Our friends at ARWC are hosting another volunteer workday at the site of the June 2024 Interlaken Fire. Join them on July 29th at 8:30 AM at the Interlaken Trailhead. Register here. Wear work clothes, closed toe shoes, and work gloves and bring a shovel and pick axe if you have one. ARWC will provide […]
GARNA Program Calendar
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A community-first, no-drop run club for anyone looking to move their body, connect with others, and enjoy the journey — no matter your pace. We believe running is for everyone, and that speed doesn’t determine strength. Whether you’re running your first mile or just need a place to be held accountable, Slow Feet is here […] |
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GARNA’s Hiking Club gathers every Friday morning to explore the beautiful trails of the Arkansas River Valley. Hikes are scheduled for every Friday, June through September, weather permitting. Reach out to Chris and you’ll be put on the list to get times and meeting points. Emails typically go out on Mondays with details for the […]
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Stream Explorers is a longstanding partnership between GARNA and the Collegiate Peaks Chapter of Trout Unlimited to connect kids to the river in their backyard. This 2-day mini camp takes place in Salida on Friday, August 1 and Friday, August 8. Kids should plan to attend both sessions, where they will learn about stream ecology, […] |
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Another day, another gate post replacement! Calling friends of public lands to join us for a volunteer workday at Pine Creek Trailhead on August 5th from 9-12 pm. Sign up here. Meet at 9:00 am at the Pine Creek Trailhead (off of CR-388). Wear work clothes, closed toe shoes, and work gloves (we have extras […] |
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Cultivate Observation, Curiosity, and Creativity in the outdoors at this biweekly reflective journaling workshop with the AHRA. Are you interested in honing your observation skills? Or perhaps you're interested in learning outdoor art techniques? Or just a new way to engage with nature? Then come experience the joy of nature journaling! Open to ALL AGES. No […]
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Join GARNA, Salida Mountain Trails, and the BLM for a weeknight of fire ring deconstruction and trash cleanup at Upper Burmac. Meet at 5:30 pm at Race Track Trail trailhead. We will carpool to Upper Burmac from there in 4x4 vehicles. Sign up here. Wear work clothes, closed toe shoes, and work gloves (we […] |
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GARNA’s Hiking Club gathers every Friday morning to explore the beautiful trails of the Arkansas River Valley. Hikes are scheduled for every Friday, June through September, weather permitting. Reach out to Chris and you’ll be put on the list to get times and meeting points. Emails typically go out on Mondays with details for the […] |
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The City of Salida & B1 Recycling are partnering to host a FREE Residential E-Waste Recycle Day. When? Saturday, August 9th 1:30PM to 5:30PM Where? Marvin Park: 900 W 1st Street, Salida, CO *This event is for residential households ONLY, and registration is required per vehicle. RSVP Here: E-Waste RSVP Accepted Items: electronics, batteries, small […]
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On August 12th, join the Chaffee Rec Adopters at Monarch Park Campground for a day of planting trees alongside the National Forest Foundation and the Forest Service. Sign up here. Space is limited to 7 volunteers to best compliment Forest Service staff efforts. |
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Join us as we partner with Protect our Rivers for an end of season float from Salida East to Rincon while picking up trash along the way! RSVP Here |
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GARNA’s Hiking Club gathers every Friday morning to explore the beautiful trails of the Arkansas River Valley. Hikes are scheduled for every Friday, June through September, weather permitting. Reach out to Chris and you’ll be put on the list to get times and meeting points. Emails typically go out on Mondays with details for the […]
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Join us at the Velveteen on August 15 for a show with the Dirty Groovers benefiting GARNA's water programs! The Dirty Groovers are a favorite local band and the show will prove to be an explosive performance! The Velveteen will be donating 10% of proceeds of the evening to GARNA, and we'll have a great […] |
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Is there anything more magical than finding a stash of wild mushrooms? In this foraging primer, Morgan Reitmeyer of Mushroom Love Co. will give a tour of her mushroom farm, then lead the group to her favorite foraging spots on Cottonwood Pass. Morgan will point out the edible mushrooms that grow there and demonstrate how […] |
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Add meal dehydration to your backpacking toolkit at the first session of the Introduction To Backpacking Series hosted by GARNA's Chaffee Mobile Gear Library and Guidestone! During this class, we will tour Guidestone's farm, harvest veggies, and prepare and dehydrate a nourishing vegetarian backpacking meal. Click here to sign up for this meal dehydration class. […] |
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Is there anything more magical than finding a stash of wild mushrooms? In this foraging primer, Morgan Reitmeyer of Mushroom Love Co. will give a tour of her mushroom farm, then lead the group to her favorite foraging spots on Cottonwood Pass. Morgan will point out the edible mushrooms that grow there and demonstrate how […]
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Cultivate Observation, Curiosity, and Creativity in the outdoors at this biweekly reflective journaling workshop with Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Are you interested in honing your observation skills? Or perhaps you’re interested in learning outdoor art techniques? Or just a new way to engage with nature? Then come experience the joy of nature journaling! Open to ALL […] |
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GARNA’s Hiking Club gathers every Friday morning to explore the beautiful trails of the Arkansas River Valley. Hikes are scheduled for every Friday, June through September, weather permitting. Reach out to Chris and you’ll be put on the list to get times and meeting points. Emails typically go out on Mondays with details for the […] |
2 events,Join a beginner-friendly, all gear provided backpacking trip guided by Guidestone’s Maytal Agasi and GARNA’s Rose Nadelhoffer! Please sign up through this link which will register you for both Session #1: Meal Dehydration (8/17) and Session #2: Backpacking trip (8/23-8/24). Participation at Session #1: Meal Dehydration is encouraged but not required for attendance at Session […]
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The 2024 Interlaken Fire near Twin Lakes was terrifying for those of us who live nearby, but it could have been much, much worse. Our partners at the Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative (ARWC) are working with agencies to protect the sensitive Twin Lakes ecosystem from post-fire erosion and flooding. This tour will be led by […] |
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On August 28th join the Chaffee Rec Adopters and the Forest Service at the Blank's Gulch Trailhead- otherwise known as the Shavano/Tabeguache Trailhead - to restore a fallen kiosk and clean up campfire rings, ash, and trash. Sign up to volunteer here. ---- The Chaffee Rec Adopter program is a land stewardship volunteer program funded […] |
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GARNA’s Hiking Club gathers every Friday morning to explore the beautiful trails of the Arkansas River Valley. Hikes are scheduled for every Friday, June through September, weather permitting. Reach out to Chris and you’ll be put on the list to get times and meeting points. Emails typically go out on Mondays with details for the […] |
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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.