SJMA and Retired Wilderness Ranger Anne Dal Vera will be hosting a crosscut saw training as a celebration of Colorado Public Lands Day! In light of the ever present need to keep trails clear and accessible across our mountains, we will be training sawyers who can assist with this effort. Participants will need a
Celebrate Colorado Public Lands day by learning about forest health. Join SJMA and the Dolores Watershed Resilient Forest Collaborative for an educational mountain bike ride through Boggy Draw. Rolling through ponderosa pine forests, we’ll learn some of the common plants, how these forests are adapted to wildfire, about the goals and effects of management
Join SJMA and local expert, Al Schneider, for an educational walk through Sand Canyon with the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. Participants will learn detailed information about the native flora, the fragile desert environment, and why Leave No Trace principles are so important. We plan to stop for lunch/snack during the hike. All
What are the essentials to have a fun, safe and responsible hike in the backcountry? Certain equipment deserves space in every pack. Join local hiking enthusiast and naturalist, Karen Hickerson, and SJMA's Director of Visitor Information, Priscilla Sherman, who will be presenting for local gear shop, Durango Outdoor Exchange, to learn hiking essentials as
This summer, join SJMA for a family-friendly, fun-filled campfire concert featuring the San Juan String Band. The “San Juan String Band” are San Juan National Forest employees who have combined their passion for the environment with their love of music, to provide interactive music that people of all ages will enjoy. In addition, a
This summer, join SJMA for a family-friendly, fun-filled campfire concert featuring the San Juan String Band. The “San Juan String Band” are San Juan National Forest employees who have combined their passion for the environment with their love of music, to provide interactive music that people of all ages will enjoy. In addition, a
Get outside and enjoy the mountains on a guided nature walk! The tours take place every Tuesday and Thursday at Purgatory Resort in June, July and August. Arrive early for a 9:45 departure and be done around noon. No need to register; just meet at the ticket office ready to explore the wonders of
Get outside and enjoy the mountains on a guided nature walk! The tours take place every Tuesday and Thursday at Purgatory Resort in June, July and August. Arrive early for a 9:45 departure and be done around noon. No need to register; just meet at the ticket office ready to explore the wonders of
Get outside and enjoy the mountains on a guided nature walk! The tours take place every Tuesday and Thursday at Purgatory Resort in June, July and August. Arrive early for a 9:45 departure and be done around noon. No need to register; just meet at the ticket office ready to explore the wonders of
Join SJMA for a hike along the Colorado Trail while watching the moon rise over the peaks nestled deep within the Weminuche Wilderness. Learn more about what wilderness areas are and why they are important. When: August 21, 2021 (Time TBD) Where: Colorado Trailhead from Little Molas Lake Cost: Free but $10 donation is
