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!
Join us for a captivating day of outdoor painting as artists set up their easels and bring the beauty of the landscape to life. This event is a fantastic opportunity for community members to watch artists in action, ask questions, and experience the creative process firsthand.
Join us for a captivating day of outdoor painting as artists set up their easels and bring the beauty of the landscape to life. This event is a fantastic opportunity for community members to watch artists in action, ask questions, and experience the creative process firsthand.
Join us for the opening reception! On view will be the completed works of 20 plein air artists who have spent the week painting our beloved landscapes.
The 2024 Monuments and Canyons Plein Air exhibit continues as we bring the creative spirit to downtown Grand Junction. Experience live painting and the vibrant atmosphere of the Grand Junction Art Fest.
Join us for the final day of the exhibit. View the stunning completed works and support the preservation of this breathtaking landscape.
Embark on a slow-paced journey designed to help you connect deeply with your surroundings and cultivate mindfulness.
Learn About the Geologic History of Upper Monument Canyon Embark on a captivating journey through time as you hike through Upper Monument Canyon, unraveling the secrets hidden within the layers of rock that bear witness to 90 million years of Earth’s history. This geological marvel, like a time capsule, preserves the story of climate change, …
Join Ranger Raven Patrick to learn about the insects that call Colorado National Monument their home. Led by Ranger Raven Patrick, this evening talk dives deep into the invertebrate world around us and teaches you to be less afraid of the creepy crawlies in your yard. Raven will explain what insects are, teach us how …
Learn About the Geologic History of Upper Monument Canyon Embark on a captivating journey through time as you hike through Upper Monument Canyon, unraveling the secrets hidden within the layers of rock that bear witness to 90 million years of Earth’s history. This geological marvel, like a time capsule, preserves the story of climate change, …
Explore the late 1950s at Colorado National Monument through the eyes of its first permanent naturalist.
