Geology & Geobotany

Geobotany of Crested Butte

Level: • Beginner Length: up to 2 miles on well packed trail Would you like to learn about geology and plants and how geology influences the distribution of plants around Crested Butte? Join Wildflower Festival Geologists for a walking tour that focuses on plant identification, how plants adapt to their environment, and how they are distributed with geology and topography. R05 Tuesday, 6/29 10am-12pm Amy Ellwein/Tom Zeiner/Jeff Delaney $60 R06 Tuesday, 7/6 10am-12pm Amy Ellwein/Tom Zeiner/Jeff Delaney $60 R02 Saturday, 7/10 9am-12pm Amy Ellwein & Tim Lowrey $70 R03 Sunday, 7/11 9am-12pm Amy Ellwein & Tim Lowrey $70 R07 Tuesday, 7/20 10am-12pm Amy Ellwein/Tom Zeiner/Jeff Delaney $60 R08 Tuesday, 7/27 10am-12pm Amy Ellwein/Tom Zeiner/Jeff Delaney $60

Geology of Paradise

Tom Zeiner & Jeff Delaney $75

Level: •■ Beginner - Intermediate Length: 2 - 3 miles on well packed trail Crested Butte rocks! And why does it rock? The spectacular geology, of course! Learn how this valley was formed from magma, sedimentary rock, and glaciers as we walk through wildflower-filled meadows and woods. You’ll find out why this valley is so unique and otherwise known as Paradise. R01 Friday, 7/9 9am-1pm R04 Thursday, 7/15 9am-1pm