Boulder Speaker Series - Bringing the Buffalo Back

One hundred years ago, bison or “buffalo” were teetering on the edge of extinction. Extensive hunting and habitat loss had reduced their numbers from the tens of millions to only a few hundred, including a federal herd of 24 animals within Yellowstone National Park.

Today, the native buffalo population is rebounding on protected lands in several Western states.

During this FREE event sponsored by Nature Valley, we’ll explore the bison’s “comeback story” in national parks like Yellowstone and discuss the much-anticipated next chapter of this species’ return to Colorado’s own Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.

The evening’s panelists:

• Bart Melton, Northern Rockies regional director

• Vanessa Mazal, senior Colorado program manager

• Fred Bunch, chief of resources, Great Sand Dunes Park & Preserve, NPS

• Bryan F. Vigil, cultural resource specialist (ret.), Jicarilla Apache Tribe

Event Details

WHAT: Boulder Speaker Series: Room to Roam — Bringing the Buffalo Back

This event is hosted by Carla Fredericks (director of Native American Law Program at University of Colorado Boulder), Margaret Janssen, Mark Retzloff (chairman of Natural Habitats Group), Benjamin Barron (director of Widewater Institute), National Park Trips Media and Trina Peterson (member of NPCA Southwest Regional Council)

WHEN: Tuesday, May 15, reception begins at 6 p.m.; program follows at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: eTown Hall, 1535 Spruce St., Boulder, CO 80302 [Parking available on Pearl Street between 15th and 16th Streets.]

WHO: NPCA members and supporters

RSVP: Please register online at npca.org/boulder

OTHER: Appetizers and beverages will be served during the reception. Contact me if you have any questions, emezgar@npca.org or 202.454.3370.