Tours & Recreation
Tour Rocky Mountain Wildflowers in Crested Butte, Colorado with a wildflower expert
- Item Number
- 268
- Estimated Value
- 250 USD
- Sold
- 210 USD to MTurek
- Number of Bids
- 9 - Bid History
Item Description
Take a tour of the amazing and beautiful wildflowers and interesting and varied pollinators of the Rocky Mountains at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory, Crested Butte, CO, led by Dr. David Inouye. David has worked at RMBL for 40 years studying hummingbirds, bumble bees, butterflies, pollination biology and other aspects of wildflower biology. His work, supported by the National Science Foundation, has been featured at the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival, botanic gardens including the US Botanic Garden, Missouri Botanical Garden, and in many magazine and newspaper articles.
Item Special Note
A 3-4 hour tour, time arranged by mutual convenience in June or July 2010. Could be a tour by car with sites near the road, or a hike up a local peak, or something in between. RMBL is at 9,500 feet, about 8 miles outside Crested Butte, CO. The Crested Butte Wildflower Festival will be 12-18 July, and features many tours, lectures, and other wildflower-related events. David will give an evening lecture during the Festival.
Donated By:
Dr. David W. Inouye
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