Trek the Thompson

Big Thompson Watershed Coalition, a local non-profit organization focused on protecting  and restoring the Big Thompson watershed for both human and natural communities, is hosting their  second Trek the Thompson community event on Saturday, October 8th, 10am – 2pm, at Fairgrounds Park in  Loveland, CO. 

Trek the Thompson is a FREE family friendly, community event that celebrates the Big Thompson River and  helps to educate participants of the many important things the river brings to our communities.  Participants will explore the role of the river as an important habitat for wildlife, a recreation area, and a  source of clean water, among many other topics.  

The event features a variety of activities including hands-on activities for all ages at education stations, a  mild 3-mile poker “stroll” along the Big Thompson River for a chance to win locally donated prizes, a silent  auction, live music by bands Heart Medicine and Creekbed, and the Fork Yeah! food truck. 

The public is invited to stop by at any point during the event, however, registration is required to  participate in event activities. Registration comes with a free re-useable canvas tote.  

Festival sponsors include our title sponsors the City of Loveland and Northern Colorado Water Conservancy  District as well as many others.  

So, what about the prizes? At each of the education stations, attendees will collect a poker card. At the end  of their trek, they can choose their best 5-card hand to play. Winning poker hands will receive locally  donated prizes from businesses including Scheels, Loveland Laser Tag, Big Thompson Brewery, Breeze Thru,  and many more! At the silent auction booth, participants can bid on items including fly rods, guided fishing  trips, a stay at Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch, handmade pottery, Budweiser Event Center tickets, and more.  

Visit the event website to register and to learn more about our sponsors and the locally donated prizes. https://www.trekmanadventures.com/trek-the-thompson-event.html 

https://www.facebook.com/events/793415975014929 

The proceeds raised at the event will support Big Thompson Watershed Coalition’s continued work in the  watershed, which includes wildfire recovery and landowner assistance, river and stream restoration  projects, forest management to reduce the risk of future wildfire, as well as education and outreach to the  community.