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!

Meditation and Mala Bracelets

Devils Kitchen Picnic Shelter 2300 Monument Rd, Grand Junction, CO, United States

Learn the art of Mala making in the beautiful setting of the monument. Elizabeth Whitt will guide you through the history of the Mala and their purpose in a meditation practice. This class has a $25.00 materials fee due at registration. Elizabeth Whitt has been a yoga instructor for 9 years and is the owner …

Free

Art in the Park

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

Take a walk with art teacher, Denise Wright, to Saddlehorn Campground ~ noticing along the way all the beautiful patterns, colors and textures the monument has to offer. We will make colorful Sharpie marker art, using a slight abstract and expressive art style to reflect our own creativity as we see the great outdoors! Open …

Free

Ayurveda for your Health – Part 1

Devils Kitchen Picnic Shelter 2300 Monument Rd, Grand Junction, CO, United States

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 …

Free

Bighorn Sheep Hike

Hike to see desert bighorn sheep in their frequent spring habitats with an introduction to sheep biology and history in Colorado National Monument. Newborn lambs are always a possible sighting. Led by Don Regan and Paula Willoughby, former monument park rangers. There are two Date options for this hike (same hike and presentation on 4/6/23) Location …

Free

Lizards – walk, talk and draw for kids

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

Story time and a short hike to look for lizards, and some lizard art to follow! Event will be led by Denise Wright, retired d51 school Art teacher.

Free

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