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SUMMARY:2026 Winter Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Our Rocky Mountain Winter Speaker Series returns in 2026\, with rangers\, researchers\, and historians!\n\n\n\nRocky Mountain Conservancy and Rocky Mountain National Park are excited to announce that our Winter Speaker Series is back again for 2026\, and we hope you’ll join us! \nThis year our series begins with a family-friendly presentation on cryptids (Bigfoot? Jackalopes?)\, which promises to be a lot of fun! Later talks include a look at what makes the architecture of the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center so special\, and updates on critical ecological issues facing the park. \n  \nSunday\, April 26th: From Design to Digging In – Wetland Restoration and an Introduction to the Kawuneeche Valley Restoration Collaborative (KVRC) Projects\, presented by Isabel de Silva Shewell\, ecologist\, Rocky Mountain National Park  \nThe headwaters of the Colorado River flow through Kawuneeche Valley\, once a verdant wetland until intense browsing reduced tall willow cover by 98% since 1999\, degrading habitat\, driving out beavers\, and drying most ponds. Since 2020\, the Kawuneeche Valley Restoration Collaborative (KVRC) has launched restoration initiatives—including planting willows\, installing instream beaver mimicry structures\, and excluding ungulates with fencing—to rewet floodplains and recover ecosystem functions. \n  \nEach 1-hour presentation will begin at 2:00pm in the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center Auditorium\, located at 1000 US-36 in Estes Park\, CO. \nPresentations are free and open to the public. Registration is appreciated and helps us ensure adequate seating\, but is not required. \nClick Here to register via Eventbrite! \nQuestions? Email us at education@RMConservancy.org or call 970-586-3262.
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SUMMARY:Greenhouse Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:Spend the day supporting native plant restoration work by replanting young plants into larger containers in Rocky’s greenhouse!\n\n\n\n\nProject Description:\nWork alongside Rocky Mountain National Park greenhouse staff to transplant young nursery plants into larger containers for use in native plant restoration projects. Transplant various species of grasses and forbs that will help restore disturbances in meadows\, wetlands\, forests\, and the alpine tundra! Nursery transplants were propagated in Rocky’s greenhouse and sourced by seed collected within the park to preserve specific adaptations that allow plants to persist in Rocky’s climate. Get your hands dirty and be a part of preserving Rocky’s diverse landscape! \nAdvance registration is required. Please follow the link at the bottom of the page to sign up. \nWhat to Expect:\nTransplanting will occur at Rocky’s native plant greenhouse/nursery located at an elevation of around 8\,000 ft. Work is sedentary and repetitive as transplanting is done while sitting. Light to moderate lifting of plant trays and pots will be required as well as moving wheelbarrows of soil over short distances (10-20 ft.) Shade structures are provided to work under if outside\, but be prepared for variable weather conditions (sun\, wind\, heat\, cold\, light rain). If weather is not conducive for working outside\, transplanting will occur inside the greenhouse. \nMinimum age: 18 years \nDates (weather permitting): Wednesday\, April 29\, 2026 \nTime: 9:00am – 3:00pm. Volunteers should plan to stay for the full duration of this event. \nParking/meeting location: Please meet in the outdoor plaza in front of the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. Volunteers will be driven into the park via shuttle vans. \nWork site: RMNP Greenhouse/Nursery \nNearest bathroom: Office building near Greenhouse \nGear to bring: Layers (it can be hot or snow\, even on the same day)\, rain gear\, sun protection (sunscreen\, hat\, sunglasses)\, gloves (if you prefer your own)\, day pack\, lunch and snacks\, and water. \nReady to join us?\n\nBuy Tickets on Eventbrite\nClick Here to Sign Up!\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact the park’s volunteer office at ROMO_volunteer@nps.gov or 970-586-1330.
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