KSS Speaker Series
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KSS Speaker Series
Launched in October 2024, the KSS Speaker Series is designed to provide engaging and educational discussions about our local environment, science, and outdoor recreation. These talks are often free and open to the public, making them a great opportunity to bring your friends and family to learn from industry experts.
Each session features professionals from a variety of fields, sharing their knowledge to help us better understand and appreciate the natural world. Through this series, we aim to inspire curiosity, foster education, and connect our community with experts who are passionate about the outdoors. Stay tuned for upcoming events and RSVP to join us in learning more about our environment and how to enjoy it safely and responsibly!
Upcoming Speaker
Seeing Through the Eyes of a Wildfire Expert
May 5th
Presented by TEDxBreckenridge, in partnership with Keystone Science School and Summit Fire & EMS.
Join us for a fascinating look at wildfire — not just as a threat, but as a force our forests actually need.
We live in one of the most beautiful forested landscapes in the country — and one of the most fire-prone. But what if the fires we fear are also essential to the health of the ecosystems we love? This Salon explores the surprising science of wildfire: why forests evolved to burn, how fire shapes the ecology of our mountain communities, and how experts balance letting fire do its work while keeping structures and people safe.
Tickets cost: $10
Previous Speakers
AI Innovations for Weather, Snow, and Avalanche Risk with Joel Gratz from OpenSnow
November 2025
Explore Careers in Wildlife and Conservation with Nature’s Educators
October 2025
Wild America with Jon Waterman, award-winning author
October 2025
Colorado Pika Project with Haley Mondin, the Denver Zoo
May 2025
Wildlife Safety with Rita Frederick, U.S. Forest Service
March 2025
Avalanche Aware with Andrew McWilliams, Avalanche Forecaster from CAIC
January 2025