Native Orchids of Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain Conservancy's Education Team directly supports the organization's mission by offering a wide range of educational opportunities, focused on building a love of wild places and inspiring people to act to preserve them. Educational offerings include half-day, full-day, and multi-day adult programs led by expert instructors, as well as scenic ecology bus tours for the whole family, guided hikes, and special programs just for kids and families.

Rocky Mountain Conservancy

Join expert author and instructor Marlene Borneman for a day-long educational outing exploring the unique orchids of the Rocky Mountains!

Fall River Visitor Center

Field Institute

Our signature program, Field Institute courses offer an in-depth learning experience across a wide range of Rocky Mountain specialties and are led by our most knowledgeable instructors. Park transportation, fees, and permits are included.

Plants of Rocky Mountain National Park

A collection of courses highlighting the diverse flora of Rocky Mountain National Park and the surrounding regions.

Rocky Mountain Wildflowers

At the end of each spring, Rocky Mountain National Park puts on a show with an amazing variety of wildflowers, from tiny tundra blossoms to exotic orchids hiding in the pine forests. Come explore Rocky's wildflowers with us!

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Phone: 970-586-3262
Email: danielle.wolf@rmconservancy.org

Did you know a variety of orchids make their home in and around Rocky Mountain National Park?It's true! Orchids aren't only found in the tropics - they're hiding in plain sight across RMNP and Colorado. In this course, participants will learn about orchid terminology, characteristics of the orchid family, the symbiotic relationship to fungi and other plants, the history of orchid uses, and the different species found in RMNP and Colorado. We'll spend half the day discovering where these captivating plants are hidden in the park, and the other half in an illustrated lecture on all things orchid.Who: Adults and teens ages 16 and up. This is a Level II course. Expect short-distance walks throughout the day, primarily on level terrain.When: Saturday, June 8, from 8:00am - 4:00pmWhere: Meet at the Fall River Visitor Center, 3450 Fall River Road, Estes Park, CO and travel together into Rocky Mountain National ParkWhat to bring:<ul><li>Please be prepared to spend the morning outdoors in RMNP,</li><li><a href="https://rmconservancy.org/learn-with-us/field-institute/essential-gear-for-field-institute-courses/" title="https://rmconservancy.org/learn-with-us/field-institute/essential-gear-for-field-institute-courses/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">RMC’s Field Institute 10 Essentials</a>,</li><li>Bag lunch,</li><li>Hand lens (optional but recommended),</li><li>6" ruler (optional)</li><li>Clipboard (optional)</li><li>Your favorite orchid guidebook (optional)</li></ul>About your Instructor: Marlene Borneman has been hiking Colorado’s trails and mountains since 1974. Marlene has taught wildflower classes for the Rocky Mountain Conservancy, Estes Park Garden Club, and the Native Plant Master Program. She has provided lectures and programs for several community organizations. She has earned her Native Plant Master Certification and won photography awards from the Colorado Native Plant Society. She is the author of three pack guides published by CMC Press: Rocky Mountain Wildflowers Second Edition, Rocky Mountain Alpine Flowers, and The Best Front Range Wildflower Hikes. She has been a member of the Colorado Mountain Club since 1979 and is also a member of the Colorado Native Plant Society. She is a photography contributor to the Colorado Native Plant Society, Rocky Mountain Conservancy, and the Colorado Mountain Club.Conservancy members get 15% off individual registration when you use the discount code in your membership email! Limit 2 per membership.Not a Conservancy member? Learn more and sign up here: <a href="https://rmconservancy.org/join-or-give/join/" title="https://rmconservancy.org/join-or-give/join/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Conservancy Membership</a>If you have questions about this course, please contact the Field Institute by email at education@RMConservancy.org or by phone at 970-586-3262.

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