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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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Celebrate the Diverse Variety of Plants on the Monument

Foam and Folly Brewing 330 S. 2nd Street, Grand Junction, CO, United States

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 …

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New Moon Yoga Flow & Hike

Devil's Kitchen Trail

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 …

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Ecological Evolution of Colorado National Monument

Foam and Folly Brewing 330 S. 2nd Street, Grand Junction, CO, United States

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 …

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Giving Tuesday 2023

Colorado National Monument

Join us in participating in GivingTuesday, the global day of unity and giving.

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2023 Annual Member Meeting

EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum 1400 North 7th Street, Grand Junction, CO, United States

Join us at the Colorado National Monument Association's Annual Member Meeting to commemorate the accomplishments of 2023, look forward to our 60th anniversary, and celebrate our members.

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Colorado Gives Day 2023

Colorado National Monument

With your help this Colorado Gives Day we can make a positive impact together.

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Prehistoric Living Spaces of Western Colorado

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

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 …

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‘Past & Present, Fruita’ | Book Signing

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

Explore Fruita's evolving history in "Past and Present, Fruita" at the book signing with authors Denise and Steve Hight on December 21st.

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Banff Mountain Film Festival 2024 – Grand Junction

The Avalon Theater 645 Main Street, Grand Junction, CO, United States

Want to see outdoor and adventure inspired films from across the world? Join us for the Banff Mountain Film Festival this February.

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Banff Mountain Film Festival 2024 – Grand Junction

The Avalon Theater 645 Main Street, Grand Junction, CO, United States

Want to see outdoor and adventure inspired films from across the world? Join us for the Banff Mountain Film Festival this February.

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