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Spring Programs at RBR
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| Practical Beekeeping Series
May 12: Reading a Hive
Learn how to judge
the strength of your  hive by checking the brood patterns, numbers of
bees, stores and how the hive is progressing. We will also discuss how
to know when, or if, you should super your hive.
May 26: Hive Dynamics
Want to keep your hive
healthy? This class will give insight into
identifying problems such as a weak or failing queen and how to remedy
them.
Eco-Gardening Series
May 15: Building Garden Beds
Want to build a garden bed in your  backyard? Join us to learn the
basics! In this hands-on workshop, we will explore permacutlure and
garden design, identify various garden building styles (rows, raised
beds, sheet mulch), and build our own!
May 29: Companion Planting
Let the garden do the work! Learn about different planting combinations
to maximize the resilience and productivity of your garden system. Come
sow seeds with us and discover which plants grow well together, and
which do not.
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Maroon Corps Project at ACES
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| **Rescheduled to Saturday, May 15th**
Due to the weather, we have decided to reschedule this volunteer day at Hallam Lake. So join us on May 15th to help build a new teaching space in the old ACES donkey pasture. This new space is greatly needed and will be used all year long for hands-on environmental education!
We need your help! Email ACES if you are interested in volunteering.
Thanks!
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New: ACES Apprenticeship
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| High School and College Students
Application
deadline: May 15th!
 This apprenticeship is designed to introduce high school and college
students to environmental education and environmental studies careers by
apprenticing at the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies. Students will
assist in teaching environmental education programs, read and discuss
articles, write daily journal entries, conduct individual research, and
create a portfolio of work. This apprenticeship is in the approval
process for 1 undergraduate credit with Adams State College.
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Tibetan Odyssey
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| The inspiring story of Jamyang Yeshi and his music . . . a film and live performance
Photo by Ringpo Yaky  | Saturday, May 26th
7pm - 9pm
ACES at Hallam Lake
$15 Suggested Donation
Join us at Hallam Lake for a special performance by acclaimed Tibetan musician, Jamyang Yeshi, followed by a screening of the film, Shining Spirit: The Musical Journey of Jamyang Yeshi, a story about the power of music and a Tibetan family separated by politics and geography.
Jamyang was born into a nomadic family in the Amdo region of Tibet. In 1998, the young musician escaped across the Himalayas to Dharamsala, India and later sought refuge in Canada. Jamyang has performed for His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Richard Gere and Robert Thurman, and Prince Charles among others. The film was a finalist at the 2009 Banff Mountain Film Festival. The event is presented by the Tara Cafe Project and sponsored by ACES and the Aspen Buddhist Community.
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Kids Summer Programs
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| Online Registration Available Now!
 Summer classes are filling up so don't wait much longer to get the classes you want for your kids! The following are some popular classes that still have room:
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Happy 20th Anniversary to Earth Knack!
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 ACES congratulates Earth Knack for 20 years of fantastic programming and the cultivation of unique experiences. Earth Knack has been offering primitive skills courses and wilderness treks since 1990. The Earth Knack school site is near Crestone, Co.
Robin Blankenship, Rock Bottom Ranch's manager, owns and operates Earth Knack and has been working in the outdoor field since 1978.
Earth Knack will be celebrating their 20th anniversary on June 17-22, in the beautiful San Juan Mountains of southern Colorado. Write to earthknack@yahoo.com for more information about this event!
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Wildlife & Conservation in East Africa
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| Slideshow Presentation at Hallam Lake
 Thursday, May 13
6:30pm
- 8:30pm
Join Mark Ross, founder of the Kolunga Village Foundation for a slideshow about his work to creating and
implementing sustainable projects as identified by Kolunga village
residents that provide education, better health, and general
well-being. The foundation is leading a climb up Kilimanjaro in
late October to raise awareness of
Kenya development issues, and raise money for the foundation's projects
with Luo tribe on Rusinga Island, Kenya.
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