SUMMER 2008
EVENTS
For more information and to RSVP for any
of these events, please call (307) 733-9417 or email
info@jhalliance.org. (Click
here for a map to our office.)
July 2008:
Saturday, July 12
Scenic Float Trip with
Barker-Ewing -- Enjoy the sun, scenery
and wildlife as we float from Wilson Bridge to
South Park with Conservation Alliance naturalists.
We will meet at 10 a.m. This is an easy-going
float with great opportunities to view wildlife.
Bring your bathing suit, rain gear, sunscreen,
water, and your questions. Cost: $62, including
lunch and tips.
Wednesday, July 16
Info Lunch: Canada
Lynx and Snowshoe Hares in the Greater Yellowstone --
Biologist Nate Berg will talk about his research,
which provides important insights on critical
habitat designation for lynx. Berg says critical
areas include Bridger-Teton National Forest lands,
where the snowshoe hare has some of the highest
densities in the western U.S. Bring a brown-bag
lunch; we’ll
provide beverages and dessert. Free, at noon
at the Conservation Alliance, 685 S. Cache.
Thursday, July 17
In the Hoofsteps of
the Pronghorn -- Join the
Conservation Alliance for a rare opportunity
to hike a portion of the path of the pronghorn,
while raising money and awareness to promote
wildlife conservation in Jackson Hole. Grand
Teton National Park’s pronghorn antelope
herd must navigate a 186-mile roundtrip migration
each year between winter and summer habitat.
However, their already-narrow migration corridor
is increasingly at risk. The path can be rigorous,
and our goal for the day is 10 miles. However,
different starting points, lengths and multiple
guides are possible based on group members’ hiking
ability.
We encourage participants of this fundraising field trip to obtain
pledges per mile walked to help cover their participation cost, and
to spread the word about the pronghorn (pledge forms are available at the ConservationAlliance
office). Hikers will be treated to a get-together a few days in advance. Space
will be limited to 12 hikers. $125 donation; lunch included.
Saturday, July 19
Living Green --
Nancy Taylor, author of “Go
Green,” will host a tour of her green home
and discuss how to best live a sustainable, environmentally
friendly lifestyle. Moreover, she will speak
about green building products while using
her home as a classroom. Cost: $15.
Saturday, July 26
Munger Mountain Biking
Adventure -- Outdoorsman
and lifelong valley resident Anthony Stevens
will lead a mountain-biking trip up Munger
Mountain, where you can take in views of the
valley, discuss ongoing Forest Service policy
revisions, and enjoy the company of new friends.
(You must provide your own bike.) Cost: $15.
Thursday, July 31
Candidates' Forum on
Conservation and Quality of Life Issues --
Sponsored by the Wyoming Conservation Voters
Education Fund, this is your chance to meet Town
Council, County Commission and State Legislative
candidates at Snow King Resort from 6:30 to 9
p.m. and share your views. Click
here for more information.
August 2008:
Saturday, August 2
Sleeping Indian Day-Trek --
Join Franz Camenzind, wildlife biologist and
executive director of the Conservation Alliance,
and outdoorsman Anthony Stevens as they lead
a summer hike up the Sleeping Indian from Flat
Creek. Franz will discuss Bridger-Teton wildlife
and public lands issues, while Anthony will facilitate
the hike. We will depart for the trailhead
at 7 a.m. for this all-day hike. Please bring
raingear, warm layers, sunscreen, water and
lunch. Cost: $15.
Friday, August 8
Celebration for the
Sage Grouse -- Leslie Still,
the owner of Buffalo Trail Gallery, has come
up with a new way to support the Conservation
Alliance. She is inviting her artists to create
a piece of art related to sage grouse and/or
their habitat. She will donate 10 percent of
proceeds from this special show and will host
a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. on August 8 to showcase
this event at 98 Center St. Please join us,
and tell your friends and neighbors.
Saturday, August 9
Wildlife Photography
Safari -- Join professional
photographer and cinematographer Jeff Hogan
on a wildlife expedition to Schwabacher’s
Landing north of Moose in search of unique
photographic opportunities. The group will
bushwhack along a series of beaver ponds in
an attempt to view wildlife. Jeff will discuss
basic photography concepts and skills, so bring
your camera if you have one! We will conclude
the field trip at Dornan’s in Moose with
food and drinks overlooking the majesty of
Grand Teton. This is a unique opportunity to
learn from one of the best! Cost: $15 (does
not include food and drinks at Dornan’s
).
Saturday, August 16
A Walk on the Wild
Side -- Hike in the beautiful
Palisades Wilderness Study Area. Local backcountry
aficionado Dr. Bruce Hayse will lead a day
hike into the Palisades Mountains to explore
an area deserving of wilderness designation.
Cost: $15.
Wednesday, August 20
Info Lunch: Christianity
and the Environment -- Guest
speaker Shirley Craighead, who started the Ecology
Club and heads the Social Justice Committee at
Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church, will
facilitate this brown-bag lunch discussion. Bring
your own lunch; we’ll provide beverages
and dessert. Free, at noon at the Conservation
Alliance, 685 South Cache St.
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