Tuesday, February 3, 2026 from 6:00-8:00pm at The Crystal Theatre

The American Southwest Film Screening

The American Southwest is a family-friendly wildlife movie that takes viewers on an unforgettable journey down the mighty Colorado River. Narrated by Quannah Chasinghorse and directed by Ben Masters, the film beautifully showcases the region’s abundant wildlife, confronts the ecological impacts of dams and water overuse, and advocates for better management of the river. Made in association with Natives Outdoors, the movie incorporates an indigenous storyline and is told through the perspective of some of the Southwest’s most charming characters… such as industrious beavers, bugling bull elk, and soaring condors. Between its legendary landscapes and fascinating wildlife, The American Southwest aims to endear millions of people to better cherish, love, and conserve this unique region.

Roaring Fork Conservancy is partnering with American Rivers on the showing of this stunning feature-length film.

COST: $10

Snowpack Update

The Roaring Fork Watershed received desperately needed snowfall this past weekend, though current snowpack is still well below average at 62% of normal for this time of year. Records were broken six of the last nine days for daily minimum SWE in the Roaring Fork Watershed. Frigid temperatures combined with below average stream flows resulted in anchor and surface ice formation in the lower Fryingpan River and Roaring Fork River between Snowmass Canyon and Basalt. These conditions, coupled with sunshine and a warm-up, can lead to ice jam releases and a release occurred on the lower Fryingpan River on January 28. Ice jam releases are dangerous to anglers as they send a wall of water and large slabs of ice and other large debris downstream. River users should continue to remain vigilant for additional releases, especially over the next few days.

RFC's River and Snowpack Reports are published every Thursday afternoon and can be found at https://roaringfork.org/news/weekly-snowpack-and-river-report/.

Share Your Thoughts About the Future of North Star 
Take the Management Plan Questionnaire by February 4

Pitkin County Open Space and Trails (OST) is in the final stages of updating the North Star Nature Preserve Management Plan. The update builds on decades of conservation, monitoring, and community involvement and outlines our commitment to continue the work that has resulted in North Star’s improved habitat and wildlife security, the protection of our community’s ecological values, and the accommodation of appropriate public use.

Before presenting the final draft of the plan to the Open Space and Trails Board for approval and to the Board of County Commissioners for adoption, OST wants to ensure it reflects the community’s most important values and priorities.

Please take the questionnaire by February 4, 2026. You can also learn more about the plan and review a summary of proposed management strategies HERE.

Take the questionnaire at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NorthStarPlan 

Thinking About Your Summer Garden?

If you are already dreaming about and planning your summer garden, whether vegetables or flowers, how about an easy, low-water option curated for Colorado gardens?

The Garden In A Box program makes it easy to transform your yard into a beautiful, drought-tolerant oasis helping you to use less water on your landscaping year after year. Each spring and summer, Colorado-based Resource Central offers a selection of professionally designed, low-water garden kits tailor-made for Colorado yards. These do-it-yourself kits – designed to replace portions of lawn for water savings – include quart-sized perennial plants, professionally designed Plant by Number maps, seasonal maintenance suggestions, and watering schedule recommendations. Ditch thirsty turf grass and plant a new perspective with Garden In A Box!

What You Get:  

• Hardy starter plants in 4-inch pots
• Comprehensive printed guide including:
  • Detailed plant info
  • Seasonal maintenance info
  • Preparation & planting tips
  • Watering recommendations
  • Professional and easy plant-by-number maps
     

DON'T DELAY! Pre-order starts in March, for pickup and planting in May and June.

Get all the details at https://resourcecentral.org/gardens/

	Double your Impact with a Company Match By taking advantage of a company's matching gift benefit, you may be able to double or even triple the amount of your contribution. Ask your HR department today and notify RFC by emailing sheryl@roaringfork.org.

Consider a Charitable Rollover Individuals over 70½ may donate to charities directly from their IRA, known as a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). QCDs count towards any required minimum distribution (RMD) an account holder must take from their IRA. With a QCD you can benefit your Roaring Fork Watershed, fulfill your RMD requirement, and exclude that amount from your income. Ask your financial advisor if this is a good strategy for you to support your rivers!

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