Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory

You hear about environmental problems nearly every day: climate change, invasive species, water and air pollution and amphibian and pollinator decline.  And you hear various organizations talking about what we need to do for the future of the planet.  But how can we begin to understand and address these problems if we do not how our ecosystems work?

With one-of-a-kind resources and over 80 years of achievement, the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory is uniquely positioned to build an understanding of a single ecosystem that will inform how we know the world. The RMBL's focus on creating an intellectual community dedicated to the fundamental understanding of biological processes in the natural environment has led to cleaner air, better predictions of how the world is changing, critical insights into the effects of man-made chemicals on human health, and a deeper understanding of plant pollination critical to the world's food supply.  .

The RMBL also provides community programs throughout the summer including a Kids Nature Camp and adult activities through Exploration Experiences; Your Passport to the Natural World.  Through exploration of meadows, forests, and mountains we will learn about our fascinating natural world. In Kids Nature Camp games, hikes, crafts, songs and scavenger hunts make learning easy and fun in our spectacular mountain setting!!

Various other events and activities throughout the summer include birding, wild flower tours, Historic Preservation Dinner, Music at Gothic, RMBL 4^th of July 1/3 Marathon, weekly talks and much more.