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Pack Light, Poop Right

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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

Geology Hike: Ice Caves Loop

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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

Star Party at the Nature Center – CANCELLED

Interpretive Programs

CANCELLED - We're grateful for the stormy weather, but it doesn't make for good star gazing! We have cancelled this evening's event and hope to see you next time. Join

Bird Outing at Nature Center

Interpretive Programs

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

“Connect to Nature” at Nature Center

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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

“Written in Bark” – Aspens and Arborglyphs Hike

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Names, dates, and drawings etched into the soft, white bark of Aspen trees stand silent witness to travelers from ages past. Carved by lonely sheepherders, cowboys, and sometimes other anonymous

Bird Outing at Nature Center

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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

Fall Family Festival

Nature Center 63 County Road 310, Durango, CO
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Celebrate the season at the Nature Center’s Fall Family Festival! This annual event brings the community together with outdoor fun, family activities, and a spotlight on the amazing tarantula migration

Geology Hike: Ice Caves Loop

Interpretive Programs

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

Weminuche 50th Anniversary Celebration

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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

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