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Then & Now at the Fruita History Fair
Cavalcade 210 E Aspen Ave, Fruita, CO, United StatesThis 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 AreaJoin 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 AreaJoin 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 StatesJoin 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 StatesThe 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 StatesJoin 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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Forest Bathing in Colorado National Monument
Upper Liberty Cap TrailheadEmbark on a slow-paced journey designed to help you connect deeply with your surroundings and cultivate mindfulness.
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Hike Through Geologic Time
Upper Moument Canyon TrailLearn About the Geologic History of Upper Monument Canyon Embark on a captivating journey through time as you hike through Upper Monument Canyon, unraveling the secrets hidden within the layers of rock that bear witness to 90 million years of Earth’s history. This geological marvel, like a time capsule, preserves the story of climate change, …
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Insects of the Monument
Saddlehorn AmphitheaterJoin Ranger Raven Patrick to learn about the insects that call Colorado National Monument their home. Led by Ranger Raven Patrick, this evening talk dives deep into the invertebrate world around us and teaches you to be less afraid of the creepy crawlies in your yard. Raven will explain what insects are, teach us how …
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Hike Through Geologic Time
Upper Moument Canyon TrailLearn About the Geologic History of Upper Monument Canyon Embark on a captivating journey through time as you hike through Upper Monument Canyon, unraveling the secrets hidden within the layers of rock that bear witness to 90 million years of Earth’s history. This geological marvel, like a time capsule, preserves the story of climate change, …
Free
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Dwight Hamilton, First Permanent Park Naturalist at Colorado National Monument: In Words and Photos
Saddlehorn Visitor Center Auditorium 11 Rim Rock Drive, Fruita, CO, United StatesExplore the late 1950s at Colorado National Monument through the eyes of its first permanent naturalist.
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Explore Art in the Outdoors
Saddlehorn Visitor Center Parking Lot 11 Rim Rock Drive, Fruita, CO, United StatesJoin Denise Wright as we explore neurographic art in the Monument.
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