Explore the Roaring Fork Watershed at Night
Fireflies, rare orchids, incredible scenery - these are just a few of our favorite things you'll see at the thermal wetland known as Filoha Meadows.
There are four opportunities this month to stay up late and go on a night hike to explore this unique ecosystem. You'll also learn the fascinating history of this area. July 2 & 15 - Filoha Meadows Evening Exploration - This program is appropriate for those 12 years and older. July 11 & 18 - Family Filoha Meadows Evening Exploration - You'll see the same areas as in the other Exploration but it's family night and we'll play games and do some fun activities that are aimed at a younger audience. These programs fill every year so register early!
Please join the wait list if the program you want to attend is full. Many times we have last minute cancellations and call individuals on the wait list to fill those spots.
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Water in the Age of Silver: Touring Aspen's "Holden Works"
Did you know that Aspen was the home of the largest industrial site in the history of Pitkin County? It was a state of the art silver processing plant known as the Holden Lixiviation Works - and you drive past it every time you drive into or out of Aspen!
This silver processing plant was built on the banks of Castle Creek in 1891 by Edward Royal Holden, leading to innovative and sometimes destructive uses of water resources for hydropower and waste disposal. During this program we'll explore the history, the museum, and the remnants of the “Works” (including the reconstructed cable derrick) to learn how one of our most precious resources, freshwater, was utilized in a different era. We'll also examine the effects of time on the riparian area along Castle Creek.
This program is made possible thanks to the City of Aspen Parks & Open Space and is co-hosted by the Aspen Historical Society.
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Insects of the Roaring Fork River at Herron Park in Aspen
Monday, July 29 from 12-2pm 
If you like rivers, nature or fly fishing, this is a perfect fit! Through a guided exploration of aquatic life in the heart of Aspen, you’ll discover various types of insects that live in the water and play a key role in healthy river ecosystems. With options to get your hands and feet wet (or not!), our knowledgeable staff will be there to help identify these little creatures and correlate them to your favorite fly fishing fly, your least favorite bugs, and explain how they serve as indicators of healthy rivers.
This program is appropriate for all ages, but minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Please wear water shoes with good grip and closed-toes, or knee-high rubber boots if you would like to get into the river with RFC educators.
This FREE program is brought to you by the City of Aspen Parks & Open Space.
No need to register. Meet us at Herron Park in Aspen!
If you're planning on navigating our local rivers, you could use a copy of The User Guide to the Lower Roaring Fork River!
Contained within the user guide are Boat Ramp Etiquette, Floating Etiquette, Fishing Etiquette, Fish Identification, Universal River Signals, the importance of riparian areas, and a Floating Safety Checklist. The user guide also has a map of the Lower Roaring Fork River identifying boat ramps, intersections on main streets, public restrooms, in-stream hazards and a detailed map of the Carbondale Boat Ramp, one of the busiest boat ramps in the state.
Thanks to a grant from the Colorado Basin Roundtable, the user guide is printed on waterproof paper so you can keep it in your lifejacket all season long! A QR code on the guide can be scanned leading river users to a website with links to USGS stream gages, information about transmountain diversions, conservation easements within riparian areas, Colorado Parks and Wildlife river closures, and the option to download a digital copy of the user guide.
To get your copy:
- Stop by the River Center, Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm
- Or, download a copy HERE.
Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper Training: September 17-19, 2024 in Aspen
The Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL) training is an EPA WaterSense labeled Professional Certification Program for Irrigation System Audits. The course provides landscape professionals with hands-on demonstrations and education on proper plant selection, landscape water use, irrigation system design and maintenance, controller programming and operation, and sustainable landscaping.
QWEL graduates are certified to perform 3rd party irrigation audits as specified by Aspen’s Water Efficient Landscaping Standards and will be listed for hire on the EPA WaterSense, QWEL, and the City of Aspen websites.
This course is sponsored by the City of Aspen and registration is only $35 for local landscape professionals in the Roaring Fork Valley. The registration fee includes all course and testing materials as well as lunch for participants on all three days.
Learn More & Register at https://www.qwel.net/pub/class/439.
City Market Rewards for your Rivers!
If you have a City Market loyalty card, supporting your watershed is as easy as 1-2-3!
1) Click enroll and log in to your account at www.citymarketcommunityrewards.com
2) Search for Roaring Fork Conservancy or CV113
3) Click Enroll and you're ready to support your rivers while you run errands!
Learn more at: https://www.citymarket.com/account/enrollCommunityRewardsNow/
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Very Limited Seats Remain! Join us to return to the river and celebrate the water that connects our community!
July 10th - Wednesday with Woody Creek Distillers or July 17th - Wednesday with 32 Winds Wine
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JULY SPOTLIGHT BUSINESS MEMBER:
Sopris Fishing Outfitters
We are a year-round premium fly fishing guide service providing you with only the most experienced and professional fly fishing guides. With 31 years local experience and 23 years guiding the Roaring Fork Valley, Sopris Fishing Outfitters ensures the quality of your guide and the quality of your fishing experience. If you are visiting Basalt, Aspen, Carbondale, Glenwood Springs, Vail or the surrounding area please give us a call to discuss your fishing trip. We look forward to getting you out on the water!
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