Interpretive Programs

Join SJMA and Pine Needle to learn about ultralight backpacking and make sure you know the best ways to incorporate Leave No Trace practices into your backpacking routine. Food and beverages will be included, as well as a raffle and some free swag! When: September 5th, 6:00 - 8:00pm Where: Pine Needle Mountaineering, 835 Main

Again this year, SJMA in conjunction with the US Forest Service, Pagosa and Bayfield Ranger Districts, is hosting educational geology hikes, free for the public, from May through October. These interpretive hikes, led and presented by geologist Dave Bouquet, will be in an area of the San Juan National Forest rich with evidence of earth’s

Join SJMA and the Durango Astronomical Society for our second year of summer star party series located at SJMA’s Durango Nature Center! All are welcome, amateur astronomers and enthusiasts alike, for a family friendly event discussing and observing our night skies –  the moon, planets, star clusters, galaxies, and nebulas. Just before sunset, an expert

Join Mike Foster for periodic outings to look for and learn about bird species. Be prepared to say why birds are important. When: September 13th, 2025 from 8am-10am Where: SJMA’s Durango Nature Center What to Bring: Dress for the weather and bring water. For added enjoyment bring a binocular, a bird guide, and download the free

Join SJMA's Education Specialist, Julie Campbell's last for her summer series walks at the Durango Nature Center. This week, we will focus on the idea of "Nature is where we come from; how do we return to her"?  A meditative nature walk with the intention of stillness,  listening, connecting to nature. Families welcome! When:  September

Join Mike Foster for periodic outings to look for and learn about bird species. Be prepared to say why birds are important. When: September 27th, 2025 from 8am-10am Where: SJMA’s Durango Nature Center What to Bring: Dress for the weather and bring water. For added enjoyment bring a binocular, a bird guide, and download the free

Again this year, SJMA in conjunction with the US Forest Service, Pagosa and Bayfield Ranger Districts, is hosting educational geology hikes, free for the public, from May through October. These interpretive hikes, led and presented by geologist Dave Bouquet, will be in an area of the San Juan National Forest rich with evidence of earth’s

Celebrate the connection between our community and the Weminuche Wilderness with a night of storytelling. We'll be featuring stories from our community, topping the night off with a special story from Jonathan Thompson. If you have a story, photo, or artwork inspired by this iconic wilderness, share it here. When: October 23rd from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m Where: The