Colorado National Monument Association
Supporting Colorado's Geologic Gem
Science backs up our view that nature is good for your mental and physical health! That's why we create events and programs to bring in people from all backgrounds - get out, get involved and reap the benefits of being in nature!
Please bring a yoga mat, water, blanket and comfortable clothes to stretch in. All levels welcome! Park pass is required for entrance.
This walk and talk program dives deep into the invertebrate world around us, and teaches you to be less afraid of the creepy crawlies in your yard. Led by Raven Patrick, the program intends to describe what insects are, how to identify insects, and their role in our ecosystems! Time will be dedicated to learning …
Karin will guide you to build resiliency skills on the hike and teach you about the benefits of spending time mindfully in the beautiful setting of the Colorado National Monument. Park Pass or entrance fee is required for this event. More details to be sent with registration confirmation. -- Karin Lee Hughes, MD is a …
We'll discuss the benefits that these species play in the ecosystem, address some of the challenges that they present when the spaces we share overlap, and answer questions that you've always had an itch to answer about the only mammal who truly flies. -- Dan Neubaum received a B.S. in Wildlife Biology at Colorado State …
Colorado National Monument Association (CNMA) and Colorado Canyons Association (CCA) will co-host a National Public Lands Day Celebration on September 23, 2023 from 7pm-8:30pm at James M. Robb Fruita which will include light refreshments, kid-friendly bighorn sheep activities from 7pm-7:30pm and 7:30pm-8:30pm we will have a special talk from wildlife biologist, Joel Berger. Rocky Mountain …
An overview of night sky observing will be presented, including how to identify bright stars, planets, and other objects in the sky. Interesting scientific information about these objects will be presented. You will learn how and why objects move across the sky throughout the night and throughout the year. Optional equipment: binoculars and red flashlights or red …
This is a 2 day event (October 6th and October 7th) and participants need to bring the following items: Pencil, Waterproof Technical Pen (I like the Faber Castell Pitt Pen Superfine Size), watercolor paper or watercolor sketchbook and small portable set of watercolors. -- Suzie Garner is a Professor of Art and Design at Colorado …
Western Colorado has an incredible variety of habitats and a wonderful diversity of plants species. This presentation will highlight various botanical projects from throughout western Colorado including floristic studies in McInnis Canyon National Conservation Area, investigation of a rare sego lily, and studies of plant diversity in Ouray County. Stephen Stern has been a professor …
Celebrate the New Moon with us with a short hike to the sandstone bluffs at Devil's Kitchen. Cora will guide us through a 60 minute slow flow yoga class; which will include a combination of movement, breath work and meditation surrounded by the beauty of the monument. This hike is considered moderate and does require …
In 1859, Charles Darwin provided a great explanation of how species came to exist in their present forms. Even so, evolution and natural selection are among the most complex of all scientific principles. As we near the 200th anniversary of Darwin’s voyage around the world (1831), we will look back at what he observed and …
Humans have been living in Mesa County and Montrose County for thousands of years. At several prehistoric sites, archaeologists have discovered material remains that prove human habitation and activities. Come unearth the findings from these sites.-- Ike Rakiecki is a librarian at Mesa County Libraries. He is also responsible for the Rashleigh Regional History Room …
Chief Ranger Perrin Pring talks about her career path with the National Park Service, the trainings and capabilities of National Park Service Protection Rangers, and what Colorado National Monument Protection Rangers do. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Perrin Pring is a Colorado Native. Her National Park Service career started in Rocky Mountain National Park in 2010. Since then her …
