Local Forest on the Brink: Climate Change, Wildfire and Drought

Forests across the Rocky Mountains are changing, and our valley is no different. Pushed by multiple stressors tree species that once dominated the landscape are receding, sometimes replaced by different tree species, and other times shifting to entirely different ecosystem types. Join ACES Forest and Climate Program Director Adam McCurdy to explore the Lake Christine burn area and learn more about local forest conditions and future outlook. This class requires advance registration to ensure appropriate planning for the field experience. Meeting location and logistics will be sent out to registered participants. Adam McCurdy first joined ACES in 2008 as a Naturalist and re-joined the ACES staff in 2017 as the Forest Programs Director. He received his B. S. in Environmental Science from the University of Massachusetts and his M. A. in Geography from the University of Colorado. Adam discovered the beauties and intricacies of the natural world while exploring the rich forest of New England. As the Forest Programs director he’s thrilled to be spending his time working for the forest of the Rocky Mountains. Adam spends his free time hiking, biking, skiing and whenever possible exploring new places. Local Forest on the Brink: Climate Change, Wildfire and Drought Free July 2, 2026 from 9am–1pm August 5, 2026 from 9am–1pm Information About ACES Staff Board Contact Us Reports & Financials Partners Corporate Sponsors Privacy Policy Opportunities Work At ACES (Careers) Locations Hallam Lake Rock Bottom Ranch Catto Center at Toklat Newsletter Sign Up First Name Last Name Email (required) * Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from ACES. (You can unsubscribe anytime)