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GARNA Program Calendar

Arbor Day Reforestation Project

The City of Salida is doing a reforestation project on Tenderfoot Mountain for Arbor Day. Join to volunteer during this event to plant saplings and build water traps. RSVP HERE […]

CANCELED – Mother’s Day Social Ride

Chisholm Park 324 Hunt St, Salida, CO

Due to scheduling conflicts, we're canceling the Mother's Day Ride. We'll reschedule for a later date.  Please enjoy the Salida Film Fest this weekend!!  ----- Join us for a Mother's […]

Birding Club

Photo by Barry Engleman The GARNA Birding Club meets at various places throughout the valley. Monthly Oct - March and twice a month April - September. The Birding Club is […]

Green Drinks

Join Elements Mountain Compost for Green Drinks on May 16 at the Office Bar at 6pm! Hear from the CSU Extension Office Director, Monica Pless, about gardening, growing our own […]

Clean Up Green Up

Clean Up Green Up Join us for the 33rd Annual Cleanup-Greenup, co-sponsored by Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) and the Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA). Volunteers will work together […]

Naturalist Education Series: Navigation

Join us for naturalist educational programming! Join GARNA and the Chaffee Mobile Gear Library for an afternoon where we’ll explore the fundamentals of navigation! In our beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll discover […]

Birding Club

Photo by Barry Engleman The GARNA Birding Club meets at various places throughout the valley. Monthly Oct - March and twice a month April - September. The Birding Club is […]

USFS Fencing Removal Project

The Chaffee Rec Adopters will be working with the US Forest Service – Leadville District, on Thursday May 30 to remove fencing along CR 371 in Buena Vista to clear […]

Camp GARNA – Leave No Trace and Hike

We're excited to launch our first summer middle school specific program for incoming 5-8th graders. The program will be 5 Friday sessions (every other week), with a capstone overnight at Ramble […]

Nature Camp: Salida Session 1

Session 1 of Nature Camp in Salida! Nature Camp is a Monday-Thursday day camp for 5-10 year olds. The theme of this week is "Outdoor Preparedness", so we will be […]

Many GARNA programs require a Liability Release Form be filled out each calendar year.

Your registration is secured upon receipt of payment, as long as there space is still available in a program. If you prefer not to register online (recommended), you may mail a check, made out to “GARNA” to the address below or stop by the office. Please include a note with the program you are registering for. Be aware, some programs sell out quickly, and we cannot confirm your spot with a mailed registration.

PO Box 1522
Salida CO 81201

Cancellation policy:

If we are notified of your need to cancel by 24 hours of program date, your program fee will be refunded except for a $3.00 administrative fee. No refunds within 24 hours or after the event (but most events are transferable). If minimum enrollment has not been met 2 days before program date, programs will be cancelled and we will refund the full amount.

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