7th Annual Apple Symposium

University of Colorado - Henderson Building Boulder, Colorado, United States

Please mark your calendars for Thursday, December 5, 2024! We will be hosting our 7th annual Apple Symposium at the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History in the Paleo Hall from 3-6pm. We are pleased to have Dr. Todd Little-Siebold from the College of the Atlantic and the Maine Heritage Orchard as our keynote speaker this year. Be sure to register early as we are limited to 60 in-person attendees. We will have a zoom link available for those unable to attend in person.

Native Seed Cleaning and Cookie Swap

Sunset Campus, City of Longmont South Sunset Street 7, Longmont, Colorado, United States

Join us for a cozy winter evening dedicated to cleaning native seeds collected by our wonderful volunteers. This important task is crucial for effective restoration efforts! We also invite you to participate in our cookie swap—bring your favorite homemade cookies to share and exchange with others, ensuring you leave with a delicious variety to enjoy at home.

Western Butterflies and Lost Species in the Anthropocene

Virtual

Join Matt Forister, professor in the Biology Department at the University of Nevada, Reno, as he discusses working with North America's longest-running butterfly monitoring project across Northern California, and presents major findings with respect to the impacts of climate change and pesticides on butterfly populations.

Western Butterflies and Lost Species in the Anthropocene

Virtual

Monitoring is essential to our understanding of insects in the modern era, the Anthropocene, and monitoring comes in many different forms and serves different purposes. Join Matt Forister, professor in the Biology Department at the University of Nevada, Reno, as he discusses working with North America's longest-running butterfly monitoring project across Northern California, and presents major findings with respect to the impacts of climate change and pesticides on butterfly populations.

Dioramas and Bug Teachings with Luna Cultura

Butterfly Pavilion 6252 West 104th Avenue, Westminster, CO, United States

In this workshop we will make dioramas inspired by the teachings of insects of Colorado, and you  will learn about their habitat and contributions to all life on earth. Let’s explore the interesting and enigmatic world of invertebrate insects through storytelling and by creating tiny dioramas to take with you. The program will be conducted in English and Spanish. 

Boulder Regional Winter Sowing

East Boulder Community Center 5660 Sioux Dr, Boulder, US

Learn how to plant native seeds in sow bags and get a head start on your habitat garden. Our experienced leaders will guide you through the process, so no green thumb required! This in-person event is perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike. Don't miss out on this fun and educational workshop!