Do you have a kid joining us this summer for camp? For the second summer in a row, SJMA is opening our Durango Nature Center to everyone. Do you volunteer with SJMA? Meet fellow like-minded volunteers and staff! Are you a member or donor that knows about our beloved Nature Center but never seen it
Celebrate Colorado Public Lands Day with a Wildflower Walk in Sand Canyon! Join us on Saturday, May 17th for a special guided wildflower walk through the stunning landscape of Sand Canyon. As we explore this high desert canyon, we’ll take our time identifying native plants and learning about the diverse flora that thrive in this
Are you looking for ways to help steward our public lands? We've got options! Celebrate Colorado Public Lands Day by learning how you can give back to our beloved public lands through volunteering. We hope you can join many of the Southwest Colorado Conservation & Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (SCCORR) Stakeholders along with other area organization:
SJMA's Nature Center Education Specialist, Julie Campbell, "Sunday Strolls" summer series begins in May and continues through September. The first of the summer series focuses the rare treat of flowers blooming throughout the four ecosystems on the 142-acre nature preserve. Families welcome! When: May 18th, 8am - 10am Where: SJMA's Durango Nature Center What to
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
Join experienced birder Mike Foster for a guided birdwatching excursion. Limited to 8 adults, this morning walk will focus on spotting and identifying the many bird species that thrive in the riparian habitat along the Florida River. After the walk, participants will gather to discuss their sightings and observations. When: May 24th, 2025 from 8am-10am
We’ve got exciting news! Audubon Rockies and Weminuche Audubon Society join us to kickoff SJMA Pagosa's 2025 Interpretative Hike Season. This leisurely Bird ID Walk will trace the old Wolf Creek Road grade accessed from West Fork Road north of Pagosa. We expect plenty of birds back in the neighborhood with the spring migration! When:
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
The fair and equitable 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
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. The fun, fact-filled nature hike is moderate. We’ll be moving at a “walking” pace for around 1-2 miles. Wear walking shoes and
SJMA's Nature Center Education Specialist, Julie Campbell, "Sunday Strolls" summer series begins in May and continues through September. During this stroll, you will delight in creatures of the sky, earth, and water in this bird and animal discovery walk. Families welcome! When: June 8th, 8am - 10am Where: SJMA's Durango Nature Center What to Bring:
The fair and equitable 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
Moonlight in the Pondos Join us for a walk on the dark side! Amateur astronomer and Pagosa Sidewalk Astronomers founder Dena Laterza, guides hikers into the moonlit landscape of the Coyote Hill trail system in Pagosa Springs. See the stately Ponderosa pines of the San Juan National Forest in a whole new light as they
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
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. The fun, fact-filled nature hike is moderate. We’ll be moving at a “walking” pace for around 1-2 miles. Wear walking shoes and
NEW IN 2025 – Summer in Colorado is what dreams are made of, and SJMA is thrilled to expand our adventure camp programming to Pagosa Springs for rising 6th – 8th graders! We are offering two week-long camps where we’ll spend our days hiking and exploring the South San Juan mountains, rock climbing on our unique
SJMA's Adventure Camp, based in Durango, CO is a week-long summer camp for rising 7th through 12th graders. The camp will have days packed full of exploration in the rugged terrain of the San Juan Mountains with one night of camping under the starry sky. June 16-20, 2025: From Trailhead to Backcountry Embark on an
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. The fun, fact-filled nature hike is moderate. We’ll be moving at a “walking” pace for around 1-2 miles. Wear walking shoes and
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
SJMA's Nature Center Education Specialist, Julie Campbell, "Sunday Strolls" summer series begins in May and continues through September. For this week's stroll, enjoy learning of native plants good for foraging, and used by native peoples. Families welcome! When: June 22nd, 8am - 10am Where: SJMA's Durango Nature Center What to Bring: Water and a lunch
