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  • Early Summer Wildflowers and Edible / Medicinal Plants Walk, Pagosa Area

    Pagosa Area

    Come marvel at the beauty and bounty spreading across the summer landscape. We'll be walking with wild plants expert Lake MuCullough (owner of Earthsense Herbals) on this fun and educational ramble through the forest! When: June 25, 2026 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Where: Meet up at the Coyote Hill Trailhead, 6 miles north of

  • San Juan Nature Walk, Andrews Lake

    Durango Area

    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

  • Edible, Medicinal, and Poisonous Plant Walk at Nature Center

    Durango Area

    New this year!! Join herbalist and biologist Marija Helt to explore local edible, medicinal, and poisonous plants. The pace and distance will be leisurely. WHEN Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 8:30am - 11:00am WHERE SJMA's Durango Nature Center meet in the parking lot at 8:30am DETAILS Bring snacks and water, and be prepared for the

  • Summer Unplugged, Mancos State Park

    Montezuma County

    Get outside, unplug, and make some summer memories! ☀️ Join SJMA for Summer Unplugged -  whether you’re trying something new or just soaking up the sunshine, we’ve got the gear and activities covered! Join us for a day of outdoor fun! Pick one or all of our activities to participate in! You do not need

  • San Juan Nature Walk, Andrews Lake

    Durango Area

    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

  • Hardrock 100 Collaborative Cleanup

    Silverton

    Each year, SJMA teams up with Hardrock 100 to provide an opportunity to all folks, both runners and non-runners, to give back to the lands they love. Help us keep pace with keeping this S. Mineral Road beautiful! We'll spend the day picking up litter and cleaning and naturalizing fire rings. Lunch will be provided

  • San Juan Nature Walk, Andrews Lake

    Durango Area

    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

  • Tree Walks & Talks: Are You Lost?

    Durango Area

    Ever notice trees while you're out and about and wish you knew more about them? Join Elli Morris, a tree lover with a Master of Forestry and extensive training in post-disturbance forest restoration, for SJMA’s new Tree Walks & Talks interpretive series. These wanderings will focus on site-specific trees and our relationship with them. From

  • Geology Hike: Ancient Rocks of the Vallecito Valley

    Durango Area

    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 geologists Dave Bouquet and Scott McAllister, will be in an area of the San Juan National Forest rich with evidence of earth’s

  • San Juan Nature Walk, Andrews Lake

    Durango Area

    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

  • Night Sky at the Nature Center

    Durango Area

    Join SJMA for an evening of night sky wonder! Luann Andrew, an avid and passionate amateur astronomer, is hosting a series of night sky events at the Nature Center this year. She has been a Park Ranger at Mesa Verde National Park for the last 14 years where she has enjoyed working as a night

  • CANCELED: The Art of Nature

    Pagosa Area

    This event has been CANCELED. Unplug, connect and discover the hidden geometry and patterns found throughout nature with the SJMA and Colorado State University (CSU)’s Archuleta County Extension. During this guided hike participants will observe how nature unfolds in beautiful and artistic patterns all around us and have the opportunity to practice nature journaling along

  • San Juan Nature Walk, Andrews Lake

    Durango Area

    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

  • Edible, Medicinal, and Poisonous Plant Walk at Nature Center

    Durango Area

    New this year!! Join herbalist and biologist Marija Helt at SJMA's Durango Nature Center to explore local edible, medicinal, and poisonous plants. The pace and distance will be leisurely. WHEN Saturday July 25, 2026, 8:30am - 11:00am WHERE SJMA's Durango Nature Center meet in the parking lot at 8:30am DETAILS Bring snacks and water, and

  • Full Moon Hike, CANM

    Montezuma County

    Join SJMA and educators from Canyons of the Ancients National Monument for a special hike through the moonlit Sand Canyon while learning about how the moon impacts wildlife and humans alike. This trail is usually closed after sunset, so this is a rare chance to see it under a different light. From sunset to moonrise,

  • Wilderness 101, Family Fun

    Ouray & Montrose County

    Curious about minimalist camping or learning to thrive outdoors with limited gear? This program, in collaboration with Montrose Recreation District, is designed for adults and families ready to deepen their wilderness knowledge and self-reliance. Participants learn how to travel comfortably with just a small pack, tarp, and the Ten Essentials. Instruction includes shelter construction, knots and rigging,

  • San Juan Nature Walk, Andrews Lake

    Durango Area

    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

  • Nature in Four Seasons: Summer Blooms, Ouray

    Ouray & Montrose County

    Are you interested in connecting with the landscapes of Ouray? Do you desire more knowledge of the regional plants and animals that inhabit the San Juans? Or do you simply wish for a fun and engaging exploration that you can share with your family? Join SJMA in Ouray for our third exploration hike of the

  • Mushroom and Plant Hike

    Durango Area

    Join SJMA and local herbalist/biologist Marija Helt for a mushroom and plant walk in La Plata Canyon. When: Wednesday August 5th, 2026 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Where: La Plata Canyon Road (CR 124) near Miners Cabin Campground (Google Maps); Please park at the intersection of CR 124 and the entrance to Miner’s Cabin

  • San Juan Nature Walk, Andrews Lake

    Durango Area

    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