The Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES), in partnership with Pitkin County Open Space and Trails, will again lead regular nature programs at North Star during the summer of 2022, allowing exploration of areas that are generally off-limits to the public. Programs require advance registration with ACES. Group size is limited.
In addition, the Roaring Fork Conservancy will offer four educational floats through North Star in June. Inflatable kayaks and transportation are provided. The programs take place rain or shine. Registration is required. The floats run from 5-8 p.m. There is a $10 fee. Float programs are scheduled June 2, June 7, June 15 and June 22.
ACES offerings will include:
COMMERCIAL USE/EVENT REGULATIONS
No special events are permitted at North Star Nature Preserve. Educational activities may be considered, by permit only. River guiding/shuttling and paragliding are the only commercial uses allowed at North Star, by permit only. No commercial photography is permitted. Click here for permit info.
In addition, the Roaring Fork Conservancy will offer four educational floats through North Star in June. Inflatable kayaks and transportation are provided. The programs take place rain or shine. Registration is required. The floats run from 5-8 p.m. There is a $10 fee. Float programs are scheduled June 2, June 7, June 15 and June 22.
ACES offerings will include:
- Take a Walk on the Other Side - Naturalist-led walks from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Program dates: July 27, Aug. 19 and Sept. 8.
- North Star Birding with ACES Bird Guide Rebecca Weiss. Program dates: June 1 from 6:30-9:30 a.m., July 18 from 7:30-11 a.m., Aug. 17 from 7:30-10:30 a.m. and Sept. 7 from 7:30-10:30 a.m.
- Evening of the Elk with local expert Will Cardamone from 6-8 p.m.. Programs dates TBD.
COMMERCIAL USE/EVENT REGULATIONS
No special events are permitted at North Star Nature Preserve. Educational activities may be considered, by permit only. River guiding/shuttling and paragliding are the only commercial uses allowed at North Star, by permit only. No commercial photography is permitted. Click here for permit info.