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SUMMARY:From Pikes Peak to South Park
DESCRIPTION:Bud Wobus\nMid-tertiary Volcanism and the Shape of the Land \nLate Eocene volcanic activity of vastly different styles produced a variety of products and landforms between Pikes Peak and South Park. They mantled and modified the landscape which had been developed on the Precambrian basement rocks more than a billion years older. Pyroclastic flows from the Sawatch Range blasted across a surface of low relief 36 million years ago\, filling valleys with the resistant Wall Mountain Tuff. Lava flows\, mudflows\, and ash from the Guffey volcanic center created and then buried Lake Florissant about 2 million years later. This seminar begins with an introductory overview at the Monument followed by a 3/4-day field trip to the Guffey area and back via two different routes to visit the rocks produced during these volcanic episodes.\n\nMeet at the Yurt at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument.\n\nCost:\n  Friends Members: $15.00\n  Non-Members:      $25.00
URL:https://www.fossilbeds.org/event/from-pikes-peak-to-south-park/
LOCATION:Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument\, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140712T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140712T170000
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SUMMARY:Fens\, Forests\, and Flowers (Day 2)
DESCRIPTION:  \nDoug Coleman \nThe flora and ecosystems of the South Park Valley and the Florissant region show many fascinating connections with cool late Pleistocene climate and glacial distribution. Neither does one have to venture far to find species from warmer climates on dry south facing slopes and rock faces. With adequate snow fall creating much needed moisture\, this year’s wildflower bloom promises to be spectacular\, likely yielding bloom that has not been seen in recent years. Native trees\, shrubs and wildflowers associated with their natural community types will be the class theme. This is a two day seminar. Day 1 will be primarily at Florissant Fossil Beds. Day 2 will be a trip to the Fen in the South Park near Fairplay. If participants can only do 1 day\, the first day is recommended.\nMeet at: TDB\n\n\nCost:\n  Friends Members: $15.00\n  Non-Members:      $25.00
URL:https://www.fossilbeds.org/event/fens-forests-and-flowers-day-2/
LOCATION:Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument\, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140711T090000
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DTSTAMP:20260614T134724
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SUMMARY:Fens\, Forests\, and Flowers (Day 1)
DESCRIPTION:Doug Coleman \nThe flora and ecosystems of the South Park Valley and the Florissant region show many fascinating connections with cool late Pleistocene climate and glacial distribution. Neither does one have to venture far to find species from warmer climates on dry south facing slopes and rock faces. With adequate snow fall creating much needed moisture\, this year’s wildflower bloom promises to be spectacular\, likely yielding bloom that has not been seen in recent years. Native trees\, shrubs and wildflowers associated with their natural community types will be the class theme. This is a two day seminar. Day 1 will be primarily at Florissant Fossil Beds. Day 2 will be a trip to the Fen in the South Park near Fairplay. If participants can only do 1 day\, the first day is recommended.\n\nMeet at the Yurt at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument.\n\n\nCost:\n  Friends Members: $15.00\n  Non-Members:      $25.00
URL:https://www.fossilbeds.org/event/fens-forests-and-flowers/
LOCATION:Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument\, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140710T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140711T010000
DTSTAMP:20260614T134724
CREATED:20140525T191921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140608T152953Z
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SUMMARY:Flammulated Owls
DESCRIPTION:Brian Linkhart\nThe Natural History and Ecology of Flammulated Owls \nFlammulated Owls\, tiny raptors that hide in the shadows of ponderosa pines by day and fly as silently as a breeze on starlit summer evenings\, were little known for more than a century. The results of more than 30 years of study have shed light on the ecology and habitat of the sensitive owl\, with the aim of assisting in the development of conservation plans for forest ecosystems containing this and other sensitive animals. Participants in the field-based course will learn about the natural history and ecology of the owl\, and will participate in a nocturnal adventure into territories of owls in an attempt to hear whispers of its territorial song\, observe its nesting behaviors\, and possibly attempt captures of adult owls. Participants should be prepared to take short to moderate hikes over steep\, forested terrain\, in a landscape illuminated only by soft starlight (and your headlamp)\, and may have the opportunity to experience close encounters with several forest creatures\, including owls. Previous knowledge of ecology and bird identification is helpful but not mandatory.\nThis course is especially suitable for science teachers or those with an\ninterest in ornithology\, ecology\, or field biology. \nMeet at Manitou Experimental Forest \n  \nCost:\n  Friends Members: $15.00\n  Non-Members:      $25.00
URL:https://www.fossilbeds.org/event/the-natural-history-and-ecology-of-flammulated-owls/
LOCATION:Manitou Experimental Forest\, Pike National Forest\, CO\, 80863\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140626T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140626T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T134724
CREATED:20140525T191530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140608T153114Z
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SUMMARY:Discovering South Park's Native American Past
DESCRIPTION:Susan J. Bender\nDiscovering South Park’s Native American Past \nJoin with archaeologist\, Dr. Susan Bender of the South Park Archaeology Project\, to learn how ongoing archaeological research is revealing the story of Native American settlement in the area. Participants will learn the outlines of this intriguing history\, as well as have the opportunity to ask questions\, handle artifacts\, and visit an archaeological site that is at least 5\,000 years old. Issues of how to protect South Park’s fragile archaeological legacy will be discussed\, and an opportunity to join the cadre of volunteers who are active in uncovering and protecting South Park’s archaeology will be offered. Dr. Bender will be joined by two long-term project volunteers.\n\nMeet at: South Park\, Address TDB\n\n\nCost:\n  Friends Members: $15.00\n  Non-Members:      $25.00
URL:https://www.fossilbeds.org/event/discovering-south-parks-native-american-past/
LOCATION:Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument\, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140624T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140625T000000
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CREATED:20140525T190840Z
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SUMMARY:From Planets to Quasars
DESCRIPTION:Shane Burns \nFrom Planets to Quasars: Our Place in the Universe \nFor centuries\, humans have looked up at the heavens and wondered about the origin and fate of the universe. Did the universe have a beginning? If so\, how old is the universe? In the last 75 years we have learned the answers to many of these questions. The universe seems to have begun 13.7 billion years ago and has been expanding ever since. However\, the answers to these questions have inspired new questions. Will the universe expand forever or will gravity someday stop the expansion and reverse it—leading to a “big crunch?” We think we know the answer to this question as well. In 1998 two rival teams of astronomers discovered that the expansion is actually accelerating! We know how the universe is expanding but we don’t understand why. The 2011 Nobel Prize was awarded to the leaders of these teams for their discovery. The “stuff” that causes accelerated expansion has been dubbed dark energy. Understanding the nature of dark energy is likely to shake the very foundations of our conception of the physical world. During our time together\, we will see the latest images and data from the Hubble Space Telescope\, the Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe and other modern telescopes and discuss what we know about the universe and what is still a mystery. \nMeet at the Nature Place – Sanborn Western Camps \nCost:\n  Friends Members: $15.00\n  Non-Members:      $25.00
URL:https://www.fossilbeds.org/event/from-planets-to-quasars/
LOCATION:Sanborn Western Camps\, 2000 Sanborn Business Line Rd\, Florissant\, CO\, 80816\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140620T170000
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CREATED:20140525T185448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140608T153336Z
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SUMMARY:Wildfire in Colorado's Ponderosa Pine
DESCRIPTION:Paula Fornwalt\nWildfire in Colorado’s Ponderosa Pine-Dominated Forests: Friend or Foe to Plants? \nIt’s hard to believe that twelve years have passed since the Hayman Fire charred nearly 140\,000 acres on the Pike National Forest. In this talk\, Paula will provide us with an overview on her research examining how plant communities within the fire perimeter have changed during the first post-fire decade. She will also discuss how attributes of some common plant species (for example\, ability/inability to sprout from below ground parts\, ability/inability to disperse seeds long distances on the wind) in these communities influenced their post-fire response.\n\nMeet At: Manitou Experimental Forest\n\n\nCost:\n  Friends Members: $15.00\n  Non-Members:      $25.00
URL:https://www.fossilbeds.org/event/wildfire-in-colorados-ponderosa-pine-dominated-forests/
LOCATION:Manitou Experimental Forest\, Pike National Forest\, CO\, 80863\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140618T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T134724
CREATED:20140525T124344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140608T153410Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Drawing
DESCRIPTION:Toni Ratzlaff \nEverybody takes pictures of what they see\, but haven’t you always wished you could draw it instead? Come learn about how to draw using negative space\, shadows\, and basic shapes. Try different drawing styles and enjoy the experience! We will draw both inside and outside using pencils and crayons. If we have time\, we might add a bit of color\, as well. Bring your favorite sketchbook and pencils\, or use what is provided.\n\nMeet at the Yurt at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument.\n\n\nCost:\n  Friends Members: $15.00\n  Non-Members:      $25.00
URL:https://www.fossilbeds.org/event/nature-drawing/
LOCATION:Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument\, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140612T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T134724
CREATED:20140525T122443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140608T153527Z
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SUMMARY:Making and Using Journals
DESCRIPTION:Toni Ratzlaff \nThis seminar will give you an opportunity to make several journals from common\, readily available materials.  We will make journals and talk about their various uses. We will take a guided hike with a ranger during which and after we will use the journal to show in some way what we experienced on the hike. We will discuss what can be added to the journals in addition to drawings and words. This seminar shows how we can introduce recycling items to our students/friends. We will learn how to create fun books for journals\, photo albums\, memory books and gifts. \nMeet at the Yurt at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument \nCost:\n  Friends Members: $15.00\n  Non-Members:      $25.00
URL:https://www.fossilbeds.org/event/making-and-using-journals/
LOCATION:Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument\, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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