Firewise Weekend – Both Days
Saturday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Meet at the Chautauqua Picnic Shelter
Sunday 2:00 – 4:30 PM – Meet at the Chautauqua Community House
Learn about the unique fire dangers facing Chautauqua and Colorado, while doing your part to protect this national treasure. Fire prevention has been a top priority for Chautauqua staff, residents, and the public over the past several years, and concerns only increased after the recent Marshall and NCAR fires. Over this weekend, you will perform an important service clearing wildfire fuel at Chautauqua, learn what Chautauqua is doing to prevent fires and take a deep dive into fire prevention issues and strategies. At lively Q and A sessions with documentary filmmakers, local fire experts and community leaders, you will explore practical steps to protect your home, community, and open space. Join us to make connections with other concerned citizens and get answers to your top fire questions.
This event is free, but registration is required!
Schedule – Saturday, July 23
10:00 AM – Work time – clear leaf debris and other wildfire fuel
12:00 PM – Lunch on your own
1:00 PM – Work time – clear leaf debris and other wildfire fuel
2:45 PM – Refreshments (Picnic Shelter)
3:00 PM – Firewise Townhall (Picnic Shelter)
Schedule – Sunday, July 24
2:00 PM – Message of support from Representative Joe Neguse
2:05 PM – Introduction to Film
2:15 PM – Film: Unacceptable Risk – Firefighters on the Front Lines of Climate Change
2:30 PM – Panel Discussion and Q&A
3:45 PM – Refreshments and information about Chautauqua’s Wildfire Protection Fund
Firewise Weekend – Day 2 Education
2:00 – 4:30 PM – Meet at the Chautauqua Community House
Following the Marshall Fire last December, Chautauqua provided shelter and the Dining Hall offered sustenance to hundreds of community members whose homes were destroyed or damaged. Then, in March, the NCAR fire forced Chautauqua, itself, to evacuate. After a short film, take a deep dive with documentary filmmakers, local fire experts, and community leaders as we discuss the threat fire poses to us all, particularly those on the front lines. Panelists will outline practical steps Coloradans can take to protect our homes, communities, and open space. Those who would like to work to clear brush and leaf debris at Chautauqua are also invited to attend the Firewise Workday on Saturday, July 23.
This event is free, but registration is required!
Schedule: ATTENDEES WILL MEET AT THE CHAUTAUQUA COMMUNITY HOUSE
2:00 PM - Message of support from Representative Joe Neguse
2:05 PM – Introduction to Film
2:15 PM – Film: Unacceptable Risk – Firefighters on the Front Lines of Climate Change
2:30 PM – Panel Discussion and Q&A
3:45 PM – Refreshments and information about Chautauqua’s Wildfire Protection Fund
Firewise Weekend – Day 1 Workday
Learn about the unique fire dangers facing Chautauqua, while doing your part to protect this national treasure. Fire prevention has been a top priority for Chautauqua staff, residents, and the public over the past several years, and concerns have only increased after the recent Marshall and NCAR fires. Connect with other Chautauqua supporters and learn about what Chautauqua is doing to prevent fires, including firewise plantings, good gutter management and other proven fire prevention tactics you can use at home. This workday is followed by an educational afternoon the following day, Sunday, July 24th.
This event is free, but registration is required!
Schedule: ATTENDEES WILL MEET AT THE PICNIC SHELTER
10:00 AM – Work time – clear leaf debris and other wildfire fuel
12:00 PM – Lunch on your own
1:00 PM – Work time – clear leaf debris and other wildfire fuel
2:45 PM – Refreshments (Picnic Shelter)
3:00 PM – Firewise Townhall (Picnic Shelter)
Women’s Art at Chautauqua
Lecture & Discussion by Chautauqua Historian Kate Gerard
5:30 PM
Chautauqua Community House – RMCC (downstairs)
FREE
The Colorado Chautauqua has inspired artists for more than 120 years. Join Colorado Chautauqua Archivist Kate Gerard for a survey of works by women, depicting Chautauqua, past and present, in various media. Some of the artists will be in attendance.
*Enter the RMCC room via the downstairs door on the north side of the Community House.