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  • San Juan Nature Walk: Andrews Lake

    Interpretive Programs

    Want to know more about nature? Flora, fauna, geology, clouds, water, you name it: our trusty crew of volunteer naturalists can enlighten you while on a pleasant stroll in the San Juan Mountains. Every Friday from June through August, SJMA is offering this fun, fact-filled, moderate nature hike. We’ll be moving at a “walking” pace

  • JNFC: Nature Detectives

    Youth Programs

    SJMA's lottery for all Junior Naturalist Field Camps is open between Feb. 1 - Feb. 14, 2025. We offer six week-long camps for rising 1st - 6th graders each summer where kids spend their time outdoors, playing games, making friends, building eco-towns, becoming nature detectives, exploring our water world, and so much more! August 4-8,

  • Geology Hike: This Waterfall Rocks

    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 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

  • San Juan Nature Walk: Andrews Lake

    Interpretive Programs

    Want to know more about nature? Flora, fauna, geology, clouds, water, you name it: our trusty crew of volunteer naturalists can enlighten you while on a pleasant stroll in the San Juan Mountains. Every Friday from June through August, SJMA is offering this fun, fact-filled, moderate nature hike. We’ll be moving at a “walking” pace

  • San Juan Nature Walk: Andrews Lake

    Interpretive Programs

    Want to know more about nature? Flora, fauna, geology, clouds, water, you name it: our trusty crew of volunteer naturalists can enlighten you while on a pleasant stroll in the San Juan Mountains. Every Friday from June through August, SJMA is offering this fun, fact-filled, moderate nature hike. We’ll be moving at a “walking” pace

  • Star Party at the Nature Center

    Interpretive Programs

    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

  • Geology & Ecology Walk at Nature Center

    Interpretive Programs

    SJMA's Nature Center Education Specialist, Julie Campbell, summer series begins in May and continues through September. This week, appreciate the unique geology of the nature preserve while walking through four different ecosystems, to explore the connections of lifeforms throughout. Families welcome! When:  August 17th, 8am - 10am Where: SJMA's Durango Nature Center What to Bring:

  • San Juan Nature Walk: Andrews Lake

    Interpretive Programs

    Want to know more about nature? Flora, fauna, geology, clouds, water, you name it: our trusty crew of volunteer naturalists can enlighten you while on a pleasant stroll in the San Juan Mountains. Every Friday from June through August, SJMA is offering this fun, fact-filled, moderate nature hike. We’ll be moving at a “walking” pace

  • San Juan Nature Walk: Andrews Lake

    Interpretive Programs

    Want to know more about nature? Flora, fauna, geology, clouds, water, you name it: our trusty crew of volunteer naturalists can enlighten you while on a pleasant stroll in the San Juan Mountains. Every Friday from June through August, SJMA is offering this fun, fact-filled, moderate nature hike. We’ll be moving at a “walking” pace

  • 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: August 30th, 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

  • Pack Light, Poop Right

    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

  • 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 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

  • 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 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

  • 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 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

  • “Connect to Nature” at Nature Center

    Interpretive Programs

    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

  • “Written in Bark” – Aspens and Arborglyphs Hike

    Cultural Programs

    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 wayfarers, these amateur signposts are more than just antique graffiti, with many of them bound in the history and traditions of a bygone era. Local

  • 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 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

  • Fall Family Festival

    Nature Center 63 County Road 310, Durango, CO
    Interpretive Programs

    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 that happens each autumn in our region. Enjoy guided nature walks, kid-friendly crafts, archery, educational exhibits, live demonstrations, and seasonal treats. The Fall Family Festival

  • 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 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

  • Weminuche 50th Anniversary Celebration

    Interpretive Programs

    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

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