Audubon Camp in the Rockies

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Lazuli Bunting	Indian Paintbrush and Lupines in a mountain meadow

THE PROGRAM

Join regional biologists and naturalists in exploring the beautiful and archaeologically rich Big Horn Basin of Wyoming Each daily session will involve an expert-guided interpretive hike through the Tensleep Nature Preserve. Topics will center on the biodiversity of the region and how organisms thrive in the mountains. Specific hikes will expose you to local and migrating birds, mammal tracks and signs, insects, and a variety of wildlife.

Field sessions emphasize hands-on activities that are engaging from start to finish. We will explore the Preserve's plant communities including species from meadows, forests, and woodlands. You will:

• learn how to identify many mountain plants and their uses
• hike through deep canyons, sagebrush steppes, and mountain meadows
• explore a stream community
• examine springs in limestone formations
• discover how nature has sculpted this amazing place

In your free time you might stroll among douglas firs, ponderosa pines, junipers and aspens looking and listening for mountain blue birds and green-tailed towhees; photograph, sketch, and identify wildflowers against a panorama of cliffs, trees, and magnificent sunsets over the Big Horn Basin; or relax under the glorious night sky, blazing with stars.

Evening programs will feature local musicians, cowboy poets, and time to reflect on the day's activities and sights. Fishing for the elusive rainbow and brook trout is permitted in local waters with purchase of a Wyoming fishing license.

THE FACILITIES

The Tensleep Preserve's lodge is a spacious, functional log structure which serves as the main meeting room and dining area. It features a massive stone fireplace constructed with layers of local rock depicting each geologic era in order. Adjoining the meeting room are: a kitchen, classroom, reading alcove, small store, handicapped-accessible bathroom, and covered dining deck featuring spectacular views. The bathhouse, bathroom, and lab are located downstairs, accessible from the Tent Camp.

The Tent Camp comfortably accommodates 20 people in two-person platform tents with beds. From the Tent Camp guests can access several miles of marked trails and a short drive takes you to the heart of the Preserve -Canyon Creek -for additional hiking and fishing.

THE FACULTY

• Evert Brown: PhD Idaho State University
  Specialty -Ecology
• Scott Seville: PhD University of Wyoming
  Specialty -Zoology
  Guest ornithologist to be announced
  

CAMP INFORMATION

Dates: July 13- 19,2002

Cost: $775 per person

Accommodations: Tent assignments in two-person tents will be made at Audubon' s discretion unless requests are specified at the time of registration. Modem bathhouse facilities are located downstairs in the heated lodge.

Meals: Hardy and nutritional meals will be served buffet style in the lodge. Personal items you win need to bring: Sleeping bag and pillow, flashlight, towel, and personal toiletries.

REGISTRATION FEES

Space is limited so you are encouraged
to register early.

Early Bird = $775
Must be received by April 30, 2002.

Late registration = $825
Must be received by June 15,2002

If you are interested in obtaining information about this summer experience, please fill out this form and mail it to:

Audubon Wyoming
101 Garden Creek Road
Casper, WY 82604

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