What: Sign your kid up to join us for a day of fun and learning in the snow! We'll have cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and more. We welcome abilities of all levels. We'll lead groups on a tour which will include winter outdoor skills and some cool winter science then warm up with some hot
Love to play in the snow? Want to learn more about winter in the San Juans? Join SJMA and Mountain Studies Institute for our special winter hike series, Snow Science & Social! Back by popular demand, these snowshoe hikes are a great opportunity to explore the snowy landscape and learn more about winter in the
One way to beat the darkness of this time of year is to get outside and enjoy it! While experiencing the alpine glow of the Twilight Peaks and the rise of the full moon, strap on your snowshoes and join SJMA staff for an 60-90 minute interpretive walk. Afterwards, take in the beauty of the
Come play in the snow while learning or honing your winter survival skills in a safe environment. We’ll be learning how to build snow caves and other improvised shelters, then warming up with some hot cocoa. Recommended for ages 8-88, all skill levels. WHEN March 2, 2024 from 10am - 2pm WHERE Lobo Overlook parking
Love to play in the snow? Want to learn more about winter in the San Juans? Join SJMA and Mountain Studies Institute for our special winter hike series, Snow Science & Social! Back by popular demand, these snowshoe hikes are a great opportunity to explore the snowy landscape and learn more about winter in the
Love to play in the snow? Want to learn more about winter in the San Juans? Join SJMA and Mountain Studies Institute for our special winter hike series, Snow Science & Social! Back by popular demand, these snowshoe hikes are a great opportunity to explore the snowy landscape and learn more about winter in the
Is he real? Does he actually exist? SJMA presents the first ever public viewing of data demonstrating a reproducing population with insights from a former Columbine District Ranger. Mark your calendars! When: Monday, April 1, 5:30pm Where: Durango Public Library Sponsored by SJMA and SKA Brewing, keeping Bigfoot Happy!
Join SJMA for a Leave No Trace workshop! Learn how to responsibly recreate in our public lands, whether you are new to the outdoors or an experienced recreationist. Led by a Leave No Trace Certified Instructor (who also happens to be an SJMA volunteer), this workshop is not only great for volunteers, but also open
THIS SUMMER, SJMA is reopening our Durango Nature Center to the public every Friday through Sunday starting May 17, 2024 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. SMJA’s Nature Center Visitor Information Specialist and volunteer ambassadors will welcome you and your family, answer any questions about the properties self-guided tours and picnic areas, as well as
Celebrate Colorado Public Lands Day by joining us on a guided, spring wildflower hike at Sand Canyon. We will be going for a hike (no more than 5 miles) on moderate terrain. Along the way we will observe and learn about the flowers in bloom, as well as learn about the area's geology and human
Celebrate Colorado Public Lands Day by joining us on a guided, spring wildflower hike at Sand Canyon. We will be going for a hike (no more than 5 miles) on moderate terrain. Along the way we will observe and learn about the flowers in bloom, as well as learn about the area's geology and human
For the first time, SJMA in conjunction with the US Forest Service, Pagosa Ranger District, is hosting educational geology hikes, free for the public, from May through October. These interpretive hikes, led and presented by geologist Dave Bouquett, will be in an area of the San Juan National Forest rich with evidence of earth’s geologic
Join San Juan Mountains Association staff and volunteers for an interpretive naturalist hike! Learn about wildflowers, ecology, wildlife, geology, and cultural history in our beautiful San Juan Mountains. This hike is offered every Friday starting June 7 through August 30. The fun, fact-filled nature hike is moderate. We’ll be moving at a “walking” pace for
For the first time, SJMA in partnership with the US Forest Service, Pagosa Ranger District, is hosting educational geology hikes, free for the public, from May through October. These interpretive hikes, led and presented by geologist Dave Bouquett, will be in an area of the San Juan National Forest rich with evidence of earth’s geologic
Join San Juan Mountains Association staff and volunteers for an interpretive naturalist hike! Learn about wildflowers, ecology, wildlife, geology, and cultural history in our beautiful San Juan Mountains. This hike is offered every Friday starting June 7 through August 30. The fun, fact-filled nature hike is moderate. We’ll be moving at a “walking” pace for
DUE TO WEATHER, THE JUNE 7TH EVENT WAS POSTPONED TO JUNE 14! YOU CAN STILL JOIN US! Join SJMA and the Durango Astronomical Society for the summer star party series located, for the first time, at SJMA's Durango Nature Center! All are welcome, amateur astronomers and enthusiasts alike, for a family friendly event discussing and
Join San Juan Mountains Association staff and volunteers for an interpretive naturalist hike! Learn about wildflowers, ecology, wildlife, geology, and cultural history in our beautiful San Juan Mountains. This hike is offered every Friday starting June 7 through August 30. The fun, fact-filled nature hike is moderate. We’ll be moving at a “walking” pace for
Join San Juan Mountains Association staff and volunteers for an interpretive naturalist hike! Learn about wildflowers, ecology, wildlife, geology, and cultural history in our beautiful San Juan Mountains. This hike is offered every Friday starting June 7 through August 30. The fun, fact-filled nature hike is moderate. We’ll be moving at a “walking” pace for
Join San Juan Mountains Association staff and volunteers for an interpretive naturalist hike! Learn about wildflowers, ecology, wildlife, geology, and cultural history in our beautiful San Juan Mountains. This hike is offered every Friday starting June 7 through August 30. The fun, fact-filled nature hike is moderate. We’ll be moving at a “walking” pace for
Join SJMA and the Durango Astronomical Society for the summer star party series located, for the first time, 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
