Chase Ryland, CPW Wildlife Officer, Larimer County, Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Officer Ryland will provide education about living up in the mountains among the wildlife, and how to keep the wilderness wild, beautiful and safe. Living in the mountains means respecting our wildlife neighbors!

View on YouTube: CPW: Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!

Abby Kotecki, Environmental Educator, Larimer County Solid Waste Department

Understand the process of recycling in Larimer County and changes to expect in the near future. Abby will explain recycling in our mountain communities.

David Leatherman, Entomologist & Birdwatcher

David will lead a captivating discussion of the forest ecology, including birds, insects, dwarf mistletoe, Abert’s squirrel,
the mountain pine beetle and more!

Ted Sammond, Weed Management Coordinator, GVM Ecology Team

Ted will meet us at the Pavilion at Gate 8, showing how to identify the prominent weed species found in Glacier View Meadows. He will explain control options for each stage of plant development from seedling to mature plant. In addition, he will cover which weeds can be controlled with mechanical methods and which weeds are best controlled using sprayers. 

He’ll also explain an Ecology Team program which offers the free use of backpack sprayers to Glacier View Meadows residents and makes herbicide available to control selected weeds within our community. 

Jeff Stahla, Northern Water Public Information Officer, Northern Water

Jeff will present the latest information available regarding the NISP and specifically the Glade Reservoir project. The NISP water-storage project provides future water to the rapidly growing Front Range. It also provides protections for the environment and wildlife, creating new recreation opportunities and helping to preserve our local farms and ranches.

Tom Hausfeld, CWPP Implementation Team Coordinator, Glacier View Fire Prevention District

Tom will discuss the progress that has been made in the Glacier View Fire Protection District over the past five years following the Cameron Peak Fire, and the plan for the next five years to help us to prepare for the next wildfire.
We will learn now Tom’s team of volunteers can help homeowners mitigate and take other measures to reduce the possibility of fire destroying their largest investment, their personal property.

Terry Campbell, Local naturalist and member of the GVM Ecology Committee, GVM Ecology Team

Hikers and backpackers are often goal-oriented and in a hurry. Many take to the forest for a fast-paced hike to reach a particular destination; however, being too focused on such physical goals prevents one from appreciating the trail itself. A high-quality walk in the woods is never pressured by time allowing the opportunity for discovery. Please join us to learn what one may find while taking a stroll in our local woodlands.