Colorado National Monument Association
Supporting Colorado's Geologic Gem
Join Bryan Whitt on a slow-paced hike focused on meditation. Bring your own Mala or borrow one. You will learn how to turn your hikes into a walking meditation. Meet at Devil's Kitchen Picnic Shelter. Bryan is a lifetime student of yoga disabled and a veteran who has found healing and purpose through yoga and …
Learn the basics of drawing as you sketch the morning scenery of the Colorado National Monument. Jo Watson has a BA in Studio Art and Graphic Design and teaches oil painting, drawing & printmaking. She moved to Grand Junction in 2019 and has been teaching and exhibiting regularly at Confluence Studios in Downtown GJ. A …
Join CMU Professor, Deb Kennard, as she shares her tree-ring research into the age of trees in these ancient pinyon-juniper woodlands as well as how the woodlands are being affected by cheatgrass, bark beetles and fire.
Join Lynnea of DarcMoon and yoga instructor Juila Cavalieri, on the monument for a morning Mala bracelet making and yoga flow workshop. Class Cost for materials - $25.00 - due at registration.
Join local artist, Jo Watson, to learn the basics of drawing as you sketch the late afternoon scenery in the monument. Supply list will be provided after registration.
Don't miss this special talk on Desert Varnish and learn more about this natural wonder!
Ayurveda is based on the belief that health and wellness depend on a delicate balance between the mind, body, and spirit. Ayurveda -the Science of Life, is a preventative integrative model of medicine all about living in accord with nature and finding balance. Join Tarna Jones, a Registered Respiratory Therapist, for a 3 part series …
(same class will be offered on May 3rd) Ayurveda is based on the belief that health and wellness depend on a delicate balance between the mind, body, and spirit. Ayurveda -the Science of Life, is a preventative integrative model of medicine all about living in accord with nature and finding balance. Join Tarna Jones, a …
Join CMU Professor, Catherine Whiting, as she presents an overview of the night sky, with an introduction to understanding the motions of stars, the moon, and planets. This will be followed by a walk to the Saddlehorn Campround for a night sky tour and telescope viewing, weather permitting.
Join printmaker, Devan Penniman, for a short hike to do some sketches and get inspiration. She will then guide you on how to create a one color rubber block print using carving tools, ink and our sketches from the hike. Class cost for materials - $15.00 - due at registration.
In general, the idea of Leave No Trace is to sustain the environment for generations to come. We can do this by being aware of how we're interacting with the environment and making conscious decisions that serve to lessen our impact on nature. Space is limited and all ages are welcome. Each participant must be …
Celebrate the Colorado National Monument's birthday with Terri Ahern and her history of the monument exhibit. No registration is required.
During the government shutdown our mission remains the same: to support Colorado National Monument and help fund initiatives that foster knowledge, passion and dedication to enable stewardship and preservation of these public lands.