Open House for the Spear Lodge Man, Cheyenne Holy Man, and Eagle Catcher tree carvings

As many residents of Niwot know, Dustin Wolf, son of Eddie Running Wolf, has been restoring his father's tree carvings, known as Spear Lodge Man, Cheyenne Holy Man, and Eagle Catcher, with assistance from Jeff Wolcott. Once restored, the tree carvings will be reinstalled in Niwot in an outdoor setting that protects them from the sun, wind, rain, ice, and snow in a location yet to be determined. One possible location, per the Niwot Master Plan commissioned by the Niwot Local Improvement District, would be in Left Hand Valley Grange Park near the LoBo Trail.

The Niwot Cultural Arts Association, the Niwot Business Association and the Niwot Local Improvement District have funded the restoration, and the Boulder County Parks and Open Space Foundation awarded a $25,000 grant last year to assist in the cost of creating a protective structure and installing the restored tree carvings.

Wolf and Wolcott have made tremendous progress in the restorations and wish to share it with the community at an open house at 9700 Niwot Road on Feb. 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. Please carpool if possible as parking is limited.