Nature Center Events, Summer 2019

Week of September 9 - September 15

Greetings from the Nature Center, 

I am sending, as an attachment, the Schedule of Events for the upcoming week of September 9 - September 15. 

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if I can be of assistance in any way. 

Respectfully,
Roger

Day Hike: 3 Creek Ranch - Fish Creek Road
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Place: Meet at the Nature Center at 9:00 AM
Difficulty: Moderate
Mileage:  25.6 miles R/T      Maximum Elevation: 6,385'      Elevation Gain: 410'

We will ride the first 8 miles and 90’ of elevation gain along the pathway from theNature Center to the start of Fish Creek road. We will then ride the remaining 4.8 miles to the end of Fish Creek road, 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 needs

Day Hike: Coal Creek to Mesquite Pass
Time: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Place: Meet at the Nature Center at 8:30 AM
Difficulty: Moderate
Mileage:  5.7 miles R/T      Maximum Elevation: 9,210'      Elevation Gain: 1,995'

Snow in the high country is disappearing fast, but large snow fields still exist on north facing slopes of many trails. Thus, here is a shortened version of theCoal Creek-Philips Pass Loop but still allows us to venture into some spectacular higher elevation country. We will begin this hike at the Coal Creek trailhead (7250’) on the westside of Teton Pass, and end our hike at Mesquite Pass, a steady climb of almost 3 miles and2,000’ of elevation. Depending on snow cover, we might venture a short way up the trail to Taylor Peak.
 
Bring: daypack, extra later, rain shell, lunch, water bottle. 
Notes: Please note early 8:30 AM departure from the Nature Center. 

NATURE CENTER
Time: 1:30 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.

Road Cycling:  Cedron Road Loop - Victor, Idaho
Time: 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Place: Meet at the Nature Center at 8:30 AM
Difficulty: Moderate 
Mileage:  26.5 miles R/T      Maximum Elevation: 6,193'      Elevation Gain: 460'

We’ll load up our bikes at the Nature Center and begin/end this ride in Victor, Idaho. This is a very enjoyable ride along the rural back roads of the west side of Victor, Idaho along the base of the Big Hole Mountains. We will start and finish this ride at Fitzgerald’s bike shop in victor,Idaho. We can expect relatively flat terrain with small dips and rises on a quiet road that offers continuous views of Teton Valley and the west side of the Tetons. The northern end of our route takes us through Driggs, Idaho, where we return to Victor along the pathway. Great coffee and treats at Fitzgerald’s Bike shop awaits us at the finish.
 
Bring: bike, helmet, water bottles, warm layer, sunscreen.
Notes: Note early meeting time at the Nature Center. We will be riding on the County road, but we can expect minimal traffic. Please stop by or give me a call if you need help preparing your bike or other cycling needs.

NATURE CENTER
Time: 2:30 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.

Thursday, september 12

Day Hike: Coyote Rock/Turpin Ridge 
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Place: Meet at the Nature Center at 9:00 AM
Difficulty: Easy 
Mileage:  3.5 miles R/T      Maximum Elevation: 7,650'      Elevation Gain: 970'

We will start the day at the Teton Science School in Kelly, hiking a beautiful ridge line to peak7,670’ 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 theJackson valley. Coyote Rock offers a wonderful panorama of the entire Teton Range.Bring: daypack, lunch, rain jacket, warm layer, hat, sunscreen, bear spray.

Friday, september 13

Birding Walk: Bring your binoculars and bird book! At 3 Creek Ranch ~ South Park Feed Grounds
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM 
Location: Meet at the Nature Center at 9:00 AM
Difficulty: Easy

Although the birding season is drawing to a close, and our local songbirds are preparing for the great migration...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, 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 and a Bird book! Water bottle, warm layer, 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 15

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.