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  • Bird Outing at Nature Center

    Join Mike Foster for periodic outings to look for and learn about bird species. Be prepared to say why birds are important. When: July 19th, 2025 from 8am-10am Where: SJMA’s Durango

  • Riparian Playday at Nature Center

    SJMA's Nature Center Education Specialist, Julie Campbell, summer series begins in May and continues through September. This week will be a playful exploration of the pond and river ecosystems, introducing

  • JNFC: Montezuma County

    SJMA offers one week-long camp based out of Mancos, free to all who live in Montezuma County! Registration opens March 1, 2025. July 21-25 , 2025: Living Off the Land

  • San Juan Nature Walk: Andrews Lake

    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

  • Pagosa Middle School Summer Camp

    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

  • Adventure Camp: Desert to Tundra Expedition

    SJMA's Adventure Camp, based in Mancos, 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

  • Forests to Faucets

    Each year, SJMA, Mountain Studies Institute, Water Information Program, and Fort Lewis College host a two days, hands-on exploration of our local watersheds for teachers. Designed for local teachers’ to

  • San Juan Nature Walk: Andrews Lake

    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

  • JNFC: Nature Detectives

    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

  • Geology Hike: This Waterfall Rocks

    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

  • San Juan Nature Walk: Andrews Lake

    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

    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

  • Star Party at the Nature Center

    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,

  • Geology & Ecology Walk at Nature Center

    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

  • San Juan Nature Walk: Andrews Lake

    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

    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

  • Bird Outing at Nature Center

    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

  • Pack Light, Poop Right

    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

  • Geology Hike: Ice Caves Loop

    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

  • Star Party at the Nature Center – CANCELLED

    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