Greater Arkansas River Nature Association

Hike: Boreal Toad Status and Recovery

Let’s take a hike into endangered boreal toad habitat. We will learn how to recreate near these reptilian friends and what we can do to mitigate impacts.

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Nature Camp 2021

Registration is now open!
There will be 6 week-long sessions this year, 3 in Salida and 3 in Buena Vista!

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Buena Vista Community Reads: Braiding Sweetgrass

Braiding Sweetgrass Summer Reading; GARNA presents the importance of wetlands and leads a cattail workshop.

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GARNA Environmental Hero Awards & Fundraiser

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Brett Beasley Memorial Scholarship

We honor our friend Brett Beasley by giving away scholarship(s) in his name, each year, to those pursuing post-high school education for a career in natural resources. 2021 applications are due March 31.

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Friends of Public Lands

GARNA collaborates with public land agency partners to leave a legacy of responsible use of our natural environment.

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Environmental Education

GARNA inspires a conservation ethic by providing educational opportunities and experiences.

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Chaffee Green Sustainability

GARNA takes action to develop a plan for a systems approach to countywide Solid Materials Management solutions in the areas of zero waste, renewable energy, & overall environmental health.

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