FCAS Presents

JJ Audubon

"During all these years there existed within me a tendency to follow Nature in her walks."

J. J. Audubon, engraved by H. B. Hall, based on a painting by Henry Inman. Engraving from The Life of John James Audubon, the Naturalist, edited by his widow. New York: G. P. Putnams' Sons, 1894.

Healing the Land through Habitat Restoration and Community Caring

presented by

Nate Boschmann

Stewardship Manager

Wildlands Restoration Volunteers

Thursday, February 8th, 2018
Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Dr.
Social Time: 7 p.m.; Program 7:20 p.m.

Wildlands Restoration Volunteers restores natural habitats

Join Wildlands Restoration Volunteers (WRV) for a presentation and discussion on the science of restoration covering basic principles and how they are applied on local projects in Larimer County. Specific techniques used in riparian and upland habitat restoration will be covered such as; utilizing ecotypic plant materials, erosion control, induced meandering and sustainable trail development. Projects in Larimer County will be highlighted while discussing the importance and benefits of engaging citizens in stewardship of local habitats and trails. Founded in 1999, WRV is a 501c3 non-profit rooted in Boulder and Fort Collins whose mission is to heal the land and build community

Presenting this program will be Nate Borschmann, who is the Trails and Stewardship Program Manager in WRV’s Fort Collins office. He spends his days recruiting and training volunteers, coordinating restoration projects, and trying to convince people that stacking large rocks is as much fun as he thinks it is. Nate’s first foray into the restoration world was his participation in a tall grass prairie restoration in his hometown in Kansas when he was 14. After completing a number of undergraduate degrees, some time overseas, and a few misguided attempts at profitable careers, he returned to his true place in the world of experiential education, ecology, and restoration. Since moving to Colorado, Nate’s been a ski bum, worked with at-risk youth, facilitated wilderness therapy, lead Youth Conservation Corps, and taken up studies at CSU in Rangeland Ecology and Restoration. He’s currently also serving on the Pawnee Byways Committee and on the board of the Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed. A young family occupies much of Nate’s free time, but he still finds time to indulge his other interests including sustainable local food production, wilderness medicine, and zombie movies.

Join us on February 8 at the Fort Collins Senior Center for this free program.