This summer marks the 50th anniversary of our work in the Great Burn! We had originally planned to celebrate with a weekend of events at French Conservation Camp in August.

Given the extreme fire conditions this year, we have decided to move our Fifty Wild Years celebration to October 16-17.

By then, the air quality should be healthier for an outdoor gathering. Additionally, we'd like to celebrate with our dedicated Forest Service partners and local community members who we know are currently managing the wildfires in the region. We hope that by postponing until the fall, we'll all be able to come together to celebrate this special place.

Our October weekend will continue to have the same great line-up of events at French Conservation Camp (formerly Hole-in-the-Wall Ranch), including:

self-guided naturalist programming,
a barbecue dinner with live music by Caroline Keys and friends,
group hikes to some of our favorite destinations, and
volunteer stewardship opportunities.

Come for a little or stay for all — we can’t wait to see you! Learn more and RSVP here.

Best regards,
Skye