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2010 Course Calendar
Most field seminars are field-based, hands-on learning experiences in Rocky Mountain National Park. A wide range of topics are available and include wildflowers, mammals, birds, cultural history, outdoor skills, photography, painting and writing. You can see a tentative schedule and learn more about specific seminars by clicking on the word syllabus. To enroll in the seminar, please click on the seminar title. If you have any questions, would like to talk with a person at the Field Seminar Center, or experience technical difficulties, please call (970) 586 3262. Many of our seminars fill up, so please register early. We look forward to seeing you in a field seminar this year. RMNA membership discounts are available for intergenerational, single and multi-day classes.
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Stream Ecology & Fly-fishing
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Dr. Tom Adams
Call 970-586-3262 at least two weeks in advance to schedule.
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On-demand Seminars for Youth and Families
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Select from one of three seminars — geocaching, hiking with a naturalist (beginning, intermediate, or advanced) or photography. These three-hour seminars are designed to introduce kids and families to the fun of learning about the wonders of nature through guided discovery. You select the day and topic, and we will provide a morning of exploration and learning. Call 970-586-3262 to arrange your adventure.
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Explore RMNP!
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Design an EXPLORE RMNP! custom outdoor seminar for you, your family or group. This can include anything from hiking with a naturalist, to fly-fishing, wildflower identification, photography, elk behavior and much more. You pick the topic and dates and we provide the instructor. Call 970-586-3262 to arrange your adventure.
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March
5-7
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Light & Snow: Winter Photography (Glenn Randall )
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March 13
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Snowshoe Hike &Fly Tying for Anglers
(Tom Adams & Ray Elko)
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April 17
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Spring on Wings: Birds (Jeff Maugans)
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April 24
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Spring Raptor Migration (Jeff Connor)
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May 15
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Nature's Engineers: Beaver (Jared Gricoskie)
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May 20-21
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Elements of Outdoor Photography (Lee Kline)
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May 27
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Wings at Dusk (Jeff Maugans)
Syllabus FULL !
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June 5
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Waterfall Hike with Poles (Jayah Paley)
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June 11-12
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The Digital Darkroom (Walt Hester)
Syllabus CANCELLED !
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June 18-20
June 21
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Introduction to Outdoor Digital Photography (Don Mammoser)
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What is a Healthy Forest? (Ron Gosnell)
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June 20-July1
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The Bird Nusery: Wood Buffalo National Park & Canada(Jeff Maugans) POSTPONED !
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June 22
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Estes Park Treasure Hunt (Children ages 9-12; 9:00-Noon)
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June 23-25
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Capturing Wildlife Images (Lee Kline)
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June 23-25
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Rocky Mountain Birds (Linda and Richard Beidleman)
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June 26
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Hand Coloring Historic Photographs (Cheryl Pennington)
Syllabus CANCELLED !
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June 26
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What’s in the Water? (Paul McIver)
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June 26
June 26-27
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Poudre Canyon: A Cultural & Natural History Tour (Joann Thomas)
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Magnificent image. Now What? (Lee Kline)
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June 29
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Estes Park Treasure Hunt (Children ages 9-12; 9:00-Noon)
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July 1
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High-altitude Survivors: Alpine Wildflowers (Leanne Benton)
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July 1
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Bear Facts & Lion’s Tales (Kathy Brown)
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July 6
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Estes Park Treasure Hunt (Children ages 9-12; 9:00-Noon)
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July 6-10
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Rocky Mountain Flora (Linda & Richard Beidleman)
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July 7
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Art Adventures (Children ages 6-9; 9:00 AM to Noon)
(Nancy Johnson)
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July 12
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Amazing Manipulators: RMNP Wildflowers
(Jared Gricoskie)
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July 13
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Estes Park Treasure Hunt (Children ages 9-12; 9:00-Noon)
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July 14
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Art Adventures (Children ages 6-9; 9:00 AM to Noon)
(Nancy Johnson)
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July 15
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Native American Plant Traditions (Lynn Albers)
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July 15
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Photography: Just for Kids! (Children ages 9-13; 9:00AM to 11:00AM)
(Mel Tulin)
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July 16
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Estes Valley: History & Historic Sites (Curt Buchholtz)
Syllabus FULL !
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July 17
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Be Still! Photographing Hummingbirds (Walt Hester)
Syllabus CANCELLED !
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July 17
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Animal Tracks Detectives (Ages 7-10; 9:00 AM Noon)
(Mary Taylor Young)
Syllabus CANCELLED !
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July 18
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Bird on the Page (Mary Taylor Young)
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July 20
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Mountain Birds & How They Live (Jeff Maugans)
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July 20
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Estes Park Treasure Hunt (Children ages 9-12; 9:00-Noon)
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July 21
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Art Adventures (Children ages 6-9; 9:00 AM to Noon)
(Nancy Johnson)
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July 23-25
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Digital Photography in RMNP: Advanced Techniques (Don Mammoser)
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July 24
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GPS Navigation (Steve Reiter)
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July 27
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Estes Park Treasure Hunt (Children ages 9-12; 9:00-Noon)
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July 28
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Art Adventures (Children ages 6-9; 9:00 AM to Noon)
(Nancy Johnson)
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July 29
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Photography: Just for Kids! (Children ages 9-13; 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM)
(Mel Tulin)
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July 29
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Geology of Trail Ridge Road (David Lindsey)
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August 1
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Step Back in Time: The Archaeology of Estes Valley & RMNP (Jason Le Belle)
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August 3
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Estes Park Treasure Hunt (Children ages 9-12; 9:00-Noon)
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August 4
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Residents of the High Country: Pika, Elk, Marmots, & More (Jared Gricoskie)
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August 8
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Arapaho Names & Trails (Sue Langdon)
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Sketchbook Journaling for Travelers & Artists (Nyla Witmore)
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August 9-10
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August 13
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Estes Valley: History & Historic Sites (Curt Buchholtz)
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August 13-15
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Landscape Photography: The West Side (Glenn Randall)
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August 14
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To Infinity and Beyond: Astronomy for Families (Mark Bagdy, Steve & Irene Little)
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August 14
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Geology of the Western Slope (Keith Graham)
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August 20-22
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Landscape Photography (Glenn Randall)
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August 21
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Poudre Canyon: A Cultural & Natural History Tour(Joann Thomas)
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August 26
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A Natural Journey: Capturing RMNP Memories: AM (Cheryl Grigsby)
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August 26
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A Natural Journey: Capturing RMNP Memories: PM(Cheryl Grigsby)
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August 27
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Hike with a Naturalist: Ouzel Lake (David Adams)
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August 27 -29
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Landscape Photography (Glenn Randall)
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August 28
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What's New in Astronomy? (Steve & Irene Little)
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September 3
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Hike with a Naturalist: The Loch &Sky Pond (David Adams)
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September 11
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Climate Change in the Rockies (Tim Kittel)
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September 17
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Hike with a Naturalist: Fern & Odessa (David Adams)
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September 22-24
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Capturing Wildlife Images (Lee Kline)
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September 24
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Hike with a Naturalist: Many Lakes (David Adams)
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October 3
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Photographing Elk & Aspen (W. Perry Conway)
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November 6
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Bighorn Sheep: The Rut & Winter Survival (Susan Rupp)
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November 13
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Your Photos' Feedback to You! (Lee Kline)
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