July 12 - 18 8-10 FLORAL CROSS STITCH with Mike & Diane Barton. A brief intro to cross stitch. Kit and instruction provided. $20 8-12 WILDFLOWER WALK TO POVERTY GULCH with Vinnie Rossignol, biologist. Half-day ID hike on gentle terrain, 2-3 miles. Field guide, note pad and hand lens suggested. $25 8-2 GRASS IDENTIFICATION WORKSHOP with botanist Kevin Taylor. Field and laboratory identification of grasses at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory Herbarium. Bring water, hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes and all weather gear. $25 8-4 WEST MAROON TOUR with botanist Kathy Darrow. Moderately difficult all day, 8-mile hike along West Maroon Trail. Discover wildflower heaven! Alpine tundra, lush meadows and spectacular scenery. Plant list provided. Outdoor gear required. $35 9-12 MAJOLICA TILE PAINTING WORKSHOP with Donna Rozman. Create your own wildflower tiles, materials provided. $45 9-12 PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP with Nathan Bilow. Day 1 of 5-day workshop. 4PM - Dark, Field work. Camera, tripod and lenses required. $330/5 days 9-1 ORGANIC GARDEN TOUR AND HANDS-ON PLANTING with Nancy Wicks. A garden tour of Round Mountain Organic Gardens & Techniques. Hands on soil prep & seeding. Bring sack lunch. Salad greens provided. $30 9:30 WILDFLOWER WALK. Basic ID Tour. Easy to moderate walk on local wildflower trails. $10 10-4 DRAWING BASICS, Workshop 1 with Bob & Lydia Maurer. Drawing flowers and plants. Creating dimension using light and shade on form and aerial perspective. Supplies required. $45 11-12 GARDEN TOUR of Crested Butte. Easy walking tour of our local flower gardens. $5 12-4 HALF DAY MEDICINAL HERB WALK with Herbalist Susie Sparks. Identification and uses of local medicinal plants. Bring rain gear, sun gear, water and snack. $25 1-4 WILDFLOWER FOLKLORE with Cyndi Lang Ingalls. An easy hike that identifies local flowers through association with myths, legends and superstitions. $25 1:30 WILDFLOWER WALK, Basic ID tour. Easy to moderate walk on local wildflower trails. $10 3-7 PHOTOGRAPHING FLOWERS IN THE FIELD with Paul Gallaher. A short hike with discussion on techniques. Camera, film and tripod required. $40 5:00 EVENING PROGRAM - 'MEDICINAL HERBS' Slide show and talk with herbalist Susie Sparks. $5 6:00 1999 WILDFLOWER ART EXHIBIT - Piper Gallery Opening Reception. Join us for an evening of wildflower art. FREE TUESDAY, July 13th 6-11 PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP with Nathan Bilow. Day 2 of 5-day workshop. 4PM- Dark, Field work. Camera, tripod and lenses required. $330/5 days 7:30-5 OH-BE-JOYFUL TREK with local Botanist Kathy Darrow. Explore Oh-Be-Joyful Wilderness on a 10 mile, all day trek. Trail passes through diverse plant communities, from Sagebrush to Alpine Tundra. Difficult hike with 2000' elevation gain. Hiking gear required. $35 8-10 FLORAL CROSS STITCH with Mike & Diane Barton. A brief intro to cross stitch. Kit and instruction provided. $20 8-11 MAKING HERBAL MEDICINES with herbalist Susie Sparks. Learn how to make an herbal lip balm, salve, tincture and cough syrup from plants. Supplies provided. $25 8-12 WILDFLOWERS OF THE UPPER EAST RIVER VALLEY with Botanist Kevin Taylor. Moderate hike with plant identification, ecology and natural history of the area. $25 8:30-4 BACKCOUNTRY CURES AND COOKING with Joni Clark. Easy to moderate all day hike into local wilderness to explore healing and edible plants useful to hikers and backpackers. Bring lunch, all weather gear, notebook and your camera. $45 9-11 KIDS, PLANTS, AND COOKIE DOUGH? with MJ Simmons. Interactive stories, activities and a nature walk will introduce children to how plants make food, plant-cycles, and why kids and plants share something in common with chocolate chip cookies! Parents are welcome. $10 9-12 MAJOLICA TILE PAINTING WORKSHOP with Donna Rozman. Create your own wildflower tiles, materials provided. $45 9-1 ORGANIC GARDEN TOUR AND HANDS-ON PLANTING with Nancy Wicks. A garden tour of Round Mountain Organic Gardens & Techniques. Hands on soil prep & seeding. Bring sack lunch. Salad greens provided. $30 9:30 WILDFLOWER WALK, Basic ID Tour. Easy to moderate walk on local wildflower trails. $10 10-12 PAINTING, Workshop 2 with Bob & Lydia Maurer. COLOR THEORY: use of color to create depth and realism. Supplies required. $45 10-3 WILDFLOWER IDENTIFICATION SEMINAR and field work with Evelyn Horn - Colorado Native Plant Society. Flower keying made simple. Hand lens and favorite guide book suggested. $20 11 FLORAL VINEGARS with Anita Sanders & Dana Bradley-Spencer. Learn the art of creating colorful vinegars with herbs and flowers. Supplies provided. $15 12-4 HALF DAY MEDICINAL HERB WALK with herbalist Susie Sparks. Identification and uses of local medicinal plants. Bring rain gear, sun gear, water and snack. $25 1-3:30 GOLDLINK WILDFLOWER WALK, with botanist Alison Gannett. Easy to moderate walk and basic identification. ID booklet provided. Bring pencil, water, sturdy shoes, hat, sunscreen, rain gear and pack. $25 1-4 WILDFLOWER FOLKLORE with Cyndi Lang Ingalls. An easy hike that identifies local flowers through association with myths, legends and superstitions. $25 1:30 WILDFLOWER WALK, Basic ID Tour. Easy to moderate walk on local wildflower trails. (Van tour available ). $10 1:30- SMALL STEPS, BIG DISCOVERIES with Joannie Budzileni. Wildflower hike and activities designed for kids ages 6-10. Hand lenses and materials provided. $10 3-7 PHOTOGRAPHING FLOWERS IN THE FIELD with Paul Gallaher. A short hike with discussion on techniques. Camera, film and tripod required. $40 5:00 EVENING PROGRAM - 'A COLORADO WILDFLOWER SAMPLER with Ruth Runge-Barnes & Robin Ecklund. Slide show presentation of Colorado wildflowers from the prairie to the alpine tundra. $5 6:30 BLOSSOM DINNER with Anita Sanders & Dana Bradley-Spencer. A dining delight using edible flowers from the garden. $40 7:00 EVENING PROGRAM - 'WILD ABOUT WILDFLOWERS: Extreme Botanizing in Crested Butte', Slide show and book-signing with local Botanist and author Kathy Darrow. FREE WEDNESDAY, July 14th 6-11 PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP with Nathan Bilow. Day 3 of 5. 2-4 PM, Critique/ 4PM- Dark, Field work. Camera, tripod and lenses required. $330/5 days 8-10 CRESTED BUTTE LAND TRUST TOUR OF THE SLATE RIVER WETLANDS PRESERVE. Visit critical wetlands preserved for open space. $10 8-10 FLORAL CROSS STITCH with Mike & Diane Barton. A brief intro to cross stitch. Kit and instruction provided. $20 8-12 WILDFLOWER WALK TO POVERTY GULCH with Vinnie Rossignol, biologist. Half-day ID hike on gentle terrain, 2-3 miles. Field guide, note pad and hand lens suggested. $25 8-4 OLD GROWTH AND FOREST ECOLOGY with Joni Clark. Moderate hike to local "old growth" groves with discussion of forest ecology. Bring lunch, good hiking shoes & all weather gear. $45 8:30 FENG SHUI FOR YOUR GARDEN with Barbi Hay. How to maximize and attain perfect balance for your exterior and interior landscaping. $20 9-11:30 GOLDLINK WILDFLOWER WALK, with botanist Alison Gannett. Easy to moderate walk and basic identification. ID booklet provided. Bring pencil, water, sturdy shoes, hat, sunscreen, rain gear and pack. $25 9-12 MAJOLICA TILE PAINTING WORKSHOP with Donna Rozman. Create your own wildflower tiles, materials provided. $45 9:30-1 MOUNTAIN SAGEBRUSH TOUR with local botanist Kathy Darrow. Explore the fragrant and diverse wildflower community of Big Sage. Easy to moderate hike. $15 9:30 WILDFLOWER WALK, Basic ID Tour. Easy to moderate walk on local wildflower trails. $10 10-11 BUTTERFLIES FOR KIDS with Joanna Rivera, Butterfly Educator & Conservationist. All new program explaining the lifecycle of a butterfly, with art activities and a short walk. $10 10-4 DRAWING & PAINTING, Workshop 3 with Bob & Lydia Maurer. FLOWER AND LEAF images used in a creative and decorative manner. Supplies required. $45 11-12 GARDEN TOUR of Crested Butte. Easy Walking Tour of our local flower gardens. $5 11:00 FLORAL VINEGARS with Anita Sanders & Dana Bradley-Spencer. Learn the art of creating colorful vinegars with herbs and flowers. Supplies provided. $15 12-4 HALF DAY MEDICINAL HERB WALK with herbalist Susie Sparks. Identification and uses of local medicinal plants. Bring rain gear, sun gear, water and snack. $25 1-2 BUTTERFLIES FOR KIDS with Joanna Rivera, Butterfly Educator & Conservationist. All new program explaining the lifecycle of a butterfly, with art activities and a short walk. $10 1-3:30 GOLDLINK WILDFLOWER WALK, with botanist Alison Gannett. Easy to moderate walk and basic identification. ID booklet provided. Bring pencil, water, sturdy shoes, hat, sunscreen, rain gear and pack. $25 1-4 SECRET LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS with Cyndi Lang Ingalls. An easy hike that identifies and discusses the Victorian era symbolism behind local wildflowers. $25 1:30 WILDFLOWER WALK, Basic ID Tour. Easy to moderate walk on local wildflower trails. $10 1:30 SMALL STEPS, BIG DISCOVERIES with Joannie Budzileni. Wildflower hike and activities designed for kids ages 6-10. Hand lenses and materials provided. $10 3-7 PHOTOGRAPHING FLOWERS IN THE FIELD with Paul Gallaher. A short hike with discussion on techniques. Camera, film and tripod required. $40 5-6:30 EVENING PROGRAM -'MEDICINAL HERBS'- Slide show and talk with Herbalist Susie Sparks. $5 8:00 EVENING PROGRAM - 'FLUTES & FLOWERS' with C 'Mahmud' Kabir. Enjoy an evening concert of bamboo flute accompanied by tambura and wildflower images. $8 THURSDAY, July 15th 6-11 PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP with Nathan Bilow. Day 4 of 5. 2-4 PM Critique/4PM-Dark, Field work. Camera, tripod and lenses required. $330/5 days 7:30-5 ALPINE TUNDRA TOUR with botanist Kathy Darrow. Discover the plants of the alpine tundra on Cottonwood Pass. Easy to moderate hike. $35 8-10 FLORAL CROSS STITCH with Mike & Diane Barton. A brief intro to cross stitch. Kit and instruction provided. $20 8-11 MAKING HERBAL MEDICINES with herbalist Susie Sparks. Learn how to make an herbal lip balm, salve, tincture and cough syrup from plants. Supplies provided. $25 8:30-4 BACKCOUNTRY CURES AND COOKING with Joni Clark. Easy to moderate all day hike into local wilderness to explore healing and edible plants useful to hikers and backpackers. Bring lunch, all weather gear, notebook and your camera. $45 9-11 KIDS, PLANTS, AND COOKIE DOUGH? with MJ Simmons. Interactive stories, activities and a nature walk will introduce children to how plants make food, plant-cycles, and why kids and plants share something in common with chocolate chip cookies! Parents are welcome. $10 9-3 WILDFLOWERS OF TRAIL 401 with botanist Alison Gannett. Moderate all day ID hike, approx. 4 miles, 1000' elevation gain, woodland to alpine, one stream crossing. Bring: lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, pencil, rain gear and sturdy footwear. $40 9-4 KEEPING A NATURALIST'S JOURNAL with Sandra Kay Smith. Creating a naturalist's journal, explore drawing, painting, and note taking techniques to record the flowers, plants, and animals you encounter. Sketch book and pencils required. $40 9:30 WILDFLOWER WALK, Basic ID Tour. Easy to moderate walk on local wildflower trails. $10 9:30-1 WILD EDIBLE AND MEDICINAL PLANT HIKE with Cattail Bob. Half day hike to identify dozens of wild edible and medicinal plants of the Crested Butte area. $20 10-11 BUTTERFLIES FOR KIDS with Joanna Rivera, Butterfly Educator & Conservationist. All new program explaining the lifecycle of a butterfly, with art activities and a short walk. $10 10-12 JOURNEY TO PLANT SPIRIT MEDICINE with Peter Brown. Principles and practices of healing with plant spirit medicine. Bring paper, pens/pencils for drawing and recording. $10 10-4 PAINTING, Workshop 4 with Bob & Lydia Maurer. PAINTING IS FUN & EASY - Using your imagination. Supplies required. $45 12-4 HALF DAY MEDICINAL HERB WALK with herbalist Susie Sparks. Identification and uses of local medicinal plants. Bring rain gear, sun gear, water and snack. $25 1-2 BUTTERFLIES FOR KIDS with Joanna Rivera, Butterfly Educator & Conservationist. All new program explaining the lifecycle of a butterfly, with art activities and a short walk. $10 1-3 NATIVE PLANT WALK with Evelyn Horn of the Colorado Native Plant Society. An easy walk to discover the abundant beauty close at hand. Hand lens and flower guide suggested. $10 1-3 BUILDING A MOUNTAIN GARDEN with Johnna Mulay and Krista Hildebrandt. Hands on gardening workshop including design, soil prep, and planting. Gardening gloves recommended. $20 1-4 WILDFLOWER FOLKLORE with Cyndi Lang Ingalls. An easy hike that identifies local flowers through association with myths, legends and superstitions. $25 1:30 WILDFLOWER WALK, Basic ID Tour. Easy to moderate walk on local wildflower trails. (Van tour Available ). $10 2-4 AFTERNOON GARDEN TEA & TALK with Marnie Easly of Rocky Mtn Trees & Landscaping. Refreshing teas & treats accompany this landscaping lecture on 'Extreme Gardening' in our region. $15 2-3:30 HEALING POWER OF FLOWERS with Habiba Kabir. A workshop in which you will discover the essences of flowers and how they heal. $12 3-7 PHOTOGRAPHING FLOWERS IN THE FIELD with Paul Gallaher. A short hike with discussion on techniques. Camera, film and tripod required. $40 6:30 COOKING WILD EDIBLES with John Marc Ventimiglia. A gourmet feast that incorporates many of the wild edibles of the Crested Butte area. Lecture and dinner. $50 7-9 EVENING PROGRAM - 'WILD EDIBLE PLANTS' Slide presentation and book signing with Cattail Bob. Beautiful color slides of wild edible plants of the Rockies. $5 FRIDAY, July 16th 6-11 PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP with Nathan Bilow. Day 5 of 5. 2-4 PM, Critique & Student Slide Presentation. Camera, tripod and lenses required. $330/5 days 8-10 FLORAL CROSS STITCH with Mike & Diane Barton. A brief intro to cross stitch. Kit and instruction provided. $20 8-10 CRESTED BUTTE LAND TRUST TOUR. Tour the most recent acquisition and visit lands and flowers preserved for open space. $10 8-4 WEST MAROON TOUR with botanist Kathy Darrow. Moderately difficult, all day, 8-mile hike along West Maroon Trail. Discover wildflower heaven! Alpine tundra, lush meadows and spectacular scenery. Plant list provided. Outdoor Gear required. $35 8-4 OLD GROWTH AND FOREST ECOLOGY with Joni Clark. Moderate hike to local "old growth" groves with discussion of forest ecology. Bring lunch, good hiking shoes & all weather gear.$45 9-1 HALF DAY MEDICINAL HERB WALK with herbalist Susie Sparks. Identification and uses of local medicinal plants. Bring rain gear, sun gear, water and snack. $25 9-3 WILDFLOWERS OF TRAIL 401 with botanist Alison Gannett. Moderate all day ID hike, approx. 4 miles, 1000' elevation gain, woodland to alpine, one stream crossing. Bring: lunch, water,hat, sunscreen, pencil, rain gear and sturdy footwear. $40 9:30 WILDFLOWER WALK, Basic ID Tour. Easy to moderate walk on local wildflower trails. $10 10-11 BUTTERFLIES FOR KIDS with Joanna Rivera, Butterfly Educator Conservationist. All new program explaining the lifecycle of a butterfly, with art activities and a short walk. $10 10-12 JOURNEY TO PLANT SPIRIT MEDICINE with Peter Brown. Principles and practices of healing with plant spirit medicine. Bring paper, pens/pencils for drawing and recording. $10 10-4 PAINTING, Workshop 5 with Bob & Lydia Maurer. PAINTING WHAT YOU SEE - Improving upon Nature. Supplies required. $45 11-12 GARDEN TOUR of Crested Butte. Easy walking tour of our local flower gardens. $5 12-4 WILD EDIBLE AND MEDICINAL PLANT HIKE with Cattail Bob. Half day hike to identify dozens of wild edible and medicinal plants of the Crested Butte area. $20 1-2 BUTTERFLIES FOR KIDS with Joanna Rivera, Butterfly Educator & Conservationist. All new program explaining the lifecycle of a butterfly, with art activities and a short walk. $10 1-3 BUILDING A MOUNTAIN GARDEN with Johnna Mulay and Krista Hildebrandt. Hands on gardening workshop including design, soil prep, and planting. Gardening gloves recommended. $20 1-4 HIGH COUNTRY HIKES with The High Country Citizens Alliance. Easy hike to surrounding areas to ID wildflowers and discuss local environmental issues. $10 1:30 WILDFLOWER WALK, Basic ID Tour. Easy to moderate walk on local wildflower trails. $10 2-4 A GARDEN IN A BASKET with Libbey Oliver. Make an arrangement that looks like you brought nature indoors. Learn which wildflowers grow well in a cutting garden and how to translate Nature's use of texture, light and color into casual designs. Supplies provided. $45 3-7 PHOTOGRAPHING FLOWERS IN THE FIELD with Paul Gallaher. A short hike with discussion on techniques. Camera, film and tripod required. $40 5:00 EVENING PROGRAM -'MEDICINAL HERBS'- Slide show and talk with Herbalist Susie Sparks. $5 7:00 1999 Wildflower Festival Poster Signing Reception with Beth Marcue, 1999 Poster Artist. Paradise Café, 3rd & Elk Avenue (Catered/Cash Bar). All Welcome! FREE 8:00 EVENING PROGRAM - COLORADO'S BEST WILDFLOWEr HIKES: High Country and Western Slope with Pamela & David Irwin. A beautifully narrated computerized Slide Show accompanied by music, identifying floristic trails and the wildflowers along them. Book Signing follows. FREE SATURDAY, July 17th 8-11 WETLAND PLANTS TOUR with biologist Kevin Taylor. Easy 1/2 mile walk with plant identification, ecology, natural history, medicinal and edible uses of wetland plants discussed. $15 9-4 FULL DAY MEDICINAL WALK with herbalist Susie Sparks. Easy hike and lecture on Identification, collection and preparing medicines with local medicinal plants. Bring notepad, rain/sun gear and lunch. $45 9-4 KEEPING A NATURALIST'S JOURNAL with Sandra Kay Smith. Creating a naturalist's journal, explore drawing, painting, and note taking techniques to record the flowers, plants, and animals you encounter. Sketch book and pencils required. $40 9-11 KIDS, PLANTS, AND COOKIE DOUGH? with MJ Simmons. Interactive stories, activities and a nature walk will introduce children to how plants make food, plant-cycles, and why kids and plants share something in common with chocolate chip cookies! Parents are welcome. $10 9:30 WILDFLOWER WALK, Basic ID Tour. Easy to moderate walk on local wildflower trails. $10 10-11 BUTTERFLIES FOR KIDS with Joanna Rivera, Butterfly Educator Conservationist. All new program explaining the lifecycle of a butterfly, with art activities and a short walk. $10 10-12 JOURNEY TO PLANT SPIRIT MEDICINE with Peter Brown. Principles and practices of healing with plant spirit medicine. Bring paper, pens/pencils for drawing and recording. $10 10-1 WILDFLOWER GARDENING with Joni Clark. Hands-on workshop creating and maintaining a naturalistic wildflower meadow. Gardening gloves recommended. $25 10-3 GREEN LAKE TOUR with local botanist, Kathy Darrow. A 4-mile moderate hike through coniferous forest and colorful meadows to the natural rock gardens surrounding subalpine Green Lake. Outdoor gear required. $25 11 FLORAL VINEGARS with Anita Sanders & Dana Bradley-Spencer. Learn the art of creating colorful vinegars with herbs and flowers. Supplies provided. $15 12-4 WILD EDIBLE AND MEDICINAL PLANT HIKE with Cattail Bob. Half day hike to identify dozens of wild edible and medicinal plants of the Crested Butte area. $20 1-2 BUTTERFLIES FOR KIDS with Joanna Rivera, Butterfly Educator Conservationist. All new program explaining the lifecycle of a butterfly, with art activities and a short walk. $10 1-4 HIGH COUNTRY HIKES with The High Country Citizens Alliance. Easy hike to surrounding areas to ID wildflowers and discuss local environmental issues. $10 1:30 WILDFLOWER WALK, Basic ID Tour. Easy to moderate walk on local wildflower trails. $10 2-4 A GARDEN IN A BASKET with Libbey Oliver. Make an arrangement that looks like you brought nature indoors. Learn which wildflowers grow well in a cutting garden and how to translate Nature's use of texture, light and color into casual designs. Supplies provided. $45 3-7 PHOTOGRAPHING FLOWERS IN THE FIELD with Paul Gallaher. A short hike with discussion on techniques. Camera, film and tripod required. $40 5-7 EVENING PROGRAM - 'BUTTERFLYING THE BUTTE' with Joanna Rivera, Butterfly educator. A Basic introduction to butterflys and how to enjoy them in Crested Butte. $5 7:30 EVENING PROGRAM - 'FOCUS ON FLOWERS: The Hidden Beauty' with Allen Rokach of The Center For Nature Photography. Slide Show and lecture on the beauty of flowers. $5 SUNDAY, July 18th 9-4 KEEPING A NATURALIST'S JOURNAL with Sandra Kay Smith. Creating a naturalist's journal, explore drawing, painting, and note taking techniques to record the flowers, plants, and animals you encounter. Sketch book and pencils required. $40 9:30 WILDFLOWER WALK, Basic ID Tour. Easy to moderate walk on local wildflower trails. $10 10-1 FENG SHUI FOR YOUR GARDEN with Barbi Hay. How to maximize and attain perfect balance for your exterior and interior landscaping. $20 11-12 GARDEN TOUR of Crested Butte. Easy walking tour of our local flower gardens. $5 1-4 HIGH COUNTRY HIKES with The High Country Citizens Alliance. Easy hike to surrounding areas to ID wildflowers and discuss local environmental issues. $10 1:30 WILDFLOWER WALK, Basic ID Tour. Easy to moderate walk on local wildflower trails. $10 2-3 GARDEN TOUR of Crested Butte. Easy walking tour of our local flower garden. $5 For more information, contact: Crested Butte Wildflower Festival |
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