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SUMMARY:Night Sky Landscape Photography in Rocky Mountain National Park
DESCRIPTION:Capture the beauty of the night sky in stunning landscape photos with us!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants in this 3-day course will learn about image composition\, how to place subjects in the frame\, and how to tell a story with their images. Instructor Stan Honda will teach participants how to take a naturalistic approach to their photography and how to use foreground objects\, like trees or geological formations\, to enhance compositions with stars in the background. Participants will also learn proper exposure for night photos\, concentrating on producing single frames of the sky. Finally\, Stan will instruct participants on image processing to bring out the best in each photo. \nWho: Participants ages 16 and up. \nProgram level: Easy/Moderate – This program is appropriate for most people. The field sessions will take place at dusk and after dark. Expect to travel short distances off trail throughout the program and to be on your feet for several hours at a time. Participants should be comfortable navigating both maintained trails and unmaintained meadows or grassy areas in low light conditions. Transportation will be in a 15-passenger transit van that requires stepping up to enter and has limited interior space. \nThis program has both classroom sessions and field sessions. \nWhen: \n\nFriday\, September 11 from 1:00pm to 10:30pm\,\nSaturday\, September 12 from 1:00pm to 10:30pm\, AND\nSunday\, September 13 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm\n\nWhere: Meet at the Fall River Visitor Center\, 3450 Fall River Road\, Estes Park\, CO 80517. \nTransportation: There are two options for transportation into Rocky Mountain National Park for this course: Participants may ride with Rocky Mountain Conservancy staff in a Conservancy vehicle\, OR participants may choose to drive themselves. Because parking is limited at many locations within the park\, we encourage participants who wish to drive themselves to carpool with other participants as much as possible. At the start of the course\, we will take a few minutes to chat as a group to arrange transportation to the field sites for everyone. Rocky Mountain Conservancy will provide the driver of each vehicle with a “Fee Waiver Exemption Letter\,” allowing self-driving participants to enter the park without paying additional fees. Entry fees are included in your course registration fee. \nWhat to Bring: \n\n10 Essentials for Field Institute Courses.\nCamera and equipment\, including tripod – Digital cameras suitable for this course include DSLR and mirrorless cameras with interchangeable lenses. All should have ISO of 3200 or higher. Standard wide-angle zoom kit lenses are fine\, wide angle lenses are useful\, especially with wide/fast f-stops. Telephoto zoom (70-200mm or 70-300mm) may be useful for moonsets and animals. All cameras should function in the Manual (M) mode\, and participants should be able to manually change ISO\, shutter speed and aperture (f-stop). Several functions used for night sky photography are found in the camera’s menu. Be familiar with the general menu layout. Please bring your camera manual! A digital copy is fine.\nA sturdy tripod is required. It doesn’t have to be large\, just big enough to hold your camera and lens steady.\nA laptop computer is optional for image processing\nHeadlamp or flashlight with red light\nCamera bag or backpack – large enough to comfortably carry gear plus water\, food\, and extra layers\nElectronic shutter release\, remote release\nSpare camera batteries AND at least two extra memory cards\nWaist pack – optional but useful for carrying small items needed in the field.\n\n  \n\n\n\nAbout Your Instructor: Stan Honda has more than 30 years of photojournalism experience in New York City and southern California. He has been a National Park Service artist-in-residence in five national parks\, including Rocky Mountain and has presented talks and workshops at Rocky’s Night Sky Festival. Stan’s night sky landscapes have appeared on NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day\, CBS Morning News\, Sky and Telescope magazine and Yahoo News. \n\n\nRefund Policy: Cancellations made more than 30 days prior to the start of the course are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made fewer than 30 days in advance are not eligible for a refund. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur programs proceed rain or shine\, and participants should be prepared for inclement weather. However\, should we decide to cancel a program due to unsafe weather or emergency conditions\, we will notify participants by email and automatically issue full refunds. \nConservancy members get 10% off individual registration when you use the discount code in your membership email! \nNot a member of the Conservancy? Learn more and join here: Conservancy Membership \nIf you have questions about this course\, please contact the Field Institute by email at education@RMConservancy.org or by phone at 970-586-3262.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260916T090000
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness & Birding in Rocky Mountain National Park - full
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the magic and serenity of fall in Rocky Mountain National Park!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMindful birding combines the calming effects of mindfulness practices with the joy of bird observation\, making it more about being present rather than strictly identifying species. In this workshop\, we will practice mindfulness techniques while learning more about birds\, their curious habits\, and how they inform us about the natural world. This approach helps participants engage with nature at a deeper level\, paying close attention to the sights\, sounds\, and movements around them. Through this practice\, individuals can cultivate a sense of appreciation and connection to the environment\, form a more personal relationship with the natural world\, and enhance their stewardship and conservation. \nWho: Participants ages 16 and up. \nProgram level: Easy – Appropriate for most participants. Expect frequent short walks with ample breaks. Participants will be walking on paved or hardened surfaces with moderate slopes and occasional stairs\, as well as unmaintained meadows or wooded areas. Transportation will be in a 15-passenger van with bench seats and a narrow aisle that requires stepping up to enter. Participants may travel in vehicles to elevations above 10\,000 feet. \nThis program is entirely field based. \nWhen: Wednesday\, September 16th 9:00am-1:30pm \nWhere: Meet at the Fall River Visitor Center\, 3450 Fall River Road\, Estes Park\, CO 80517\, and travel together to various locations within RMNP in Conservancy vehicles. All required fees and permits are included in your registration. \nWhat to Bring: \n\n10 Essentials for Field Institute Courses.\nBinoculars\nYour favorite birding field guide\n\n  \n\n\n\nAbout Your Instructor: Barbara Patterson has over thirty years of experience teaching forestry\, wildlife\, and ornithology at Front Range Community College in Fort Collins\, Colorado. She enjoys sharing her passion for mindful birding\, especially at Rocky Mountain National Park. She weaves together Indigenous knowledge and Western science by teaching sit spots\, bird language\, tracking\, and wilderness awareness. Barb is also a part-time educator for the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies and the volunteer coordinator for the Fort Collins Audubon Society. \n\n\n\n\nRefund Policy: Cancellations made more than 30 days prior to the start of the course are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made fewer than 30 days in advance are not eligible for a refund. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur programs proceed rain or shine\, and participants should be prepared for inclement weather. However\, should we decide to cancel a program due to unsafe weather or emergency conditions\, we will notify participants by email and automatically issue full refunds. \nConservancy members get 10% off individual registration when you use the discount code in your membership email! \nNot a member of the Conservancy? Learn more and join here: Conservancy Membership \nIf you have questions about this course\, please contact the Field Institute by email at education@RMConservancy.org or by phone at 970-586-3262.
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CATEGORIES:Adult Courses,Birds
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SUMMARY:Bettie Course: Bierstadt Lake Guided Hike - 1 spot left!
DESCRIPTION:Create community\, get outside and enjoy the beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park on this hike to Bierstadt Lake- just for women! \nThis hike is a great opportunity to meet other women who are looking to get outside too! \nThis hike takes you up the Bierstadt Moraine Trail to Bierstadt Lake. The views from the lakeshore are spectacular. You’ll be able to see several mountain peaks in the distance. This subalpine lake is ringed by a beautiful coniferous forest on all sides and is a great fall hike destination. We will make our way down the Bierstadt Lake trail and see some of the first color change in the aspen trees during the fall season. \nDistance and Elevation: This trail is approximately 4 miles long with 400 feet of elevation gain and 900 ft of elevation loss. \nThe Conservancy provides transportation to and from the trailhead. \nWho: This Bettie Course is offered to women ages 16 and up. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. \nWhen: Thursday\, September 17th from 9:00am – 2:30pm End time is approximate depending on traffic in the Park and group pace. Please do not schedule afternoon activities right after the hike. \nWhere: We will meet at the Estes Park Events Complex parking lot and travel together to into Rocky Mountain National Park in Conservancy vehicles. \nWhat to Bring: \nOur 10 Essentials for Field Courses is a good place to start!\nBag lunch\nWarm layers (weather depending)\nWaterproof layer(s)\nWater (2 liters recommended)\nSturdy tennis shoes or hiking boots \nWeather: \nRocky Mountain Conservancy reserves the right to change the program location due to trail and weather conditions at any time. \nOur programs proceed\, rain or shine. However\, if weather or road conditions become unsafe\, Rocky Mountain Conservancy will cancel the program. Participants will be notified by email and full refunds will be issued automatically for all participants. \nCancellations: \nIf your plans change and you are no longer able to join us\, please send an email to education@RMConservancy.org to let us know or cancel your registration through Eventbrite. We often have a waitlist\, and your cancellation allows someone else to join. \nRefunds will be automatically issued for cancellations made at least 7 days in advance. Cancellations made fewer than 7 days in advance are not eligible for refunds. \n  \n\n\n \nQuestions? Contact us at education@rmconservancy.org.
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SUMMARY:East Portal & Adams Tunnel History Hike - course full
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the Colorado-Big Thompson Project\, Alva B. Adams Tunnel\, and visit East Portal on this guided history hike!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Rocky Mountain Conservancy for a hike exploring the history beneath Rocky Mountain National Park. This 5-mile round-trip hike from East Portal to Sprague Lake gains 750 feet in elevation and highlights the remarkable story of the Alva B. Adams Tunnel and the Colorado-Big Thompson Project. \nBuilt during the New Deal era\, the project diverted water from the Colorado River to the eastern plains—providing irrigation\, hydroelectric power\, and economic relief during a time of national hardship. \nAlong this moderate hike\, we’ll discuss the ongoing balance between preservation and progress in the Park’s history. Our hike begins with a steep climb over a short distance\, with occasional areas of loose ground\, before leveling off for the remainder of this out and back route. \nWho: Participants ages 16 and up. \nProgram Level: Challenging – These programs are ideal for people accustomed to hiking longer\, steeper trails at elevations above 8\,000 feet. Programs will include travel over rough\, loose\, and uneven terrain. Participants should be able to hike at a pace of 1.5 miles per hour while carrying their own food\, water\, and layered clothing. \nThis program is entirely field based. \nWhen: Friday\, September 18th from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Ending time is approximate and depends on traffic conditions and the pace of the group. Please leave yourself some free time after the hike in case we get back later than expected. \nWhere: We will meet at the Estes Park Visitor Center at 500 Big Thompson Ave\, and travel together to the trailhead in Conservancy vehicles. Look for a large white van with Rocky Mountain Conservancy logos in the visitor center parking lot. Registration includes all park fees and permits. \nWhat to Bring: \n\nBag lunch\nSun protection\nWarm layers (weather depending)\nWaterproof layer(s)\nWater (2 liters recommended)\nSturdy trail shoes or hiking boots\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nRefund Policy: Cancellations made more than 30 days prior to the start of the course are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made fewer than 30 days in advance are not eligible for a refund. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur programs proceed rain or shine\, and participants should be prepared for inclement weather. However\, should we decide to cancel a program due to unsafe weather or emergency conditions\, we will notify participants by email and automatically issue full refunds. \nConservancy members get 10% off individual registration when you use the discount code in your membership email! \nNot a member of the Conservancy? Learn more and join here: Conservancy Membership \nIf you have questions about this course\, please contact the Field Institute by email at education@RMConservancy.org or by phone at 970-586-3262.
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CATEGORIES:Adult Courses,Cultural History,Guided Hikes
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SUMMARY:Fall Color Photography in Rocky Mountain National Park - full
DESCRIPTION:Learn to capture a unique perspective on the spectacular fall colors of Rocky with accomplished nature photographer\, Bob Dean!\n\n\n\nEach fall\, Rocky Mountain National Park bursts into a dazzling show of reds\, golds\, and browns. In this course\, instructor Bob Dean will teach beginning and intermediate photographers how to capture a unique perspective on fall color in the Rockies through strong composition and essential techniques. \nAs the creation of strong images is a combination of art and technique\, participants will learn the basic creative controls on the camera\, study photographic composition\, and then learn how to use those controls and visualization techniques to make great photos. Participants will also have the opportunity to capture fall landscapes and more intimate autumn moments throughout the park\, with on-the-spot coaching and feedback from their instructor throughout the day. \nThe primary objectives of this course are to: \n\nUnderstand the creative controls on your camera or smartphone and how to use them for making strong images and how to use light to your advantage when making images.\nExplore basic and more advanced photographic composition.\n\nWho: Participants ages 16 and up. \nProgram level: Easy – Appropriate for most participants. Expect frequent short walks with ample breaks. Participants will be walking on paved or hardened surfaces with moderate slopes and occasional stairs. Transportation will be in a 15-passenger transit van that requires stepping up to enter and has limited interior space. Participants may travel in vehicles to elevations above 10\,000 feet. \nWhen: Thursday\, September 24\, 2026\, from 9:00am – 3:00pm. \nWhere: We will meet at the Fall River Visitor Center\, located at 3450 Fall River Road\, Estes Park\, CO 80517. In the afternoon we will travel together to various sites in Rocky Mountain National Park in Conservancy vehicles. Registration includes all required fees and permits for Rocky Mountain National Park. \nWhat to bring: \n\n10 Essentials for Field Courses\nBag lunch\nCamera: digital SLR or mirrorless camera and lenses (wide angle lens and a short to medium telephoto zoom lens\, close-up lens if you have one) OR a point-and-shoot camera OR a Smartphone with a camera\nCamera manual\nSpare batteries and memory cards\nTripod (optional but helpful)\nCamera bag or daypack\n\n  \n\n\n\nAbout your instructor: Bob Dean has been exploring and photographing the outdoors for more than 50 years. Bob has been teaching and lecturing at numerous Colorado venues and has written five eBooks. His stock file includes images ranging from Alaska to Australia\, South America to Europe\, Asia\, and Antarctica. He has extensive experience in the western U.S.\, especially Colorado and California. Published images and articles have appeared in magazines and newsletters including Falcon\, Outdoor World\, and several photo newsletters. He was an assistant editor and featured writer/photographer for First Light Monthly Newsletter for Nature Photographers. \n\n\nRefund Policy: Cancellations made more than 30 days prior to the start of the course are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made fewer than 30 days in advance are not eligible for a refund. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur programs proceed rain or shine\, and participants should be prepared for inclement weather. However\, should we decide to cancel a program due to unsafe weather or emergency conditions\, we will notify participants by email and automatically issue full refunds. \nConservancy members get 10% off individual registration when you use the discount code in your membership email! \nNot a member of the Conservancy? Learn more and join here: Conservancy Membership \nIf you have questions about this course\, please contact the Field Institute by email at education@RMConservancy.org or by phone at 970-586-3262.
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