Assistant State Archaeologist Kevin Black will teach a class on “Field and Lab Photography” from May 31 to June 1 at Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum at Fort Lewis College.

This 15-hour course is part of the Program for Avocational Archaeological Certification and is open to the public. No prior classes are required. Equipment and methods of archaeological photography, both in the field and in a controlled lab situation, will be discussed. This class would be valuable for anyone interested in taking part in a field school or volunteering on a dig.

Participants are welcome to bring their own cameras to the class, although it is not required. The cost for the class is $12. To reserve a space, make out a check to the Colorado Historical Society and mail it to Florence Mason, 1940 County Road 250, Durango, CO 81301 before Tuesday.

For more information, visit www.historycolorado.org/oahp/field-and-laboratory-photography or email [email protected].

Conservation workshop to take place at FLC

The Connecting for Conservation Workshop will take place Tuesday and Wednesday at the Student Union Center at Fort Lewis College.

This is an opportunity to discuss the best ways to conserve water, archaeological riches, think about future changes in climate, educate the public on the issues, secure economic viability and learn from existing partnerships.

People will learn from experts in partnership, learn about existing partnership efforts and take advantage of scheduled networking time. The Connecting for Conservation Workshop includes a free evening session open to the public.

The evening will include a discussion panel that includes representatives of three of the efforts that are occurring in the Four Corners that are supported by partnerships.

Listen to representatives of the Animas Watershed Partnership, San Juan Headwaters Forest Health Partnership and the River Protection Work Group and Hermosa Creek legislative effort and ask questions. This event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Ballroom at the Student Union Center.

For more information, visit the wwww.mountainstudies.org, email Aaron Kimple at [email protected] or call 749-7916.

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

The Durango High Noon Rotary Club will meet from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio.

The cost of lunch is $15. A club will host a planning session.

Free drinks available to designated drivers

San Juan Basin Health Department encourages people to volunteer to be the designated driver at Taste of Durango from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday in downtown Durango.

Four Corners Broadcasting and San Juan Basin Health supporting Celebrating Healthy Communities are bringing the Designated Driver campaign to outdoor festivals.

To participate, visit the Four Corners Broadcasting Booth and ask for an Ultimate Friendship Bracelet. Then show the lime-green bracelet at a participating vendor and be served a non-alcoholic drink free. Bracelets are sponsored by the Business Improvement District and the Durango Area Tourism Office.

Trails 2000 to host Join & Renew Party

Trails 2000 will host its annual Join & Renew Party from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave.

The event will feature music, beer and light food. Carver’s will provide a free beer to attendees who join or renew, as well as veggie chili, salad and snacks. Trails 2000 will give away swag and the chance to own a Trek District 56cm Commuter Bike.

For more information, visit www.trails2000.org/2014/05/joinrenew/.

Herald Staff