Colorado National Monument Association
Supporting Colorado's Geologic Gem
Explore American Wilderness in depth on a hike to Independence Monument
Join us for a winter wonderland of stories and art!
Explore the Majesty of Desert Bighorn Sheep with Don Regan
Join retired geologist and former park ranger Don Regan for an unforgettable hike into the heart of desert bighorn sheep territory. Discover these magnificent creatures, renowned for their powerful horns and incredible ability to thrive in challenging environments. While the thrill of spotting bighorn sheep is a highlight, remember that nature operates on its own …
Join local artist Denise Wright for a fun-filled adventure featuring lively lizard tales, a lizard-spotting hike, and the chance to create your very own lizard-inspired artwork!
Lichens are a fascinating and complex life form—a symbiotic partnership between a fungus and an alga, working together to survive in some of the planet’s harshest environments. Join naturalist Cindy Carlson for an engaging presentation as part of our Monument on Tap series.
Dan Neubaum, Wildlife Conservation Biologist with Colorado Parks & Wildlife, will share his knowledge and the latest data on white-nose syndrome in Colorado, as well as recent radiotracking work conducted at COLM to investigate fall roost use and discuss how Colorado bats use rock crevices of many shapes and sizes as roosts, why they like …
Flash Flooding in the Colorado National Monument: Geomorphic Process and Neighborhood Nuisance
Explore the mysterious dark coatings on desert rocks known as desert varnish.
Genevieve Fuller shares findings from the Book Cliffs research on how lions move, what habitats they rely on, and how they coexist with people.
Meet Lily Zavarella, the Let’s Go Birding intern at Colorado National Monument, helping create a more inclusive birding community for people with disabilities.
Join us for a special Monument on Tap with Resiliency Ranger, Amber Martin and Volunteer in Park, Terri Ahern as they uncover the story of the bison brought to Colorado National Monument by John Otto in 1925. Explore the history of the Monument’s bison herd, Otto’s vision for wildlife on the Monument, and the unintended …