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July 2010
Climate Action Party with
Bill McKibben

Friday, July 9th at 3:30pm- ACES at Hallam Lake

Join ACES and CORE for a Climate Bill McKibbenAction Party with Bill McKibben, the celebrated author, environmentalist, founder of 350.org, and scholar in residence at Middlebury College. The event is FREE and open to the public, and begins at 3:30pm on Friday July 9th at Hallam Lake.

Bill will speak about the importance of rapid adoption of climate policies, and explain some of the ways individuals can take action. After his talk, we'll all get on our phones and communicate with our congressmen. Refreshments provided.
 
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Catto Center at Toklat
Summer Workshops
photo workshop

On Assignment: Photographing the Natural World
July 16-18, 9am - 5pm
with Pete McBride
$445, $395 members

Whether you are a hobbyist photographer or a serious shutterbug, learn the tricks of the trade from award-winning local photojournalist Pete McBride. Pete has worked on assignment in over 60 countries for National Geographic, Outside, Esquire, Men's Journal, Smithsonian and GEO to name a few. He will teach composition, lighting, storytelling and editing during a fun-filled, intense 3-day workshop around the Aspen area.

Watercolors & Wildflowers
July 26-28, 9am - 5pm
$335, $295 members

Join local artist Sarah Peterson for this three-day adventure inspired by the exquisite natural surroundings of Toklat. You will experience the wonder and success of wet on wet technique as you discover your own artistic "voice." A close up look at wildflowers and other nature's miracles will inspire your work whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist. The excitement of success with watercolor and the experience of wonder will guide your artistic explorations well beyond this class.

Adult Summer Workshops
Hike

Space Still Available, Register Now!


Backcountry Navigation: July 2
From Mountain Top to Valley Floor: July 6-7
Wildflower Walk: Ecology of Aspen Forests: July 8
Know Your Trees: July 26
Restoration Ecology: July 13-14
Morning Birding Series: July 15
Cycles in Nature: July 16
On Assignment: Photographing the Natural World: July 16-18

Kids Summer Programs
kids on preserve

Space Still Available, Register Now!

Hallam Lake - KIDS
*Age Changes for the Following Classes:
Hallam Lake - FAMILY
Rock Bottom Ranch - KIDS

Rock Bottom Ranch - FAMILY

Thank You to Our Sponsors!
ACES' Membership Dinner a Success

Over 200 ACES' members, new members, and guests attended the annual June membership dinner making the event a wonderful occasion. We are very grateful to have had the opportunity to gather and celebrate our supportive community. All of us at ACES send hearty thanks to everyone who helped make the 2010 Membership Dinner a success.
Membership Dinner
The following restaurants and businesses contributed to this annual event:

  • Aspen Brewery
  • Garnish Cafe
  • Swiss Gourmet
  • Avalanche Cheese Company
  • Bread Not Bombs Bakery
  • Community Banks
  • Of Grape & Grain
  • NitaCrisp Crackers
  • Paradise Bakery
  • The Thrift Shop of Aspen
  • Brazos Wine Imports
  • Tin Cup Mountain Music