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!

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

Free

Yoga Flow & Mala Bracelet Making on the Monument

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

Join us on the Monument for a Sunset Mala Bracelet Making and Yoga Flow Workshop. Cora Jewell will lead a yoga flow that will ground you with the Monument. Lynnea …

Free

Meditation Hike

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

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 …

Free

Sunrise Drawing Class

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

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 …

Free

Yoga Flow & Mala Bracelet Making on the Monument

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

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 …

Free

Sunset Drawing Class

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

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.

Free

Other Events

Then and Now Celebrating Colorado National Monument

Talks & Presentations

Then and Now Celebrating Colorado National Monument — 05/24/2025

Scales, Tales, and Creative Trails!

Talks & Presentations

Scales, Tales, and Creative Trails! — 06/05/2025

Nocturne Art at the Monument

Talks & Presentations

Nocturne Art at the Monument — 06/11/2025

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