We are looking for volunteers to help with our 3rd grade field trip! The field trip is split between two locations - the picnic area near the old Hydroelectric Power Plant by Fooses Creek and the Monarch Crest. Topics for this field trip include: Life Zone Ecology, Geology, and Orienteering Click here or email Cat […]
GARNA’s Hiking Club is a members club that explores and gathers in the beautiful nature of the Arkansas River Valley. Hikes are scheduled for every Friday, June through October, weather permitting. Hikes are lead by hiking club members. Please leave your pets at home. To join the hiking club and get Monday emails with details […]
Join the Chaffee Rec Adopters, the US Forest Service and a local rancher to remove antiquated range fencing on public lands to improve wildlife habitat and corridors in the Arkansas Hills. Location: CR 181 above Salida in the Arkansas Hills. https://goo.gl/maps/pjZpdt5cxyigdScT7 Bring: Food, water, sturdy gloves and boots. Long pants and shirt recommended. We have […]
We are looking for volunteers for our Avery Parsons 4th grade field trip! This field trip is located at Ruby Mountain Campground. Topics include: Ecology, Geology, Ute History, and Stewardship. Click here or email Cat at info@garna.org for more information.
The October 6 Hiking Club is cancelled. GARNA’s Hiking Club is a members club that explores and gathers in the beautiful nature of the Arkansas River Valley. Hikes are scheduled for every Friday, June through October, weather permitting. Hikes are lead by hiking club members. Please leave your pets at home. To join the hiking […]
The Arkansas Valley Coalition for a Sustainable Energy Future (AVEF) presents Electric Vehicles 101: An Overview of Electric Vehicles and Tips for Making a Purchase Decision Paul “Bear” Rauschke, Drive Electric Colorado (DE-CO), will host a discussion and answer questions about purchasing an electric vehicle. In this discussion Bear will present, discuss, and answer your questions […]
We are looking for volunteers for our Salida 6th grade field trip! This field trip is located at Mt. Ouray State Wildlife area. Curriculum topics include: Stream Ecology, Fishing, Orienteering, and Watershed Health. Click here or email Cat at info@garna.org for more information.
GARNA’s Hiking Club is a members club that explores and gathers in the beautiful nature of the Arkansas River Valley. Hikes are scheduled for every Friday, June through October, weather permitting. Hikes are lead by hiking club members. Please leave your pets at home. To join the hiking club and get Monday emails with details […]
We are looking for volunteers to help with our Avery Parsons 5th grade field trip! This field trip will take place at McPhelemy Park. Curriculum topics include: Riparian Wildlife, Stream Health, and Aquatic Botany. Click here or email Cat at info@garna.org for more information.
Friday October 20, 2023 - RECYCLING! 5 - 8pm - Elevation Beer Company | 115 Pahlone Pkwy. Poncha Springs, CO 81242 Meet staff and members from Recycle Colorado who will provide information on the state of Waste Diversion in Colorado. Short presentation at 6pm followed by networking & idea sharing. FREE to attend! (but please buy […]
GARNA, Western Colorado University and Elements Mountain Compost are teaming up to bring you the hottest event of the year! Join us for a demonstration of the Ring of Fire biochar kiln by Wilson Biochar. Come see how biochar is produced, learn about the benefits, take a tour of the Elements facility, and stay for […]
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.
