ACES 2010 summer brochure

ACES

summer 2010

Aspen Center for Environmental Studies

ACES: Our Work, Our Audience, Our Philosophy

by Tom Cardamone, Executive Director

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he Aspen Center for Environmental Studies’ work is to educate for an ecologically literate citizenry. One that is equipped with the best tools and techniques for ecosystem protection and restoration, and motivated by an environmental ethic. ACES’ audience is the Roaring Fork Valley community, including residents and visitors. ACES’ philosophy is that a liveable and biodiverse Earth hinges on the integration of ecological knowledge, ecosystem conservation and restoration, and real motivation. A healthy planet depends on this integration just as educated, engaged, and motivated citizens are critical to a healthy democracy. ACES’ spectrum of programs, grounded in the ecological sciences, is designed for lifelong learning and stewardship. ACES’ audience ranges from those taking their first steps exploring Earth’s natural wonders, to leaders and decision makers who walk the halls of local, state, and national governments.

ACES’ most important work now, to remain fully relevant and effective in the context of today’s issues, is to engage in educating, demonstrating, and leading our community in the challenge of stabilizing the Earth’s climate. While remaining faithful to our wild roots, firmly attached to nature, we have identified the arenas of global energy, agriculture, and water, as the three primary areas where human activity most affects climate, and impacts the health of the Earth.

These new arenas are integrated with our core programming, strongly focused on local, ecosystem-scale education, along with human-scale habitat conservation and restoration.

Education, stewardship, ethics, wild nature, energy, agriculture, water: this is an ambitious curriculum. ACES now has four primary sites. Together, with their unique characteristics, these places enhance ACES’ ability to more fully achieve our mission in a way no one site can.

Hallam Lake, known for its pre-school through middle school programs, anchors the entire organization, focuses on science for all ages, and serves Aspen’s guests. It’s the wild green heart of Aspen, a true and very accessible nature preserve. We wouldn’t be ACES without this 25 acre gem.

Rock Bottom Ranch’s 135 riverfront acres support productive and sustainable local agriculture and important

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habitat for native wildlife and plant communities. Recognizing the habitat value of agricultural lands is critical at a time when 60% to 70% of the American landscape is dedicated to food and fiber production. Here we serve the entire midvalley community, providing environmental and agricultural education.

Toklat is especially important to ACES’ mission as a uniquely inspiring site in wilderness, where remoteness provides critical freedom from daily distractions. This setting allows for in-depth adult programs that deepen environmental ethics and wisdom by drawing from diverse individual, cultural, and spiritual perspectives.

Environmental leadership, tempered with courage and conviction, is a central aspiration of Toklat programs.

Spring Creek’s 160 acres include diverse ecosystems and abundant water resources, which offer opportunities for habitat and native wildlife restoration. This is also the site with the best combination of hydroelectric, geothermal, and solar energy potential. Applying these technologies is critical to our goals of reducing ACES’ carbon footprint. Our key audience here is young adults who are engaged in exploring careers in environmental science.

This is a sweeping vision. All the moving parts- including education, stewardship, ethics, leadership, clean energy, sustainable agriculture, and water conservationare focused on ACES’ primary mission of understanding and preserving natural biodiversity, both for its intrinsic value and its value to society. ACES’ programs and sites describe a broad arc of lifelong learning opportunities for the informed and wise stewardship of nature. All that ACES offers, taken together, is meant to provide a road map for a purposeful life, which contributes to the health and diversity of all life.

Did you know . . .

Pikas live in rocky terrain often at high elevation and maintain a high internal temperature to survive winter. Pika’s efficient heating system necessary for winter survival remains with the animal during the summer as well. For this reason, the pika is susceptible to warm temperatures and can die from temperatures higher than 78 degrees. Pikas are considered by many scientists to be an indicator species for climate change. The correlation between climate stability and biodiversity has motivated us to analyze our organizational carbon footprint and to reduce it. See the “Measure It to Manage It” article on page four.

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Measure it to Manage it

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by Jim Kravitz

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n 2008, ACES’ staff and board made a bold decision to address the carbon emissions of our organization. By our 50th Anniversary in 2018 we aim to produce renewable energy at our sites equal to all of our energy consumed.

Our educational programs send the message that by reducing greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change, we are preserving biodiversity and preserving ourselves.

ACES plans to build hydro-electric turbines at Toklat and Spring Creek, improve efficiency and insulation at all sites, and install ground source heat pumps (GSHP) and solar-thermal systems where applicable. To kick off this initiative, ACES installed a GSHP in 2009 to reduce electricity use in the visitor center at Hallam Lake. (The visitor center and caretaker unit combined contributed 42% of ACES total 2009 CO2 emissions.) As of March, 2010 we have already seen reductions in energy cost and emissions.

An essential first step in managing our progress was to measure how much energy we have been using and the associated emissions. The following charts and graph highlight this work. These charts and graph will be updated each year.

Green Meter!

1,188

Number of students who rode a RFTA bus to an ACES environmental education field program in 2009.

90

The data includes four ACES program sites, on-site housing for seventeen program staff and family members, and vehicle use for ACES programs. Housing units not on ACES program sites are not included.

2007 Energy Source Summary Data Chart

Source Usage Units Cost Electricity 125607 KWH $10,988 Fuel 1216 Gallons $4,025 Natural Gas 2860 Therms $2,512 Propane 3650 Gallons $9,737 Total

$27,263

MMBTU* 428 139 286 334 1,188

CO2** 96.52 10.82 14.30 21.09 142.73

MMBTU 438 139 284 320 1,183

CO2 97.15 10.82 14.20 20.21 142.38

MMBTU 483 139 248 313 1,185

CO2 107.49 10.82 12.44 19.76 150.50

Percentage of ACES’ adult classes, guided tours, and presentations that address climate change.

150

The average US household emits 11 metric tons of CO2 per year according to the EPA. In 2009, ACES’ total carbon emissions were 150 metric tons of CO2 or equivalent to just under 15 US households. Lots of room for improvement!

2008 Energy Source Summary Data Chart

Source Usage Units Cost Electricity 128604 KWH $11,243 Fuel 1216 Gallons $4,633 Natural Gas 2840 Therms $3,155 Propane 3497 Gallons $11,119 Total

$30,151

2009 Energy Source Summary Data Chart

Source Usage Units Electricity 141782 KWH Fuel 1216 Gallons Natural Gas 2488 Therms Propane 3419 Gallons Total

Cost $13,048 $4,025 $3,366 $11,258 $31,698

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Zero out of 500 visitors drove to Rock Bottom Ranch during the 2009 Harvest Party. 175 people rode bikes, the remainder took shuttles.

88 Number of participants in ACES’ bike board challenge.

Summer class participants were asked to bike instead of drive. Each time they did so, they earned a sticker on the bike board. Those who rode the most won prizes!

*One million British Thermal Units ** CO2 measured in metric tons

Tons of CO2

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The average square footage of wonderful living space per ACES staff and family member in employee housing at Hallam Lake. Small is beautiful!

100

2007 2008 2009

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Electricity 4

450

ACES CO2 Emissions (Metric Tons)

80

Fuel

Natural Gas Propane

Energy Source

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29 The number of former ACES employees who are currently working in nonprofit organizations, education, or environmental government positions in the Roaring Fork Valley. Of the twenty nine, fifteen are local teachers!

Daily Hikes & Programs Aspen Mountain Walk

Meet at the top of Aspen Mountain to enjoy a naturalist-guided walk, surrounded by inspiring views. Free!

Offered on the hour from 11am to 3pm

Snowmass

10am Snowmass Nature Trail Walk Meet at the ticket pavilion on the Snowmass Village Mall. Free!

1pm Elk Camp Meadows Walk: M-Th Meet at top of Elk Camp Gondola. Free!

1pm Wapiti Wildlife Naturalist: F-Sun Meet at the top of the Elk Camp Lift at the Wapiti Wildlife Center. Free!

Maroon Bells

Meet at the Maroon Bells Information Center at Maroon Lake. Free!

10:15am Crater Lake Hike 10:15am Landmarks in Time Walk 1:15pm Crater Lake Hike 1:15pm Landmarks in Time Walk

Ashcroft Walk

Meet at the ghost town entrance daily for a natural and human history walk.

Ghost town admission $3 On the hour from 11am to 3pm

Custom Hikes and Programs

ACES offers private naturalist-guided hikes designed for you or your group. Hikes can focus on wildflowers, birds, history, geology, or photography. Lunch and transportation are additional options. $40 per hour per guide. ACES also partners with Mountain Sun Adventures to design and coordinate multi-day personalized adventure travel.

Easy to Moderate

All Ages/Families

Hunter Creek Maroon Bells Weller Lake Snowmass Linkins Lake Ashcroft Aspen Mountain

Strenuous

Full Day Hikes

American Lake Cathedral Lake Lost Man Lake

For more details and photos see Custom Programs at www.aspennnture.org.

Sunset Beaver Walk

Join an ACES naturalist and explore the nature preserve at sunset. Free!

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm

Eagles, Hawks, and Owls

Take part in this close-up encounter with our resident birds of prey. One-hour program for all ages every day at 3pm at Hallam Lake. $3 adults, $2 kids, ACES members free.

The Green World Day Hike

This hike has it all! Stream-side trails, beaver ponds, wildflower meadows, a stop at the Ashcroft Ghost Town, and lunch at the Pine Creek Cookhouse.

Call 925-5756 for reservations. $75 per person.

Fall Speaker Series

ACES, in collaboration with the Community Office for Resource Efficiency and the City of Aspen, will present The Perspective Speaker Series this fall, with a kick-off event and presentation this summer. This series is designed to present various outlooks on the future of energy from recognized leaders and aims to foster a greater understanding of how energy effects our daily lives and what the future holds for clean, sustainable energy. More details about this series will be available on ACES’ website.

Full Summer Schedule June Class Title

Time

Price*

21

Know Your Trees #1

4pm - 5pm

Free

23

American Lake Photo Hike #1

8am - 3:30pm

$50, $40

24

Pine Beetle Hike #1

9am - 12pm

$20, $15

26

Wildflower Walk

8:30am - 3:30pm

$65, $55

26

Toklat Writing Workshop

9:30am - 5:30pm

$65, $55

28-29

Rocky Mountain Birds

6am - 2:30pm

$125, $110

30

Cathedral Lake Hike #1

8am - 3:30pm

$50, $40

30-1

Rocky Mountain Plants

8am - 4:30pm

$125, $110

2

Backcountry Navigation

8am - 4pm

$95, $80

6-7

From Mountain Top to Valley Floor

9am - 5pm

$125, $110

7

Lost Man Hike #1

7am - 4pm

$50, $40

8

Wildflower Walk

8:30am - 3:30pm

$65, $55

9-11

Photographing the Natural World

9am - 5pm

$445, $395

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Know Your Trees #2

4pm - 5pm

Free

13-14

Restoration Ecology

9am - 5pm

$125, $110

14

American Lake Hike #2

8am - 3:30pm

$50, $40

15

Morning Birding with ACES #1

6am - 9am

$20, $15

16

Cycles in Nature #1

9am - 3pm

$55, $45

20

Wildflower Walk

8:30am - 3:30pm

$65, $55

21

Cathedral Lake Photo Hike #2

8am - 3:30pm

$50, $40

22

Morning Birding with ACES #2

6am - 9am

$20, $15

24

Wildflower Walk

8:30am - 3:30pm

$65, $55

26

Know Your Trees #3

4pm - 5pm

Free

26-28

Toklat Watercolors & Wildflowers

9am - 5pm

$335, $295

28

Lost Man Hike #2

7am - 4pm

$50, $40

29

Morning Birding with ACES #3

6am - 9am

$20, $15

29

Pine Beetle Hike #2

9am - 12pm

$20, $15

30

Cycles in Nature #2

9am - 3pm

$55, $45

July

August 4

American Lake Hike #3

8am - 3:30pm

$50, $40

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Morning Birding with ACES #4

6am - 9am

$20, $15

5-6

Colorado Mountain Mushrooms

9am - 5pm

$125, $110

7

Mushroom Fair

1pm - 4pm

Free

7

Wildflower Walk

8:30am - 3:30pm

$65, $55

9

Know Your Trees #4

4pm - 5pm

Free

10-11

Wilderness Skills for Outdoor Leaders Overnight

$145, $120

11

Cathedral Lake Hike #3

8am - 3:30pm

$50, $40

12

Morning Birding with ACES #5

6am - 9am

$20, $15

14

Toklat Primitive Clay Workshop

9am - 5pm

$65, $55

17

Wildflower Walk

8:30am - 3:30pm

$65, $55

18

Lost Man Photo Hike #3

7am - 4pm

$50, $40

26

Pine Beetle Hike #3

9am - 12pm

$20, $15

Full course descriptions and registration at: www.aspennature.org * All prices are listed as non-member, ACES member

Summer Educational Commitment

ACES recognizes that humans are driving climate change, which affects our global ecosystem. Naturalist Field School professors have been encouraged to relate the implications of climate change to their specific field of study. Through this effort ACES aims to heighten awareness and promote action.

Know Your Trees

Tree Identification at Hallam Lake June 21, July 12, July 26, August 9 Mondays, 4pm - 5pm FREE! Firs and spruces, aspens and cottonwoods‌ how many trees do you know? ACES Director Tom Cardamone and Program Director Jim Kravitz will lead hour-long walks around the Hallam Lake neighborhood to identify native trees. In our backyard there are at least 12 species of conifer and 11 species of deciduous trees and tall shrubs. Walk away with The Rocky Mountain Tree Finder booklet and basic knowledge about the native trees that grow around you.

Hallam Lake Adults Classes

Highlights- Full Listings Online On Assignment: Photographing the Natural World

Wildflower Walks

with Janis Huggins

with Pete McBride July 9-11, Friday meet at 9am at Toklat $445, $395 members

Join local naturalist and Wild at Heart field guide author Janis Huggins on wildflower walks throughout the summer. Each excursion will have a different focus and location.

Learn the tricks of the photography trade from award-winning photojournalist Pete McBride. Pete has worked on assignment in over 60 countries for National Geographic, Outside, Mens Journal, Smithsonian and GEO. He will teach composition, lighting, storytelling, and editing during this fun-filled 3-day workshop around the Aspen area.

June 26 July 8 July 20 July 24 August 7 August 17

Morning Birding with ACES

with Rebecca Weiss July 15, July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12, 6am - 9am $20, $15 members

Plant Families, Rim Trail in Snowmass Ecology of Aspen Forests, Tom Blake Trail in Snowmass Wildflower Identification Day, Ashcroft Strategies for Survival in the Alpine, Independence Pass Medicinal Plants Past & Present, East Maroon Creek Edible Fruits East of Aspen, Difficult Campground

Natural History Hikes

Join our experienced naturalists for a day of hiking, exploring, and learning about the natural history of this incredible place. These hikes are designed Join ACES’ naturalist Rebecca Weiss on Thursday mornings through- for experienced hikers. Join our naturalist and photographer Lindsy Fortier out the summer to discover the abundant bird life of Aspen. Birders for special Photo Hikes. of any experience level are welcome. This series is designed to enhance American Lake, June 23 - Photo Hike, July 14, August 4 your birding knowledge, skills, and passion whether you are just begin- Cathedral Lake, June 30, July 21 - Photo Hike, August 11 ning or already adept at identifying birds by their songs!

Lost Man Trail, July 7, July 28, August 18 - Photo Hike

Cycles in Nature

with Aaron Taylor July 16 and July 30, 9am - 3pm $55, $45 members Cycles in nature aren’t the only ones spinning in our world! Bike to ACES for a fun “natural history on a bike” class with naturalist Aaron Taylor. This course will include a bike maintenance component before you saddle up for your field adventure. Identify trees, look for birds, learn historic mining facts, and visit new areas. Bring a bike, helmet, water, lunch, and a sense of adventure for a perfect Aspen outing!

Wilderness Skills for Outdoor Leaders with Robin Blankenship and Mike O’Donal August 10-11, overnight camping trip Tentative additional weekend available during the school year $145, $120 members, 1 College credit available

Your outdoor and leadership skills will be put to the test during this overnight wilderness adventure. This class is designed for those interested in more fulfilling backpacking experiences, be it a family outing or an outdoor education trip. This class features backpacking, wilderness survival, fire making, finding shelter, outdoor leadership skills, recognizing medicinal and edible plants, and so much more! Join us for this inspiring outdoor adventure and sharpen your own outdoor skills!

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Full Summer Schedule

June Class Title

Time

Price*

Age

14-18 Exploring Around #1 21-25 Discovery Kids #1 21-25 Tetrapods!

23 Creepy Crawlers 26 Scales & Slime 28-29 Explore, Discover, Create 28-July 2 Exploring Around #2 28-July 2 Wild Exploration #1 29-30 Focus! #1 30 Beaver Tails 30-July 2 Earth’s Energy

9am - 1pm 9am - 3pm 9:30am - 3:30pm 10am - 2pm 10am - 2pm 9:30am - 3:30pm 9am - 1pm 9am - 3pm 9:30am - 3:30pm 10am - 2pm 9:30am - 3:30pm

$175, $150 $225, $195 $275, $250 $40, $30 $40, $30 $100, $85 $175, $150 $225, $195 $125, $110 $40, $30 $175, $150

5-6 6-7 8-10 5-6 5-6 9-11 5-6 7-8 8-10 7-8 11-14

12pm - 3:30pm 10am - 2pm 9am - 1pm 9am - 3pm 9am - 3pm 10am - 2pm 9:30am - 3:30pm 10am - 2pm 10am - 4pm 9:30am - 3:30pm 9am - 1pm 9am - 3pm 9:30am - 3:30pm 10am - 2pm Overnight 10am - 2pm 10am - 4pm 9am - 1pm 9am - 3pm 9:30am - 3:30pm 10am - 2pm 9:30am - 3:30pm 10am - 2pm 9:30am - 3:30pm 9am - 1pm 9am - 3pm 9:30am - 3:30pm 10am - 2pm 11am - 3:30pm Overnight 10am - 2pm

$50, $40 $40, $30 $175, $150 $225, $195 $275, $250 $40, $30 $175, $150 $40, $30 $50, $40 $175, $150 $175, $150 $225, $195 $65, $55 $40, $30 $135, $120 $40,30 $50, $40 $175, $150 $225, $195 $275, $250 $40, $30 $125, $110 $40, $30 $100, $85 $175, $150 $225, $195 $125, $110 $40, $30 $50, $40 $135, $120 $40, $30

5-7 7-8 5-6 6-7 8-10 5-6 11-14 5-6 8-10 11-14 5-6 7-8 8-10 5-6 8-10 7-8 7-11 5-6 7-8 11-14 5-6 8-10 7-8 9-11 5-6 7-8 8-10 5-6 8-10 11-14 7-8

9:30am - 3:30pm 9am - 1pm 9:30am - 3:30pm 9am - 3pm 10am - 2pm 9am - 3pm 12pm - 3:30pm 10am - 2pm 10am - 4pm 9am - 3pm 9am - 3pm 10am - 2pm 6pm - 9pm 10am - 2pm 9am - 1pm 9am - 3pm

$65, $55 $175, $150 $275, $250 $50, $40 $40, $30 $150, $130 $50, $40 $40, $30 $50, $40 $225, $195 $275, $250 $40, $30 $40, $30 $40, $30 $175, $150 $250, $225

8-10 5-6 11-14 8-10 7-8 8-10 5-7 7-8 8-10 6-7 8-10 5-6 7-8 5-6 5-6 7-11

July 1 3 5-9 5-9 5-9 7 7-9 10 12 12-14 12-16 12-16 13 14 15-16 17 19 19-23 19-23 19-23 21 21-22 24 26-27 26-30 26-30 27-28 28 29 29-30 31

Snakes Alive! #1 Predator & Prey Exploring Around #3 Discovery Kids #2 Animals & Art #1 Busy Beavers The Pond Sky Masters Day in Olde Ashcroft #1 Bike Explorers Exploring Around #4 Wild Exploration #2 Maps & Mountains #1 Bears & Berries Wilderness Expedition Troutrageous Ghost Town Greatness Exploring Around #5 Wild Exploration #3 Wild Stories Creatures of the Mud Stone Age Living Skills Feathered Friends Nature’s Rainbow Exploring Around #6 Wild Exploration #4 Focus! #2 Junior Naturalist Snakes Alive!

Into the Wild Crazy About Bugs

August

2 2-6 2-6 3 4 4-6 7 7 9 9-13 9-13 11 11 14 16-20 816-20

Maps & Mountains #2 Exploring Around #7 Bark, Feather, Rock The ACES Idea Burly Bears A River Runs Through It Snakes Alive! #2 Forest Findings Day in Olde Ashcroft #2 Discovery Kids #3 Animals & Art #2 Paws & Claws Night Explorers Tracking Mysteries Exploring Around #8 Patterns in Nature

Summer Discovery Kids

Ages 6-7 June 21-25, July 5-9, August 9-13, 9am - 3pm $225, $195 members This new class is a perfect addition to our signature weeklong classes. Forget about fort building this week, instead you will be given a blank map, which will serve as the key to unlocking the mysteries of Hallam Lake. Individual discoveries and group projects tie it all together. Discover what makes ACES such a magical place!

Earth’s Energy Ages 11-14 June 30-July 2, 9:30am - 3:30pm $175, $150 members A collaboration with RMI Researchers

Get amped up and energized! Let the power flow! Learn about renewable energy sources, capturing their power and turning it into everyday use. Create a solar oven, design a wind turbine, build a solar car, and more. Through these hands-on activities developed by ACES naturalists and RMI researchers we will discover alternative and creative ways of using the energy all around us!

Hallam Lake Kids Classes

Highlights- Full Listings Online Bark, Feather, Rock: Patterns in Art and Nature Ages 11-14 August 2-6, 9:30am - 3:30pm $275, $250 members A collaboration with the Aspen Art Museum

Little Naturalists

Ages 4-5 Fridays, June 25 - August 13, 11am - 12pm, $7 per child Discover the natural world as you learn about all the little things that grow around you. This one-hour program is every Friday of the summer with a different theme each week - bears, flowers, bugs, and birds, we’ll cover it all!

Explore the outdoor environment of Hallam Lake and the indoor environment of the Aspen Art Museum in this hands-on workshop to find inspiration in both the natural world and the art world. Record June 25 observations in a hand-made field journal, and learn a wide variety of July 2 art techniques, including painting, sculpture from found objects, jewJuly 9 elry making, and book binding.

July 16

The ACES Idea with Tom Cardamone and Paula Zurcher Ages 8-10 August 3, 9am - 3pm $50, $40 members

The Aspen Idea of connecting body, mind and spirit is an underlying theme of the people who call this valley home. Go a step further and add all living creatures to this notion and you’ve got “The ACES Idea!”

Join ACES director Tom Cardamone who will lead you on this intuitive sensory exploration of wild things.

Bugs & Slugs July 23 Honkers & Quackers July 30 Bears, Bears, Everywheres August 6 Flower Power August 13

Who Hoots?

Itsy Bitsy Animals Pond Paddlers Animal Signs

Observation & Creation

Ages 6-8 Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 23 - August 13 10am - 12pm, $10 per child Observing nature and creating art comes naturally to kids. Join in for fun, hands-on art projects inspired by the Earth to help build and celebrate our community. These two-hour programs help develop kids’ natural skills even further.

June 22 June 24 June 29 July 1 July 6 July 8 July 13 July 15

Summer Secrets Nature’s Patterns Four-Footed Friends Mammal Mania Color Crazy Owl Prowl Down & Dirty Eagle Excitement

July 20 July 22 July 27 July 29 August 3 August 5 August 10 August 12

Scales & Tails Friends in Flight Who Hides Here?

Tricky Tracks All About Bears Intriguing Insects What Lurks in a Log? Rockin’ Reptiles

Environmental Apprenticeship

Ages 14 and up June 21- August 13, two-week commitment Application deadline: May 15th $75, $50 members This apprenticeship is designed to introduce high school and college students to environmental education and environmental studies careers by apprenticing at ACES. Students will assist in teaching environmental education programs, read and discuss articles, write daily journal entries, conduct research, and create a portfolio of work.

One undergraduate credit with Adams State College is available.

Full course descriptions and registration at www.aspennature.org * All prices are listed as non-member, ACES member

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Hallam Lake Family Classes Family Nature Journaling All Ages July 10, 9am - 1pm $30, $20 per person

Experience a morning of shared wonder with your child at Hallam Lake. All ages are welcome. Learn how to listen carefully to the natural world and record your experiences and interactions in a beautiful journal that you make together. Express yourselves with poems, songs, prose, drawings, and stories. Let your creative juices flow!

Families in Nature All Ages Saturdays, July 3-August 14, 9:30am - 11:30am $15, $10 per person

Your kids are born naturalists, but are you? Come explore alongside your own children; little people are big examples of how to be in nature. We will introduce you to new tips, tools, and inspiration, which will enhance your outdoor time together and nurture your child’s bond with the natural world. You will come away with ideas and resources to continue exploring and find the answers to all those great questions your kids will ask. Classes are instructed by ACES naturalists who, now parents, are also learning from their own kids.

July 3

Observations Skills

Garry Pfaffmann Location: Difficult Campground

July 24

Water Creatures

Garry Pfaffmann Location: Northstar Beach

July 31

Creative Nature

Rebecca Weiss Location: Hallam Lake

August 7 Up Close and Personal

Garry Pfaffmann Location: Hallam Lake

August 14 Sense of Wonder

Rebecca Weiss Location: Northstar Beach

Did you know . . .

A wild golden eagle visits ACES’ resident golden eagle at about 10:45am most days during the spring, fall, and winter!

Stop by to get a glimpse of this beautiful wild bird.

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Family Stone Age Living Skills All Ages July 17, 10am - 4pm $50, $40 per person, 5 and under are free Discover the magic of stone age living skills! This class is for kids of all ages. Parents and children will work together to create friction fires, flint knap a stone to a razor’s edge, make buckskin from hides, shape pottery containers for cooking and water storage, weave cattail hats, make rope from plant fiber, and learn to sew with a bone awl and sinew. This is an experience you and your kids will not want to miss!

Nature Nook All Ages

Come visit our family activity corner at Hallam Lake and have a handson experience. Let your kids be the wild explorers while you turn into a naturalist for the day – we’ll give you the tips and tools of the trade!

From pond dipping to birding and exploring, you’ll enjoy guiding your own kids just as much as we do when you’re not around!

Pull this page out to view the calendar of all kids summer classes at ACES!

Full course descriptions and class registration at: www.aspennature.org

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The ACES Family The People of ACES Holly Hannaway held many positions at ACES from 1996 to

2004, including Education Director, Outreach Coordinator, Educator, and Naturalist. During her last few years at ACES, as Education Director, Holly developed programs at Rock Bottom Ranch, which piqued her interest in farm-based education. Holly’s ACES experience laid a foundation for her current position as Education Program Manager at Appleton Farms in Ipswich, Massachusetts.

The 1000-acre Appleton Farms is the oldest continuously operated farm in the United States. This working farm includes a 500-member Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, a grass-based beef and dairy livestock program, and a haying and composting operation.

Holly sees value in farm-based programs that allow students to have a hands-on experience in a very tangible way; so she provides programs that immerse participants in every aspect of farming life at Appleton Farms. To the great benefit of everyone involved, the program participants and volunteers contribute to what actually needs to get

Ken Ransford,

ACES’ Board President, is a lawyer and CPA whose volunteer work with water rights in the Colorado area spans over 15 years. He has lived in the valley for nearly 30 years (with a law school hiatus), has two children at Aspen Community School, and lives in Missouri Heights. Ken has been on the board of the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies since 2005.

done to continue operations on this sustainable farm. Volunteers are actively engaged in fixing fences, maintaining trails, weeding, planting, and much, much more. Over 10,000 volunteer hours a year are logged at Appleton Farms. Through learning and hard work (and more than a little fun), the farm brings together a community committed to sustainable agriculture and conservation.

Holly has been excited to hear about Rock Bottom Ranch’s transition into more agriculture production programs.

Holly’s favorite program at Appleton Farms is 4H, and she recommends and hopes that ACES will begin this program at Rock Bottom Ranch.

- Sarah Schmidt

ACES 2010 Board of Trustees Jeffrey Berkus Louise Brainard Hoversten Cynthia DeFrancia Suzanne Farver Piper Foster Michael Fox

Mark Fuller Laurel Garrett Alex Hill Bill Hunt Patrick Kelly

Bob Purvis Ken Ransford Will Roush Bill Stirling Kevin Ward

A kayaker, before kayaking was cool, he became an advocate for river access in a significant way in 1997 when he joined the American Whitewater board of directors. He has since spent much of his time trying to ensure that once you’re on a river (in a raft, kayak, etc.), you’ll be able to stay there - without ending up in jail on criminal trespass charges. With American Whitewater he has worked to restore rivers affected by dams and degradation and to protect public access to rivers for responsible recreational use.

He has also been involved with the Colorado Basin Roundtable, a group of farmers, scientists, environmentalists, property owners, and politicians who work to create voluntary water rights agreements. With drought issues, pressure to develop oil shale, and increased efforts to divert more water to Colorado’s eastern slope, this group pools together all of the potentially affected people and works to preserve stream flows within Colorado and the West.

Ken provides tax and business planning advice to small businesses, organizes for environmental non-profits, and works on conservation easements in the Roaring Fork Valley.

At ACES, Ken’s passion for water rights and understanding of the law bring a unique perspective to the board. - Jamie Kravitz

2010 Education Staff

Become a part of the ACES Family!

Volunteering is a great way to get involved with ACES. We can always use an extra pair of hands and people with skills. We greatly value the time and energy our volunteers invest, and in return we work hard to provide an interesting and educational volunteer experience. If you are interested in volunteering, please visit www.aspennature.org to view current opportunities and projects.

Full Summer Schedule June Class Title

Time

Price*

Age

14-18

Ducklings #1

9am - 1pm

$175, $150

5-6

19

Family Farm Day #3

9:30am - 11:30pm See details

all

21-25

Roosters #1

9am - 3pm

$225, $195

6-7

21-25

Goat Ropers #1

9am - 3pm

$225, $195

8-10

28-29 Muddy Buddies

9am - 3pm

$100, $85

5-7

28-29

Wild Wetlands

9am - 3pm

$100, $85

8-10

30

Got Goats?

10am - 2pm

$40, $30

8-10

30

Kids N’ Kids

10am - 2pm

$40, $30

5-7

July 1-2

Farm Crafts & Folklore

9am - 3pm

$100, $85

5-7

1-2

Back in the Day

9am - 3pm

$100, $85

8-10

5

Duck, Duck, Goose!

10am - 2pm

$40, $30

5-7

5-9

Ducklings #2

9am - 1pm

$175, $150

5-6

6

Maps & Compass

9am - 3pm

$65, $55

8-10

7-9

Trail Blazers

Overnight

$175, $150

11-14

9

Snakes Alive! #1

12pm - 3:30pm $50, $40

5-7

10

Snakes Alive!

11am - 3:30pm $50, $40

8-10

12-16

Roosters #2

9am - 3pm

$225, $195

6-7

12-16

Goat Ropers #2

9am - 3pm

$225, $195

8-10

17

Family Farm Day #4

9:30am - 11:30pm See details

all

19

Chicken & the Egg

10am - 2pm

$40, $30

5-7

19-23

Ducklings #3

9am - 1pm

$175, $150

5-6

20

River Rodents

9am - 3pm

$55, $45

8-10

21-23

Barnyard Art

9am - 3pm

$175, $150

8-10

26-30

Roosters #3

9am - 3pm

$225, $195

6-7

26-30

Goat Ropers #3

9am - 3pm

$225, $195

8-10

Summer Family Farm Day

All Ages April 24, May 22, June 19, July 17, Aug. 14, Sept. 18 Saturdays, 9:30am - 11:30am No registration necessary, $20 suggested donation Family members of all ages will enjoy this glimpse of farm life as they learn how to farm with the seasons. Milking a goat, harvesting garden greens, pressing apple cider‌ there is fun to be had by all!

August 2

Grow, Grow, Grow Your Food 10 am - 2 pm

$40, $30

5-7

3

Bugs, Nets, & Boxes

9am - 3pm

$55, $45

8-10

2-6

Ducklings #4

9am - 1pm

$175, $150

5-6

4-6

Ranch Hands

9am - 1pm

$175, $150

11-14

5-6

Stone Age Living Skills

10am - 4pm

$125, $110

8-10

7

Family Stone Age Living Skills 10am - 4pm

See details

all

9

Snakes Alive! #2

12pm - 3:30pm $50, $40

5-7

9-13

Roosters #4

9am - 3pm

$225, $195

6-7

9-13

Goat Ropers #4

9am - 3pm

$225, $195

8-10

14

Family Farm Day #5

9:30am - 11:30pm See details

all

16-20

Ducklings #5

9am - 1pm

5-6

$175, $150

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* All prices are listed as non-member, ACES member

Did you know . . .

In 1940, the average farmer grew enough food fo Today, farmers only account for 2% of the Ameri enough food for 144 other people! Keep up the g

Rock Bottom Ranch Kids Classes

Highlights - Full Listings Online Family Stone Age Living Skills

Farm and Wilderness Camp

Discover the magic of stone age living skills! Parents and children will work together to create friction fires, flint knap a stone to a razor’s edge, make buckskin from hides, shape pottery containers for cooking and water storage, weave cattail hats, make rope from plant fiber, and learn to sew with a bone awl and sinew.

Farm and Wilderness Camp is a weekly program, which offers the best of RBR! Divided into various age groups your kids will learn what it takes to be a farmer and rancher, explorer and naturalist in the Roaring Fork Valley. From Ducklings to Ranch Hands, each age category will focus on specific skills and activities most appropriate for that age so that they will be prepared for their next Farm and Wilderness adventure. See course schedule on left, full details and descriptions on ACES website.

August 7, 10 am - 4 pm $50, $40 per person, 5 and under are free

or only 19 other people, and that was pretty close to enough. ican population. In 2006, the average American farmer grew good work!

Ducklings ages 5-6 Roosters ages 6-7 Goat Ropers ages 8-10

Ranch Hands ages 11-14 Trail Blazers ages 11-14

Camp ReGeneration

A Wholesome Living Experience Ages 10 - 18, divided into various age groups Presented by RBR and Aspen T.R.E.E. Camp Re-Generation provides a wholesome approach to living in the Roaring Fork Valley for youth ages 10-18. Divided by age group, the participants will delve into activities like gardening, cooking, raising chickens, and sharing food to daily yoga, learning primitive skills, traditional arts, and day hikes. Each week of this three-month program is themed by a different regenerative practice. Additionally, participants have the option of operating the farm booth at Aspen Saturday Market and Basalt Sunday Market.

Transportation is included- less carbon in the atmosphere, more time in your day! Pick-up and drop-off locations in Aspen and El Jebel will be available daily. Sign up for a week, a month, or the whole summer!

Descriptions, pricing, and registration at www.aspennature.org.

Undergraduate credit from Adams State College is available.

Summer Schedule: June 14-18 June 21-25 June 28-July 2 July 5-9 July 12-16 July 19-23 July 26-30 August 2-6 August 9-13 August 16-20 August 23-27 August 30-Sept. 3

Ecological Gardening & Permaculture Sustainable Living in Abundance Raising Animals Dairy for You! Spinning, Weaving, & Traditional Arts Wild Harvesting & Tracking Making Tinctures & Herbal Remedies Stone Age Living Skills Mud Building!

Energy & Resources Cooking in Nature’s Kitchen!

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Rock Bottom Ranch Adult Classes

Summer Highlights - Full Listings Online Practical Beekeeping

Eco-Gardening Series

Join Dave Storm to learn the art of beekeeping! This course is designed for beginner and experienced beekeepers to obtain firsthand experience and knowledge in the practical aspects of keeping bees using all natural methods without the use of chemicals. Classes will be held at the bee yard at RBR to allow individuals to experience a working beehive under the guidance of a seasoned beekeeper. The tools and a beekeepers veil will be provided for each student.

This series will teach the basics of natural and organic gardening techniques that are in unison with nature. Participants will learn to grow their own food (and medicine) and care for their garden system using entirely self-made and locally available products and holistic techniques!

The buzz about bees!

Presented by Dave Storm at RBR Wednesdays, 5:30pm - 7pm, April 14, April 28, May 12, May 26, June 9, June 23, July 7, July 21, August 4, August 18, September 1 $180, $130 for entire series, $20, $15 for individual classes

Grow your own food!

Presented by RBR and Aspen T.R.E.E. Saturdays, 9am - 12pm May 15, May 29, June 12, June 26, July 10 $140, $110 for entire series, $35, $25 for individual classes

Natural Building Series

Full Summer Schedule Date

Class Title

Time

Price*

April 14

April 28

Intro to Beekeeping

5:30pm - 7pm

$20, $15

All About Queens

5:30pm - 7pm

$20, $15

May 12

Reading a Hive

5:30pm - 7pm

$20, $15

May 15

Building Garden Beds

9am - 12pm

$35, $25

May 26

Hive Dynamics

5:30pm - 7pm

$20, $15

May 29

Companion Planting

9am - 12pm

$35, $25

June 9

Bees Love Flowers

5:30pm - 7pm

$20, $15

June 12

Home Composting

9am - 12pm

$35, $25

June 23

Bee Hive Health

5:30pm - 7pm

$20, $15

June 26

Biodynamic Gardening

9am - 12pm

$35, $25

July 7

Honey Time?

5:30pm - 7pm

$20, $15

July 10

Tinctures, Salves, & Herbal Remedies 9am - 2pm

July 21

Big Time Bees

TBA

$20, $15

July 31

Basics of Mud

12pm - 4pm

See details

August 4

August 7

Honey For the Bees

5:30pm - 7pm

$20, $15

A Muddy Foundation

12pm - 4pm

See details

August 14

August 18

Form & Function

12pm - 4pm

See details

Fall Health in Hives

5:30pm - 7pm

$20, $15

August 21

Finish it Clean!

12 pm - 4pm

See details

August 28

We Did It! Garden Pizza Party

12pm - 4pm

See details

September 1

Bees in Winter

5:30pm - 7pm

$20, $15

Learn about all different types of natural building techniques: straw bale, light straw clay, cob, rammed earth, and adobe brick while actually constructing a traditional earthen bread oven. This naturally built earthen bread oven will be used at RBR to create a bountiful meal in celebration of completing the course and will feature fresh pizzas cooked in the oven! After the series, participants will have the skill set necessary to build their own mud structures at home using the most local of materials. Talk about green building!

$35, $25

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Build with your own hands!

Presented by RBR and Aspen T.R.E.E. Saturdays, 12pm - 4pm July 31, August 7, August 14, August 21, August 28 $140, $110 for entire series

* All prices are listed as non-member, ACES member. Many of the courses are part of a series, discounted prices are available when taking a full series!

Did you know . . .

Honeybees visit about 2 million flowers to make one pound of honey!

CSAs: Community Supported Agriculture Fresh food, picked for you, all season long!

by Amiee White Beazley

W

ith the knowledge and demand for local, organic food on the rise, many consumers are left wondering where to source all these fresh and tasty edibles, particularly produce, meats, milk and eggs. Of course, farmers’ markets throughout the valley, from Aspen to Glenwood Springs, have a host of producers and products for the resident locavore, but there’s another option - one that provides fantastic produce and supports local farmers at the same time - Community Supported Agriculture, or CSAs.

Simply put, CSAs are a group of consumers who pledge, in advance, financial support to a farm. These members, or share-holders, then receive shares of the farm’s bounty harvested throughout the growing season (or longer).

There are myriad benefits of investing in a CSA: Convenience: For those who don’t have time or interest in their own garden, or can’t visit farmers markets, CSAs offer freshly picked food within days (sometime hours!) of harvesting.

Supports Farmers: By offering direct sales to community members, farmers are provided with capital in advance, receive better prices for their crops, gain some financial security, and are relieved much of the burden of marketing.

Local and Sustainable: Most CSAs provide organic farming techniques, providing members with the freshest, healthiest, best tasting product available.

Value: Each box is often filled with so many products, that two or three families can split the cost and contents.

CSAs in the United States began in 1986 with two New England farms, and has grown to approximately 2,300 currently in operation across the country. In Colorado, there are about 30 established CSAs, 15 of those on the Western Slope.

Peach Valley CSA, based in Silt, started as a community farm in the early ’90s, the first in our area, and only the second

in Colorado. Their shares correspond to the seasons: Spring Salad Garden (March-May), Summer Garden, Summer Orchard (June-October), and Winter Storage (November-February). Boxes of produce are dropped at a location, where members can pick them up on designated days.

Adding a new twist to the CSA model is Dava Parr of Paonia’s Fresh & Wyld. Dava and her crew deliver – to each shareholder’s door – a box of produce every week. How’s that for service? Each box is packed with a mixture of goods gathered from 15 area growers from the North Fork Valley, many of which are too small to participate in farmers’ markets or sell to area restaurants. Last year, Dava estimates that more than 20 farming families benefited from her CSA model.

The reach of CSAs will extend even further as Rock Bottom Ranch gears up to establish its own local CSA by the summer of 2011. Long serving as ACES’ mid-valley hub for environmental education and wildlands preservation, the 113-acre RBR is turning its sights on sustainable agriculture. The goal is to have local residents invest in a CSA program featuring seasonal produce boxes for an annual fee. RBR is looking forward to families stopping by the ranch to pick up boxes of goods one day a week, May through October. The coolest part? Discounts will be available for shareholders who arrange car-free pickups, so you’ll be able to hook up that bike trailer and hit the Rio Grande Trail! To support these goals, Rock Bottom Ranch is designing a green house, root cellar and bee yard to provide consumers with earlier salad greens, kitchen herbs and medicinal plants, canned meat and vegetable products, and honey.

This summer, invest in your farmer, your community and your family’s health by joining a CSA. Local eating doesn’t get much better than from your own backyard!

Did you know . . .

• Over 40% of CSAs surveyed donate excess product to a food bank!

• Data collected in 2007 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture indicated that 12,549 farms in the United States reported marketing products through a CSA arrangement.

Local CSA’s!

Abundant Life Organic Farms Hotchkiss Borden Farms Delta Buckhorn Gardens Montrose Cameron Place Palisade Circle A Garden Montrose Fire Mountain Farm & Apiary Paonia Fresh & Wyld Inn & Gardens Paonia Osage Gardens New Castle Peach Valley CSA Silt Round Earth Farm Turkey Hill CSA Hotchkiss Sustainable Settings Carbondale Thistle Whistle Farm Hotchkiss White Buffalo Farm Paonia Zephyros Farm & Garden Paonia

• In 2007, the average CSA operator was 45 years old, and 25% of owners had no farming experience before they started their CSA. • Two-thirds of CSA farmers surveyed indicated they are growing produce according to organic standards but were not certified!

Listing courtesy of Edible Aspen Magazine For full contact info, visit www.aspennature.org

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Catto Center at Toklat Classes

Summer Highlights - Full Listings Online Environmentalist in Residence Program Each year, the Catto Center hosts several extraordinary people whose work is an expression of their profound relationship with the natural world. While at Toklat, they are invited to practice their craft, whether it be weaving, painting, writing, or studying. In return, each will be invited to engage with the Roaring Fork Valley community - through working dialogue, retreat, a class, or other reciprocity.

2010 Environmentalists in Residence: June 28 - July 4 July 19 - 29 June - September

Boyce Drummond: Biologist Sarah Peterson: Artist Elena Gonzales: Indigenous Weaver

Full Summer Schedule Date

Class Title

Time

Price*

June 12

June 26

Understanding the Earth

9am - 4pm

$95, $75

Toklat Writing Workshop

9am - 5pm

$95, $75

July 9-11

Photography Workshop

9am - 5pm

$445, $395

July 26-28

Watercolors and Wildflowers

9am - 5pm

$335, $295

August 14

Primitive Clay Workshop

9am - 5pm

$65, $55

Full course descriptions and registration at: www.aspennature.org * All prices are listed as non-member, ACES member.

A Beginning Dialogue: Spiritual Connection with the Earth from a Ute Perspective with Loya Arrum and Kerry Cesspooch June 12, 9am - 4pm, $95, $75 members

Join us at Toklat for a day of spiritual insight and discussion with Northern Ute elder Loya Arrum, and her daughter, Kerry Cesspooch, whose ancestors considered this valley home before they were displaced by European settlers. Loya is a direct descendent of Chief Colorow, from the band in this region.

The Nature of Our Lives: A Writing Workshop with Karen Chamberlain June 26, 9am - 5pm, $95, $75 members

When was the last time you stared up at the night sky and gasped at its vastness? How has your affinity with the outdoors influenced your ongoing life? We’ll examine these questions and others during idea-filled readings, in-depth discussions, explorative writing time and non-strenuous hikes.

Watercolors and Wildflowers

with Sarah Peterson July 26-28, meet Monday at 9am at Toklat $335, $295 members Join local artist Sarah Peterson to experience the wonder and success of wet on wet technique as you discover your own artistic “voice” inspired by the exquisite natural surroundings of Toklat. A close up look at wildflowers and other nature’s miracles will inspire your work whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist.

In Memory of Jessica Catto Last fall, ACES mourned the loss of one of its most generous supporters - Jessica Catto.

Wendell Berry wrote, “If you don’t know where you are, you don’t know who you are.” Jessica, such an exceptional human being, knew who she was.

We think it was because she deeply loved the natural world in all its diversity…she knew where she was and cared enough to act on its behalf.

So many people appreciate the magnificence of the Roaring Fork Valley, but few give as generously in return. Jessica and her family, through helping ACES to acquire Rock Bottom Ranch and Toklat, have truly given a substantial and lasting gift that will benefit not only the human community but the natural community as well.

Jessica was one of those remarkable women, who had the strength of conviction to be effective as a voice for the earth, when it took a great deal of courage to speak out. She has been and will continue to be an inspiration and a beacon for those of us committed to creating a worthy vision for the Catto Center at Toklat.

In honor of Jessica Catto’s inspiring generosity, ACES Board of Trustees established the Jessica Catto Honorary Chair of ACES Advisory Committee. The honorary chair, established in the fall of 2009, carries on Jessica’s commitment to ACES and the environment.

-Tom and Jody Cardamone

thank you donors!

Golden Eagle Anonymous Donor (3) Aspen Community Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Bass Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE) John and Ann Doerr Alex and Lesley Hill Malott Family Dr. Richard F. Timmer and Dr. Marilyn Rice The Walton Family Foundation Mountain Lion Anonymous Donor (1) Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Barron City of Aspen Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd E. Cotsen Barbara and Bil Dunaway The Environment Foundation Suzanne Farver Mr. & Mrs. Werner Neuman, Neuman Family Foundation Bernard F. Rogers, The Lost Man Foundation Mr. and Mrs. S. Robson Walton Sam R. and Tillie Walton Peregrine Falcon Anonymous Donor (1) Harry and Karen Andrews, Andrews Family Foundation Dawn Arnall RA Beattie, Bedell World Citizenship Fund Tom and Molly Bedell, Bedell World Citizenship Fund Jeff Berkus, Jeffrey Berkus Architects Mike and Jackie Bezos Ruth H. Brown Foundation Bill and Jess Budinger, The Rodel Foundation Gary and Sylvie Crum El Pomar Foundation Julie Goldstein and Tony O’Rourke, Richard Goldstein Private Foundation Ellen and Bill Hunt, Oak Lodge Foundation Kuyper Foundation Laurie Michaels Marcie and Robert Musser Pitkin County Healthy Community Fund Lynda and Stewart Resnick, Resnick Family Foundation Jon and Rowene St.Andre Ben S. and Lucy Ana Aviles Walton Daniel Ziff, Dirk Ziff, and Robert Ziff Foundations Lynx Alpine Bank Colleen and Bradley Bell, Bell Family Foundation Tom and Jody Cardamone Heike Carter Pat Goudvis Mrs. Paul W. Guenzel Mr. & Mrs. Henry Hite, The William H. and Mattie Wattis Harris Foundation James Hite Jessica Hite Michael and Carol Hundert, Norman M. Morris Foundation George M. Jones III

Reenie Kinney and Scott Hicks, Ronald and Eva Kinney Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Leonard A. Lauder, The Lauder Foundation Peter Nicklin & Linda McCausland The Thrift Shop Ann Ziff, Bill and Ann Ziff Foundation Mr. Selim K. Zilkha Paula Zurcher Elk Balentine Collection International Ms. Sharon Bistline Susan H. Brady, The Brady Foundation Community Banks of Colorado Katie Etienne, Aspen Field Biology Laboratory The Gonzalez Family Mrs. Phyllis Hojel Ned S. Holmes, Ned S. Holmes Charitable Fund Mr. & Mrs. John McBride, McBride Family & Airport Business Center Foundation Mary Jo McGuire, William F. O’Connor Foundation Hensley and James Peterson Robert and Carolyn Purvis, Chinook Charitable Foundation Ken and Emily Ransford Reese Henry and Company, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. David T. Schiff, The Schiff Foundation Georgeann Waggaman William B. Wiener Black Bear Meg Arnold Town of Basalt Chuck and Marni Bond Garrett and Diana Bouton Randy and Althy Brimm Mrs. Ruth Brown John and Jackie Bucksbaum Town of Carbondale Ann Colley Mrs. Carol G. Craig Cynthia and James DeFrancia Laura Donnelley, Good Works Foundation Peter and Isabel Driscoll Mr. & Mrs. Donnelley Erdman Ron and Kelli Fortier Angela and Jeremy Foster Mark Fuller and Penny Atzet Lanny and Judy Gertler Mary Goodrich Chrisanne Gordon, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Greenberg Mary and Jim Griffith Lillian and Gordon Hardy Joan W. Harris, The Irving Harris Foundation Mark Harvey Karen and Bayard Hollins, The Elizabeth Foundation Louise and Phil Hoversten Robert and Soledad Hurst Rusty and John Jaggers Shana B. Johnstone, Shenandoah Foundation Kirsten and Kyle Johnstone, Kiryle Foundation Allison and Warren Kanders

Heather and Martin Kohout Erica Laughlin, The Arch and Stella Rowan Foundation, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Lizotte Mendocino Wine Company Willem and Lisa Mesdag Mohawk Fine Paper Mills Ric Morrison David Newberger Ms. Ann Nichols Patagonia Norman and Melinda Payson Sara Ransford Republic National Distributing Company Mr. & Mrs. W. Ford Schumann Phyllis and David Scruggs Isa Catto Shaw and Daniel Shaw, Catto Charitable Foundation Cody J. Smith, Summit Foundation Ellie Spence Dr. and Mrs. Lubert Stryer Michael and Cathy Tierney Rhonda Bazil and Tom Todd Susie and Rich Wells Buzz and Alison Zaino Bighorn Sheep Duane and Sherry Abbott Mel and Paulette Blumenthal Ginny and Charles Brewer Molly Brooks Nonnie and Rick Burnes Clint and Nancy Carlson William and Lynn Carter Clarissa H. and Henry T. Chandler Larry Cohen Ann Colley, Moore Charitable Foundation James Cone Mary Dominick and Sven Coomer Ms. Marcia Corbin, Corbin Family Fund Margaret DeWolf Jan and Joel Dembinsky Germaine and Al Dietsch Carol Duell Tracy Duhig, Roll Giving Mr. and Mrs. Llwyd E. Ecclestone Jr. Mrs. Charles B. Edison Mrs. M. Joan Farver George and Susan Fesus David Finholm Donald Fleisher and Audrey Sattler Bruce and Barbara Fretz Caleb and Sidney Gates Governor’s Energy Office Mary and Jim Griffith Ruth Grinspoon Thomas Hall Casady Henry Juliane M. Heyman Holland & Hart Art Hyde Jr. Kevin Messerschmidt and Denise Jurgens Sandy and George Kahle, The Kahle Foundation Kristan and Heather Kaplinski Larry and Tracie Kugler Linda Lay Adam Lewis Peter Looram Paula and Monty Loud Elizabeth and Kent Meager Gail and Alec Merriam Fadia and Randy Middlebrook Janie Rich and Scott Munro William and Judy Murray Kerry and Ricki Newman Karin Offield

Andrew Pargellis Pella Rolscreen Foundation Roberta Pepkowitz Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Porath Pamela Portsmouth-Layton Jay and Linda Sandrich Deborah Scott Scott & Associates, P.C. Pandora Soderberg John and Stephanie Sommers Jon Stryker Frederick B. Taylor Anne and Mark Uhlfelder Chuck and Linda Vidal Jay and Marnie Webster Jr. Betty Weiss William Wrigley, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Joe Zanin

Tom Clark, Clark’s Market Ned and Jan Cochran John and Susan Cottle Dr. and Mrs. Jack Crandall Thomas and Lucy Creighton Pam Cunningham Catherine Cussaguet Paul D’Amato Sandy Simpson and Don Davidson Fred and Frances Davies Kam and Michael Davies Marian Lyeth Davis Deborah Burek and Dirk Detweiler Fred Dick and Tammy Baar Sidney and Barbara Dickstein Andy and Jeanne Doremus Michael P. Dowling Wayne and Diane Ducote Mrs. Peggy L. Egertson Cutthroat Trout The Ellis Family Marianne and Duane Alexander Stephen and Jennifer Ellsperman Paddy and Kim Allen Shelley Emerick Jean Marie Alpert Alyssa Erdman Bill and Terri Anuszewski Gerald and Zoe Eskin Tara Arcomano Judith Barnard and Michael Fain Erika Aronson-Stern Dorothea and Doug Farris Aspen Brewery Melvin and Theba Feldman Aspen Brownie Works Deborah Brewster and Aspen Middle School Basecamp Mark Tirrell Ferrenz Donald Austin, Jr., The Austin Memo- David and Jaimie Field rial Foundation Michael and Julia Fink Rebecca T. Ayres Sara Finkle Marcy Balderson Sara Fitzmaurice Patricia Batchelder Mr. and Mrs. John V. Flynn Jr. Buddy and Connie Bates Ted and Marlene Forke Allan C. Beezley Piper Foster Skip and Donna Behrhorst Mr. and Mrs. Alan Fox Amy and Neal Beidleman Ginna and Tim Francis Dick and Linda Beidleman Edmund Frank Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Bell Janet Roberts and Larry Fredrick John and Janie Bennett Mr. and Mrs. Owen O. Freeman Jr. Susan Bernard Marc and Karen Friedberg Sallie and Thomas Bernard John and Robin Galambos David Bernhardt Laurel Garrett Drs. Paula and William Bernstein Valerie Gates Diana Beuttas Ingrid Gebavi The Big Wrap Murray Gell-Mann Anne and Clarence Blackwell Mr. and Mrs. George C. Gibson Bluegreen Marla Gilbert Boden’s Butter Randy Gold John and Shelley Bogaert Cheryl and Steve Goldenberg John and Liz Bokram Angela Goldsbury Allison and Randall Bone Gary and Barbara Goldstein Heather and Chad Bones Grana Bread Company John and Valerie Borthwick Hawk Greenway and Gabriel Brener Shelley Supplee Killeen Brettmann Marian Griswold Jeff Brigham and Wendy MacPhail Donna Guerra Betsy Brown Jan Clough and Ara Guzelimian The Scheer/Brown Family Judy Haas Chelsea and James Brundige Beth Haga Brunelleschi’s Pizza Robert Hagerty Mr. and Mrs. James Bulkley Anne and Gordon Haigler Kennett F. Burnes Randall Hale Ruthie Burrus Chris Halsey Campo de Fiori James D. Harrison Kenneth and Carleen Canfield Constance Harvey Richard and Nancy Carrigan Stephanie V. Harvey Ruth and Martin Carver Sheridan Harwin John and Julie Case Trautlinde Heater Leslie and Daniel Casse Bob and Sue Helm Joy Caudill Jamie and Bush Helzberg Jacqueline and Zolman Cavitch Kristen Henry Andrea Cayton, Tom Hext and Polly Perkins The Goldrich Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Eugene D. Hill III Karen Chamberlain Donald and Mary Hoagland David and Katherin Chase Ann Hodges Tucker and Lee Ann Cheadle Linda Hoffman Lisa Chiles Phil and Gail Holstein Choice Organic Teas George and Ruth Hopfenbeck Hal Clark Alison Howell

Kip and Robyn Hubbard Ann Hudson Ann and Edward Hudson Jr. The Hughes Family Barbara Reid and David Hyman Nancy Hyman Chonnie and Paul Jacobson Pauline and Chris James Arthur and Roberta Jameson Stanley M. Gibbs and Mary Janss Jim and Jane Jenkins Dr. and Mrs. Richard Johnson Sandra P. Johnston Robert Brinker and Pam Joseph, Pajwell Foundation Jour de Fete Bill and Carolyn Kane The Kanipe Family Theresa Kaspar Deb Jones and John Katzenberger John and Louise Kearns Patrick Kelly Phil and Meg Kendall Alex Kendrick Michael and Julie Kennedy Jim Kirschvink and Martha Moran Diana Tomback and Jim Knowles Tricia and Rich Kolsby Linda Koones Judy Kravitz Dr. and Mrs. Tom Kurt La Cantina Kirsten and Alan Langohr Robert and Elaine LeBuhn Scottie and Tom Leddy Ann Levy Victor and Darlene Liss Karen and Kelly Locke Kristen and Matthew Loden Frederick C. and Lynn T. Lowinger Jonathan and Lisa Lowsky Leslie Lamont and Lance Luckett The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Mr. and Mrs. James F. MacDonald Dr. and Mrs. David Manchester Main Street Bakery Dr. Frank C. Marino Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Austin Marquis Bert J. Maxon Sarah and Bryan Mazlish Tita Caspar and Dan McCarty Peter Nicklin and Linda McCausland James McClements Joni McCoy Joelle McDonough Elizabeth and Graeme Means William and Tamme Mellenthin Frosty and Carly Merriott Mesa Winds Farm William H. Metcalf Jr. Barry and Peggy Mink Bill and Jane Mitchell Todd and Wendy Mitchell Beth and Josh Mondry Mary Carroll Sinclaire Morris The Cullen Morse Family Sandy and Mary Lynn Munro Brian Murphy Eric and Rebecca Musselman John Neil, Neil-Garing Agency, Inc. Kristin Nelson Bland Nesbit and Michael Cooper Rick and Virginia Newton Tricia Nichols Shirley B. and Will F. Jr. Nicholson Robert F. Nix Duncan M. O’Brien Myra and Kevin O’Brien Madeline O’Brien The O’Hagan Family

Cavanaugh and Blanca O’Leary Bette Oakes Laurene B. and Tom Owen The Pace Family Paradise Bakery Mark and Laura Patterson Nancy Pearce and Bob McDonough Everett Peirce Fred and Sandra Peirce Chris and Janice Penrose Marjory Musgrave and Frank S. Peters Avilla Peterson Garry and Lindsay Pfaffmann Bill and Susan Plummer Steve and Missy Prudden Patsy Psaledakis Carol Racine Bob and Gabrielle Rafelson Marianne Ratledge Anita Rayburn Philip and Sherrill Reiff Restaurant Six89 Pete and Katherine Rich Cornelia Ritchie Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Robinson Jeanne and Nicholas Rohatyn Margaret and Dwayne Romero Margaret R. Rosenberry Philip and Marcia Rothblum John and Susan Rothchild, Charles A. Berns and Molly Berns Family Foundation Will Roush Sarah Broughton and John Rowland Sophie Rubin Richard Scales Michael and Marilyn Schooling Merlin and Gail Schulze Mr. and Mrs. Alan Schwartz Bill and Pat Sharp Harry Smith and Cindy Burke Wendy and David Smith Jan Soderberg Sonya Hoban and Fred Soyka Lorraine and Pat Spector Stacy Standley Mary Jane and Robert Steneman Bruce and Nancy Stevens Bill Stirling Linda Lafferty and Andy Stone Annie, August, and Emily Teague Harry and Karin Teague Mimi Teschner Drs. Nancy Thomas and Roger Davis Annie and Mike Tierney, Aspen Solar Inc. Mary Ann Tittle Anne and William Tobey Giles D. Toll M.D. Mimi M. and Timothy S. Trombatore Theresa Trzaskoma Tom and Roz Turnbull Paula and Bill Turner Antum Vasiliv Vectra Bank Bob and Ruth Wade Mary Ann and Ted Wallace Leonard Weinglass Gayle and Richard Wells Susan Welsch Tor and Virginia Westgaard Douglas and Heather Wheeler Lara and Marc Whitley Hans Widmer B.J. Williams Rich Williams Willow Creek Bistro Joan Valentine and Andrew Wilson

Mary and Hugh Wise, The Flunison Fund Sarah and Rod Woelfle Mare Wolfer and Chad Jenkins, Playgroup Kent and Karen Woodard Jennifer Woodward King Woodward Mary Wooten Donald L. Young Molly Young George Zachar Melanie L. Sturm and Marc Zachary Mr. and Mrs. Joe Zanin Ed and Cindy Zasacky Antonia Zurcher Ariane Zurcher-Long Red-tailed Hawk Charles Abbott Brigitte Abplanalp Bruce Adelman Madelon S. Affeld Valeria Alberola Dan Alpert Alpine Ace Hardware Tina Anderson Dimitar and Daniela Angelov Adele Anthony Wendy Aronson J. Gary and Jill Augustson Tal and Melissa Aviram Lisa Ayres The Ayres Family Dr. and Mrs. George Baker Stephanie Baker James and Virginia Barker Michelle Bates Clare Bayens Mitzi Beardsly Jeanne Beaudry and Jack Butterfield John Beckley Dina Belmonte Carla Berry Bethne, LLC Joan P. Birkland Peter Bisset Cynthia and Christopher Blachly Margaret N. Blackmer The Blakeslee Family Mary Upton and Mac Boelens Robert Bogner Nancy Bosshard The Boudreau Family Becky Bourke Caroline Hucks and Bob Bowden Barbara Bowes Janet A. Bowman Bob Boylan Stuart and Lotta Brafman William and Betty Bratschun Kurt Bresnitz Monica Brinson Anne M. Brown The Bruff Family Keith and Emily Bryant Kristi Buchanan Susie Budsey Mr. and Mrs. William Burge Dr. and Mrs. Craton Burkholder Charla Brown and Rob Burnett Dr. and Mrs. Stewart Bushong Barbara Bussell Kathryn M. Buster Mr. and Mrs. James R. Byrnes Terri and Anthony Caine Jim and Michele Cardamone Michael Carricarte Julie and Kurt Carruth Linda Caster

Danielle Casterline Janelle and Boone Caudill Susan Chelec Patricia Chew Steve and Molly Child City Market Anne Austin and Willard Clapper Deborah Reamer and Andrew Clare David Clark Kara and Tim Clark Susan Philp and Lance Clarke Brian Claydon The Clayton Family Corinne Cliford James and Katharine Cochran Greg Codi John and Julie Cohen Brian Connelly and Lise Adams Robin Cottle Joan Cotton Amy Covington Barbara Cravitz Ken and Andrea Crouse Aimee and Antony Cullwick Lee and Donna Dale Lisa Dancinglight Megan Dangler Katherine Dart Laurie and Jim Davidowitz Brian and Andy Davies Jeff and Leah Davis Catherine and Peter Davis Day-Benson Family Marjorie DeLuca Sharon DeQuine Dan DeWolfe Virginia W. Deal Robert Dean Jr. Leslie Dewel Smith Kristin DiBeinardo Susan Dodington Becky Dombrowski Julia and Allen Domingos Ron and Nancy Domingue Willa Doolin Carol and Ian Dresner Maja and Nicholas DuBrul Minnie Dubilier Merle J. Dulien Susan Drinker and Dick Durrance Susan Markwood and Lund Easterling Tom Egan Christopher and Audrey Ellis Susy Ellison Lynette H. Emery Terry End Clayton and Shel Erikson Katie Etienne Lee Ann Eustis Chris and Sally Faison Tom and Darlynn Fellman Valeria Fernandez Karen Flanigan Whitney Foley Janet Ford Russell and Caroline Forrest Adam Fortier Paul and Susan Foster Heather Fouts Anna Freedman Joe Freeman and Krista Eddy Mr. and Mrs. Robert Freimuth Dorothy Frommer Nina Gabianelli Margaret C. Gallagher Christine Hunter and Nathan Garfield Sara Garton Lori Gavette Mara Gellman

Trung and Michael George Jon Gibans Monique Gilbert Anastasia and Thomas Gilchrist Elizabeth Gile and Dave Ratcliff Carolyn and Bob Glah Kim Glathar Michelle and Ramon Gonzalez Mr. and Mrs. Brian Goodheim Enrica Gortan Joel Gorton and Bonnie Magee Judy and Chester Goss Kirsten Goth Susan Gowen Cecily M. Grant David and Kay Gray Renee Green Stacey and Anthony F. Greene Molly and Julian Gregory Kirk and Petra Gregory Sue Anne Griffith Scott and Stacy Grimm Darryl and Terri Grob Tim and Simone Grogan Jill Gruenberg and Eric Vozick Miriam Grynberg Daniel and Charlene Guggenheim Amy Guthrie Marty Ames and Steve Hach Sara and Jeff Halferty Julie Markalunas and Marshall Hall Shelly Hamill David Hamilton Jan Hamilton Carolyn and Kenneth Hamlet Ric Harris Ruth Harrison Robert H. Harry Kelly Hart Jennifer Hartley Becky Hellbaum and Fred Hartmeister Amy Harvey Dr. and Mrs. D.E. Harvey Sarah Hassell Jason and Amy Hawk Nathan Hawk Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hayes Nikos and Alison Hecht Alison Heisler Annalisa Helm Robert and Diana Henderson Jim Herrel Preston H. Hill Mary Hillary Emily Hilliard Sacha Haas and Kirk Hinderberger Annaday and David Hiser Mary Ann Hitt Philip Hodgson Family Dylan Hoffman Robert and Audrey Holmes Sarah and Stephen Hopkins Khara Horning Liz and Keith Howie Ms. Pamela Hubert Mr. and Mrs. George Huggins Hutch and Paige Hutchinson Asha Ironwood The Irvin Family Caryn Israel Ross and Michelle Jacobs Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Jacobson Ann M. Jeffrey Kirstin Klein and Brian Johnson Peter and Sandy Johnson Mark and Nete Joseph Catherine Muasa and Lucius Juma Sharon Kahn Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Kalnitsky Tracy Kapiloff

Pam Kaufmann Christopher and Suzanne Keating Mark and Marianne Keating Tanja and David Kelly John Fleming Kelly Jenny and Justin Kennedy Steve and Mardi Ketchum Mary Jo Kimbrough Doug Kinsley Richard Kirk Kerry Kleisner Marcia Kneiper Amy and Dana Knight Bruce and Mary Knutson Stacey Kohl Lisa Kotz Sue Krehbiel Elizabeth Kremzier Heather Kroeger The Kuenne Family Jenny Kunsagi Carlyle Kyzer Tammie Lane Don and Joan Larrabee Kathryn Lasater Denise Latousek Claudia Lauer Adam Lavender Amanda Leahy Judi Leake Kathy Pitner and Robert Leatherman Christine M. Leding Rebecca and Doug Leibinger Eva and Vance Lemley Anne Leo Mr. Arthur S. Levy Denison Levy John Lewis Francine A. Liebel Mr. and Mrs. Robert Limacher Deborah Lin Martha and Jon Lindenberg Clara Lindner Joel Litman Denise E. Lock Stephanie and James Loeffler Don and Judi Lohr Greg and Jennifer Long R. Wallace Lord Malia Love Thomas Lovejoy Packet and Debbi Lowrey Debbie and Steve Lyons Jeanne Mackowski Connie and George Madsen Ami and Chris Maes Mirte Mallory and Philip Jeffreys Michael and Maxine Mantell William and Christy Maron Samuel and Christine Marquis Nancy Marsh Ronnie Marshall Sue Maslow Marion Mathes Drew Matthews Heath Mauldin and Carrie Ann Angrisani Ann McAlpin-Sampsel Hillary McAtee Sonni and John McBride Becky McDaniel Nicole McDermott Maddie and Chris McDowell Tish McFee Teraissa McGovern Terrance and Lisa McGuire John McKendry Kim McKinley Patricia McLernon Anne McNulty

Thomas and Sharon McPherron Barbara Mendels Mary and Kiefer Mendenhall Perri and Johnie Mickles Bruce and Michelle Mielke John Mikhail Mrs. Mary Hyde Millard David J. and Lisa Farber Miller The Miller Family Sara Cunningham and Mike Milota Dr. Bernard Mirin Jennifer Missbrenner Kelley Mitchell John and Barbara Moebius Robert L. Montgomery John and Caroline Moore Pam Moore Travis and Chris Moore Kerstin and Michael Morgan Ric and Susanne Morrison Johanna Mueller Jill Mull Stephanie Munk Pam Cricenti and Andy Munves Ganpathy Murthy Melanie Muss Arlene Nelson Kori and Steve New Liz and George Newman Allison Niles Gail E. O’Connor Cherie and Leonard Oates Candice and Stewart Oksenhorn Julie Oldham Grace S. Oliphant Virginia L. Olson John F. Orman Jr. Helen Palmer Janet Parke Virginia M. Parker Joan Simpson Parks Karen Glenn and Tom Passavant David Stahl and Carol Pasternak Fonda and Charles Paterson Buzz Patten Margaret Paul Donna H. Phelps and Bruce Pearson Nina Pedersen The Penzel Family Jenifer Blomquist and Paul Perley Barbara Perry and Bob MacDermott Kennard Perry Timothy and Allison Perry Sarah Pesikoff Kimberly Peterson Lori and Tom Pevny Caroline Pfohl Ho and Robert Ho Marynelle C. Philpott Greg Pickrell and Julie Comins Suzy and David Pines Alene and Steve Pinsky Catherine T. Porter Lexie and Robert Potamkin Mr. and Mrs. David H. Press Irma Prodinger Gloria Pryzant Steve Leetch and Kelly Purvis Spencer Purvis Alan Quasha and Ilona Nemeth-Quasha Christine Quinlan Victor and Marilyn Quinn Dr. M. H. and MaryJane Raabe Karin Rabe Kathryn Rabinow Susy Ramirez Timothy Rastello Mr. and Mrs. Jon Reveal Mr. and Mrs. Doug Rhinehart Kevin Clark and Janice Lynne Ribich

Rachel Richards Dave and Hilary Richie Wendy Rickard Anna and John Rigney Kathryn Rabinow Mary Ann Robinson Martha P. Cruz Rodriguez Polly Ross Diana Roth Jeanne C. Roth Diana and Randy Rothschild Joanne Rubinoff Lauri Rubinstein Veronica Tapia-Perez and Marco Antonio Ruiz-Leal Christy Ryan Heather and Greg Rydell Kathleen Rye George Ryerson Theresa Sachdeva Michael Sailor Arabella Marmolejo and Climaco Abad Sanchez Catherine Sanders Tom and Lois Sando Vincent and Elaine Santucci Shereen and Jordan Sarick Sue Schimmenti Jamie Rooney and Tamara Schischa Stacey and Eric Schmela Elizabeth Schumacher Chris and Lynne Seeman Sharon Selwyn William and Charlotte Sens Lindsay and Bill Serrell Hannelore and Bob Shanahan Lani Shaw and Dan Sheridan Richard and Sarah Shaw Michelle Sherlock Martin Sherwin Sally Shiekman-Miller and Derek Miller Gregory and Gayle Shugars Ruth Shuman Olive Siegesmund Cecily Silberman Judy and Mark Silver William S. Silvers Angela Simpson Dorothy Singhal Lesley Slatkin Claudia Slaver Bruce and Mary Sloat William and Len Slusser Jeanne and Rob Small William Small Carrie Smalley C. P. and M. C. Smith Laurie Smith Thomas Smith and Deirdre Castillo Victoria Smith Brandi Smythe Beverly Snyder Dan and Linda Soderberg Philip W. and Diane M. Spayd Mr. John Starr Steve and Sandy Stay Susanna Stinnett Mike and Kit Strang The Strazza Family Marcia Strickland Judy and Brian Stromseth Frederick and Marilyn Subala Mr. Henderson Supplee III Jennifer and Jeremy Swanson Nicole Tarumianz Gary and Kathleen Taylor Ms. Lois Teegarden Marjorie G. Temple Gerald Terwilliger Dr. John and Mrs. Susan Tew

Lauren Dailey and Andrew Todd Jo Ann and Jon Tollefson Christian and Susan Touchette Emily Traweek Ms. Deborah Tullman Leslie Uhl Joan Valentine and Andrew Wilson Mark and Katie Van Alstine Paulina Vander Noordaa and Dick Jackson Karla Joy Vanderzanden Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Varner Kim Vieira Sarah Villafranco Rosemarie Stewart Voorhees Kendyll and Charlie Vresilovic Jeff Walz Ralph and Pat Wanner Craig and Becky Ward Tom and Donna Ward Bob and Elizabeth Ward Julie Warren June Waterman Ms. Wendy Weaver Jolanta Weiss Rebecca and Austin Weiss Barbara C. Welles Deborah Adams and Matthew Welles Joe and Carrie Wells Jim Wentzel John Werning Alexa Wesner Chrissy White Cinder White Jeff White Victoria Willard Julie & Andre Wille David Williams Laura and James Wilson

Christina Wing O’Donnell Julie Wizenberg Suzanne Wolff and Gary Tennenbaum Pete and Ginny Yang Aimee Yllanes Stephanie Young Julie Zats Michael and Holly Zimmerman Dara Schnee Eleanor von Stade Honoring Chuck and Carol Bayens Bluegreen clients Jeannie Carter Moss and Merritt Driscoll Judy and Dennis Egan Susan Fesus Mark Fuller and Penny Atzet Gigi Goldman Stephen Goss and Shana Gregory Jesse Dylan Kravitz Hensley Peterson Ken Ransford Donn Resnick Memorial Jesse Boyce Jessica Hobby Catto Robin Dunaway Richard C. Goldstein Ted Goudvis Maxine Hermanson Travis Lizotte Nia Mar Lagunoff Diana Shafroth - As of 3/14/10

Elizabeth Paepcke Society Named after our founder who began the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies in 1968, the Elizabeth Paepcke Society honors those friends who have generously chosen to provide financial support to ACES through planned gifts or bequest intentions. The Society carries the name of our founder to signal the importance of those who have made provision for long-term support of ACES by making gifts that will extend beyond their lifetimes.

Membership in the Elizabeth Paepcke Society is open to all those who have confirmed outright bequest provisions for ACES, or make or have made a planned gift. Donors interested in discussing a planned gift to ACES should contact ACES Director Tom Cardamone at 970-9255756 or tcardamone@aspennature.org.

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how to find us Hallam Lake

Toklat

Hallam Lake is located in downtown Aspen at the end of Puppy Smith St. off of Mill St. behind the Post Office.

100 Puppy Smith St.

Toklat is located across from the Ashcroft Ghost Town 11 miles up the Castle Creek Valley from the Aspen round-about.

11247 Castle Creek Road

Monday - Saturday, 9am - 5pm 970.925.5756

Call for hours & special programs 970.925.9157

Rock Bottom Ranch

Spring Creek

Rock Bottom Ranch is located along the Roaring Fork River at the end of Hook Spur Road off of Willits Lane near Basalt.

2001 Hooks Spur Road

Spring Creek is located twenty-five miles up the Frying Pan road from the town of Basalt and North 2.6 miles up Eagle-Thomasville Road.

Monday - Saturday, 9am - 5pm 970.927.6760

Call for hours & special programs 970.925.5756 Rock Bottom Ranch

support ACES As a non-profit organization, ACES’ educational programs, inspiring sites, and conservation work are supported by the generosity of its membership and the community. The public is invited to foster ACES’ environmental work and become ACES members by making a tax-deductible contribution.

For information about membership, please visit our website at www.aspennature.org or contact ACES’ development staff.

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Please email us at aces@aspennature.org to confirm that you are on our list and would like to receive paperless mailings and newsletters when possible. Thank you!

This brochure is printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper. Mohawk Fine Papers generously donated all the paper used for this publication.

Mohawk procures 38% of their manufacturing electricity from emissions-free wind power.

The organizations above partner with ACES and support the summer programs in this brochure. ACES does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political affiliation, or familial status. Special thanks to Lindsy Fortier, Anda Rojs Smalls, Olivia Siegel and Allison Holmes for the beautiful photography.