MALT - Be A Citizen Scientist for a Day

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MALT - Be A Citizen Scientist for a Day

Thursday, August 17, 2023, 09:00am - 05:00pm

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If you are curious about the science behind dendrochronology, Mountain Area Land Trust is offering an exclusive workshop just for inquisitive minds.

This one-day workshop, "Be A Citizen Scientist for A Day", will be held on Thursday, Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. You will:

• Receive training from Regis University Professor John Sakulich, a biogeographer and forest ecologist
• Learn about the ecology of bristlecone pine and the basics of dendrochronology
• Discover how to collect tree cores from ancient bristlecone pines using increment borers
• Record data to support a research project to reconstruct long-term variability in snowpack
• Enjoy lunch on Pennsylvania Mountain and the beauty of the area

Lunch, training and tools included! This event is $100 per person and is limited to 15 registrants. This training will be held at Pennsylvania Mountain in Fairplay.

Please RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (303) 679-0950!

Location Pennsylvania Mountain, Fairplay, CO 80440