Camp registration:

Open TODAY at 12pm MST

We offer week-long camps for kids entering Kindergarten-8th grade in Fall of 2023. Camps run from June 13 through August 11.

 Camps for children entering Kindergarten run from 9:30am-12:30pm and all other camps run from 9:30am-3:30pm.

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Summer Opportunities:

High School & College Students

ACES has two paid, hands-on learning and training programs for high school and college students this summer working with our Education and Agriculture teams. Find out more about the Trook Apprenticeship in Environmental Educationn and the Agriculture Stewardship.

 Applications for the 2023-2024 Youth In Nature program are also open. This year-long paid program is offered through a partnership with organizations throughout the valley and connects students from across our region with new people, places, and outdoor professionals. 

Living with Wolves:

Coexistence in Colorado

March 15, 6 - 8pm

The Wheeler Opera House

Join ACES for a free, educational, artistic and entertaining evening about wolves and Colorado’s wolf reintroduction!

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The panel discussion will feature a Q&A session. Questions for the Q&A can be submitted in advance of the event by using the Google Form below:

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Claim your CSA today!

The RBR Common Crate CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) 18-week season begins on Wednesday, June 7 and ends on Wednesday, October 4. Pick-up is at Rock Bottom Ranch on Wednesdays from 2pm-6pm. The cost for this year’s 18-week share will be $650.00.

Each week, you will receive a box of 6-9 of the best seasonal veggies curated by our Rock Bottom Ranch farmers. The share highlights the standard classics (salad mix, cucumbers, radishes, scallions) along with what is in season that week (spring garlic, sugar snap peas, eggplant, tomatoes, etc).

 If you have any questions about CSA, please visit our FAQ page or contact Mariah Foley at [email protected].

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Other Programs & Events

Winter Birding

Next Tuesday, March 7, discover the joy of birding! We will learn about non-breeding plumages, winter foraging strategies, and behaviors of migratory and resident birds with ACES bird guide, Rebecca Weiss. 

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Check out last month's Birding blog, written by Rebecca Weiss: February Birding at Hallam Lake

Winter Lecture Series

 On Tuesday, March 7, Sammy Podhurst will share about her Antarctic adventures on skis, and on Thursday, March 9, from Delia Malone will discuss fen wetlands and conservation.

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ACES Members & Friends Buckhorn BBQ

 Join ACES for an afternoon at Buckhorn Cabin on Aspen Mountain, Saturday, March 25. ACES Members & friends are invited to grill, sip, and hang out.

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Work at ACES!

ACES is currently hiring for a variety of positions. Please consider applying, or share with anyone who may be interested!

Open positions