This year, the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival marks its 40th anniversary — and its second season of partnership with RMBL. RMBL is pleased to announce several collaborative tours and events with the festival.Full festival information and ticket sales can be found on the official Crested Butte Wildflower Festival website.
Mariposa Lily Members and above, join Bobbi Peckarsky, PhD, and Steve Horn for an engaging event at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory. Enjoy an insightful talk followed by a complimentary buffet-style meal in the beautiful Dining Hall at RMBL.This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow nature enthusiasts, learn from Steve and Bobbi’s […]
Come experience an evening where the logic of science blends with the emotion of art. This free event includes a screening of visual artist Mark Dorf’s film Homecoming with an interactive discussion to follow, led by Dr. Paul CaraDonna and Dorf on the notion of how the tools we use shape our understanding of our […]
Mariposa Lily Members and above, join Will Petry, PhD for an exclusive guided hiking experience that explores the high-stakes world of wildflower pollination. This special outing will venture into a unique area not typically accessible to the public.Along the way, participants will learn how pollination drives the success, or failure, of wildflowers, and how shifting […]
Explore the historic Gothic Townsite on a guided tour through the heart of Gothic, Colorado, home to the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory. Discover the rich history, fascinating stories, and scenic beauty of this alpine town.Beginner-level walk, 1 – 2 miles on well-packed level, rolling terrain. Led by Greta Schoonover.
Fairy Slipper and above: step inside the heart of the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory for a rare, behind-the-scenes tour with billy barr, the legendary observer whose meticulous records have shaped our understanding of mountain weather, snowpack, and ecological change for decades.This special experience offers a glimpse into the places, tools, and long-term datasets that are […]
Join Dr. Rick Williams for an informative tour of the RMBL Herbarium. Delve into the world of plant specimens, learn about the research conducted at the Herbarium, and discover the diverse flora of the region.
Fairy Slipper and above: go into the field during this exclusive behind-the-scenes research experience with David Inouye, PhD, one of RMBL’s most influential scientists.Participants will visit an active research site and step into the day-to-day reality of long-term ecological research, learning how questions are shaped, data are collected, and patterns emerge over time.
Mariposa Lily Members and above, join Rosemary Smith, PhD for an engaging event at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory. Enjoy an insightful talk followed by a complimentary buffet-style meal in the Dining Hall at RMBL.
Explore the historic Gothic Townsite on a guided tour through the heart of Gothic, Colorado, home to the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory. Discover the rich history, fascinating stories, and scenic beauty of this alpine town.Beginner-level walk, 1 – 2 miles on well-packed level, rolling terrain. Led by Rick Reavis.
Join other readers for a free monthly book club in Crested Butte, co-hosted by Townie Books. All are welcome, including those who may not have had a chance to read the book ahead of time.This month: Shelley Read | Go As a River
Explore the beautiful landscapes around Crested Butte while learning about the last two billion years of Earth’s history, with geologist Amy Ellwein, PhD, and ecologist Ian Breckheimer, PhD.When: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., with lunch included. (Note that the tour may end sooner, depending on the areas the group wishes to explore.)Where: Meet at the […]
