San Juan Field School: Classroom Extensions, Educator's Courses, Telluride Community Programs

2005 SUMMER SEMINAR SERIES SCHEDULE
TASTE OF OUR MOUNTAINS
TALK: August 29th at 6:00p.m. at Restore Our World
WALK: August 30th, meet at Elks Park at 9:00a.m.
Learn how to identify several of our local edible plant and fungus species and cook them to perfection for tantalizing tastes. Hosted by Wild-Plants Specialist, Katrina Blair and Mycologist, John Sir Jesse.

LANGUAGE OF OUR FORESTS
TALK: September 6th at 6:00p.m. at the Gondola Nature Center
WALK: September 7th, meet at Elks Park at 9:00a.m.
Explore the mysteries of the Spruce-Fir and Aspen Forests native to the San Juan Mountains and learn about the biodiversity of their rich ecosystems and associated flora and fauna with Naturalist, Chris Lance

NEW SPECIES IN OUR COUNTY
TALK: September 12th at 6:00p.m. at the Wilkinson Public Libary
Join renowned botanist Dr. James Reveal, Professor Emeritus of the University of Maryland, to learn about his recent discovery of a new plant species, Physaria pulvinata (Brassicaceae) in San Miguel County. This program will also serve as an organizational meeting to form a colorado native plant society chapter.

PLEASE CALL 708-1503 FOR MORE INFORMATION

SAN JUAN FIELD SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Classroom Extension Programs
These programs are designed to supplement both public and private school programs in a variety of interdisciplinary realms. We work with Classroom Teachers to provide their students with curricula that is relevant to existing courses of study and appropriate to different age levels. Students and teachers engage in field experiences that bring first hand knowledge to their understanding of cultural and natural history together. Our summer programs are an ideal alternative experience for young people with the desire to learn while having fun!

Educator Courses
The focus of these programs is to give educators the opportunity to become intimately familiar with the natural and cultural resources found within the wild places of the San Juan Mountain Range. Upon completion of these courses, participants have the knowledge and curricular tools necessary to implement successful place-based education programs. Participants are eligible to receive two hours of Graduate Credit from Adams State College for all San Juan Field School Educator Seminars for an additional $35 per credit fee. Some scholarships may be available.

Community Programs
These programs offer educational opportunities to people who have the desire have to participate in field-based programs that not only provide them with first-hand encounters with the natural world, but also teach them about the natural and cultural history of these wild places. Single and multi-day excursions are available throughout the year and offer guests and a chance to learn about our unique region. Please contact us to find out more information about setting up an educational program for your family or group.

Avalanche Education
See avalanche education program page....