Calling all caregivers of little ones, bring yourself and your mini crew over to the museum for a FREE casual, unstructured play hour with other parents and their tots before regular business hours.
Join the museum for a monthly book club where we will analyze and discuss both non-fiction and fiction works that explore the history of our valley and the works of local authors. Upcoming Book of the Month Books & Museum Host: • May: “The Melting Pot” – with Alyssa Moore • June: “Reflections on a…
Daniel I. Weiner – Director, Elections & Government Program ~ Brennan Center For Justice speaks on American Democracy in Crisis: Big Challenges and the Path Forward. Daniel I. Weiner is director of the Elections and Government Program at the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law. He has authored a number of nationally…
Alex Filippenko, an elected member of both the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, is one of the world’s most highly cited astrophysicists. He studies exploding stars, black holes, galaxies, and the expansion of the Universe. His scientific accomplishments, documented in nearly 1200 research papers, have been recognized with…
Peter Hessler – Staff writer at The New Yorker speaks on China, Egypt and the U.S. Peter Hessler has been a staff writer at The New Yorker since 2000. He was recently the magazine’s correspondent in China, a role he also held from 2000 until 2007. From 2011 to 2016, he was based in Cairo,…
Becky Mitchell – Colorado River Commissioner ~ In conversation with Doug Kenney, Dir. Western Water Policy, University of Colorado Rebecca Mitchell (Becky) is the State of Colorado’s Commissioner to the Upper Colorado River Commission. Mitchell took on this upgraded role in July 2023 to enhance the state’s position in Colorado River interstate issues and negotiations…
Mariposa Lily Members and above, join Dr. Carol Boggs 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 Dr. Boggs’ expertise, and indulge…
Join Dr. Rick Williams for an informative tour of the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory Herbarium. Delve into the fascinating world of plant specimens, learn about the important research conducted at the Herbarium, and discover the diverse flora of the region. Dr. Williams will share his expertise and insights as you explore this valuable resource. Don’t…
Mariposa Lily Members and above, join Dr. Paul CaraDonna 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 Dr. CaraDonna’s expertise, and indulge…
Ben Goldfarb will speak with residents about Beaver habitat. Free and open to the public. Ben Goldfarb is an environmental journalist whose work has appeared in National Geographic, the Atlantic, Smithsonian Magazine, High Country News, and many other publications. He is the author of Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet,…