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  • 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

  • Fall Birding at the Nature Center

    Durango Area

    This National Public Lands Day, join Mike Foster at SJMA's Nature Center for a fall bird outing. Expect to find the birds that spend the summer at the center and

  • National Public Lands Day Volunteer Events

    Volunteer Opportunities

    Join us annually on the 4th Saturday in September to spruce up an area of public lands. We do our best to make these events fun and accessible for a

  • Hartman Rocks Guided Hike, Gunnison

    Gunnison Area

    Want to know more about nature right in Gunnison's backyard? Flora, fauna, geology, water, you name it: our trusty Visitor Information Specialist Melanie can enlighten you while on an interpretive

  • Creepy Crawly Fall Festival, Nature Center

    Durango Area

    Celebrate the season at the Nature Center’s Creepy Crawly Fall Festival! Held annually on the first Saturday in October, this festival brings the community together with outdoor fun, family activities,

  • Nature in Four Seasons: Growing Dormant, 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

  • CANCELED: Night Sky at the Nature Center

    Durango Area

    Due to cloudy skies, SJMA has canceled tonight's night sky event. Join SJMA for an evening of night sky wonder! Luann Andrew, an avid and passionate amateur astronomer, is hosting

  • Hartman Rocks Guided Hike, Gunnison

    Gunnison Area

    Want to know more about nature right in Gunnison's backyard? Flora, fauna, geology, water, you name it: our trusty Visitor Information Specialist Melanie can enlighten you while on an interpretive