Colorado National Monument Association
Supporting Colorado's Geologic Gem
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!
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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 nalance. Join Tarna Jones, Registered Respiratory Therapist, for a 3 part series to …
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 Tai of DarcMoon will guide you in setting intentions that you will tie into a hand knotted Mala bracelet, giving you a meaningful piece of …
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.
