Salida Walking Tours will donate all proceeds from April 7th tours to Chaffee Green, GARNA's new sustainability program. These highly entertaining tours offer great insights and new perspectives on Salida's historical downtown district. Learn fascinating history about Salida and support Chaffee Green by booking a tour! https://www.salidawalkingtours.com/book-online/fundraising-tour/book
Calling all families! Join Mountain MeetUp at the Mountain Family Fest. "The Mountain Family Festival is a FREE day for families with kids of all ages to gather together as a community to have fun, get to know each other, support one another and learn a few things about being parents. FREE lunch Hot Topics […]
Salida Recreation’s Friday Enrichment programming for kids ages 5-8 years old. The program offers Exploration, Enrichment, and Empowerment for students during out-of-school time. Each week offers different activities that encourage scientific, natural, musical, artistic, and physical exploration. NEW in 2019 – Camp Rock for ages 9 – 12! Meeting Location: The Scout Hut in Riverside Park. Register […]
Have you ever come across strange looking trees in the forest that appeared to be changed beyond normal weather impacts?This evening presentation by John Wesley Anderson will explore how humans have been modifying trees for centuries in various ways. The Ute, Jicarilla Apache, Cherokee, Comanche and others were among the Native American people who modified […]
What's with those funny looking trees? Following his Saturday evening presentation, John Anderson will lead the public on a field outing to observe culturally modified trees in our region on Sunday morning. John will host short hikes in hour increments to four significant culturally modified trees. Autographed books will be available for purchase for field […]
Earth Day informational booth at Natural Grocers in Salida, Colorado. Help us educate about stewardship and sustainability in the Upper Arkansas Valley. We're looking for volunteers to staff our booth for 1-hour shifts. Follow this link to sign up for a one-hour shift from 1pm-6pm.
GARNA’s Friends of Fourmile chapter is looking for volunteers for a project building 500 ft of buck and rail fence east of Turtle Rock in Fourmile north of Buena Vista. It’s scheduled for April 26th with possible extension into the 27th. We’ll be assisted by Forest Service and BLM staff, and the work is primarily […]
GARNA, Collegiate Peaks Chapter of Trout Unlimited, and Salida Recreation are teaming up for another year of Stream Explorers to connect kids to the river in their backyard. This four day program is free and open to youth entering grades 5th through 8th. Participants will discover the secret lives of creatures that live in the […]
Ken Konopka hiked 1,700 miles of the Appalachian Trail in the summer of 2018. In 2018, Ken Konopka spent six and a half months hiking almost 1,700 miles of the Appalachian Trail, exploring its vast natural beauty and unique cultural heritage. On Tuesday, April 30 at 7 pm, join Ken for a travelogue of his […]
3rd graders of Longfellow Elementary will take a field trip to O'Haver Lake and Campground The theme is Life Cycles and Supporting Our Public Lands. This is part of GARNA’s Youth Ecological Literacy Program. Students participate in 4 stations from a service project to learning about the life of trout. Please contact Emily if you […]
GARNA, Collegiate Peaks Chapter of Trout Unlimited, and Salida Recreation are teaming up for another year of Stream Explorers to connect kids to the river in their backyard. This four day program is free and open to youth entering grades 5th through 8th. Participants will discover the secret lives of creatures that live in the […]
Come join in the fun with 350 Central Colorado, GARNA and many other Earth-friendly local groups for an Earth Day Celebration! The Parade of Species will begin downtown Salida on F St., from Alpine Park to Riverside Park, at 10:00 am with floats and incredible costumes. Then activities for all ages, as well as games […]
Support GARNA's Stage and Rail Trail project by enjoying a fascinating tour by Salida Walking Tours. These entertaining walking tours give audiences a unique perspective on Salida's rich history through anecdotes and fun facts. All proceeds from the 10am tour will benefit the Stage and Rage Trail. Show your support by signing up today!
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.