Nature Center Events, Summer 2019
Week of August 26 - September 1
Greetings from the Nature Center,
I hope all of you are enjoying this wonderful summer weather. I am sending, as an attachment, the Schedule of Events for the upcoming week of August 26-September 1.
As always, please don’t hesitate to contact me if I can be of assistance in any way.
Respectfully,
Roger
Weekly Schedule
Monday, august 26
Road Cycling: E- BIKES! 3 Creek Ranch - Teton Village
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Place: Meet at the Nature Center at 9:00 AM
Difficulty: Moderate
Mileage: 26.5 miles R/T Maximum Elevation: 6,308' Elevation Gain: 335'
Bring your e-bike and join us for a casual ride along the pathway the entire way from 3 Creek Ranch to Teton Village. This is a straight forward ride, gaining roughly 335’ of elevation gain over 13.2 miles.
Bring: e-bike, helmet, water bottles, warm layer, sunscreen.
Notes: Please stop by or give me a call if you need help preparing your bike or other cycling needs
Tuesday, august 27
Day Hike: Mt. Ellie Hike, Teton Pass
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Place: Meet at the Nature Center at 9:00 AM
Difficulty: Easy
Mileage: 4 miles R/T Maximum Elevation: 9,279' Elevation Gain: 850'
We will start this hike from the parking lot on Teton Pass, hike approximately 2miles to the top of Mt. Ellie. We will follow a ridge-top trail almost the entire way through open meadows of wildflowers and forest stands of subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce.This entire hike follows a well-worn trail, and offers one of the most spectacular views of the entire Jackson Hole valley. A fantastic way start to any day!
Bring: daypack, lunch, extra warm layer, rain/wind shell, refreshments.
Wednesday, august 28
Road Cycling: Driggs, Idaho - Targhee Ski Hill Road
Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Place: Meet at the Nature Center at 8:00 AM
Difficulty: Strenuous
Mileage: 25 miles R/T Maximum Elevation: 8,063' Elevation Gain: 2,000'
Starting from Driggs, Idaho, we’ll have a relaxing start in the first 5 miles by climbing 500’, then climb 1,500’ in the next 7 miles to the base of Targhee Ski Area at 8,063’. While this might sound a bit daunting, the scenery on the west side of the Tetons is nothing short of spectacular, and the road has a wide shoulder and maintains a steady but moderate grade. For comparison, Wilson to the top of Teton Pass is 5.5 miles and gains 2,430’ of elevation gain! Great refreshments await at the coffee shop and bakery in Driggs upon our return.
Bring: bike, helmet, water bottles, warm layer, sunscreen.
Notes: We will depart promptly at 8:00 AM. Please stop by or give me a call if you need help preparing your bike or other cycling needs.
Thursday, august 29
Day Hike: Phillips Pass
Time: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Place: Meet at the Nature Center at 8:30 AM
Difficulty: Moderate
Mileage: 8.5 miles R/T Maximum Elevation: 8,932' Elevation Gain: 1,520'
We’ll start at the trailhead to Ski Lake, accessed from Teton pass. At the 1 mile mark, we’ll bear right and follow the trail sign to Phillips Pass. We will be hiking through beautiful stands of fir, spruce, aspen and open meadows, with wonderful views throughout the entire hike. One of the highlights of this hike is to catch the fireweed in full bloom over expansive subalpine meadows in the last 650 feet to Phillips Pass. This hike offers great views of the valley.
Bring: daypack, plenty of water, delicious snacks, rain jacket, warm layer, hat, sunscreen, hiking shoes.
Notes: Dogs are welcome.
Friday, august 30
Birding Walk: Bring your binoculars and bird book! At 3 Creek Ranch
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Meet at the Nature Center at 7:30 AM
Difficulty: Easy
We’ll spend the morning looking for birds from the NatureCenter and along 3 Creek Drive. I have enjoyed watching birds from this road for the past 16 years, noting a diversity of waterfowl in the ponds, grassland birds in the meadows, shorebirds and raptors to name a few. This is a pleasant walk to start your day, as I know many of you do while walking dogs or with friends.
Bring: Binoculars and a Bird book! Water bottle, sunscreen.
Notes: Note the early start, we will leave promptly! I have three pair of binoculars to loan for the morning. Please stop by or give me a call if I can answer any questions.
NATURE CENTER
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Nature Center
Notes: Stop by the Nature Center for a casual visit to say hello, relax on the front lawn overlooking Spring Creek with a magnificent Teton Range backdrop, request some help planning your next outdoor adventure, or perhaps bring your guests for a tour of the Center.
SUNDAY, september 1
NATURE CENTER
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Nature Center
Notes: Stop by the Nature Center for a casual visit to say hello, relax on the front lawn overlooking Spring Creek with a magnificent Teton Range backdrop, request some help planning your next outdoor adventure, or perhaps bring your guests for a tour of the Center.
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