THE EARTH BENEATH OUR FEET RETURNS! The “Earth Beneath Our Feet”, with the ever-entertaining Dr. Dave Noe, returns with THREE opportunities to learn about the unique and fascinating geologic history of our home on the western slope! Each lecture will detail the geologic history of the [...]
WSCC 2019 Annual Meeting – “Being a Beneficial Species” Join fellow Conservation Center members, volunteers, and staff to review 2018 accomplishments and prepare for the year ahead. March 28, 2019 – 6-8pm Edesia Community Kitchen (395 Clark Ave, Paonia) The Conservation [...]
Throughout the Inter-mountain West, riparian corridors and wetlands – whether they contain perennial, intermittent, or ephemeral streams – act as natural sponges to collect runoff water and slowly release it during dry periods and extended drought. However, in an effort to [...]
To know the North Fork Valley is to know the waters that help make it a vibrant and agriculturally diverse place to live. For 18 years, the Western Slope Conservation Center (WSCC) and local citizen-scientist volunteers have been doing just this – monitoring the lifeblood of the North Fork [...]
The Western Colorado Conservation Center and the Delta Conservation District will host a free workshop March 13, 2019 at the Paradise Theatre in Paonia, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Peter Goble, CSU Climatologist and Drought Specialist, who is also the Colorado Coordinator for the Community [...]
Blue Sage Concert Series Performance and Collaboration with WSCC – March 1 The Blue Sage Concert Series is proud to present the world premiere of a new work by composer Angel Lam scored for flute, clarinet, violin, cello and shakuhachi flute (with Grammy award-winner Kojiro Umezaki) on March [...]
Holiday madness is officially upon us! WSCC invites you to take a break from the busy season to enjoy a walk with friends and #optoutside! Sign up in the form below. Time/Date: November 26 / 3:00 – 5:00 PM Where: Mt. Jumbo Trailhead [...]
Local Artist Cedar Keshet Brings Exhibit to Conservation Center November 30th / 5:00PM – 8:00PM / Artist Talk at 6:00PM ONE NIGHT ONLY – 50% of all proceeds will be donated to the Conservation Center. The North Fork Valley & Western Slope of Colorado are home to some of the most [...]