Dinner with David Neils - Saturday, February 7th - 6pm -

Join us at the ranch, Saturday, February 7th, for one of SDR’s delectable dinners, accompanied by a program by David Neils, our wildlife guru! What a treat!

Cost: $57 per person, plus 3.7% state tax & suggested 15% gratuity - book online here: Winter Dinner

Dinner begins at 6pm, program to follow.
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Dinners will be full fare – salad, entrée, fresh vegetables, side dish, winter soup, rolls, and dessert. Hot and cold drink station. Wine and beer selection additional, cash bar.

From David himself:
Twenty two years ago, when I first started studying and filming mountain lions, I noticed they occupied some of the best wildlife habitat I was spending time in. I assumed they were drawn to this habitat for many reasons, beginning with more prey. But over the years I learned they were responsible, in large part, for creating this habitat as a keystone species. The role that keystone species play in maximizing the health of an ecosystem is something worth learning about, respecting and supporting. If they keystone species is thriving in an ecosystem, many other species will thrive as well.

In addition to their value as a keystone species, this presentation will also cover:

• Alexander Mountain Fire - What we’ve learned so far regarding wildlife impact

• Being as safe as possible in mountain lion country

• Tips for seeing more mountain lion and other wildlife activity

• Why hunting mountain lions increases risks to hikers and trail runners (I share this as a lifetime hunter)

• Places in northern Colorado to see more wildlife without the crowds

  - click here for more info!

Susan Jessup's dad called the ranch a gem, a place that's wild and full of wildlife thanks to multiple conservation easements, ensuring the land will never be developed. This will be a celebration of the sweat equity of the Jessups and how they cowboy'd up through fire, flood, and the pandemic to maintain this wild for wildlife and the guests that visit from all over the world. We tip our hats their way!

David Neils is founder of Wild Nature Media, which focuses on wildlife conservation, education and research. Using video from remote cameras expertly placed to capture truly wild wildlife behavior, David has furthered researchers' understanding of mountain lions in the Americas as well as other elusive wildlife species. Wildlife enthusiasts from 192 countries follow his work. David frequently shares his knowledge of backcountry skills and wildlife with audiences of all ages.