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SUMMARY:Nature in Four Seasons: Spring Regrowth\, Ouray
DESCRIPTION:Join SJMA in Ouray for the second exploration hike of the four – season series. The Spring seasonal exploration will focus on the melting phase of the hydrologic cycle. We will explore how species are influenced by daylight and daylength\, and how the flowing of water distributes food and minerals to all the species of the earth\, not just the ones living in and around the water sources. Shift into the slow lane and join us for a closer look at how this magnificent system is driven by the energy of the sun and perpetual pull of gravity! \nDATE \nMay 2nd\, 2026 \nTIME \n9:00 am – 1:00 pm \nWHERE \nOuray Visitor’s Center\n1230 Main St\, Ouray\, CO 81427 \nCOST \nFree\, $10 donations very appreciated \n[vc_btn title=”REGISTER TODAY” color=”green” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fsjma.app.neoncrm.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Fsjma%2FeventRegistration.jsp%3Fevent%3D4878%26||target:%20_blank|”]
URL:https://sjma.org/event/2026-four-seasons-spring/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Programs
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SUMMARY:Nature Center Opening Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 2026 summer season opening of SJMA’s beautiful Nature Center on Saturday\, May 9th!  The day will be filled with family-friendly events such as crafts\, archery\, guided hikes\, snacks\, and more. \nElli Morris\, local tree storyteller\, will be ready to hike with kids of all ages to share her knowledge on trees. Have you ever wondered what stories do trees have to tell us? Can you interpret the stories trees are telling us? What might they want us to know about them\, their skills\, their tricks for 24/7 outdoor living in southwest Colorado? You might even get to make an insect etching – fit for a gallery. \nEveryone is welcome! \nWhen: May 9\, 2026\, 10am – 2pm \nWhere: SJMA’s Durango Nature Center \n 
URL:https://sjma.org/event/2026-nc-opening-day/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260517T170000
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SUMMARY:Wilderness First Aid Training
DESCRIPTION:CANCELED \n 
URL:https://sjma.org/event/wfatraining-0526/
CATEGORIES:Durango Area,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260516T120000
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SUMMARY:Sand Canyon Wildflower Walk\, CANM
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Colorado Public Lands Day with a Wildflower Walk in Sand Canyon! \nJoin SJMA 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 unique ecosystem. This is a perfect event for plant lovers\, nature nerds\, and anyone curious about the wild beauty of the Four Corners. Come with your questions\, your curiosity\, and a sense of wonder! \nWhen: Saturday\, May 16\, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nWhere: Sand Canyon and Rock Creek Trailhead (second parking lot from Cortez) \nWhat to Bring: \n\nA hand lens if you have one (we’ll have extras to share)\nPlenty of water\, snacks or lunch\nHat\, sunscreen\, weather-appropriate layers\nHiking shoes or boots for rocky terrain\n\nPlease Note: \n\nNo restrooms at the trailhead\nNo dogs allowed\nDue to the slower pace and educational focus\, this event may not be ideal for young children\nCarpooling is encouraged\n\nCost: Free! A $10 donation is appreciated to support our public programs. \nRegistration is required. \n[vc_btn title=”REGISTER TODAY” color=”green” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fsjma.app.neoncrm.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Fsjma%2FeventRegistration.jsp%3Fevent%3D4853%26||target:%20_blank|”]
URL:https://sjma.org/event/sand-canyon-wildflower-walk-2026/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Programs,Montezuma County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260516T120000
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SUMMARY:Hartman Rocks Guided Hike\, Gunnison
DESCRIPTION: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 hike in the Hartman Rocks Recreation Area. The fun\, fact-filled nature hike is considered moderate. \nWe’ll be moving at a “walking” pace for around 3 miles and 430” elevation gain. Wear sturdy walking shoes and clothing layers suitable for the mountain weather including sunscreen\, this is a mostly exposed trail. \nWhen: May 16\, 2026 from 9:00am – 12:00pm \nWhere: Hartman Rocks Recreation Area\, Bambi Trailhead parking area – Gold Basin Road\, CR38\, about 3 miles past the main entrance to the base area. \nWhat to Bring: \n\nLayers of cool and warm clothing\nWater\nSturdy\, supportive footwear\nSnacks\nRain jacket or poncho\nHiking Daypack\nSunscreen and sunglasses\nCamera\n\nCost: Free\, $10 donation is greatly appreciated! \nRegistration is required. Spaces limited to 15 attendees. \n[vc_btn title=”REGISTER TODAY” color=”green” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fsjma.app.neoncrm.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Fsjma%2FeventRegistration.jsp%3Fevent%3D4913%26||target:%20_blank|”]\n 
URL:https://sjma.org/event/hartman-rocks-20260516/
CATEGORIES:Gunnison Area,Interpretive Programs
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SUMMARY:Colorado Public Lands Day Clean Up\, NW Dolores
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Colorado Public Lands Day by making our public lands cleaner and more beautiful! We will focus on the Boggy Draw’s dispersed camping area\, northwest of Dolores\, CO.  We have a variety of tasks\, guaranteeing a good-feeling at the end  – trail maintenance and mulching\, invasive weed removal\, litter pick-up\, and landscaping. Families are strongly encouraged to join! \nWhen: May 16\, 2026\, 10 am to 2 pm \nWhere: The hairpin turn on FR 526 @ Bean Canyon Rd. Click here for Google Maps (coordinates: 37.52822\, -108.46290) \nDetails: \n\nKids are welcome\nLunch\, snacks\, and beverages included! Sandwiches provided by Dolores Food Market.\nVanpool Options: If you would like to carpool from Dolores or Durango\, please contact Andy Hawk at ahawk@sjma.org. Van leaves from Durango from San Juan National Forest Headquarters (15 Burnett Dr) at 8:30am. Van leaves from Dolores Public Land Office (29211 Highway 184) at 9:30am.\n\nWin Prizes for various accomplishments: \n\nZip-lock bag full of microtrash\nLongest Haul\nMost unique item\nBest fire ring naturalization (must take before/after photos)\n\nWhat to wear: Please wear close-toed shoes\, long pants\, and long sleeves. If you can\, bring your own eye protection and work gloves. SJMA will have eye pro and work gloves to borrow. \nDo you have a truck? We need 2-3 trucks. Please let us  know if you can bring your truck for hauling trash! \nSign up today!
URL:https://sjma.org/event/2026-cpld/
CATEGORIES:Montezuma County,Volunteer Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260521T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260521T133000
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SUMMARY:Geology Hike: Ice Caves Loop\, Pagosa
DESCRIPTION: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 geologists Dave Bouquet and Scott McAllisters\, will be in an area of the San Juan National Forest rich with evidence of earth’s geologic history from some of the area’s oldest metamorphic rocks\, to Cretaceous seaways\, to Tertiary volcanoes\, to modern glacial deposits. \nFissuring Out the Past \nWhen you hear the term “ice cave”\, thoughts of dripping ice-encrusted stalactites clinging to the icy blue ceiling of a glacial cavern may come to mind. This hike is not that\, yet it’s fascinating in its own right. Not really caves\, these are more like giant cracks; fissures in the underlying Dakota sandstone. Varying in size from one to eight feet wide\, up to a hundred feet long and 30 feet deep\, these chasms are cool year-round and often hold snow well into the summer. Layers of rock tell a story as old as time. Your guide will briefly explain regional geology and Morrison\, Dakota and Mancos stratigraphy (Jurassic/Cretaceous) and also explain theory for the origin of ice caves. Included is a side hike to a stunning clifftop grand vista of the San Juan Mountains in the distance\, and deep riparian river valleys below. \nTrail Information: This is a loop route\, partially off trail\, with sustained\, moderately difficult inclines/declines\, on rocky terrain near high cliffs. Hike time is approximately 4 hours total\, 3.5 miles round trip\, and about 500 ft. vertical ascent. We will finish at the parking lot just after noon\, and there is a picnic area nearby if you wish to bring your own lunch to eat after the hike.  We will have a snack break along the trail at a beautiful overlook spot. \nWhen: May 21\, 2026 from 9:00am – 1:30pm \nWhere: Group meet at the Coyote Hill Trailhead\, 6 miles north of Pagosa Springs on County Road 600. After a brief introduction\, we will caravan to our next stop aprox. 20 miles further up the road. \nWhat to Bring: \n\nLayers of cool and warm clothing\nWater (1/2 to 1 liter per hour)\nSturdy\, supportive footwear\nLunch/snacks\nRain jacket or poncho\nHiking Daypack\nSunscreen and sunglasses\nCamera\n\nCost: Free\, $10 donation is greatly appreciated! \nPlease Note: Although pets are allowed in the national forest\, we ask that pets be left at home as a courtesy to the other guests in the group. \nRegistration is required. Spaces limited to 25 attendees. \n[vc_btn title=”REGISTER TODAY” color=”green” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fsjma.app.neoncrm.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Fsjma%2FeventRegistration.jsp%3Fevent%3D4883%26||target:%20_blank|”]\n 
URL:https://sjma.org/event/geology-hike-ice-caves-2026-05/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Programs,Pagosa Area
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260523T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260523T120000
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SUMMARY:Spring Birds at the Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Join Mike Foster at SJMA’s Nature Center for a spring bird outing. Expect to find a mix of migrants: some will travel further north to nest and raise chicks; others will nest here. Walking distance is less than a mile. Leisurely pace. \nWHEN \nMay 23\, 2026\, 8:30am – 12:00pm \nWHERE \nSJMA’s Durango Nature Center\, meet in the parking lot at 8:30am \nDETAILS \n\nEighteen year-olds and up only.\nNo dogs please.\nUse sunscreen\, consider bug juice\, bring binoculars\, water\, snacks\, and dress for the weather.\nFor added enjoyment\, download the free App “Merlin” to your phone; it identifies birds by their voices.\n\nCOST \nFree\, $10 donations very appreciated \nREGISTRATION \nYou must register in advance for this event. \n[vc_btn title=”REGISTER TODAY” color=”green” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fsjma.app.neoncrm.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Fsjma%2FeventRegistration.jsp%3Fevent%3D4833%26||target:%20_blank|”]
URL:https://sjma.org/event/spring-birds-0523/
CATEGORIES:Durango Area,Interpretive Programs,Nature Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260523T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260523T120000
DTSTAMP:20260511T200113Z
CREATED:20260422T063319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T200113Z
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SUMMARY:Hartman Rocks Guided Hike\, Gunnison
DESCRIPTION: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 hike in the Hartman Rocks Recreation Area. The fun\, fact-filled nature hike is considered moderate. \nWe’ll be moving at a “walking” pace for around 3 miles and 430” elevation gain. Wear sturdy walking shoes and clothing layers suitable for the mountain weather including sunscreen\, this is a mostly exposed trail. \nWhen: May 23\, 2026 from 9:00am – 12:00pm \nWhere: Hartman Rocks Recreation Area\, Bambi Trailhead parking area – Gold Basin Road\, CR38\, about 3 miles past the main entrance to the base area. \nWhat to Bring: \n\nLayers of cool and warm clothing\nWater\nSturdy\, supportive footwear\nSnacks\nRain jacket or poncho\nHiking Daypack\nSunscreen and sunglasses\nCamera\n\nCost: Free\, $10 donation is greatly appreciated! \nRegistration is required. Spaces limited to 15 attendees. \n[vc_btn title=”REGISTER TODAY” color=”green” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fsjma.app.neoncrm.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Fsjma%2FeventRegistration.jsp%3Fevent%3D4918%26||target:%20_blank|”]\n 
URL:https://sjma.org/event/hartman-rocks-20260523/
CATEGORIES:Gunnison Area,Interpretive Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260529T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260529T220000
DTSTAMP:20260518T161747Z
CREATED:20260428T135030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T161747Z
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SUMMARY:Night Sky at the Nature Center
DESCRIPTION: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 sky ranger sharing dark skies with a myriad of visitors. Hearing people say “OH WOW! “ as they discover their Cosmos makes her truly happy! \nExactly what we will do each evening depends entirely on what the ever-changing night sky offers us that particular night. There will be a visual telescope and a deep sky “smart” telescope. If we have a moon\, we will explore that fascinating little satellite of Earth along with other targets we can see that evening. We will have a great time exploring the night sky together! \n\nWe will take a tour of the evening sky with a green laser pointer star hopping from one constellation to the next.\nIf we have clear dark skies\, we will peer as deep into the universe as we can see that night.\nWe will discuss the importance of DARK SKIES to our natural environment.\nWe will think about what ancient cultures right here on this land saw in the cosmos.\n\nWhen: Friday\, May 29\, 2026 from 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm; Please arrive at 8:30 pm.  Kindly be on time. \nWhere: Meet in the parking lot of  Durango Nature Center\, 63 County Road 310\, Durango\, CO. Please back your car into its parking spot so lights will not blind telescope users later. \nWhat to Bring: \n\nRed light or headlamp – No white lights\, please. White lights ruin our night vision.\nChair\nBinoculars\nWarm clothes\, shoes\, hats\, gloves and socks.\nWater\n\nDetails: \n\nAges 6 or older\nThere is a Porta John\, but no water\, and no overhead white safety lights.\nSorry\, but DO NOT BRING DOGS!\n\nCost: Free\, $10 donation is greatly appreciated! \nRegistration is required. Spaces limited to 15 attendees. If you sign up but then need to cancel\, please send a message to info@sjma.org to make sure we can open your spot up to others. \n[vc_btn title=”REGISTER TODAY” color=”green” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fsjma.app.neoncrm.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Fsjma%2FeventRegistration.jsp%3Fevent%3D4933%26||target:%20_blank|”]
URL:https://sjma.org/event/nc-night-sky-202605/
CATEGORIES:Durango Area,Interpretive Programs,Nature Center
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