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Post Date: Friday, May 26, 2017 |
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Nature Center Events, Summer 2017
Week of June 5 - June 11
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MONDAY, JUNE 5
Day Hike: Coyote Rock/Turpin Ridge
Time: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Meet at the Nature Center at 8:30 AM
Description: Easy
Distance: 3.5 miles R/T
Elevation Gain: 970' Maximum Elevation: 7,650’
We will start the day at the Teton Science School in Kelly, hiking a beautiful ridge line to peak 7,670’ through mature stands of aspen and Douglas fir forest. Once on the ridge, our trail follows an old two-track trail that offers incredible vistas of the Teton Range and the Jackson valley. Coyote Rock offers a wonderful panorama of the entire Teton Range.
Trailhead on our way over the Pass to complete our shuttle.
Bring: daypack, lunch, warm layer, hat, sunscreen, bear spray.
Notes: We’ll bring along a topo map and compass for those interested in the basics of outdoor navigation skills.
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TUESDAY, JUNE 6
Day Hike: Game Creek
Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Meet at the Nature Center at 8:30 AM
Description: Easy
Distance: 6 miles R/T
Elevation Gain: 460' Maximum Elevation: 6,630’
This is a very enjoyable ‘out and back’ loop hike where we’ll explore the beaver ponds near the upper part of the canyon. This trail follows a gentle but consistent uphill for the first 2 miles, then levels out. This is nice opportunity to get re-acquainted with some of the more common wildflowers we’ll see all summer. Trailhead on our way over the Pass to complete our shuttle.
Bring: daypack, lunch, warm layer, hat, sunscreen, bear spray.
Notes: Please stop by or give me a call if I can answer any questions.
STEWARDSHIP STEAM MEASUREMENTS
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Meet at the Nature Center
Description:
Conducting a ‘stream profile’ consists of using a ‘digital flow meter’ that records the average volume of water at mid-depth at every foot across the creek. This is how we come up with an average stream velocity. We will set up a standard protocol for recording at all three spring creeks. This is a great opportunity to pull on the waders, enjoy a slow quiet morning on the water, learn more about the ecology of our precious creeks and help me record meaningful data!
Bring: appropriate clothing for the morning, rain or shine!
Notes: We will provide hip waders.
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7
Day Hike: Willow Creek and Elk Ridge Loop
Time: 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: Meet at Nature Center at 8:30 AM
Description: Moderate
Distance: 6 miles R/T
Elevation Gain: 1,170' Maximum Elevation: 7,482'
This is an enjoyable early season hike, might be a bit wet in areas as snow continues to melt out of the higher elevations. We will start this hike about 6 miles up the Hoback Canyon at the end of the Bryan Flats Road. This is a beautiful hike that loops through open forests to a ridge line that offers spectacular views in all directions of the Hoback Range. We will travel on a well maintained trail. Expect a beautiful display of wildflowers as we make our way along the ridge line.
Bring: daypack, lunch, warm layer, hat, sunscreen, bear spray.
Notes: Dogs are welcome.
Office Hours
Time: 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Nature Center
Notes: Stop by the Nature Center for a casual visit to say hello, request some help planning your next outdoor adventure, or bring your guests for a tour of the Center.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 8
Road Cycling: 3 Creek Ranch – Fish Creek Road
Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Meet at the Nature Center at 8:30 AM
Description: Moderate
Distance: 25.6 miles R/T
Elevation Gain: 410' Maximum Elevation: 6,385'
JWith the new bike completed along HW 22, we will ride the first 8 miles and 90’ of elevation gain along the pathway from the Nature Center to the start of Fish Creek road. We will then ride the remaining 4.8 miles on Fish Creek, gaining the last 210’ of elevation gain in the final 2 miles to the end of the paved County road. Although there is not much of a shoulder on Fish Creek road, traffic is minimal and drivers are aware of cyclists.
Bring: 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
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FRIDAY, JUNE 9
Birding Walk: South Park Management Area
Time: 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Location: Meet at the Nature Center at 7:30 AM
Description: Easy
Distance: 3.5 miles R/T
Please join me for a very casual morning bird walk along the South Park levee. We will walk about 2 miles on a maintained two-track road through cottonwood and willow forest and adjacent to the Snake River-a fabulous place to see birds... The very first step to enjoying and appreciating birds is simply to increase our awareness of them. We’ll focus our time detecting the most common birds in the area, discuss identification skills using bird books and the latest ‘Birding Apps’ for the IPad, and some of the best places to watch birds. I encourage all of the ‘beginner birders’ out there to join us, as my goal is simply to help you ‘See more birds".
Bring: Binoculars, water bottle, warm layer, sunscreen.
Notes: I have two pairs of binoculars to loan for the morning. Please stop by or give me a call if I can answer any questions.
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SUNDAY, JUNE 10
Office Hours
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Nature Center
Notes: Stop by the Nature Center for a casual visit to say hello, request some help planning your next outdoor adventure, or bring your guests for a tour of the Center.
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Roger Smith
Resident Naturalist
3 Creek Ranch Nature Center
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Photo curtesy of Roger Smith.
3 Creek Ranch Outings are reserved for club members and homeowners.
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