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Josh Been Show to Benefit the Land Trust – December 17(0)
Local artist Joshua Been hosts grand opening show to benefit the Land Trust of the Upper Arkansas Salida – Join artist Joshua Been for the 3rd Annual Land Trust of the Upper Arkansas Benefit Show on December 17 from 6 to 9 pm at the new Virtuosity Gallery, 204 North F Street in downtown [...]
Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop Friday(0)
Need to prune your old fruit trees? Join Angie Jenson from Fire Ready on Friday, November 18 from 10 am to 12 pm in Poncha Springs to learn to prune your old fruit trees. This will help make them more productive and attractive again.
Jenson will present basic techniques and tips to allow you to do the work yourself. She is Chaffee County’s only ISA Certified Arborist.
The workshop is co-hosted by the Morgan Center for Earth Literacy, a sustainability-focused business owned by Dave and Suzanne Ward. The workshop will be held on their property, located at 145 Chipeta Avenue in Poncha Springs.
The workshop is free, but donations are welcome. For more information, please contact Dave Ward at 719-539-8523.
Land Trust Annual Event Features Adventurer Andrew Skurka – the Man Who Walked Across Alaska(0)
The Land Trust of the Upper Arkansas hosts their annual conservation program and fundraiser on November 17, from 5-9 pm at the Steam Plant. This year, the featured speaker is adventurer Andrew Skurka who walked, skied and packrafted nearly 4,700 miles across some of the wildest lands in North America. Both the National Geographical Society and Outside Magazine have named Skurka as “Adventurer of the Year” for his very long wilderness walks using the most minimal equipment. The event also features the 2011 Conservationist Award, a delicious light dinner by Michelle Gapp of Kalamatapit and a silent auction full of unique items like llama packing.
Land Trust to Lead Arkansas Hills Walk – October 29(0)
Salida – On October 29 from 9-11 am, join the Land Trust’s Executive Director, Andrew Mackie, on a casual hill walk to explore the Land Trust’s 2010 conservation easement near downtown Salida. The walk is the second event in the 2011 Protecting Land Series, sponsored by the Land Trust of the Upper Arkansas.
Walkers will explore the land included in the conservation easement, which is located just north of downtown Salida in the popular Arkansas Hills recreation area. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about conservation easements, why this project was attractive to the Land Trust, what other projects are planned for this area, and what other recreation projects the LTUA is working on in the Upper Arkansas Valley.
Salida Author Arlene Shovald to Sign Copies of new Dream Book – Saturday, August 27 from 1-4 pm at DragonFly Gifts in Salida(0)
“‘Let Your Dreams Be Your Doctor’ teaches the dreamer how to get the most information that is passed down during the night through the veil that separates the unconscious from the conscious” says Henry Hollenbaugh. This new book is the work of local author Arlene Shovald. She will be signing copies Saturday, August 27 at DragonFly Gifts from 1-4 pm.
Historic Cruiser Bicycle Ride Open to Everyone – Sunday, August 21(0)
Join AADA on Sunday, August 21 for the fun and easy Historic Salida Cruiser Tour – a casual bicycle ride around the sites and stories of Salida. Guided by local guidebook writer Nathan Ward, the cruiser ride is part of the Monarch Crest Crank event that raises funds for the Alliance Against Domestic Abuse. However, unlike the other rides in the Crest Crank, people of all ages and abilities will enjoy the Historic Salida Cruiser Tour. You don’t even have to be a mountain biker. Any bike will do.
Land Trust Hosting Aldo Leopold Film – July 14(0)
On July 14 at 7 pm at the Salida Community Center, the Land Trust of the Upper Arkansas (LTUA) will host a screening of a new film called Green Fire, the first full-length, high definition documentary film ever made about legendary conservationist Aldo Leopold. The film explores Aldo Leopold’s life in the early part of the twentieth century and the many ways his land ethic idea continues to be applied all over the world today.
Building Local & Natural Strawbale Homes(1)
Timbo Scursso of Solarwise Natural Building and Design in Salida is promoting the “Build Local” movement. Using San Luis Valley straw, Canon City clay and Salida timbers, Scursso builds custom strawbale homes that incorporate local and natural materials from the area. Read about his techniques here.
Talking with 2011 FIBArk Parade VIP, writer Beth Groundwater. Author of Deadly Currents.(0)
Deadly Currents is a new outdoor adventure mystery that takes place in Salida, the Arkansas River and the local river culture. In the book, the heroine is a raft guide who leaves her job as a guide to become a river ranger with the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA). While on duty, a river client dies under mysterious circumstances and the heroine tries to solve the crime.
After reading Deadly Currents from a local’s perspective, here are a few questions we asked Beth Groundwater.
Crest Crank Unveils New Design and T-Shirt(0)
Building on the Crest Crank’s tradition of working with a local graphic artist who is free to let their creative spirit shine, the Alliance Against Domestic Abuse asked Jared Jacob of SundayLounge.com to create the look of the 2011 event.
New Trail in Brown’s Canyon(1)
Volunteers are needed to help construct a new trail into the Bureau of Land Management Browns Canyon Wilderness Study Area near Ruby Mountain on June 24-26, 2011.
Monarch Crest Crank moves to Salida(0)
For 2011, the Alliance Against Domestic Abuse (AADA) is working to put on a bigger and better Monarch Crest Crank (MCC) event on August 21.
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