Colorado National Monument Association

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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!

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Bullfrogs for Beers: Citizen Science & Bullfrog Eradication in Western Colorado

Copper Club Brewing Company 153 N. Mulberry St, Fruita, CO, United States

Join Denita Weeks as she shares her work being done in the community to address the threat of bullfrogs in our backyard. This community-led initiative to address the invasive American Bullfrog issue in western Colorado, particularly in McInnis Canyon National Conservation Area (MCNCA), is a commendable effort that integrates citizen science, education, and conservation. Denita …

Free

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Then & Now

Saddlehorn Visitor Center 11 Rim Rock Drive, Fruita, CO, United States

It's the National Park Service's birthday! Join us at the Colorado National Monument Visitor Center on August 25, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM, to view the Then & Now display that Terri Ahern has created and let her walk you through time. There will be an additional display in celebration of Colorado National …

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Latino Conservation Week Celebration

Lincoln Park, Grand Junction 910 N 12th Street, Grand Junction, CO, United States

Meet with non-profit organizations, public land management agencies, and businesses to learn more about events and activities on public lands and in the outdoors. This community gathering will also provide education and information on outdoor safety, pathways to public lands, and an opportunity to connect with public lands focused organizations in the Grand Valley. Enjoy …

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A Monumental Celebration | CNMA’s 60th Party & Fundraiser

Monument Vista Place 1785 Broadway, Grand Junction, CO, United States

Colorado National Monument Association turns 60 and we're having a party! We hope you'll join in and support our work for the next sixty years.

$150.00
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Pride Hike with Colorado West Pride

Saddlehorn Visitor Center 11 Rim Rock Drive, Fruita, CO, United States

Join the Colorado National Monument Association and Colorado West Pride for a Pride Hike on National Public Lands Day.

Free
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Then & Now at the Fruita History Fair

Cavalcade 210 E Aspen Ave, Fruita, CO, United States

This presentation of Then & Now offers a look back in time at Colorado National Monument with its significant ties to this community.

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Group Paint Out – 2024 Monuments and Canyons Plein Air Event

Saddlehorn Picnic Area

Join us for a captivating day of outdoor painting as artists set up their easels and bring the beauty of the landscape to life. This event is a fantastic opportunity for community members to watch artists in action, ask questions, and experience the creative process firsthand.

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Group Paint Out – 2024 Monuments and Canyons Plein Air Event

McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area

Join us for a captivating day of outdoor painting as artists set up their easels and bring the beauty of the landscape to life. This event is a fantastic opportunity for community members to watch artists in action, ask questions, and experience the creative process firsthand.

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Opening Night – 2024 Monuments and Canyons Plein Air Exhibit

Carlson Vineyards Tasting Room 545 Main Street, Grand Junction, CO, United States

Join us for the opening reception! On view will be the completed works of 20 plein air artists who have spent the week painting our beloved landscapes.

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2024 Monuments and Canyons Plein Air Exhibit

Carlson Vineyards Tasting Room 545 Main Street, Grand Junction, CO, United States

The 2024 Monuments and Canyons Plein Air exhibit continues as we bring the creative spirit to downtown Grand Junction. Experience live painting and the vibrant atmosphere of the Grand Junction Art Fest.

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2024 Monuments and Canyons Plein Air Exhibit

Carlson Vineyards Tasting Room 545 Main Street, Grand Junction, CO, United States

Join us for the final day of the exhibit. View the stunning completed works and support the preservation of this breathtaking landscape.

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