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Colorado National Monument Association
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Upcoming Events
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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Sunrise Yoga in the Park
Devils Kitchen Picnic Shelter 2300 Monument Rd, Grand Junction, CO, United StatesPlease bring a yoga mat, water, blanket and comfortable clothes to stretch in. All levels welcome! Park pass is required for entrance.
Free
Astronomy Night
Saddlehorn Picnic AreaJoin this NPS Ranger led Program!
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Investigating Insects at the Monument
Devils Kitchen Picnic Shelter 2300 Monument Rd, Grand Junction, CO, United StatesThis walk and talk program dives deep into the invertebrate world around us, and teaches you to be less afraid of the creepy crawlies in your yard. Led by Raven Patrick, the program intends to describe what insects are, how to identify insects, and their role in our ecosystems! Time will be dedicated to learning …
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West Slope Outdoor Volunteers | Beer Night Fundraiser
Trail Life Brewing 436 Main St, Grand Junction, CO, United StatesJoin us for a Beer Night Fundraiser! See us at Trail Life Brewing, a portion of all beer sales will go directly towards West Slope Outdoor Volunteers.
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How to Cultivate Resiliency Through Hiking
No Thoroughfare Canyon Trail 2300 Monument Rd., Grand Junction, CO, United StatesKarin will guide you to build resiliency skills on the hike and teach you about the benefits of spending time mindfully in the beautiful setting of the Colorado National Monument. Park Pass or entrance fee is required for this event. More details to be sent with registration confirmation. -- Karin Lee Hughes, MD is a …
Free
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Monument on Tap
Colorado’s Bats: Values They Provide and Challenges They Present
Foam and Folly Brewing 330 S. 2nd Street, Grand Junction, CO, United StatesWe'll discuss the benefits that these species play in the ecosystem, address some of the challenges that they present when the spaces we share overlap, and answer questions that you've always had an itch to answer about the only mammal who truly flies. -- Dan Neubaum received a B.S. in Wildlife Biology at Colorado State …
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CNMA and CCA National Public Lands Day Celebration
James M. Robb Park - Fruita 595 Highway 340, Fruita, United StatesColorado National Monument Association (CNMA) and Colorado Canyons Association (CCA) will co-host a National Public Lands Day Celebration on September 23, 2023 from 7pm-8:30pm at James M. Robb Fruita which will include light refreshments, kid-friendly bighorn sheep activities from 7pm-7:30pm and 7:30pm-8:30pm we will have a special talk from wildlife biologist, Joel Berger. Rocky Mountain …
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Astronomy After Dark Hike
Serpent's TrailAn overview of night sky observing will be presented, including how to identify bright stars, planets, and other objects in the sky. Interesting scientific information about these objects will be presented. You will learn how and why objects move across the sky throughout the night and throughout the year. Optional equipment: binoculars and red flashlights or red …
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2023 Monuments & Canyons Plein Air Event
Colorado National MonumentThe Colorado National Monument Association has invited 24 local, regional, and nationally recognized artists to come and paint at Colorado National Monument, as well as the surrounding BLM National Conservation Areas (NCAs) for the week. Artists will be painting anywhere in the monument, McInnis Canyons (NCA), Rabbit Valley, and the Dominguez-Escalante Canyons (NCA). The artists …
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2023 Monuments & Canyons Plein Air Event
Colorado National MonumentThe Colorado National Monument Association has invited 24 local, regional, and nationally recognized artists to come and paint at Colorado National Monument, as well as the surrounding BLM National Conservation Areas (NCAs) for the week. Artists will be painting anywhere in the monument, McInnis Canyons (NCA), Rabbit Valley, and the Dominguez-Escalante Canyons (NCA). The artists …
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2023 Monuments & Canyons Plein Air Event
Colorado National MonumentThe Colorado National Monument Association has invited 24 local, regional, and nationally recognized artists to come and paint at Colorado National Monument, as well as the surrounding BLM National Conservation Areas (NCAs) for the week. Artists will be painting anywhere in the monument, McInnis Canyons (NCA), Rabbit Valley, and the Dominguez-Escalante Canyons (NCA). The artists …
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