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For those of you who want to know a bit more about the gorgeous nature around you - rather than just racing down it or jumping off it,... spare some time for one of these programs put on by the Rocky Mountain Biology Lab - or RMBL!

Don't forget to check out the children's science camps. Sign up quickly! they are popular! (see below)

Rocky Mountain Biology Lab (Gothic) -

RMBL (Rocky Mountain Biology Lab) focuses on the importance of preserving and providing access to historical data about the local ecosystems. As scientists address ever more sophisticated questions about a dynamic world, RMBL is a vital resource for discovering nature’s fundamental ecological and evolutionary processes.

For Adults:

One Hour Tours-We offer two 1-hour tours each day starting at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., $15 per person.

Each tour includes light to moderate hiking as you follow your interpretive guide up the winding footpaths of the Gothic town site to research meadows, forests and streams. Tours are for adults (and for kids age 12 and over with an adult).

Tuesday Talks

Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. at the billy barr community center at RMBL. These are quite scientific - in the evening in Gothic. See the full schedule of topics and times!

Geology Van Tours

Travel through time without a time machine! On your van tour, you will explore the beautiful landscapes around Crested Butte while learning about the last 2 billion years of Earth’s history. The area around Crested Butte is geologically fascinating, featuring some of the most diverse geology and distinctive landscapes in the entire state of Colorado. Geology van tours will visit different locations each time, based on weather, access, and participant interests. You won’t want to miss this unique tour!

Tuesday tour dates: June 26th, July 10th, July 24th, and August 7th. Special Geobotany tour on July 12th through the Wildflower Festival, register at the Wildflower Festival Website

For questions please email events@rmbl.org or phone Erin Fabbre at 970-349-7420.

Tours start at 10 a.m. and end at 12 p.m., $40 per person. Meet in the parking lot of the Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce at the northeast corner of the intersection of Elk Avenue and Highway 135.  The van will arrive at this location by 9:45 am at the latest.

For Kids:

Rocky Mountain Biology Lab Youth Nature & Science Camps-Pre-K thru 8th Grade - Short camps with wonderful experiences.

Come participage with RMBL's scientists in experiments, nature hikes, games and art. 'n a beautiful outdoor setting and in the company of career scientists, we provide hands-on investigations of nature.'

www.rmbl.org for schedule and to register. Children can pick specific days. $30-$40/day, depending.

Robin Dreyfuss 954-610-2000
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