Pre-Conference Field Trips and Workshops
Join CAEE for a pre-conference field trip to Bobcat Ridge, Carter Lake, or Rocky Mountain National Park on Friday April 27th.
These will fill up quick - so register at your earliest convenience!
“Wildlife and Wild Times of Bobcat Ridge”
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Lead by: Deborah Price, Natural Areas Educator, City of Fort Collins Natural Areas
Explore the rich human and natural history of Bobcat Ridge Natural Area on this all day exploratory hike. All types of wildlife live at Bobcat Ridge, captured on remote cameras each month. Learn how the camera project benefits students, how pioneer activities and Native American sites are tied into natural history field trips, and how wet spring seasons transform the habitat for certain animals. A great way to see ALL the connections! Demonstrate how human history can be tied into a natural history field trip. Explore ways that wildlife camera photos can be used in the classroom, and in natural areas. Practice observation skills in the outdoors. Leave with 2-3 new ideas about how to expand field trip knowledge. Leave with 1-2 ideas about how to connect with a research project in a natural area and get kids involved in that project. Transportation will be provided but you'll need to pack your own lunch!
Cost: $40 (member) $55 (non member)
Maximum Participants – 20
"Ranger Guided Hike in Rocky Mountain National Park"
Time: 10am – 2pm (depart from La Quinta by 9:30 am and arrive back at La Quinta around 2:30pm)
Lead by: Nicole Wardo
Discover the outdoor classroom in Rocky Mountain National Park on an afternoon hike with the park’s Education Specialist. Practice using the observation and investigation skills of a naturalist as you explore one of the amazing learning sites in the park.
Transportation: Meet at La Quinta at 9am to register and carpool for this field trip.
You'll need to pack your own lunch!
Cost: $25 (member) $35 (non member)
Maximum participants - 15
Join CAEE for a pre-conference workshop Friday April 27th.
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
"WILD about Bats"
WILD about Bats Celebrates the 2012 International Year of the Bat! Celebrate bats by learning more about their biology, ecological role and the challenges these amazing critters are facing. Then we'll get hands on with time-tested activities that will help you successfully engage your audience in learning about bats!
Cost: $30 (member) $40 (non-member)
Maximum Participants - 15
(Please note: The workshop will be canceled if there are less than 8 participants registered)
