Join us for the 34th Annual Cleanup-Greenup, co-sponsored by Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) and the Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA). Volunteers will work together to clean up 152 miles of the Arkansas River watershed in preparation for Spring runoff. Volunteers can pick up via boat or foot!
After the cleanup, join us for the Gear Up For Summer event, also being held at Riverside Park. Other community organizations will be present, helping our local community to gear up for a safe and fun summer including free PFDs for youth.
There will be two volunteer registration/check-in stations from 8:30-9:30am on Saturday at Riverside Park in Salida and at the Buena Vista Community Center to get trash bags/gloves or to sign up day of for a location. Volunteers are encouraged to pre sign up for a location at https://bit.ly/CUGU2025 to help us plan for lunch. Pre-registered participants don’t need to check in unless supplies are needed.
Trash drop off is from 10am-1pm at the F-Street parking lot in Salida and the Buena Vista Community Center, or behind the entrance sign at any AHRA-managed site throughout the day. Trash dumpsters are provided by Apex Waste and recycling sorting provided by B1 Energy. The volunteer picnic will be held from Noon to 1pm at Riverside Park in Salida. The first 20 Buena Vista participants will receive a lunch voucher to a local restaurant. Plus, Elevation Beer will reward any participants on the 17th with a FREE BEER when you show them a photo of your trash!
Clean Up Green Up is sponsored by High Country Bank, and in partnership with AHRA, GARNA, City of Salida, Town of Buena Vista, Salida-area Parks Open space & Trails (SPOT), Trout Unlimited, Salida Mountain Trails. B1 Energy and Apex Waste Solutions.
Participants can pre-register HERE.
GARNA’s community and youth programs empower people with the skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience to connect with and care for the environment. We focus on building relationships – with ourselves, with each other, and with the land – through meaningful experiences and shared learning. By combining empowerment with connections, we help foster a deep sense of responsibility that goes beyond our programs, inspiring lifelong stewardship and active participation in protecting the ecosystems we all depend on.
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.
