Prescribed burn in Sauls Creek area
The San Juan National Forest plans to conduct a prescribed burn sometime in the next few weeks on about 1,100 acres in the Sauls Creek area about five miles east of Bayfield.
The earliest burning operations might occur would be the last week in August, depending on weather and vegetative conditions. No more than 250 to 450 acres will be burned per day to reduce off-site impacts from the resulting smoke.
Daytime smoke is expected to travel to the north/northeast but lofted high into the atmosphere, therefore affecting local residents only minimally. However, nighttime smoke will travel downslope into the Beaver Creek drainage and south to the Pine River just north of Ignacio. Smoke will be heavier in the mornings following burning operations, lifting by mid-day.
Sauls Creek Road (FDR 608A) will be closed at different localized points as burn operations progress. In addition, short-term area closures will be put in place during ignition operations. Burned areas will not open to recreation until declared safe, and recreationists are encouraged to use discretion when traveling through post-burn areas.
For more information, call 884-2512.
Rotary Club of Durango to meet Tuesday
Newly appointed executive director of the Durango Arts Center Cristie Scott will speak to the Rotary Club of Durango at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave.
Scott will speak about the center’s education programs. The center offers year-round educational programs in the contemporary art and performing arts, featuring classes, artist lectures and workshops for teens, adults, and children as young as two years of age. Visitors are welcome.
For more information, call Bruce Rodman at 385-7899.
Nature Studies to host volunteer training
Durango Nature Studies will host its autumn Volunteer Naturalist Training for its Children Discovering Nature Training on these dates:
From 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave.
From 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Nature Center.
People will become a fully qualified volunteer naturalist, ready to lead science-based, hikes for kids in second to 8th grades on topics such as adaptation, weather, habitats and water. Volunteers will receive a manual as part of the training that includes curriculum as well as natural history. Nature walks take place at the Durango Nature Center through September and October. No prior experience is necessary.
For more information or to register, call 769-1800 or email sally@durangonaturestudies.org.
Health event to take place Thursday
The second annual Discover Your Optimal Health Day will take place from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Fox Fire Farms Winery, 5513 County Road 321, Ignacio.
The event will include a walk along the vineyard. There will be drinks and free food along with healthy tips and suggestions as well as drawings on the hour. Participants swill be offered a challenge.
For more information, call Louetta Phelps at 749-1747 or Cathy Seibel at 759-0787
CSU football watch party to be held
A Colorado State University Football Watch Party will take place at 8:15 p.m. Saturday at the Main Event Sports Bar & Grill, 42 East Animas Road (County Road 250) No. 400.
CSU will play Boise State.
Herald Staff
