Durango Nature Studies - Environmental Education in Durango, Southwest Colorado, and the Four Corners

Join DNS in a dusky exploration of natural history, nocturnal animals, local landforms, and cool moon facts and legends.

Date:	Thursday, July 18, 2008
Time:	7:30 - 9:30 pm
Place:	Colorado Trail trailhead @ Little Molas Lake
Price:	FREE for members, $10 for non-members
Lead Naturalist:	Allison Pease
RSVP:	By noon on July 17

Directions:

From Durango:
. Head north on Highway 550
. At North City Market, set you odometer to zero
. Drive north 39.8 miles to Molas Pass at mile marker 64
. Go .3 miles and turn left onto dirt road towards Little Molas Lake
. Follow dirt/gravel road and signs .8 miles to the Colorado Trail trailhead parking lot
. We will leave from there.

Trail Info:

10,910 ft (Molas Pass)

This hike starts in the subalpine zone of the mountains just above Little Molas Lake. We'll leave the parking lot and head to the wide open spaces above the valleys as we venture into the heights of the San Juans. We'll get great views of the old Lime Creek fire, glaciated topography, and mountains capped with basalts from ancient volcanos. We will talk about how animals and plants survive in this high rugged enviornment and will have a wonderful seat to watch the moon rise.

What to Bring and Additional Info:
. Please bring water, snacks, hiking shoes, layers of clothes, walking poles (if you want), and BUG SPRAY
. Optional is a flashlight (which hopefully we won't need).
. Dress warmly. Temperatures will drop as the night progresses.
. If we cancel due to weather, we will try to let everyone know by noon that day.
. Please bring a check or exact cash - $10 if you are a non-member.
. Should you need to cancel, please let us know, as we usually have a waiting list.

Additional Info:
About ten months out of the year, Durango Nature Studies takes groups of 10-15 people on two-hour full moon hikes at various locations throughout the area. A trained naturalist leads these hikes and participants learn about the local flora and fauna, current happenings in the natural world, nighttime senses and astronomy events.

Full moon hikes are not an exercise in fitness. Instead, they a chance to slow down and notice the cooling, quieting world around us. Hikes are geared to the slowest member of the group, and are generally led with no specific destination in mind, other than a good place to view the rising moon. They are recommended to those of moderate fitness level or above. Families are welcome, but please remember that this may not be the best hike for children younger than age 9 (though only a parent knows how far their child can hike without becoming bored or exhausted).

Please note:
No dogs allowed.

For more information, email Sally or call us at 970-382-9244, ext 3