Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Crested Butte Wildflower Festival In the Wildflower Capital of Colorado ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/blog/) - [Depot Garden Update!](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/depot-garden-update/) - Depot Garden Plan Rendering We Received a Grant! We are excited to announce that together with the Crested Butte Botanic Gardens, we have been awarded $2,000 toward our brand-new Depot Garden, thanks to The People and Pollinators Action Network (PPAN)'s Protect Our Pollinators Habitat Fund! The People and Pollinators Action Network (PPAN) promotes pollinator-friendly land management and landscaping practices through - [Summer Event Registration Is Open!](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/summer-event-registration-is-open/) - General Event Registration is Now Open to Everyone! Click here for our summer Program Guide. Click here for a registration report: See which events still have availability. Click here to register for events. Click here for FAQs. How can we help? Email us at info@cbwildflower.com We look forward to celebrating our 40th Festival Anniversary with - [Now Hiring Summer Staff!](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/now-hiring-summer-staff/) - Applications for 2026 staff positions are now open through February 14, 2026! Timeline:Jan. 14 Applications openFeb. 14 Applications closeFeb-March InterviewsEarly March Hiring decisions madeWe look forward to connecting with you about joining us for the 2026 Festival! To explore volunteer opportunities, please contact us. Click here to explore opportunities - [Welcome, 2026 Staff!](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/welcome-2026-staff/) - Meet our wonderful new summer staff members, Caroline, Emmalee, and Mazzy! Click below to read more: Caroline Kish Emmalee Walker Mazzy Hatch Thank you to everyone who applied for our summer staff positions. It was not an easy decision, and we are grateful for the time and energy folks invested in us throughout the hiring - [Member Early Event Registration Opens Today!](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/member-early-event-registration-opens-today/) - Plan Ahead for Your Registration 💡⁠ ⁠ Fast Facts: All waves open at 10am Mountain Time. At our Festival, participants register for individual events rather than purchasing a day pass. ⁠ All registration is completed online. Once registration is open for you, it remains open through the Festival. Most events have a capacity limit of - [Planning Our 40th Anniversary Celebration](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/https-dev-crestedbuttewildflowerfestival-org-employment-opportunities/) - In 2026, the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival marks its 40th Anniversary, and we could not celebrate this milestone without expressing our heartfelt gratitude for your support. We would not be where we are today without you, the support of our community, and your meaningful investment in our mission.As we enter 2026, we are especially excited to - [Our New Monument Membership Level](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/our-new-monument-membership-level/) - In 2026, the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival (July 10–19) marks its 40th Anniversary, and we could not celebrate this milestone without expressing our heartfelt gratitude for our Members’ support. Membership is more than a ticket to our events; it is a meaningful investment in the wildflower community and traditions we treasure.To mark this special occasion, - [Sample Event Update](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/sample-event-update/) - Quspendisse non sapien in sem vehicula bibendum. Curabitur egestas erat sed vulputate mattis. Proin tempor velit ac arcu venenatis condimentum. Ut id velit nunc. Etiam ullamcorper sapien non diam tincidunt fringilla. Vestibulum ac auctor odio, vitae dignissim justo. Aenean quis risus faucibus, imperdiet odio non, congue enim. Pellentesque habitant morbi tristique.Suspendisse non sapien in sem ## Pages - [Home](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/) - Crested Butte Wildflower Festival Register Now The 2026 Crested Butte Wildflower Festival is Proudly Brought to You by Join Us July 10 - 19, 2026 for Our 40th Anniversary The Crested Butte Wildflower Festival is an annual 10-day Festival offering over 150 workshops in wildflower expertise each July, be it painting, pollination, photography, culinary arts, - [Events with Space](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/events-with-space/) - 2026 Events with Space Below are the events currently with spots available.*After 4/5, please email us to register for Members Only Events (event codes that start with M) at: info@cbwildflower.com Learn More About Memberships Here Register For Events Here! Upcoming Important Dates: April 13th – General registration opens at 10am MTNJune 13th – Cancellation & - [Wildflower Watch](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/wildflower-watch/) - What's blooming in Crested Butte? Stay tuned for video and news article updates on what’s blooming! This page is generously sponsored by Festival Sponsor, Granite Seed & Erosion Control Video Shorts: CB News: June 26, 2026: Quiet Adventurer June 18, 2026: The Secrets of Violets June 11, 2026: Mysteries of Our Mountain Lake May 28, - [Shop](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/shop/) - Blossom Boutique During the Festival, enjoy a pop-up shop of tee-shirts, posters, wildflower guides, and more at our Headquarters, The Historic Train Depot, located at 716 Elk Ave; open during the days of the Festival from 7am to 4pm daily. There's More in the Store 2026 Poster Meet our 2026 Poster Artist, Susan Anderton! Crested - [Program Guide](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/program-guide/) - Program Guide The 2026 Program Guide is Here! 2026 CBWF Program Guide by CBWF *In an effort to be more environmentally sustainable, we are no longer printing and mailing copies of the Program Guide. The version on our website is downloadable and easy to print for your convenience. Download a Compressed PDF Version Registration Overview: The - [Stuff You Need to Know](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/stuff-you-need-to-know/) - FAQ Stuff You Need to Know Cancellation Policy All cancellations & transfers made by June 13, 2026 will be eligible for a refund regardless of the reason for cancellation or transfer, for a fee of $15 per person per event. After this point, we cannot offer a refund for cancellation or leftover from a transfer - [Contact Us](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/contact-us/) - Contact us General Inquiries Address 716 Elk Ave., Crested Butte, CO 81224 PO Box 716, Crested Butte, CO 81224 Phone 970.707.3022 Hours Mon-Fri 9:00AM — 4:00PM Socials Youtube Facebook Instagram The Historic Train DepotDating back to 1883, this historic building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad - [Photo Contest](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/photo-contest/) - Photo Contest An Annual Tradition This page is generously sponsored by Festival Sponsor, MPB In what has become a tradition, each year the CBWF holds a photography contest throughout July open to all visitors exploring wildflowers in Crested Butte that summer. Selected by our Staff & Board of Directors, winners receive prizes, and all submissions - [2027 Adventure Photography Workshops](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/2027-adventure-photography-workshops/) - Adventure Photography Workshops2027 Adventure Photography EventsThe Crested Butte Wildflower Festival is thrilled to introduce two brand-new Adventure Photography Workshops in 2027, each designed to inspire, challenge, and elevate your photography skills while surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Colorado’s wildflower capital. Whether you’re picking up your first camera or polishing an advanced portfolio, there’s a - [Plan Your Visit](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/plan-your-visit/) - Exclusive Lodging Partner Elevation Hotel & Spa Did you know?Elevation Hotel & Spa in Mt. Crested Butte is the CBWF’s Exclusive Lodging Partner! That means they offer special lodging discounts for CBWF participants for bookings made before June 24th. Discounted LodgingBook Now! Getting Around Crested Butte Travel Recommendations Free Bus Crested Butte & the Gunnison - [Lodging Discounts](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/lodging-discounts/) - Exclusive Lodging Partner Elevation Hotel & Spa Did you know?Elevation Hotel & Spa in Mt. Crested Butte is the CBWF’s Exclusive Lodging Partner! That means they offer special lodging discounts for CBWF participants for bookings made before June 24th. Discounted LodgingBook Now! SPECIAL OFFER TO WILDFLOWER FESTIVAL GUESTS! 2026 Rates Discounted Rates Use our code - [Sponsorship](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/sponsorship/) - 2026 Festival Sponsorship Packages Are Here! We love partnering with local and non-local businesses each Festival through Sponsorships! Not only do we enjoy getting to know our Sponsors and the great work they do, but they also help us in tremendous ways; by contributing funding towards improving the Festival experience, enhancing our online systems, and - [About Us](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/about-us/) - Join us, July 10-19, 2026! The Wildflower Capitol of Colorado Our Mission To advocate for the preservation and appreciation of wildflowers. The Wildflower Festival began in 1986 through the efforts of a few insightful Crested Butte locals who envisioned a wildflower celebration in one of the most picturesque valleys in Colorado. The Festival has grown - [Membership](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/membership/) - Enjoy Exclusive Access Join us in a journey of preservation, education, and celebration of wildflowers. Learn More About Memberships Here Shop: Join/Renew Member Status Here Membership Your membership fuels conservation, education, early access to events, and memorable wildflower experiences in the Wildflower Capital of Colorado. As a nonprofit organization, we owe much of our success - [Cancellation Policy](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/cancellation-policy/) - Cancellation Policy The Cancellation Policy applies to all 2026 Festival events for cancellations before June 13, 2026 Pre-Festival Events Cancellations may be made up to two weeks prior to the event. Festival Events July 10-19, 2026 Cancellations may be made by June 13, 2026. Post-Festival Events Cancellations may be made up to two weeks prior to - [Guides and Maps](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/guides-and-maps/) - Explore & Learn Free Picture ID and Hiking Guides! Want to explore the wildflowers of Crested Butte on your own? Click below for our staff-picked flowery & accessible self guided-hike map, wildflower, and alpine wildflower ID guides! See what's blooming in the Wildflower Watch Self-Guided Hiking Guide The Self-Guided Hike Brochure We’ve provided this free - [Adventure Photography Workshops](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/adventure-photography-workshops/) - Adventure Photography Workshops Don't Miss These Three Bucket-List Photography Events This summer, the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival is thrilled to introduce three brand-new Adventure Photography Workshops, each designed to inspire, challenge, and elevate your photography skills while surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Colorado’s wildflower capital. Whether you’re picking up your first camera or polishing an advanced - [Anniversary](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/anniversary/) - 40th Anniversary Join us on our journey of preservation, education, and celebration of wildflowers. Learn More About Memberships Here Shop: Join/Renew Member Status Here In 2026, the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival (July 10–19) marks its 40th Anniversary, and we could not celebrate this milestone without expressing our heartfelt gratitude for your support. Your membership is - [Employment Opportunities](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/employment-opportunities/) - 2026 Applications Open January 2026! Staff positions for the 2026 Festival Thank you for your interest in working with our nonprofit! Applications for 2026 staff positions are closed. Applications for the 2027 Festival will open in January 2027. Below are this year’s position descriptions for reference. Interviews will take place in the second half of - [Thank You](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/thank-you/) - Thank You Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter!You should receive a welcome email shortly. You can expect a newsletter from us roughly once a month with the latest updates about our nonprofit and upcoming Festival.For any questions or concerns, please visit our FAQ Page here or email info@cbwildflower.com - [Perennial Promise](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/perennial-promise/) - Perennial Promise Our Legacy Bequest Program Join us in planting the seeds of a thriving future by expanding access to wildflower education, protecting native ecosystems, and enriching community life, and inspiring a legacy of stewardship that blooms for generations The Crested Butte Wildflower Festival is proud to introduce the Perennial Promise program. Planned gifts through - [Pre & Post Festival Events](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/pre-post-festival-events/) - Things To Do Pre & Post Festival Events In addition to our 160+ event offerings during the Festival, we are excited to offer even more ways to engage with our local community. 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She looks forward to the changing seasons marked by the local wildflowers and has learned many of their names and features. - [Mazzy Hatch](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/staff/mazzy-hatch/) - Born in Springdale, Arkansas, Mazzy has always had a passion for the outdoors and sustainability. She fell in love with the Ozark mountains, and its beautiful landscape, ecology, and wildlife. Moving to Gunnison, Colorado, she is currently studying Environment and Sustainability at Western Colorado University. She is also on the track team and competes in - [Caroline Kish](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/staff/caroline-kish/) - Caroline has been exploring and enjoying the trails and wildflowers in Colorado all her life. Whether it’s hiking, biking, or identifying flowers she enjoys being in the nature, especially on the Lupine trail. She brings years of experience in customer service including being a greeter at the Crested Butter Chamber of Commerce. She is looking - [Olivia Murphy-Welconish](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/staff/olivia/) - Born and raised in Boulder, Colorado, Olivia has always been one for the outdoors and soaking in the abundant natural Colorado beauty through travel, rock climbing, skiing, and yoga! She first started calling the Gunnison Valley home in 2017 when she began as a Psychology and Philosophy student at Western Colorado University. Since then, she - [Dr. David Kish](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/staff/david/) - After many years as a Festival participant, Member, Hike Assistant, CBWF Photography Contest winner, and workshop leader, David Kish is honored to be the CBWF Executive Director. David has been photographing, hiking, and mountain biking in Crested Butte since 2005, and he brings two decades of non-profit and business experience to the role of Executive ## BOD - [Ken Collins](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/bod/ken-collins/) - Ken lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and is a retired librarian who has always been interested in gardening and flowers, going back to his earliest childhood memories. Since moving to Santa Fe in the early 1990’s, he has combined his love of the outdoors (camping, hiking, backpacking, bicycling) with a passion for wildflowers in - [Dr. Luke Tembrock](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/bod/dr-luke-tembrock/) - Luke Tembrock was born in Delta, Colorado and grew up along the North Fork of the Gunnison where he first began to examine plants and nature on the family orchard west of Hotchkiss. After graduating Hotchkiss High School in 1997 Luke studied at Western State College (now Western Colorado University) in Gunnison, CO for two - [Board Vacancies](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/bod/board-vacancies/) - https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/contact-us/ - [Lynn Cudlip](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/bod/lynn-cudlip/) - Always about the plants, her friends say she always has her nose in the dirt. Lynn Cudlip, wetland scientist, started putting her nose to the ground in high school when she wandered the northern Michigan hardwoods. In college and grad school, at the U of Colorado and U of Minnesota, she continued studying the ecology - [Kristi Bezler](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/bod/kristi-bezler/) - Kristi Bezler has lived in Crested Butte since 2017 and fell in love with the community in 2010. She and her husband have two children, and they all greatly enjoy the activities and personal connection the community has to offer. Kristi joined the Wildflower Festival Board in 2024 and is looking forward to deepening her - [Nieset LeFevre](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/bod/nieset-lefevre/) - Born in Gunnison and raised in Crested Butte, Nieset is a sixth generation Coloradan. Nieset graduated in May of 2023 from The University of Montana with a B.S. in Environmental Science and Sustainability with a focus in Climate Change Studies. The environment around Crested Butte is to thank for her chosen education path. Wildflowers are - [Leanne Benton](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/bod/leanne-benton/) - Leanne is a recently retired National Park Service ranger, with a career in educating the public on the wonders of the parks. She was assigned to Rocky Mountain National Park for over 20 years, where her specialty was presenting programs on alpine ecology and mountain wildflowers. Today she continues this passion by leading programs for - [Peggy Langewisch](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/bod/peggy-langewisch/) - Peggy has been visiting since the early 90’s and living full-time in the Gunnison valley since 2000. She began her career at a large management consulting company before founding a consulting partnership focused on strategy development and implementation. After enjoying extensive travel for work, she now relishes staying home and hiking, biking, and skiing. Peggy ## Workshop Leaders - [Jamie Walker](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/jamie-walker/) - Jamie has always loved the mountains of Colorado. She left NY for the University of Denver in the 80’s. After graduating and teaching first grade in Parker, she followed her passion for skiing to the Vail Valley, where she spent three years as a ski instructor. Jamie later returned East, where she met and married - [Connor Scalbom](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/connor-scalbom/) - Connor has spent nearly a decade photographing wildflowers every summer in Crested Butte. Capturing many different types and tying the flowers into the gorgeous mountainous landscapes the valley has to offer. Connor has a deep knowledge of the timing and locations of the wildflower season with the views they charm. Sign up to learn the - [Susie Attaway](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/susie-attaway/) - Arriving in Crested Butte in 1980 began my lifelong love affair with the wildflowers of our beautiful West Elk Mountains. I vividly recall my first hike up O Be Joyful & being totally captivated by the all of the showy blooms. How could all of this beauty emerge from piles of feet of snow! I - [David Kingham & Jennifer Renwick](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/david-kingham-jennifer-renwick/) - David Kingham and Jennifer Renwick are professional nature photographers, educators, and the co-founders of Exploring Exposure. While both photograph a wide range of landscapes, David is especially known for his intimate landscapes, black and white imagery, nightscapes, and expressive interpretations of the natural world, while Jennifer is recognized for her creative approach to smaller scenes, - [Maggie Gaddis](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/maggie-gaddis/) - Maggie's passions include native plants, photography, and community science. She originally started volunteering for CoNPS as the Southeast chapter chair because she needed more botanists to participate in her community science-based research in the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs. Students and members came from all over the Front Range came down to help - [Renée Newton](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/renee-newton/) - Renée Newton is the Chief Experience Officer at Montanya Rum in Crested Butte, where she leads the tasting room and cocktail program. Since 2013, she has helped shape the brand as a distiller, educator, and hospitality leader. With a background in science and a love for craft cocktails, Renée focuses on creating memorable, community-driven experiences. - [Dick Davis](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/dick-davis/) - Richard “Dick” Davis is a retired teacher and scientist from the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, where he conducted research on “Neglected Tropical Diseases” and taught molecular biology. He helped establish and lead the “RNA Bioscience Initiative” Program. Since retirement and living in the Crested Butte - [Sheila McKay](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/sheila-mckay/) - Sheila moved back to Colorado after retiring from Big Tech and is loving every minute of it! Now she has time to do all the things she loves: hiking, photography, traveling, watercolor, sewing, teaching and most of all just being outdoors in the SUN! She has a fabric and pattern design company that she runs with - [Krista Hildebrandt](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/krista-hildebrandt/) - Krista made her way to CO almost 40 years ago and fell in love with all the wild places. She makes a living in the world of ski patrolling and landscaping and continues her lifelong goal of meeting every flower possible. Most of what she’s learned has been through hands on experiences, local RMBL classes and long hikes - [Rosemary J. Smith](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/rosemary-j-smith/) - Education Programs Manager and RMBL PI Rosemary's hometowns are Pocatello, Idaho, and Gothic, Colorado. She first experienced RMBL in 1983 as an undergraduate student and has returned every summer since. She studied chipmunks and golden mantled ground squirrel behavior for her MS/Ph.D. (University of Arizona) and later behavioral and ecological studies of burying beetles and - [Jacque Fisher](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/jacque-fisher/) - Jacqueline Fisher, a Colorado native, has always enjoyed learning about the flora and fauna of the Rocky Mountains. In 1982, she became a volunteer with the Raptor Education Foundation, handling birds of prey while presenting education programs to audiences across the country. She particularly enjoys the challenge of learning to identify birds by ear. She - [Agustina Hein](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/agustina-hein/) - Agustina is a landscape designer with a passion for native plants and has over ten years experience in the landscape architecture field. She holds Bachelor’s of Landscape Architecture from the University of Georgia and has worked in designing and installing landscapes, as well as in the field of habitat restoration. She has been a part - [Alex Lambro](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/alex-lambro/) - Born and raised in Colorado, Alex moved to Crested Butte in 1986. Her academic background includes a B. A. in Photography and in 2018, received a Bachelor of Science degree from Western Colorado University in Exercise Sport Science, with an emphasis in the clinical tract. Alex is a RYT certified yoga teacher. She went to - [Kaitlyn Seifert](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/kaitlyn-seifert/) - Kaitlyn is a Crested Butte native, a mountain girl at heart, who loves to travel, create community spaces for heart-centered connection, and study healing modalities. She is a registered RYT 500hr Yoga Teacher, specializing in therapeutic yoga and mind-body connection. Her classes focus on deepening self-awareness and cultivating more ease in the body. All of - [Sara Herrera](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/sara-herrera/) - Sara is a high-spirited Colombian, deeply in love with Crested Butte and yoga. She began her practice in 2013, and it truly deepened in 2019 after moving to the US. She has found that yoga provides a mind-body-spirit connection that helps her navigate life, heal and evolve. She earned her 200 hour teacher training in - [Glo Cunningham](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/glo-cunningham/) - Glo Cunningham, the Outreach Director of the Crested Butte Mt. Heritage Museum, has lived in Crested Butte since 1975. She has been extremely active in many nonprofits in the community. She currently serves on the County Land Preservation Board, the Red Lady Coalition Board, and the 1% for Open Space Board. She is a sports - [Christie Wilkins](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/christie-wilkins/) - Bio Coming Soon. - [Sam Faivre](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/sam-faivre/) - Bio Coming Soon. - [Lori Ann Levy-Holm](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/lori-ann-levy-holm/) - Bio Coming Soon. - [Annie Amrich](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/annie-amrich/) - Bio Coming Soon. - [Bob Zimmerman](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/bob-zimmerman/) - Bio Coming Soon. - [Michael Ryno](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/michael-ryno/) - Michael Ryno Master of Photography Degree – PPA Certified Professional Photographer – PPA Meet the Photographer Michael Ryno is a professional photographer based in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. He holds both a Master of Photography Degree and the Certified Professional Photographer designation from the Professional Photographers of America (PPA). His work has garnered awards and recognition from several organizations, - [Tiffany Holcomb](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/tiffany-holcomb/) - Tiffany first fell in love with Crested Butte in 2006 during the Wildflower Festival and has been coming back to visit as often as possible from the Front Range. Over the past 25 years she has hiked and backpacked hundreds of miles and peaks in Colorado, and is well-versed with the Crested Butte area. When - [Colorado Backcountry](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/colorado-backcountry/) - Owned by Ben and Janae Pritchett, Colorado Backcountry offers custom guided biking, hiking, and skiing trips. Working as a professional mountain guide, outdoor educator, and avalanche forecaster, Ben spends countless hours on foot, skis, and bike exploring the mountains around Crested Butte and beyond. In addition to his wildlife biology degree, Ben gained his knowledge - [Tom Zeiner](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/tom-zeiner/) - Tom Zeiner is a professional geologist and amateur botanist. An interest in tracking wildflower blooms began in 2002 on Green Mountain in Jefferson County. That has now led to work with Project BudBurst, which seeks to document changes in bloom times with the help of citizen scientists. Tom is a Colorado Native Plant Master and - [Bobbi Peckarsky](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/bobbi-peckarsky/) - Bio Coming Soon. - [David Inouye](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/david-inouye/) - Bio Coming Soon. - [Will Petry](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/will-petry/) - Bio Coming Soon. - [billy barr](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/billy-barr/) - billy has a BS in Environmental Science from Rutgers. He came to RMBL in 1972 and has worked in the library, food service and plant, starting the accounting in 1980. Also worked for CO avalanche center for 30 years and was on a fire fighting hot shot crew for 5. A founder and board member - [Alex Noriega](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/alex-noriega/) - Alex Noriega is a full-time professional nature photographer and photography educator focused on the American West. After a prior career working with computers, he has spent the last 15 years developing a slow, deliberate approach to photography, using his digital camera much like a large-format film camera. While his process is grounded in traditional technique, - [Madeline Grossman](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/madeline-grossman/) - Originally from Grand Junction, Colorado, Madeline is a junior at Western Colorado University studying cell and molecular biology. When she is not in class, you will most likely find her trail running, mountain biking, or cooking up gourmet meals around a campfire. This is her first year working as a hike assistant for the Crested - [Rick Williams](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/rick-williams/) - Rick Williams, Ph.D., is an emeritus professor and curator of botany at the Ray J. Davis Herbarium, Idaho Museum of Natural History at Idaho State University. He is currently curator of the Natural History Collections at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL). He has studied plant ecology and evolution at RMBL since 1991, particularly reproductive - [Sarah Marino](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/sarah-marino/) - Sarah is a full-time nature photographer, photography educator, and writer based in southwestern Colorado. In addition to photographing grand landscapes, Sarah is best known for her photographs of smaller subjects including intimate landscapes, abstract renditions of natural subjects, and creative portraits of plants and trees. Sarah is the author or co-author of a diverse range - [Drew Kelly](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/drew-kelly/) - Drew Kelly has long been a lover of the outdoors, mostly through the lens of recreation in the mountains—often pursuits that gave him tunnel vision when in Nature, either through all-consuming training or by the fast pace and inherent risk of those mountain pursuits. At a certain point after living in the mountains for a - [Annie Starr](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/annie-starr/) - Annie has been painting for 20 years and has led plein air watercolor tours for the Wildflower festival since 2018. As a retired educator, her workshops are a joyful exploration of art and nature. After living in Crested Butte for 40+ years, Annie knows our mountain flora and fauna and delights in sharing her knowledge - [David Kish](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/david-kish/) - Our Executive Director, David has been photographing, hiking, and mountain biking in Crested Butte for nearly two decades. His nature photographs have appeared in the Crested Butte Magazine, Denver Post, and various Colorado State Parks publications. Currently, David is a Professor of Music at Metropolitan State University in Denver where he teaches band and music - [David Snyder](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/david-snyder/) - David Snyder lives in Colorado Springs at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. He is married and has two children. David holds a Master Photographer Degree and is Certified Professional Photographer (CPP). He is an Award-Winning photographer as part of Professional Photographers of America. David’s Mountain West Photography provides a window to the natural world. - [Eric Phillips](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/eric-phillips/) - Eric Phillips is a full-time photographer based in Crested Butte since 2016. With a degree in Recreation and Outdoor Education from Western Colorado University, Eric loves teaching people in the outdoors. Eric enjoys shooting idyllic early morning light and specializes in capturing vivid landscapes. Eric has worked for local Search and Rescue and spends most - [Greta Shoonover](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/greta-shoonover/) - Greta has lived in the Colorado Rocky Mountains since 1983. She currently resides in Crested Butte. Greta is an avid outdoors – woman with passions for skiing of all sorts, mountain biking and hiking/exploring her backyard for magnificent wildflowers. Greta has owned a coffee/ice cream shop and managed ski shops in various ski towns. Currently, - [Jacquelyn Fitzgerald](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/jacquelyn-fitzgerald/) - Jacquelyn Fitzgerald is a PhD Candidate in the Plant Biology and Conservation Program at Northwestern University and the Chicago Botanic Garden. For her doctoral research she studies bumble bees at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory, focusing specifically on bumble bee vulnerability to climate change. Her previous research has included work on rare plant conservation, native bees - [Jeff Delaney](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/jeff-delaney/) - Jeff Delaney is a re-invented geologist and engineer who splits his time between Denver and Crested Butte. His interests include running, cycling, hiking along with Nordic, telemark and backcountry skiing in winter months, and, of course, rocks and wildflowers. Jeff is also involved in climate change education, coaching and working with high school youth. - [Jennifer Ackerfield](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/jennifer-ackerfield/) - Jennifer Ackerfield is the Director of the Charles Maurer Herbarium and Assistant Professor of Botany at Colorado State University. There, she teaches Plant Identification, Plant Systematics, and co-teaches Dendrology. She also coordinates the growth and improvement of the herbarium collections, directs biodiversity research efforts, and manages herbarium staff, students and volunteers working with the collections. - [Jeremy Johndrow](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/jeremy-johndrow/) - There is no better way to experience the splendor of the Gunnison Valley than from a Jeep or 4×4 vehicle! Go further than by foot, bicycle or horseback and enjoy more comfort and safety than in a dirt bike or ATV. As the Gunnison Valley’s only permitted off-road guiding operation, we take pride in the - [Ken Collins](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/ken-collins/) - Ken lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and is a retired librarian who has always been interested in gardening and flowers, going back to his earliest childhood memories. Since moving to Santa Fe in the early 1990’s, he has combined his love of the outdoors (camping, hiking, backpacking, bicycling) with a passion for wildflowers in - [Leanne Benton](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/leanne-benton/) - Leanne is a recently retired National Park Service ranger, with a career in educating the public on the wonders of the parks. She was assigned to Rocky Mountain National Park for over 20 years, where her specialty was presenting programs on alpine ecology and mountain wildflowers. Today she continues this passion by leading programs for - [Linsey Bachofer](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/linsey-bachofer/) - Linsey is a practicing artist and outdoor enthusiast who is fortunate to call Crested Butte home. Linsey currently works at the Nordic Center as the Event Director and has years of experience teaching visual arts to a variety of ages. Linsey is thrilled to be able to teach classes for the Wildflower Festival as it - [Luke Tembrock](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/luke-tembrock/) - Luke Tembrock was born in Delta, Colorado and grew up along the North Fork of the Gunnison where he first began to examine plants and nature on the family orchard west of Hotchkiss. After graduating Hotchkiss High School in 1997 Luke studied at Western State College (now Western Colorado University) in Gunnison, CO for two - [Mel Harte](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/mel-harte/) - Mel (Mary Ellen) Harte Ph.D., a summer biologist at the nearby Rocky Mountain Biological Lab since 1981, provided the photos for the RMBL digital herbarium (1,000+ local species, publicly available at http://rmbl.org/herbarium/index1.html ), produced the “What’s That Wildflower” photographic guide CD to local wildflowers, and produces the weekly KBUT radio show “Nature Notes”. Her diagnostic - [Melinda Laz](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/melinda-laz/) - Melinda Laz (She/her) is a visual artist, arts educator and arts administrators. She holds a BFA from Washington University in St. Louis, and MAs from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and University of Denver. Her artwork has appeared in numerous national juried and invitational exhibitions. She taught visual art in Denver area - [Elise Kish](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/elise-kish/) - Elise has been hiking, mountain biking, and studying the wildflowers in Crested Butte for twenty years, and she is looking forward to sharing her love of flowers with the festival participants this summer. Elise earned Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Susquehanna University and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia. In addition to her veterinary - [Meredith Wallace](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/meredith-wallace/) - Meri Wallace Is a horticulturist specializing in urban horticulture and sustainable landscape design. Based in Crested Butte since 2001, Meri has 25 years of experience designing, installing and maintaining gardens in the public and private sector. She is passionate about preserving and protecting our fragile high-altitude ecosystems, as well as the conservation of our natural - [Morgan Tilton](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/morgan-tilton/) - Adventure Journalist Morgan Tilton covers outdoor narratives specializing in travel, history, human endurance, inclusivity, and industry news. She is a recipient of more than a dozen North American Travel Journalists Association awards including accolades for “Wild & Broken: A First SUP Descent of Utah’s Escalante River,” an essay, featured in SUP Magazine and Men’s Journal, - [Molly Murfee](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/molly-murfee/) - Local wildflower guide Molly Murfee has logged hundreds of trail miles over three decades living in Colorado, predominately in Crested Butte. She has served in field programs as a wilderness guide, naturalist, instructor and faculty with institutions such as Colorado Outward Bound, Alaska Wildland Adventures, Colorado College, Colorado State University, and the Audubon Expedition Institute. - [Rick Reavis](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/rick-reavis/) - Rick’s background is in horticulture, botany and agronomy. He has been exploring and identifying native and introduced plants around the Crested Butte area since 1984. Rick is a 27-year former business owner of an award-winning landscape development company and has taught classes in plant identification, landscape maintenance and general horticulture, several years as an Associate - [Roxie Lypps](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/roxie-lypps/) - Roxie Lypps has lived in Crested Butte full time since 1976. She has hiked, skied, snowboarded, kayaked, and bicycled here for 45 years. She owned Soupcon restaurant for eight years and taught winter sports for 32 years. She loves gardens and hiking and knows the history of Crested Butte. She has climbed and hiked most - [Sara Simonson](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/sara-simonson/) - Sara works as a Research Associate at Colorado State University’s Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory, and she is a graduate student in the Earth Sciences Watershed Program. Since completing her master’s degree in butterfly ecology and conservation, Sara has worked on a variety of research and teaching projects involving Colorado’s native wildflowers and butterflies. Specifically, Sara - [Owen Richmond](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/owen-richmond/) - Owen is an avid hiker and loves to spend time on the trail amongst the wildflowers. Originally from Oregon, he moved to Colorado 4 years ago to pursue work in the conservation field, and now works for Colorado Parks and Wildlife in Salida. - [Karen Theel](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/karen-theel/) - Karen moved to Crested Butte a few years ago from Connecticut. When she retired from a software design career, she became certified in Herbal Medicine. With a passion for herbal remedies, she is now learning the benefits that Colorado wild flowers have to offer. Karen was trained to be a wildflower tour guide at Rocky Mountain Biological - [Delaney Seaton](https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/workshop-leader/delaney-seaton/) - Delaney is a Colorado native with a passion for exploring natural habitats around the world. She has a degree in environmental science with a focus in ecological restoration from Metropolitan State University of Denver. 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