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Yoga Rocks the Butte Winterfest 2012

Yoga Rocks the Butte 2012

On February 10–12, 2012 “Yoga Rocks the Butte” Winterfest will feature a weekend of inspiring yoga classes, live outdoor music, organic food, a yoga marketplace and more at multiple venues throughout Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte. This Inaugural winter event taps into the area’s health and wellness philosophy and brings in experts from around[continue reading...]



Meet the Fish of Fort Collins

On Friday, December 16th you can meet the fish of Fort Collins. Have you ever been curious about who resides in the many waterways around town?  Learn from an expert, Sean Seal, Research Associate with CSU’s Larval Fish Lab.  We will be looking at the variety of fish commonly found in and around Fort Collins. [continue reading...]



Education Grant for Bobcat Ridge

FORT COLLINS – Natural Areas Program Awarded Education Grant for Bobcat Ridge The City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Program has received a grant in the amount of $20,000 from the David R. and Virginia D. Pulliam Charitable Trust in support of environmental and cultural education at Bobcat Ridge Natural Area. The money will be[continue reading...]



"Freedom Riders" Student Screening in Longmont

World Cinema Day will present a special and amazing true story of hatred and racism in 1961 and the students who stood up to defend their beliefs against all odds. Boulder International Film Festival’s Educational Outreach Program is partnering with the Longmont Public Library for the next World Cinema Day screening. On Friday, October 14th[continue reading...]



Fossil Creek Stargazing in October

Join volunteers from the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society to view the skies over Fossil Creek Reservoir Open Space with telescopes and learn about stars, planets and other celestial objects. On October 1st, 2011 – and again on October 15th, dress warmly and bring something to sit on. This event is Free, no registration required. Come[continue reading...]



CNCC Foundation Roundup Barbeque & Auction

CNCC Foundation Scholarship is the Colorado Northwestern Community College – helping young people get a quality education through scholarships and grants. The Roundup Barbeque & Auction will benefit this organization. Come on September 17th, 2011 “Grab some grub and help CNCC raise scholarship funds”. Enjoy live music by the Yampa Valley Boys and check out[continue reading...]



Special Exhibit at Ouray Museum

If you are in the Ouray or Ridgway Colorado area between August 19th and November 19th – be sure to go see the Special Exhibit at the Ouray Museum: “A Century of Ouray County Farming and Ranching History 1875-1975″ – The Ouray County Historical Society presents it first special exhibit of the 2011 season. Learn[continue reading...]



Unwrapping Mummies

On July 20th enter the extraordinary world of ancient Egypt through the eyes of an archaeologist where youths in grades 2 to 8 will learn how modern medical technology reveals the secrets of mummies, how to prepare a mummy for the afterlife and how to decipher a message written in hieroglyphics. Presented by staff from[continue reading...]



11th Annual Mt. Sneffels 1/2 Marathon & Marathon

Have you ever run the Mt. Sneffels 1/2 Marathon & Marathon?  It’s a great dual road race – the marathon begins in Ridgway, runs to Ouray and follows the Uncompahgre River Valley back down to Ridgway. The 1/2 marathon 13.1 mile course begins at Ouray Hot Springs Park, winds through the city of Ouray and[continue reading...]



“Chefs on the Edge” Competition in Crested Butte

Great food and Colorado’s Gunnison County go hand in hand (or hand to mouth!).  One favorite is “Chefs on the Edge” – held on Aug. 29th, 2011 where three chefs from the Gunnison-Crested Butte Valley square off on stage at Crested Butte Center for the Arts to decide who will win the 2011 title. Each[continue reading...]