Join us for the annual gathering of the guides! Headwaters Institute is a fun, interactive full day workshop designed for raft guides and river enthusiasts to learn about geology of the Upper Arkansas River valley, wildlife around the Arkansas River, stream ecology, leave no trace ethics, boating safety, and more!
Registration is $15 for AROA member guides and $25 for the general public or non-AROA guides. Your registration includes a full day of interactive education, free catered lunch, and an after party with free pizza and beer at the Fun Street Family Arcade. Click here to register.
This is a waste free event: all attendees must bring their own coffee mug!
Click here to register your lunch preferences.
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.
