Field Trips

On this field trip, attendees will visit diverse habitats in the Poudre Learning Center. After a delicious morning tea overlooking the Arafura. Travel between sites will be provided by bus, however participants will be required to walk to sites, sometimes on gravel paths, cleared walking trails and over sand. The weather is expected to be …

The Large-scale Ecosystem Restoration Section (LERS) of the Society for Ecological Restoration is excited to sponsor a unique field trip to Colorado’s San Luis Valley for the 2025 World Conference on Ecological Restoration in partnership with SWCA, The Nature Conservancy in Colorado, Colorado State University Extension, Ducks Unlimited, and the Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge. …

Leadville, Colorado, has played a major role in Colorado’s economy, popularity, and ‘Wild West’ persona for over 150 years. Gold was discovered in California Gulch in 1860, and the ensuing gold rush brought 10,000 people to Leadville. 1877 was the height of the silver boom, and Leadville’s population soared to around 30,000. Jump ahead a …

Our last stop showcases an urban river restoration project at the Colorado State University Environmental Learning Center completed in 2023. We will hike approximately half a mile to view a low-impact riffle crest, large wood structures, newly connected floodplain, and a native fish refugia. Bathrooms are available at each tour stop. Bring lots of water. …

Hosted by: Jefferson Conservation District Overview Jefferson Conservation District (JCD) seeks to apply ecological restoration principles to the management of private land in the foothills of Jefferson County, Colorado and surrounding areas. Field trip attendees will hike around JCD’s forest restoration projects and learn about the successes and challenges of implementing mechanical forest thinning and …

Attendees will explore Cal-Wood’s post-fire restoration through a guided hike with stunning Rocky Mountain views and an informative tour highlighting various fire and riparian restoration strategies. Participants will also contribute directly to recovery efforts through hands-on volunteer activities such as making seed balls, planting trees, or trail building, gaining practical experience in ecological restoration techniques. …