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!
The National Park Service (NPS) was established on August 25, 1916, and celebrates its birthday on this date each year. This year, 2025, marks the 109th anniversary of the NPS.
Join Terri Ahern, on Colorado National Monument's 114th birthday, as she shares her passion and knowledge of this beautiful landscape through photos and storytelling.
Join the Colorado National Monument Association and Colorado West Pride for a Pride Hike on National Public Lands Day.
It's the National Park Service's birthday! Join us at the Colorado National Monument Visitor Center on August 25, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM, to view the Then & Now display that Terri Ahern has created and let her walk you through time. There will be an additional display in celebration of Colorado National …
The legacy of Colorado National Monument traces back to the visionaries like John Otto, whose foresight and passion for preserving the beauty of the land led to its establishment in 1911. Over the years, many others have recognized the significance of this unique landscape and worked tirelessly to protect and preserve it. This year mark's …
Join paleontologist Austin Shaffer as he travels back in time to the Jurassic Period, when colossal dinosaurs roamed what is now Colorado National Monument. This program will introduce you to some of the fantastic fossils that have been found in the park, including fossil plants and multiple types of dinosaur tracks. ------------------------------ Austin Shaffer is …
Chief Ranger Perrin Pring talks about her career path with the National Park Service, the trainings and capabilities of National Park Service Protection Rangers, and what Colorado National Monument Protection Rangers do. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Perrin Pring is a Colorado Native. Her National Park Service career started in Rocky Mountain National Park in 2010. Since then her …
Explore Fruita's evolving history in "Past and Present, Fruita" at the book signing with authors Denise and Steve Hight on December 21st.
Head downtown for the art festival and take time to sip wine and enjoy the artists work. Some artists will be available during the festival as well. Don't miss the opportunity to purchase your favorite art piece and support our artists, a portion of the proceeds from sales will go to benefit Colorado National Monument’s …
This is a 2 day event (October 6th and October 7th) and participants need to bring the following items: Pencil, Waterproof Technical Pen (I like the Faber Castell Pitt Pen Superfine Size), watercolor paper or watercolor sketchbook and small portable set of watercolors. -- Suzie Garner is a Professor of Art and Design at Colorado …
Come out to watch the artists create at Saddlehorn Picnic Area, Colorado National Monument from 8am-11am. Learn more about the 2023 Monuments and Canyons Plein Air Event here.
Celebrate the Colorado National Monument's birthday with Terri Ahern and her history of the monument exhibit. No registration is required.
