Central Colorado Humanists Sunday Science program for Nov. 3
“The United State Forest Service (USFS) National Trail System” will be the topic of the Central Colorado Humanists Sunday Science program for Nov. 3, 2024. Ben Lara, Administrator of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail will talk about the National Trail System Act, the National Scenic and Historic Trails, and the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. The program begins at 10 a. m. and will be held in a new location for Sunday Science, A Church at 419 D Street in Salida, CO.
Ben will review the history and creation of the 1968 National Trail System Act and specifics of the program delivery for the National Scenic and Historic Trails. The talk will include current and future management for the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. The 3100-mile trail from Mexico to Canada spans 20 different National Forests, 3 National Parks, 13 Bureau of Land Management Units and 2 National Monuments.
Ben has over 20 years of public land management experience working for the private sector, non-profits and the Federal Government. This includes positions at all levels within the United States Forest Service in 4 different countries (Brazil, Honduras, Philippines, and the United States). Most recently he accepted the position as the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Administrator.
Central Colorado Humanists sponsor Sunday Science on the first Sunday of each month. Each presentation is informative and features a science topic that is understandable by both scientists and non-scientists. The doors open at 9:30 a. m. and the talk begins promptly at 10 a. m. Admission is free, and the public is welcome. Please note the change of location to A Church, 419 D Street, Salida, CO, and join us.