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San Juan Nature Walk

Join San Juan Mountains Association staff and volunteers for an interpretive naturalist walk! Learn about wildflowers, ecology, wildlife, geology, and cultural history in our beautiful San Juan Mountains. This walk is offered every Friday starting June 9 through September 29. The fun, fact-filled nature walk is moderate, We'll be moving at a "walking" pace for

Mushroom Foraging Hike

Join local experts on a mushroom foray to learn about the incredible edible bounty that grows in our region. This is a mushroom forage for beginners - no experience or equipment required! You'll learn how to ID a few mushroom species, how to forage in a sustainable way, and what you need to start foraging on

San Juan Nature Walk

Join San Juan Mountains Association staff and volunteers for an interpretive naturalist walk! Learn about wildflowers, ecology, wildlife, geology, and cultural history in our beautiful San Juan Mountains. This walk is offered every Friday starting June 9 through September 29. The fun, fact-filled nature walk is moderate, We'll be moving at a "walking" pace for

CANM Star Party

All are welcome! Join us, along with other amateur astronomers and enthusiasts alike, for a family friendly event exploring human connections to the stars, constellations, and celestial objects. The guest speaker will discuss bridging the gap between cultures using the sky as a common experience. 7pm: Bertram Tsavadaws, Hopi Guide 8pm: Mary Weahkee, Archaeologist from

Painted Hand Pueblo Trail Project with CANM and SJMA

Be a part of National Public Lands Day (NLPD) 2023, the nation’s largest, volunteer event for our public lands! Join SJMA and the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument (CANM) to complete trail work and trailhead register/sign installation at the Painted Hand Pueblo. This project is open to everyone and all ages! No training or

Solar Eclipse Viewing & Tarantula Day

Join us at SJMA's Nature Center to view the 2023 annular solar eclipse this October! Some of the best viewing in the country is happening right here, near the Four Corners. Peak eclipse will happen at 10:35am MST. We will also be celebrating tarantula migration. We will have family-friendly eclipse viewing, scavenger hunts, spider cookie

Full Moon Howler Snowshoe Hike

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

Snow Science and Social

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

Full Moon Howler Snowshoe Hike

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

Snow Science & Social

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

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