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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 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

  • 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

  • Geology: Continental Divide Trail Hike, Wolf Creek Pass

    Pagosa 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

  • 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

  • Volunteer Multi-Day Trip: Pine River Trail

    Durango Area

    SJMA is looking for volunteers to join us on this four-day backpacking trip along the Pine River Trail to complete light trail maintenance. We are lucky enough to be able

  • 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

  • Late Summer Birding at the Nature Center

    Durango Area

    Join Mike Foster at SJMA's Nature Center for a late summer bird outing. Expect to find the birds that spend the summer at the center and those who are beginning

  • Mt. Sneffels Multi-Day Trail Work Project

    Ouray & Montrose County

    SJMA is partnering with Colorado 14ers Initiative (CFI) for multi-day trail work project. Work will be overseen by CFI. Details will finalized soon. When: Evening of Tuesday, September 1 -

  • 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

  • CANCELED Geology: Marine Fossils at 8000 ft?

    Pagosa Area

    Due to weather forecast, this event has been canceled. SJMA in conjunction with the US Forest Service, Pagosa and Bayfield Ranger Districts, is hosting educational geology hikes, free for the

  • “Written in Bark” – Aspens and Arborglyphs Hike

    Pagosa Area

    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