June 21st, 2022, 6:30 pm | Kiss the Ground Screening | Colorado Regenerative Network. This Mid Summer gathering and film screening is sure to be enlightening and engaging. Right now, soil might be the last thing on your mind. But in a moment when the future of our planet and humankind is at stake, nothing may be more important than regenerating the ground beneath us. We’re in need of a kind of hope we’ve never felt before. KISS THE GROUND, unveils a game-changer to our climate crisis: the Earth’s own soil. Get your tickets at this link. $5/person, $15/family. Please consider sharing with your network or those who you think might be interested.
June 25th, 2022 | Ridgway River Festival | Uncompahgre Watershed. Ridgway River Festival (RiverFest) is a family-friendly celebration of the Uncompahgre River and our community with all-age river races, live music, local food and drink, kids’ activities, watershed educational and cultural programs. The highlight of the day is the infamous “Junk of the Unc” race in which boaters maneuver their craft, constructed from scrap materials not intended for river travel, through whitewater rapids and others’ junk, trying to keep it all intact for the 0.5 mile finish line.
June 25th, 2022 | A Night In The Park | Mountain Area Land Trust. Join MALT at "A Night in the Park" on as they celebrate the 30th year of land and water conservation! "A Night in the Park" is MALT's signature gala and the must-attend event of the summer! Former Denver Bronco Reggie Rivers will be back with his amazing energy and enthusiasm to emcee our evening and other special guests will be honored as part of the celebration. Read more and purchase your tickets here.
July 11th-29th, 2022 | Forecast Informed Reservoir Operations (FIRO) Colloquium | The Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E). The Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E) would like to announce the Forecast Informed Reservoir Operations (FIRO) Colloquium, which will be held 11-29 July 2022 at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, California. Scholarships for travel expenses are available. The application deadline is February 1st 2022. Read more and apply here.
July 18, 2022, 5pm | Trout Fest Colorado | Coors Field in Denver. On the evening of July 18, Colorado TU will be hosting its first Troutfest event - taking place at Coors Field in Lower Downtown Denver! Individual General Admission tickets are $25 and include ballpark food with cash bar available for drinks. VIP Admission includes expanded food offerings and 2 drink tickets per ticket + VIP seating. Learn more.
July 23, 2022, 9am-1pm | Guided Wildflower Walk in Governor Basin | Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership. Join UWP Board Member and wildflower guide author Mary Menz on a walk in Governor Basin to learn about the plants at that high elevation, near a mine site restoration project planned by UWP. A donation of $35 per adult is requested to support UWP's activities. Learn more.
September 16th, 2022 | The Colorado River Districts Annual Water Seminar. Save the date!