Filoha Meadows Firefly & Rare Orchid Walk
 July 7, 2009 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
July 9, 2009 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Filoha Meadows Open Space, Redstone, Colorado
Meet at: Penny Hot Springs pull-out, near Redstone
(12.5 mi. south of Carbondale City Market)
Fireflies in Colorado? You bet! Join Lisa Tasker, a plant biologist with E.M. Ecological LLC, and staff from Pitkin County Open Space & Trails and Roaring Fork Conservancy for an evening guided walk on this amazing property! Filoha, the Ethiopian word for hot water, includes hot springs that host one of the few firefly populations in our valley. Please dress appropriately; walks will happen rain or shine. This walk is free and open to the public, however, space is limited and registration is required. Please only sign up for one of the two programs. Sponsored by Pitkin County Open Space & Trails, E.M. Ecological LLC, and Roaring Fork Conservancy.
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Roaring Fork Headwaters Water Diversions Tour
 July 11, 2009 10-4pm
Meet at: Lost Man Creek Trailhead (CO 82 Mile Marker 55), east of Aspen, Colorado
Learn firsthand how water is collected from the headwaters of the Roaring Fork River and diverted under the Continental Divide. Join Allen Ringle of the Twin Lakes Reservoir & Canal Company and Sarah Johnson of Roaring Fork Conservancy for this informative tour. We’ll spend the first part of our tour seeing Lost Man Reservoir and the Roaring Fork collection dam & tunnel. Later, we’ll explore Grizzly Reservoir and the four mile long Twin Lake tunnel that brings water to the eastern slope. Bring a lunch and questions for our experts about the plumbing of the Roaring Fork headwaters. Please dress appropriately; the tour will happen rain or shine. The tour is free and open to the public, however, space is limited, and registration is required. Sponsored by Twin Lakes Reservoir & Canal Company, Colorado River District, and Roaring Fork Conservancy. REGISTER ONLINE
 July 15, 2009 5:30 - 10:00 pm
Dallenbach Ranch
Basalt, Colorado
The Rivers Council of Roaring Fork Conservancy cordially invites you to attend the 10th Annual River Rendezvous. Join us for a wonderful evening of celebrating our rivers! Dinner, live music and dancing, cocktails, and live and silent auctions all to benefit our local rivers. Don't miss this event! All proceeds benefit Roaring Fork Conservancy. Tickets may be purchased at Roaring Fork Conservancy, online, or over the phone. For more information contact info@roaringfork.org, call Roaring Fork Conservancy at (970) 927-1290, or visit www.roaringfork.org/rendezvous.
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Meadowlands River Walk
 July 17, 2009 4:00-5:45pm
Aug. 21, 2009 4:00-5:45pm
Meet at the Benedict Music Tent, Aspen, Colorado
Spend the late afternoon with a Roaring Fork Conservancy naturalist on a River Walk along the Roaring Fork River and Castle Creek on the Meadowlands Open Space. We’ll explore the confluence of Castle Creek and the Roaring Fork River and learn about the local flora and fauna of this valuable riparian area. This naturalist guided walk will occur before the Aspen Music Festival and School concert in the Benedict Music Tent. All participants are welcome to enjoy the 6:00 pm concert performance by either purchasing a ticket for admission to the Benedict Music Tent or sitting on the lawn outside the Tent. Please wear good walking shoes and dress appropriately; the event will happen rain or shine. Meadowlands River Walk is free and open to the public, however, space is limited, and registration is required. Please visit www.roaringfork.org/events or call Roaring Fork Conservancy at 927-1290 for more information or to register. Sponsored by the Aspen Music Festival and School, City of Aspen Parks and Open Space, and Roaring Fork Conservancy. REGISTER ONLINE
Filoha Meadows Naturalist Walk
 July 18, 2009 9:00am-11:30am
August 22, 2009 9:00am-11:30am
September 19, 2009 9:00am-11:30am
Filoha Meadows Open Space, Redstone, Colorado
Meet at: Penny Hot Springs pull-out, near Redstone
(12.5 mi. south of Carbondale City Market)
Rare orchids, thermal hot springs, bighorn sheep, fireflies, local bat population, healthy riparain habitat, beaver ponds - Filoha Meadows Open Space is an amazing protected gem of the Crystal River Valley. Join RFC naturalist, Sarah Johnson for a morning walk through the open space learning about the facinating natural history of the place. Please dress appropriately; walks will happen rain or shine. This walk is free and open to the public, however, space is limited and registration is required. Sponsored by Pitkin County Open Space & Trails and Roaring Fork Conservancy.
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Aspen Hydropower Tour
July 22, 2009 5:00 - 7:30 pm
Meet at: Pitkin County Health and Human Services Building, Castle Creek Rd.
Join Roaring Fork Conservancy, and the staff from the Aspen Water Deparment's Renewable Energy staff for a tour of Aspen's hydropower facilicites. We will travel up Maroon Creek, to the Castle Creek hydropower site and other sites as well. The most current information on the Castle Creek hydro project will be included in the tour. This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited and registration is required. Please call Roaring Fork Conservancy at 927-1290 for more information. Sponsored by Roaring Fork Conservancy and Aspen Water Deparment.
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Mining Water: A Historical Look at Aspen's Rivers and Mining
 July 28, 2009 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Marolt Open Space, Aspen Colorado
Join Roaring Fork Conservancy, Aspen Parks Department, and Aspen Historical Society for a historical look at mining and its effects on our local rivers. The program will include an introduction to the Holden/Marolt Mining Museum and a walking tour of Lixiviation Works ruins along Castle Creek on the Marolt Open Space. This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited and registration is required. Please call Roaring Fork Conservancy at 927-1290 for more information. Sponsored by Roaring Fork Conservancy, Aspen Parks Department, and Aspen Historical Society.
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Maroon Wetland Walk
August 12, 2009 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Maroon Wetlands, Aspen Colorado
Meet at: Aspen Golf Course
Join Roaring Fork Conservancy, Aspen Parks Department, and Aspen Youth Conservation Corps for a naturalist walk below the Maroon Creek Bridge in the Maroon Wetlands. Learn about these vital wetlands from Aspen YCC crew members who have spent much of the summer working in and learning the value of this special place. Roaring Fork Conservancy naturalists will also be interpreting the walk. This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited and registration is required. Please call Roaring Fork Conservancy at 927-1290 for more information. Sponsored by Roaring Fork Conservancy and Aspen Parks Department.
From the Source to You: Carbondale Water Tour
 August 26, 2009 5:00 - 7:30 pm
Carbondale, Colorado
Ever wonder where your water comes from and where it goes? Find out during this tour of Carbondale's water facilities from the people who operate them. Please dress appropriately; tour will happen rain or shine. This tour is free and open to the public, however, space is limited and registration is required. Sponsored by Town of Carbondale, Environmental Board, and Roaring Fork Conservancy.
12th Annual Basalt River Day
 August 15, 2009
Basalt, Colorado  Join Roaring Fork Conservancy for this celebration of our rivers in the "Fishing Capital of the Western Slope," Basalt, Colorado. Put on by the Basalt Chamber of Commerce, this festival will offer great music, awesome food, and a chance to learn about our rivers with activities from Roaring Fork Conservancy. More information www.basaltchamber.com.
Elk Bugling and Fall Colors at Filoha Meadows
 September 23, 2009 6 - 8 pm
Meet at: Penny/Granite Hot Springs pull-out, near Redstone, Colorado (12.5 miles south of Carbondale City Market)
Hear the majestic sound of bull elks getting ready for the rut at one of the watershed's most incredible properties. We'll explore some of the sights, sounds and colors of Filoha Meadows with staff from Roaring Fork Conservancy. This event is open to the public, however, space is limited, and registration is required. Please call (970) 927-1290 for more information. Sponsored by Pitkin County Open Space and Trails and Roaring Fork Conservancy.
Roaring Fork Watershed Collaborative Water Committee Meeting
 October 1, 2009 Time TBA
El Jebel Community Center
The Roaring Fork Watershed Collaborative Water Committee is an open public forum for discussing local water issues in the Roaring Fork Watershed. Comprized of over 43 government and nonprofit agencies, individuals and interested citizens, the Water Committee meets quarterly. For more information visit www.roaringfork.org/collaborative or email: sarah@roaringfork.org.
Inside Ruedi Reservoir and Dam Tour
 Sept. 30, 2009 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Meet at: Basalt Town Hall, Downtown Basalt, Colorado
Ever wanted to see inside Ruedi Dam? This is your chance. Learn about transbasin water diversions and how Ruedi Reservoir operates from Kara Lamb of the Bureau of Reclamation, Mark Fuller of Ruedi Water and Power Authority, and Tim O'Keefe of Roaring Fork Conservancy. Participants will travel to the reservoir and tour the hydroelectric plant below the dam. Please dress appropriately; the tour will happen rain or shine. This tour is free and open to the public, however, space is limited, and reservations are required. Sponsored by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Ruedi Water & Power Authority, and Roaring Fork Conservancy.
Glenwood Hot Springs Pool Tour
 October DATE TBA, 2009 6:00pm
Hot Springs Pool
Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Get the inside scoop on the Hot Springs Pool from the folks who know. Hot Springs Pool Employees will lead this tour from the source to the outflow and will discuss pool history and water rights, geothermal heating, and pool operation and maintenance. You won't want to miss this! Bring your suit and towel for a swim after the tour, the pool is offering a discount ($9.25) for tour participants. Sponsored by Roaring Fork Conservancy and Hot Springs Lodge & Pool. For more information call Roaring Fork Conservancy at (970) 927-1290.
12th Annual Fryingpan River Clean Up
 April 24, 2010; 8:30 am to 12 noon
Meet at Lions Park, Basalt, Colorado
Help clean up one of the most beautiful stretches of river in the country! Volunteers of all ages welcome! Join us for a free breakfast before cleaning up a mile section of the river. Please dress appropriately with gloves, long pants, a hat and sunscreen. Every participant receives a free Fryingpan River Cleanup logo item. Prizes for: Best of Trash, Most Toxic, Most Useful, Most Unusual Trash. Raindate is May 1st. More info: www.roaringfork.org/cleanup.
River Float 2010
 June 5, 2010 Start Time: 8am
Veltus Park, Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Each year Roaring Fork Conservancy offers an amazing opportunity for 140 members of the public to experience the Roaring Fork River first-hand for free! Join us for this amazing half-day float along the lower Roaring Fork River. Bring your own boat or jump on one provided by Blazing Adventures or Rock Gardens Rafting for this morning of sightseeing, exploration, and eating (at the cookout at the end of the float). Naturalists from around the valley will be on boats to offer insights during the two-hour float. We will float rain or shine. This event is open to the public ages 8 and up, however, space is limited and registration is required. Registration for this event will open May 1, 2010. Donations welcome. More information: www.roaringfork.org/riverfloat. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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