Limit 15, RSVP to trip leader to reserve your spot after 6:00 pm on Monday September 5. Early registration is not accepted.

Trip Leader: Dave Sutherland, dsutherland4747@gmail.com https://www.davesutherland.co/

NOTE: Participants for this field trip must be fully vaccinated. Participants must follow CDC and State of Colorado and Boulder County Public Health guidelines on the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants must also follow individual field trip leader requirements, such as fully vaccinated status to register and/or wearing masks when in close proximity. And, PLEASE stay home if you are feeling unwell.

On December 30, 2021, the Marshall Fire exploded into the most destructive wildfire in Colorado’s history, destroying over 1000 homes and torching over 6000 acres. Now, almost nine months later, the land is making a stunning - and surprising - recovery. Join Naturalist Dave Sutherland for an astonishing tour of Marshall Mesa to see how the flames affected the grassland and forest ecosystems where the fire started. Be prepared to hike 2.5 miles. Note: There are many mountain bikers sharing the trail, so care is needed while hiking. 

Where to meet: Meet at the Marshall Mesa Trailhead parking lot, located just east of the intersection of Highway 93 and Marshall Road at 5258 East Eldorado Springs Drive. A parking fee is required at the trailhead for vehicles not registered in Boulder County. Overflow parking (no fee required) is located at the gravel lot across the street. More info about the area is located here.