Beaver Ecology with FDRD
Wetland Ecology and Beavers with Town of Breckenridge Naturalist
Beavers are an important friend to headwaters. They create a reservoir of water in their ponds and the soils around them, helping to retain water in climate change.
FDRD is excited to be hosting a hike with Town of Breckenridge Naturalist, Ella Garner. We will explore the Cucumber Gulch Nature Preserve and learn about the wetland ecosystem that dominates the area. In addition, we will learn about the beavers that call the nature preserve home.
This is a unique educational offering by the Town of Breckenridge and space is limited. All FDRD educational offerings are free but make sure to sign up ahead of time to reserve your spot.
Cucumber Gulch Nature Preserve
sign up Wednesday 8/10/2022 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Swan River Fence Repair
Our chapter’s involvement has been canceled due to an inability to oversee our involvement. HOWEVER, you can still participate. Contact Jordan Mead at Jordan.mead@summitcountyco.gov. Our chapter will be participating in other Swan River-related events, and we’ll keep you apprised.
The goal of this event is to repair the fence along Reach A of the Swan River Restoration. The fence strongly discourages off-road recreation vehicles from entering the restored area. Volunteers will need to sign waivers upon arrival before working. Again, contact Jordan Mead for more details.
Women's Casting Clinic
This is the second women’s casting clinic. We’ll meet again at the Maryland Creek Park (below Summit Sky Ranch). Email Carol at ColoradoFlyCasting@gmail.com to let know whether you’ll be attending and if you’ll need to borrow a fly rod. If we have more than four students, she will get another instructor to help out so that everyone can get some indivualized attention. In the meantime, learn how to tie a clinch knot. See Clinch Knot Tying Instructions - RIO Products - Bing video.
Meeting / Social
Meet at the Silverthorne Pavilion. Bring whatever you’d like to grill, and bring a small grill if you have one. The chapter has a small one, but it can only handle about 4-6 items at a time. Bring a side dish too, if you’d like to share something. Kendra of BRWG will give us an update on the Integrated Water Management Plan (IWMP), the status of the science, fundraising and what the funds are used for.
State of the River
The Summit County State of the River returns in person on May 24, 2022 at the Silverthorne Pavilion. For registration, see: https://www.coloradoriverdistrict.org/2022/04/summit-county-sor/
Women's Fly Casting Clinic
Women can cast as good as men and, in some cases, like that of Maxine McCormick, better! Come start learning or improving your casting skills in this clinic, taught by a femaie FFI-certified fly casting instructor.
Blue River - Trash the Trash Day
Set aside the morning to show the Blue a little love. Meet at the Silverthorne PD/Library parking lot, sign a waiver, get trash bags and surveyor flags and show the Blue that you appreciate what it does/has done for you.
F3T Fly Fishing Film Tour in Breckenridge
It’s coming! This year, the location will be the Breckenridge Riverwalk Center. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Buy tickets at Mountain Angler in Breckenridge, Breckenridge Outfitters, or Cutthroat Anglers in Silverthorne. This is a benefit for Project Healing Waters.
Climate Change and Alpine Waters (Zoom)
Garret Rue, PhD will present his research findings regarding how climate change is affecting high alpine waters, especially in areas wherein there has been mining, such as the Snake River Basin in Summit County. For the Zoom link, write to GoreRangeTU@gmail.com.
Pebble Count Survey
Need 10 volunteers to assist in this citizen science program for the Blue River Management Plan. Easy work. Bring your waders. We will be measuring the rocks across transects of the Blue.
Introduction of the Blue River Beer: Rain, Sleet, Hail.
Introduction of the Blue River Beer: Rain, Sleet, Hail. Each beer purchased will be a $1 donation to the Blue River Integrated Water Plan research. Raffles for fishing gear, live band, and food. Silent auction for some great fishing gear. This is a must attend event for a great cause.
Celebracion de la Naturaleza
Join the Forest Service in teaching the youth of our community how to fish. Fun event there with translators to assist. Meadow Creek Park (behind Walmart). Lunch provided
Colorado Parks and Wildlife - Electroshock Project
Help out CPW with an electroshock project on the Blue River. Bring your waders.
Location: Blue River, Fourmile Bridge reach (Summit County Open Space property behind the Tiger Road bus stop north of Breckenridge)
Fly Casting Clinic
Public invited. All levels of ability. Learn some trick cast to have more fun and catch more fish. Rods available for beginners otherwise bring your gear with a leader attached.