BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.fossilbeds.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20230312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20231105T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240505T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240505T170000 DTSTAMP:20260619T100209 CREATED:20240505T135839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T135839Z UID:5140-1714896000-1714928400@www.fossilbeds.org SUMMARY:Night Sky Event DESCRIPTION:Friday\, August 2 (8:30 – 10:30)\nBackup date August 3 URL:https://www.fossilbeds.org/event/night-sky-event-2/ LOCATION:Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument\, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument\, CO\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240505T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240505T210000 DTSTAMP:20260619T100209 CREATED:20240505T140019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T140019Z UID:5142-1714935600-1714942800@www.fossilbeds.org SUMMARY:Night Sky Event DESCRIPTION:Friday October 25 (7:00 – 9:00)\nBackup date: October 26. URL:https://www.fossilbeds.org/event/night-sky-event-3/ LOCATION:Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument\, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument\, CO\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240514T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240514T203000 DTSTAMP:20260619T100209 CREATED:20240507T003811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T003823Z UID:5165-1715713200-1715718600@www.fossilbeds.org SUMMARY:Cripple Creek Mining DESCRIPTION:Presented by Steven Wade Veatch\nThe Cripple Creek Mining District\, in Colorado\, was a significant gold mining area during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Gold mining continues there today. Several photographers documented life in the district during this time. Three photographers made important and valuable visual records of the mining operations\, daily life\, and landscapes of the region during the late 1890s and early 1900s.\nThe three Photographers were:\nWilliam J. Gillen\nEdgar A. Yellton\nJulia Skolas URL:https://www.fossilbeds.org/event/cripple-creek-mining/ LOCATION:Virtual Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240529T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240529T183000 DTSTAMP:20260619T100209 CREATED:20240514T214733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240518T201456Z UID:5188-1717003800-1717007400@www.fossilbeds.org SUMMARY:Dark Skies Matter DESCRIPTION:Title: Dark Skies Matter! This webinar focuses on the importance of preserving Colorado’s Dark Night Skies in relation to the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (FLFO). The rapid expansion of urban growth into Colorado’s mountain areas is increasing light pollution and encroaching on pristine dark skies in Colorado. This light pollution is disruptive to native Colorado ecological systems\, human health\, public safety\, astronomy\, and energy conservation. The webinar highlights 5 simple ways all of us can help reduce light pollution and educate our friends and neighbors on preserving Colorado’s Dark Skies with help from local Colorado organizations. \nSpeaker: Mr. Mark Harter has been a Volunteer Ranger at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument for almost 15 years\, and leads the Astronomy & Night Sky Programs at FLFO. He is a retired military officer (U.S. Air Force) with 23 years experience leading Air Force Space Operations. Since then\, he’s a practicing Aerospace Engineer supporting space projects with the Department of Defense\, Civil Space\, and currently U.S. Space Force. He has degrees in Aerospace Engineering\, Master of Business\, and Master of Military Science. He is an avid astronomer\, member of the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society\, and has numerous published astrophotography images including some from FLFO. He resides in the beautiful mountains near Florissant CO.\n For information or to sign up for this webinar contact wendielwarner@gmail.com    URL:https://www.fossilbeds.org/event/dark-skies-matter/ LOCATION:Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240531T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240531T223000 DTSTAMP:20260619T100209 CREATED:20240505T135647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T135647Z UID:5137-1717187400-1717194600@www.fossilbeds.org SUMMARY:Night Sky Event DESCRIPTION:Friday May 31 (8:30 – 10:30)\nBackup date Saturday June 1 URL:https://www.fossilbeds.org/event/night-sky-event/ LOCATION:Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240604T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240604T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T100209 CREATED:20240504T225445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T230348Z UID:5125-1717495200-1717502400@www.fossilbeds.org SUMMARY:Art in the Park DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a colorful adventure!!\nFUN in the OUTDOORS\nWatercolor\,\nFossil Rubbings\,\nAnimal & Flower Drawings\nNo Talent Required!\nDrop in every other Tuesday 10:00 to 12:00\nAll ages –Free with Admission URL:https://www.fossilbeds.org/event/art-in-the-park-4/ LOCATION:Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument\, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument\, CO\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240618T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240618T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T100209 CREATED:20240504T225546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T230511Z UID:5127-1718704800-1718712000@www.fossilbeds.org SUMMARY:Art in the Park DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a colorful adventure!!\nFUN in the OUTDOORS\nWatercolor\,\nFossil Rubbings\,\nAnimal & Flower Drawings\nNo Talent Required!\nDrop in every other Tuesday 10:00 to 12:00\nAll ages –Free with Admission URL:https://www.fossilbeds.org/event/art-in-the-park-5/ LOCATION:Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument\, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument\, CO\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240709T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240709T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T100209 CREATED:20240504T225645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T230554Z UID:5129-1720519200-1720526400@www.fossilbeds.org SUMMARY:Art in the Park DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a colorful adventure!!\nFUN in the OUTDOORS\nWatercolor\,\nFossil Rubbings\,\nAnimal & Flower Drawings\nNo Talent Required!\nDrop in every other Tuesday 10:00 to 12:00\nAll ages –Free with Admission URL:https://www.fossilbeds.org/event/art-in-the-park-6/ LOCATION:Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument\, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument\, CO\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240723T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240723T170000 DTSTAMP:20260619T100209 CREATED:20240504T225730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T230744Z UID:5131-1721721600-1721754000@www.fossilbeds.org SUMMARY:Art in the Park DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a colorful adventure!!\nFUN in the OUTDOORS\nWatercolor\,\nFossil Rubbings\,\nAnimal & Flower Drawings\nNo Talent Required!\nDrop in every other Tuesday 10:00 to 12:00\nAll ages –Free with Admission URL:https://www.fossilbeds.org/event/art-in-the-park-7/ LOCATION:Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument\, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument\, CO\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240802T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240802T223000 DTSTAMP:20260619T100209 CREATED:20240505T140512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T140512Z UID:5144-1722630600-1722637800@www.fossilbeds.org SUMMARY:Night Sky Event DESCRIPTION:Friday August 2 (8:30 – 10:30)\nBackup date: August 3 URL:https://www.fossilbeds.org/event/night-sky-event-4/ LOCATION:Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument\, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument\, CO\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240813T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240813T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T100209 CREATED:20240504T225833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T230902Z UID:5133-1723543200-1723550400@www.fossilbeds.org SUMMARY:Art in the Park DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a colorful adventure!!\nFUN in the OUTDOORS\nWatercolor\,\nFossil Rubbings\,\nAnimal & Flower Drawings\nNo Talent Required!\nDrop in every other Tuesday 10:00 to 12:00\nAll ages –Free with Admission URL:https://www.fossilbeds.org/event/art-in-the-park-8/ LOCATION:Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240825T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240825T170000 DTSTAMP:20260619T100209 CREATED:20240507T000750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T000815Z UID:5160-1724580000-1724605200@www.fossilbeds.org SUMMARY:55th Anniversary DESCRIPTION:We will be celebrating the 55th Anniversary of the establishment of the Florissant Fossil Beds on Saturday\, August 24th. Save the date. \n We will be having a variety of events during the day including our Annual Membership meeting. We are moving it earlier in the season to try to avoid questionable weather in October. \nOther activates are planned for during the day. We will end the day with a banquet at The Nature Place in Florissant.\n“Stay tuned for more info.” URL:https://www.fossilbeds.org/event/55th-anniversary/ LOCATION:Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument\, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument\, CO\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240827T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240827T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T100209 CREATED:20240504T225931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T230037Z UID:5135-1724752800-1724760000@www.fossilbeds.org SUMMARY:Art in the Park DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a colorful adventure!!\nFUN in the OUTDOORS\nWatercolor\,\nFossil Rubbings\,\nAnimal & Flower Drawings\nNo Talent Required!\nDrop in every other Tuesday 10:00 to 12:00\nAll ages –Free with Admission URL:https://www.fossilbeds.org/event/art-in-the-park-9/ LOCATION:Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument\, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument\, CO\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241025T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241025T210000 DTSTAMP:20260619T100209 CREATED:20240505T140727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T140727Z UID:5147-1729882800-1729890000@www.fossilbeds.org SUMMARY:Night Sky Event DESCRIPTION:Friday October 25 (7:00 – 9:00)\nBackup date: October 26. URL:https://www.fossilbeds.org/event/night-sky-event-5/ LOCATION:Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument\, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument\, CO\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T230000 DTSTAMP:20260619T100209 CREATED:20260527T165958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T170538Z UID:5898-1780779600-1780786800@www.fossilbeds.org SUMMARY:Night Sky Program 2026 DESCRIPTION:All Night Sky experiences\nare presented at:\nThe Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument \n15807 Teller County Road 1 \nFlorissant Colorado 80816 \n719.748.3523 URL:https://www.fossilbeds.org/event/night-sky-program-2026/ LOCATION:Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument\, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument\, CO\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fossilbeds.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Night-Sky-Dates.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR