Colorado National Monument Association

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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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CNMA and CCA National Public Lands Day Celebration

James M. Robb Park - Fruita 595 Highway 340, Fruita, United States

Colorado 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 Trail

An 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 Monument

The 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 Monument

The 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 Monument

The 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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Plein Air Group Paint Out

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

Come out to watch the artists create at Saddlehorn Picnic Area, Colorado National Monument from 8am-11am.  Learn more about the 2023 Monuments and Canyons Plein Air Event here.

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2023 Monuments & Canyons Plein Air Event

Colorado National Monument

The 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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Plein Air Group Paint Out

McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area

Come out to watch the artists create at Devils Canyon Trailhead, McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area from 8am-11am.  Learn more about the 2023 Monuments and Canyons Plein Air Event here.

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Field Sketching with Ink and Watercolor

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

This is a 2 day event  (October 6th and October 7th) and participants need to bring the following items: Pencil, Waterproof Technical Pen (I like the Faber Castell Pitt Pen Superfine Size), watercolor paper or watercolor sketchbook and small portable set of watercolors. -- Suzie Garner is a Professor of Art and Design at Colorado …

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Monuments & Canyons Plein Air Art Exhibit

Carlson Vineyards Tasting Room 545 Main Street, Grand Junction, CO, United States

Don't miss the opportunity to take in the art that our artists created over the past week in our beautiful backyard. The artists will be in attendance and their artwork will be available to purchase during the event. The event is open to the public and the exhibit will remain open until Sunday, October 8th. …

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Monuments & Canyons Plein Air Art Exhibit

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

Head downtown for the art festival and take time to sip wine and enjoy the artists work. Some artists will be available during the festival as well.  Don't miss the opportunity to purchase your favorite art piece and support our artists,  a portion of the proceeds from sales will go to benefit Colorado National Monument’s …

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Monument & Canyons Plein Air Art Exhibit

Carlson Vineyards Tasting Room 545 Main Street, Grand Junction, CO, United States

Don’t miss the opportunity to purchase your favorite art piece and support our artists, a portion of the proceeds from sales will go to benefit Colorado National Monument’s youth and educational programs, scientific research, and National Park Service special projects. Learn more about the 2023 Monuments and Canyons Plein Air Event here. Artwork Image - …

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