Marlene Borneman

Marlene has been photographing Colorado’s wildflowers while on her hiking and climbing adventures since 1974.  She soon developed a deep interest to learn more about the botany behind their beautiful faces.  She has participated in informal and formal studies and extensive fieldwork to further her knowledge and understanding of Colorado’s rich and diverse flora.  ​She has earned her Native Plant Master Certification. ​

Marlene has climbed Colorado’s 54 14ers, the 126 USGS named peaks in Rocky Mountain National Park and 44 State High Points.  She has been a member of the Colorado Mountain Club since 1979 and is a member of the Colorado Native Plant Society.  She teaches wildflower classes for the Rocky Mountain Conservancy and provides community programs to educate and promote stewardship for Colorado’s wildflowers. Marlene holds a Masters Degree in Social Work and a Certification in  Addiction Counseling.   She guides in Rocky Mountain National Park and enjoys sharing the scenery as well as her knowledge of the plant life and habitats the park has to offer.  She is the author of Rocky Mountain Wildflowers 2Ed. and The Best Front Range Wildflower Hikes, and Rocky Mountain Alpine Flowers,  published by CMC Press.  ​

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​Rocky Mountain Alpine Flowers
In summer Colorado’s alpine tundra becomes a dazzling landscape with stunning alpine wildflowers. These fragile, yet hardy plants grow in the harsh environment above treeline, but these wildflowers make the most of the short growing season.  Rocky Mountain Alpine Flowers pack guide covers more than 100 of the most common as well as some rare wildflowers found in the alpine.  Detailed photos are arranged by color for quick and easy reference.   This compact pack guide is a must for hikers and backpackers in the high country for help in identifying these beautiful alpine plants. Order Here

Description:  
​​Rocky Mountain Wildflowers 2Ed.  
This beautiful pack guide features 180 of the most common wildflowers in Colorado, from the Plains to the Alpine life zones.  Revised with latest scientific classifications, it includes information on life zones, habitats, characteristics of each flower, and blooming times to help with identification. The 220 photos are arranged by color for quick and easy reference.  This is a must-have book on Colorado’s trails and a superb educational tool for all ages.  Order Here