
LEARN
PROTECT

Responsibly

Future Generations

Stewardship
Explore the Special Places
Of the San Juans
From wildflower meadows to majestic peaks, the San Juan Mountains are home to some of the most awe inspiring natural beauty in the United States. Whether you want to discover waterfalls or you want to see wildlife in their natural environment, SJMA can help you responsibly explore our most beautiful and unique places.
READY TO GET
YOUR HANDS DIRTY?
If you are interested in volunteering your time, we have lots of opportunities to do so, from promoting leave-no-trace-principles to hands-on stewardship to cultural documentation.
We have put together some of the most comprehensive resources to help guide you through the San Juans. With over 1500 resources and a wide breadth of local knowledge, if you aren't finding what you're looking for, just give us a call at 970.247.4874.
DID YOU KNOW?
SJMA organizes stewardship programs to help protect Southwest Colorado’s public lands through our skilled seasonal staff and our dedicated volunteers. For decades, our volunteers have been the heart of our programs conducting visitor outreach to encourage how to recreate responsibly on these beautiful and sensitive lands. In addition to visitor outreach, our skilled seasonal workers increase the presence of staff on public lands, conduct trail work and monitor wilderness characteristics.
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SJMA is inspiring and empowering the next generation of conservationists in Southwest Colorado through youth camps, teacher trainings, and student field trips to local forests and watersheds. In addition, our education staff and passionate volunteers offer beautiful interpretive hikes and special events for people of all ages to learn more about the San Juan Mountains.
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