Snowshoeing on the Mountain with BigFoot!   
Join us on FOUR winter excursions on snowshoes.  Trails will be determined day of based on snow conditions.

January 7 (cancelled due to lack of snow)

January 21

February 4 and 18

10am-2pm

Sign up for one or all!

We will meet at Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center and head out to one of our wonderful local trails!  Meet “Big Foot” our local snowshoe guru who will guide us through the forest.  Learn about the winter ecology of the area as we travel on snow shoes.

Suggested donation $5/person.  Wild Bear has snowshoes available for rental, additional $10, children’s $5. Preregistration is required.

Contact us at registrar@wildbear.org or call 303-258-0495.

Winter workshops 
for adults

Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream……Bringing forth an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling and socially just human presence on Planet Earth

earthFebruary 25, 1pm-5pmWild Bear Mountain Ecology CenterJoin us in exploring the most critical concerns of our times. Are you willing to be inspired and moved to action, and to be introduced to a thriving community of committed people, and to discover new opportunities to make a real difference in accelerating the emergence of an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling, and socially just human presence on this planet?Through dynamic group interactions, leading edge information, and inspiring multimedia segments, participants of this 4 hour experience are inspired to reconnect with their deep concern for our world, and are empowered to make a contribution toward a culture of peace, sustainability and peace.

Designed with the collaboration of some of the finest scientific, indigenous and spiritual minds in the world, the Symposium explores the current state of our planet from a new perspective, and connects participants with a powerful global movement to reclaim our future.
It is an exploration of four questions
*    Where Are We? – an examination of the state of environmental, social and personal well-being
*    How did We Get Here? – tracing the root causes that lead to our current imbalance
*    What’s Possible for the Future? – discovering new ways of relating with each other, with the Earth and looking at the emerging Movement for Change
*    Where Do We Go from Here? – considering the stand we want to take and the presence we want to be in the world and our personal and collective impact

February 25, 1-5 pm. Suggested donation $1-$20 at the door
Preregistration is recommended.
Contact us at registrar@wildbear.org or call 303-258-0495.
For more information about Awakening the Dreamer, see this link.

Mountain Grasshoppers and Climate Change

Mountain Grasshoppers & Climate Change 

Thursday, February 16, 6:30-7:30pm

All ages:  Free  at Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center

presented by Cesar Nufio, post-doctoral fellow in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado.

Did you know that grasshoppers are helping scientists to understand the impacts of climate change in Boulder County?  Join Cesar Nufio as we will explore how climate has changed from the prairiesw (Chautauqua Mesa) to the subalpine (near the Mountain Research Station), and how grasshoppers are helping us to understand the impact of climate change on organisms in local ecosystems.

For more information, contact registrar@wildbear.org or call 303-258-0495

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Colorado Weather and Climate

Colorado Weather and Climate  

All Ages, Free at Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center

presented by Steve Williams, Weather Scientist.

Thursday, February 2, 6:30-7:30pm

Isn’t the weather just crazy?   Weather and Climate affects everyone’s lives and this is especially true in Colorado where extremes occur more frequently than many other parts of the country.  Learn about long-range seasonal weather predictions from NOAA’s National Weather Service and Climate Prediction Center and learn about the impact of global weather patterns such as El Nino and La Nina on our state’s climate.
Steve Williams has been a Scientist at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder for the past 20 years and is currently Head of the Data Management Group in NCAR’s Earth Observing Laboratory participating in research field projects around the world. Before accepting a position at NCAR, Steve worked for NASA (Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL), taught Meteorology at the University of Alabama-Huntsville, and was Assistant State Climatologist for Alabama. Steve attended Graduate School in Meteorology at Texas A&M University. Steve and his family are proud to call Nederland their home for the past 18 years!
Contact us at registrar@wildbear.org or 303-258-0495 for more information.

 

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Awakening the Dreamer


Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream……Bringing forth an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling and socially just human presence on Planet Earth

earthSaturday, February 25, 1pm-5pm   Join us in exploring the most critical concerns of our times. Are you willing to be inspired and moved to action, and to be introduced to a thriving community of committed people, and to discover new opportunities to make a real difference in accelerating the emergence of an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling, and socially just human presence on this planet?Through dynamic group interactions, leading edge information, and inspiring multimedia segments, participants of this 4 hour experience are inspired to reconnect with their deep concern for our world, and are empowered to make a contribution toward a culture of peace, sustainability and peace.Designed with the collaboration of some of the finest scientific, indigenous and spiritual minds in the world, the Symposium explores the current state of our planet from a new perspective, and connects participants with a powerful global movement to reclaim our future.
It is an exploration of four questions
*    Where Are We? – an examination of the state of environmental, social and personal well-being
*    How did We Get Here? – tracing the root causes that lead to our current imbalance
*    What’s Possible for the Future? – discovering new ways of relating with each other, with the Earth and looking at the emerging Movement for Change
*    Where Do We Go from Here? – considering the stand we want to take and the presence we want to be in the world and our personal and collective impact
February 25, 1-5 pm. Suggested donation $1-$20 at the door
Preregistration is recommended.
Contact us at registrar@wildbear.org or call 303-258-0495.
For more information about Awakening the Dreamer, see this link.
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Snowshoeing for ALL AGES with Big Foot!

Join us on FOUR winter excursions on snowshoes.  Trails will be determined day of based on snow conditions.

Join us for the next ones:   February 4 and 18

10am-2pm

Sign up for one or all!

We will meet at Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center and head out to one of our wonderful local trails!  Meet “Big Foot” our local snowshoe guru who will guide us through the forest.  Learn about the winter ecology of the area as we travel on snow shoes.

Suggested donation $5/person.  Wild Bear has snowshoes available for rental, additional $10, children’s $5. Preregistration is required.

Contact us at registrar@wildbear.org or call 303-258-0495.

click here to see other adult and family workshops!

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The Magic of the Enchanted Forest


Thank you Volunteers and Sponsors for making the 2011 Enchanted Forest a HUGE success!  Mark your Calendars for Saturday October 6, 2012.

Past Workshops and Events

Winter Solstice Celebration!

Winter Solstice Celebration! December 21, 2pm-7pm drop in at any time!

Join us for this open house to create special gifts, enjoy beautiful music and entertainment and gaze at the night sky through telescopes!  All ages are invited!

2:00-3pm “Kristina Murray”, singer/songwriter and alternative country music. Boulder based, from Atlanta.

3:30-5pm,  “Lynda Bell and Friends” singer/songwriter who enjoys playing folk music with a touch of blues. From Jamestown

5:30-6:30, Father Winter will share his magic!  Come on in from the cold, enjoy a hot drink and enjoy the show!!

Crafts for gift making all day:  Bath salts, Herbal eye pillows (lavender and peppermint), lip balm,  and dip bees wax candles.

Hot Chai and Cocoa and desserts will be available all day to celebrators!

$20/family in advance, $25 day of.  Contact us to preregister!

The Magic of the Enchanted Forest


Thank you Volunteers and Sponsors for making the 2011 Enchanted Forest a HUGE success!  Mark your Calendars for Saturday October 6, 2012.

Saturday, September 10 – Wild Kingdom with Peter Gros, co-host of the original Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom

Wild Kingdom

Saturday, September 10
Two shows, 9am-10am and 10:15am-11:15am. Preregistration is recommended.
Early bird registration $10/family (4 or less) until August 15.
$15/family after August 15.

Enjoy an unforgettable Wild Kingdom encounter and opportunity to meet Peter Gros, co-host of the original Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom. Gros and his animal friends will be at Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center on Saturday, Sept. 10, for two fun and interactive wildlife presentations at 9 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.

Saturday November 5 & 12, From the Forest Floor – Pine Needle Basket Weaving

pine needle basket weaving

Saturday, November 5 & 12
Two day workshop.  $45/person or parent/child $50 includes supplies, $55 for registrations after October 20.

Ever wanted to make a basket with pine needles from your yard, park or forest? Learn how in two sessions! Ann Henson has been making baskets for more than 5 years. Her main interest is hiking and enjoying plants and lichens. She has taught plant identification and lichen appreciation for Colorado Native Plant Society.

Preregistration is required. Contact us at 303-258-0495 or email us at registrar@wildbear.org.

Wild Herb Walk with Brigitte Mars

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Saturday August 6, 10:30-noon
Meet at Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center, Downtown Nederland and caravan to our private trail.
$20/day –
Preregistration is required.

Take an herb walk with professional herbalist, Brigitte Mars! Learn to identify local high altitude plants for their edible, medicinal and ecological properties! Brigitte Mars is a professional member of the American Herbalist Guild, and a nutritional consultant working with Natural Medicine for over forty years. She teaches Herbal Medicine at Naropa University, Omega Institute, Boulder College of Massage and more. Brigitte is the author of fourteen books, including The Country Almanac of Home Remedies, The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine, Beauty by Nature, and more.

Contact Us to register.

Saturday, October 29th  1:00 – 4:00pm  Introduction to Hand Building

Course Fee: $35 per person OR $50 per parent/child

Materials Fee: $15 per person OR $15 per piece made

Candace Newlove lives and works in the mountains of Colorado where she creates handmade pottery. Her traditional pieces are earthy, elegant soda wood fired tableware and wall decor. For more information about Candace, please visit her website at www.candacenewlove.com

Preregistration is required. Contact us at (303)258-0495 or email registrar@wildbear.org to register today!

Cryogenics for Kids!

Saturday, March 5 & Sunday, March 6; 10:30-11:30 & 2:30-3:30. FREE! Cryogenics for Kids uses liquid nitrogen to provide an interactive cryogenic science presentation to kindergarten through high school age children. A really fun, interactive presentation for all ages! For more information call 303-258-0495 or registrar@wildbear.org.

Spring Equinox Walk of Enchantment with Rosy the tree faerie!

Sunday, March 20 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. $15/child, $5/additional siblings. Join us as we search for faeries during the great solar festival of Spring Equinox! Pre-registration is recommended! Contact us at registrar@wildbear.org or call 303-258-0495.