Evening of the Elk Walks

As the days grow short, visions of summer are replaced by wisps of snow on the peaks, golden quaking aspens, and the urgency of winter. Each fall, the North Star Preserve hosts one of nature’s truly magical rituals, the Rocky Mountain Elk Rut. The sanctuary creates the perfect setting for these mountain monarchs to fill the autumn air with shrill music of elk bugles. These sounds represent battles for herd dominance and perpetuate the survival of the species. Local elk enthusiasts Will Cardamone and Ryan Smalls will share their passion and knowledge about the elk during these special evenings on the preserve. Carefully thought out, these low-impact outings will attempt to get in and out of the preserve unseen by the animals, yet giving us the opportunity to witness these unique behaviors.

This class requires advance registration to ensure appropriate planning for the field experience. This class meets at the Main North Star parking lot, 1.65 miles from the intersection of Main/Hwy 82 and Original Street (wildlife viewing platform parking lot). Other details will be communicated with registered participants closer to the class.