snowfall, it sure feels like winter at the Ranch. All of the animals are tucked in for winter and with the shorter, colder days the Ranch staff is busy planning for the upcoming season.
Ranch products are limited during this slow production time of year. Pork, beef, and eggs are available for purchase during open hours. Please call ahead at (970) 927-6760 to confirm availability or to place an order for pick-up.
Rock Bottom Ranch winter hours are Friday, 9
AM
- 5
PM
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Happy New Year from ACES!
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Aspen Center for Environmental Studies
aspennature.org | 970.925.5756
100 Puppy Smith Street, Aspen, CO 81611
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