Trek the Thompson Event

POKER HAND WINNERS
PRIZES BELOW WILL BE AT CROW HOP BREWERY IN DOWNTOWN LOVELAND
YOU CAN PICK YOUR PRIZE UP FROM 10-14-22 UNTIL 10-26-22

Amy Overton-RichnerBreeze Thru car wash GC
Brett AllisonBreeze Thru car wash GC
Caroll RushBoGo Loveland Tap and Tavern
Chrissy AllisonBreeze Thru car wash GC
Clara CarlsonBreeze Thru car wash GC
Corina Carlson$20 Donut Haus
Dante FlorezBreeze Thru car wash GC
Elizabeth ClarkBreeze Thru car wash GC
isaac MolinaBreeze Thru car wash GC
Ishmael MolinaBreeze Thru car wash GC
Isla MolinaBreeze Thru car wash GC
Jasmine Florez$25 Pulcinella Pizzaria
Jesse RybickiBreeze Thru car wash GC
Jocelyn Florez$20 Pilar Boutique
John BaracaniBreeze Thru car wash GC
John PopeBreeze Thru car wash GC
Judith Speece$10 Runza
Kadee SchoettleBreeze Thru car wash GC
Kaidence Schoettle$10 Runza
Lilly SiderBreeze Thru car wash GC
Mandy Hahn$15 Big Thompson Brewery
Mindy LaugelBreeze Thru car wash GC
Nicole MarcisofskyBreeze Thru car wash GC
Ronee Baracani$25 Justines Pizza
Sharon AkersBreeze Thru car wash GC
Sophia Sowatzke$15 Big Thompson Brewery
Sydney McconnelBoGo Loveland Tap and Tavern
Sydney Phillips-Grace$10 Runza
Tayden Florez$25 Pourhouse
Trevor HahnBoGo Loveland Tap and Tavern

THANKS TO GENEROUS SPONSORSHIP THE EVENT IS FREE! REGISTRATION IS STILL REQUIRED

A BENEFIT EVENT FOR

CLICK ABOVE TO READ ABOUT THE COALITION'S MISSION AND PROJECTS TO INSURE A HEALTHY WATERSHED

What is Trek the Thompson

“From its sparkling headwaters in Rocky Mountain National Park to its confluence with the South Platte, the Big Thompson watershed provides the water we drink, the food we grow, the wood we harvest, the fishing and wildlife habitat we enjoy, and the beauty we treasure. Whether you are a resident within the watershed, a downstream water user, or one of millions who visit and explore the Big Thompson River every year, this waterway holds special value to the livelihoods and lifestyles of those connected to it.

Trek the Thompson is a FREE family-friendly event to celebrate the Big Thompson River. The event helps to educate participants of all the River brings to our communities. We will be exploring the role of the River as important habitat for wildlife, a recreation area, and a source for clean drinking water, among many others. The festival features a variety of activities including hands-on activities for all ages at education stations, a poker “walk” for a chance to win local prizes, an easy, flat, 3-mile trek along the Big Thompson River, live music, and food.
Every dollar raised through Trek the Thompson will go directly to Big Thompson Watershed Coalition's efforts to enhance the health and vitality of the watershed and help recover
from events like Cameron Peak Fire.”

TREK THE THOMPSON EVENT DETAILS

Participants will choose a time to begin their Trek when registering for the event - start times are every 30 minutes from 10am to 12pm. On October 8th, participants will check in at the Fairgrounds Park picnic table area 15 minutes ahead of the time they signed up for and will begin their 3-mile Trek on the nature trail. Along the trail will be nine education stations where participants can learn more about different aspects of the Big Thompson River and watershed. At each station a poker card can be collected, these cards will be turned in and “played” based on the cards you randomly received at each station. Prizes will be awarded based on the strength of your hand. You can get up to 9 cards, you will play your strongest 5.
In addition to the education stations, there will be vendor booths, a silent auction, 2 bands, and a food truck!

WHAT YOU GET FOR REGISTERING

A free reusable Trek the Thompson 2022 Tote Bag
Education about the Big Thompson watershed
Opportunity to win prizes and participate in a silent auction
Coffee and light snacks will be provided

EDUCATION STATIONS

Water Quality & Stormwater – includes an interactive demonstration of how stormwater flows into the river system”
Macroinvertebrates and flycasting – see live macroinvertebrates and learn how to flycast
Trails and development – learn about Loveland’s trails and open spaces
Water transport and storage – Find out how a system developed in the 1800’s is still used today to get our water where it needs to go
Recreational safety and emergency response – Meet emergency responders and check out some equipment
Wildlife and gravel ponds – Wondering about the ponds and the wildlife who uses them at Fairgrounds Park and River’s Edge Natural Area?
Fishing – Kid friendly fishing demonstration station
Forest Health – learn about why forest health is so important for our watershed
Wildfire and the Big Thompson watershed – Impacts from wildfire continue on many years after the fire. You can learn about those effects and what Big Thompson Watershed Coalition is doing to mitigate them.

EVENT TIMELINE

Trek the Thompson - 10am-2pm
Staggered start times from 10am – 11:30am
Route takes approximately 1.5-2 hours
Poker cards must be turned in by 1:15pm
Silent auction opens at 10am and goes till 1:15pm
Silent auction results announced – 1:30pm
Poker prize results announced – 1:45pm
Live music will play from 10am – 1:30pm
Creekbed – 10am – 11:30am
Heart Medicine – 12pm-1:30
Food truck will be on site for the majority of the event – Fork Yeah
Event ends – 2pm

Big Thompson Watershed Coalition’s 2022 Trek the Thompson event will be in honor of Dan Waggoner
Dan Waggoner was a founder and visionary of the Big Thompson Watershed Coalition. Dan lived along the banks of the Big Thompson River in the canyon. His house improbably survived the 2013 flood, but in seeing the aftermath of the flood Dan immediately involved himself in recovery efforts. He was a part of the initial conversations that led to the inception of Big Thompson Watershed Coalition and has been a part of the Coalition since. Dan was a champion for the Big T River and for all its residents. He openly shared his love for both and formed many strong connections with Big T community members. It was this love of the Big T and his ability to communicate its value, beauty, and importance with the community that led us to honor Dan with this year’s Trek the Thompson.

PRIZE AND SILENT AUCTION LISTS
PRIZE LIST IS FIRST

SILENT AUCTION ITEMS

Thank you to all our 2021 sponsors whose contributions made the event the success it was.

TREK THE THOMPSONOCTOBER 8, 2022​10:00am to 2:00pmOLD FAIRGROUNDS, LOVELAND700 Railroad Ave

POKER HAND WINNERSPRIZES BELOW WILL BE AT CROW HOP BREWERY IN DOWNTOWN LOVELANDYOU CAN PICK YOUR PRIZE UP FROM 10-14-22 UNTIL 10-26-22