Join us for two evening discussions about the science and health of Boulder’s mountain ecosystems

Local scientists will share findings from long-term data collected in the meadows, forests, and tundra ecosystems of the Mountain Research Station and Niwot Ridge Long-Term Ecological Research site near Nederland.

Dates: Nov 4 & Nov 18, 2021
Time: 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Location: Online (link provided after registration)

More about the event:

The CU Center for Sustainable Landscapes and Communities (CSLC) and our integral partners welcome you to join two webinars focused on long-term ecological data from Boulder’s mountain ecosystems. These virtual sessions on November 4 and November 18, from 5:00-6:30 pm MT are part of the CSLC’s planning process for the 2022 “Ecosystem Trends Report” (see below for a summary of the 2020 report and Summit).

These two 90-minute, interactive sessions will delve into the details of exciting long-term data sets on water quality, watershed health, and pollinator and ant communities gathered by CU Boulder faculty, staff, and students in the meadows, forests, and tundra ecosystems of the Mountain Research Station and Niwot Ridge Long-Term Ecological Research site near Nederland. These data sets are invaluable for informing the status and trends of critical ecosystem functions in our local landscapes. Our goal in producing the biennial trends report is to engage individuals, community organizations and municipal partners to develop and promote strategies to enhance community awareness and action toward environmental sustainability.

Speakers:

November 4: Dr. Eve Hinckley, Assistant Professor, Environmental Studies Program and Dr. Sarah Elmendorf, Information Manager, Niwot Ridge Long-Term Ecological Research site

November 18: Dr. Julian Resasco, Assistant Professor, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department and Anna Paraskevopoulos, PhD candidate, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department

The Boulder Ecosystem Trends Report is supported by the City of Boulder Climate Initiatives Department, City of Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks, Boulder County Office of Sustainability, Climate and Resilience, Boulder County Parks and Open Space Resource Management Division, Boulder County Parks and Open Space Foundation, and the Community Foundation Boulder County; and our many data contributors and researchers.

For questions and comments, please email:centerslac@nullcolorado.edu

We hope to see you there!

Learn more about the 2020 Ecosystem Trends Report and Summit

Support Our Work

These events are free to the public, but donations are appreciated and encouraged. This will help support CSLC’s continued Boulder community outreach initiatives, research collaborations, and communication of the health and future of our landscapes and communities.

We’d love to hear from you!

Our goal is community-driven research and discourse, so let us know what you’re interested in or issues in your community related to public lands!

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