Aspen Center for Environmental Studies

06/15/2026

How can we build a more resilient Roaring Fork Valley?

Join ACES, Aspen One, 350 Colorado, and community partners on June 18 at 6 PM for a conversation about local climate resilience and mitigation efforts. Together, we'll explore how communities can prepare for and respond to climate related challenges, including wildfire risk, and discuss emerging ideas that could help support future resilience and recovery efforts.

Hear from Adam McCurdy, ACES Forest & Climate Director, Micah Parkin of 350 Colorado, Hannah Berman of Aspen One and the Town of Basalt, and other local leaders.

This is an opportunity to learn, connect, and share the climate concerns that are top of mind for you and your community.

🎟 Free to attend
🎁 Raffle prizes
💬 Community discussion encouraged

RSVP through the link https://actionnetwork.org/events/northern-colorado-here-now-tour-building-local-resilience-to-climate-disaster-2?source=direct_link&

06/12/2026

Welcome back to Peak Perspectives! 🏔️✨ Every Friday, we’re exploring the environmental shifts shaping our valley.

This week: Policy & Action. ⚖️💧 Swipe through to see how we can move past temporary band-aids and work toward a resilient path forward for the Roaring Fork Watershed. 🌲📉

Thank you for following along with our Peak Perspectives series. Let's take action together!

06/11/2026

🌎 We're excited to celebrate World Localization Day with our friends at The Farm Collaborative and other local partners!

Join us on June 18 from 6–8 PM for a screening of The Power of Local followed by community conversation about strengthening local economies, supporting local businesses, and building a more resilient future together.

06/10/2026

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? 🌿🦅

Join us at ACES for two unforgettable experiences:
🚜 Hayride Farm Tours
📍 Rock Bottom Ranch
🗓️ Saturday, June 6
🕙 10:00–11:30 AM
Hop aboard for a guided tour of the ranch, meet the animals, explore the gardens, and learn how regenerative agriculture is helping shape a healthier future.

🦅 Birds of Prey Demonstration
📍 Hallam Lake
🗓️ Saturday, June 6
🕚 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Meet ACES' resident raptors and learn about the incredible adaptations that make these birds such skilled hunters. A favorite for all ages!

Registration is required for both programs.
https://aspennature.org/activity/hayride-farm-tours/
https://aspennature.org/activity/birds-of-prey-demonstration/

06/09/2026

Find ACES at the Farmers Markets this summer! 🌿

From fresh produce and pasture-raised eggs to conversations about regenerative agriculture and life on the ranch, our Rock Bottom Ranch team loves connecting with the community at local markets throughout the season.

📍 Aspen Farmers Market
Every Saturday
📍 Carbondale Farmers Market
Select Wednesdays | 10 AM–3 PM
• July 1
• July 29
• August 26
• September 23

Stop by to meet the crew, learn more about Rock Bottom Ranch and ACES programs, and bring home locally grown food. We can't wait to see you there!

06/08/2026

We are excited to welcome our new group of Naturalists to the ACES team! Each Naturalist brings a unique background, passion for the outdoors, and expertise that helps bring the natural world to life for our community.

Naturalist Tours return June 13! Join us for guided walks, wildlife sightings, local ecology, and a deeper look at the landscapes that make the Roaring Fork Valley so special. We can't wait to explore with you.

06/05/2026

Welcome back to Peak Perspectives! 🏔️✨ Every Friday, we’re exploring the environmental shifts shaping our valley. This week: Wildlife & Drought. 🦌🦊

From shrinking habitats and the spread of disease to wildlife moving into developed areas like towns and neighborhoods, a changing climate fundamentally alters how our wild neighbors survive.

Swipe through to see how drought reshapes our local ecosystem from the ground up. 🌲📉
Follow along with us every Friday as we dive into the future of the Roaring Fork Valley.

06/04/2026

A little dirt goes a long way. 🤎🌿

From mud pies to magical creations, our Mud Kitchen at Rock Bottom Ranch gives children the freedom to explore, imagine, and learn through play. It's messy, creative, sensory-rich, and one of the best ways to connect with nature.

Read more about the magic of mud kitchen play through the link below!
https://aspennature.org/blog/mud-mess-magic-the-benefits-of-the-mud-kitchen-play/

If you were at Rock Bottom Ranch for last year’s Harvest Party, you may have witnessed the grand opening of our new Mud Kitchen (pictured above). As an

06/03/2026

Summer is one of the best times to experience Aspen's incredible bird diversity. 🐦
Join ACES naturalists for guided birding outings at North Star Nature Preserve and City of Aspen Open Space lands. Whether you're an experienced birder or simply curious about the birds around you, these walks offer a chance to slow down, sharpen your observation skills, and connect with the wildlife that calls the Roaring Fork Valley home.
Learn more and register through the links below.
https://aspennature.org/activity/north-star-birding-summer-birds/
https://aspennature.org/activity/city-aspen-birding/

06/02/2026

Two unique outdoor yoga experiences led by Alejandra Rico Bustillos are returning to ACES this summer 🧘‍♀️🌿
✨ Yoga Silvestre at Rock Bottom Ranch
Join Alejandra for Yoga Silvestre, a special Spanish language offering of Yin and Restorative yoga held at Rock Bottom Ranch. This slow paced practice emphasizes stillness, deep relaxation, flexibility, and the meditative aspects of yoga in a peaceful outdoor setting.
📍 Rock Bottom Ranch
🕡 Monthly at 6:30 PM
Upcoming dates:
July 6
August 3
September 7
✨ Wild Yoga at Hallam Lake
Join Alejandra every Tuesday evening for Wild Yoga at Hallam Lake. Rooted in the wild origins of yoga, these all levels classes blend movement, breathwork, mindfulness, and connection to nature into a playful and restorative experience surrounded by the beauty of the Hallam Lake Nature Preserve.
📍 Hallam Lake
🕔 Tuesdays at 5:15 PM
Doors close at 5:20 PM
Upcoming dates:
June 16
June 23
June 30
July 7
July 21
💚 Suggested $10 donation
Offered in partnership with Lead With Love.
100% of proceeds support ACES environmental education programs.
Registration required. Link in bio.