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Colorado National Monument Association Spring Walks and Talks Series 2023 |
Colorado National Monument’s Walks and Talks are a series of various lectures, lessons and guided educational hikes within the monument.
Events for May |
Ancient Woodlands in a Changing World
Thursday, May 4th
5:30pm-6:30pm
Visitor Center - Auditorium
Join CMU Professor, Deb Kennard, as she shares her tree-ring research into the age of trees in these ancient pinyon-juniper woodlands as well as how the woodlands are being affected by cheatgrass, bark beetles and fire.
Meditation and Mala Bracelets
DATE CHANGED TO Saturday, May 6th
12:00pm-1:30pm
Devil's Kitchen Picnic Area
Learn the art of Mala making in the beautiful setting of the monument. Elizabeth Whitt will guide you through the history of the Mala and their purpose in a meditation practice.
Class cost for materials - $25.00 - due at registration
Yoga Flow & Mala Bracelet Making on the Monument
Sunday, May 7th
9:00am-11:00am
Devil's Kitchen Picnic Area
Join Lynnea of DarcMoon and yoga instructor Juila Cavalieri, on the monument for a morning Mala bracelet making and yoga flow workshop.
Class Cost for materials - $25.00 - due at registration.
Art in the Park
(13+ years please)
Tuesday, May 16th
2:00pm-4:00pm
Visitor Center
Take a walk with art teacher, Denise Wright, to Saddlehorn Campground ~ noticing along the way all the beautiful patterns, colors and textures the monument has to offer. We will make colorful Sharpie marker art, using a slight abstract and expressive art style to reflect our own creativity as we see the great outdoors!
Supply list will be provided after registration
Ayurveda for your Health - Part 2
Wednesday, May 17th
6:30pm-7:30pm
Devil's Kitchen Picnic Area
(same class will be offered on May 3rd)
Ayurveda is based on the belief that health and wellness depend on a delicate balance between the mind, body, and spirit.
Ayurveda -the Science of Life, is a preventative integrative model of medicine all about living in accord with nature and finding balance.
Join Tarna Jones, a Registered Respiratory Therapist, for a 3 part series to learn about doshas, their elements & discovering your own dosha and specific lifestyle guidelines.
This is a 3 part series, you can sign up for one class or join us for all of them.
Printmaking in the Park
Saturday, May 20th
9:00am - noon
Devil's Kitchen Picnic Area
Join printmaker, Devan Penniman, for a short hike to do some sketches and get inspiration. She will then guide you on how to create a one color rubber block print using carving tools, ink and our sketches from the hike.
Class cost for materials - $15.00 - due at registration
Leave No Trace Principles
Sunday, May 21st
Noon-4:00PM
Blackridge Trail (Visitor Center)
Join Sarah Mahoney, a CMU outdoor recreation trip leader, on a hike to learn about the Leave No Trace Principles. Become a better steward of nature by practicing these principles on a daily basis.
Then and Now
Wednesday, May 24th
10:00am-4:00pm
Visitor Center
Celebrate the Colorado National Monument's birthday with Terri Ahern and her history of the monument exhibit. No registration is required.
June Events |
Ayurveda for your Health - Part 3
Wednesday, June 14th
6:30pm-7:30pm
Devil's Kitchen Picnic Area
(same class will be offered on May 31st)
Ayurveda is based on the belief that health and wellness depend on a delicate balance between the mind, body, and spirit.
Ayurveda -the Science of Life, is a preventative integrative model of medicine all about living in accord with nature and finding balance.
Join Tarna Jones, a registered Respiratory Therapist, for a 3 part series to learn about doshas, their elements & discovering your own dosha and specific lifestyle guidelines.
This is a 3 part series, you can sign up for one class or join us for all of them.