CCGC Meetings and Programs
CCGC Meetings are the second Monday of each month (no meetings in July and August), at 6:00 PM (business meetings at 6:00 PM, Programs begin at 7:00 PM). Our venue is the Fellowship Hall of the Christ First Community Church (formerly Methodist Church,) 9th and Main St., Cañon City, CO. Except as noted, our meetings are free and open to the public and we encourage visitors except for Christmas Potluck.
Next Meeting:
April 8, 2024
6:00 PM - Business Meeting - Reports of happenings within CCGC and upcoming events and programs. 7:00 PM - Our speaker this month is Jennifer Baldwin, who is a park guide with the Garden of the Gods Park in Colorado Springs. Jennifer will be telling us about the history of the dinosaur whose name means “belonging to the Garden of the Gods.” Theiophytalia Kerri, or affectionately known as “Theio,” is a rare dinosaur found in this area, and to date, nowhere else in the world. This is more of a mystery story, or a cautionary tale on “How NOT to lose a dinosaur fossil for 117 years” than an in-depth science lecture. Either way, you will not believe this fossil’s journey to recognition and identification!! Jennifer grew up in Denver, one of four daughters raised by parents who were teachers. Truly a chip off the old block, Jennifer received degrees in geology and meteorology from the University of Northern Colorado. After (nearly) raising four children, Jennifer began her dream job at the Garden of the Gods Park in 2012. She is the volunteer coordinator at the Visitor and Nature Center, works with the school Field Trip Programs, and leads walks and other programs. She is also co-author on the Park’s award-winning Junior Ranger booklet. Program list for 2023
May - Basalt Creek Lanslide, John White
June - Tectonics, Brandon Spemcer July-August - No meetings September - Colorado Glaciers, Erik Leonard |