Events Our events do more than bring our community together; they are a celebration of those who take action and effect positive change in the world.
Wild & Scenic Film Festival This annual film festival fundraiser showcases inspiring films in support of ACES’ Tomorrow’s Voices program while celebrating environmental filmmakers, pioneers, and activists.
Fall Colors Potluck Each September, ACES’ annual membership potluck at the Catto Center at Toklat invites guests to experience the peak of fall colors in the Castle Creek Valley.
Stars Above Aspen Last year, ACES partnered with Aspen Skiing Company to host a celebration of astronomy for over 1,000 guests on the top of Aspen Mountain.
Raptor Fair Last July, this educational community event featured personal interactions with over a dozen raptors, including a Bald Eagle, Great Horned Owl, Red–tailed Hawk, and Snowy Owl for over 400 guests.
Farm to Table Dinners During last summer’s growing season, ACES celebrated regenerative agriculture at Rock Bottom Ranch with a series of elegant, locally–sourced meals.
Harvest Party Last October, ACES welcomed 1,400 guests to Rock Bottom Ranch to honor the harvest season with pumpkin–carving, apple– pressing, live music, a pie baking contest and more.
Picnic on the Preserve ACES kicked off the summer season last June with our annual celebration of ACES membership at this picnic–style dinner at Hallam Lake featuring a plant–rich meal from Rock Bottom Ranch.
Evening on the Lake Last year, ACES celebrated our 50th anniversary with a benefit featuring a locally– sourced meal from Rock Bottom Ranch to support our environmental science education programs at the Hallam Lake nature preserve.
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Earth Day ACES celebrates Earth Day every day, but especially on April 22nd by bringing the community together and inspiring action to protect our Earth that sustains us all.
