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!
Want to see outdoor and adventure inspired films from across the world? Join us for the Banff Mountain Film Festival this February.
'From Canyons to Canvas' showcases the talented artists that have transformed the western Colorado landscapes to refined studio pieces.
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 …
It's the last day to submit to the 2025 Colorado National Monument Association calendar contest. We can't wait to see your work!
Join paleontologist Austin Shaffer as he travels back in time to the Jurassic Period, when colossal dinosaurs roamed what is now Colorado National Monument. This program will introduce you to some of the fantastic fossils that have been found in the park, including fossil plants and multiple types of dinosaur tracks. ------------------------------ Austin Shaffer is …
Don't miss out! Submissions close for the 2024 Monuments and Canyons Plein Air Event on April 1st, 2024.
Join Don Regan and Paula Willoughby as they guide you on a hike focused on observing bighorn sheep in their natural habitat. Bighorn sheep are known for their impressive horns and adaptability to rugged terrain, they can be elusive and may blend into their surroundings. Bring binoculars or a spotting scope to enhance your chances …
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, ancient environments, and the evolution of life. Join Don …
CNMA is Hot Tomato’s nonprofit of the month, launching our concert series with an evening full of delicious pizza and live music.
Hola todos! Mi nombre es Beverly y me unà al equipo del Colorado National Monument en el 2022 para hacer una pasantÃa en mamposterÃa, que es el trabajo en piedra. Después de dejar el estado de Tejas para cambiar mi rubro laboral, descubrà la Preservación Histórica y he disfrutado poder ampliar mi conocimiento en esta …
Come learn about the Redlands Fault and Redlands Monocline, geologic structures that explain some of landscape within Colorado National Monument. We'll also chat about the Great Unconformity, another geological gem hidden away in our CNM rock layers. Dr. Cassandra Fenton is an Assistant Professor of Geosciences at CMU. She teaches introductory geology courses, Applied Geochemistry, …
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, ancient environments, and the evolution of life. Join Don …
