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2012 Summer Field Trips

The CFI board is organizing the following field trips for this summer. We think these will be interesting and education trips, showcasing some of natural and cultural history of the San Luis Valley. Please check back for additional details ahead of each trip. We hope you will be able to join us.

 

June 16: Rocks and Rock Art in the Fort Garland-San Luis-San Pedro Mesa Area

Trip leaders: Bob Kirkham, geologist, and Ken Frye, archaeologist

► trip is free, but is for members only

► visit http://www.coloradofieldinstitute.org/membership.html to join CFI

► or email us  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or write to us at P.O. Box 1753, Alamosa, CO 81101

 

July 7: Geology, Biology, and History of Mosca Pass

Trip leaders: Dave Lindsey, geologist, Phyllis Bovin, biologist, and Rose Matthews, historian

► A half day hike up the Mosca Pass trail

 

July 14: Rio Grande Reservoir 100th Anniversary Tour

Trip leader: Travis Smith, superintendent of San Luis Valley Irrigation District

► co-sponsored with Water 2012*; lunch provided

 

Aug. 11: Glacial geology of Willow Creek near Crestone.

Trip leader: Jim McCalpin, geologist

► 3 options: a half day hike to Willow Park; a full day hike to Willow Lake; or an overnight backpack trip with possible star gazing

 

Sept. 7: Kerber Creek Mining Restoration—Then & Now

Trip leaders: Laura Archuleta, biologist, and others

► co-sponsored with Water 2012*; lunch provided

 

*Several other trips will be co-sponsored with Water 2012. They will visit dams and reservoirs, and examine restoration work done on rivers in San Luis Valley. The dates and specifics for these trips will be determined in the near future.