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Register here! Help the USFS replace handrails and replace surface material at bridge approaches. Meet at Missouri Gulch, find driving directions here. We will provide shovels, rakes, and ash and trash disposal. Bring extra shovels and rakes if you have them, and wear work clothes, closed-toe shoes, and work gloves (we have extra work […] |
1 event,GARNA’s Hiking Club gathers every Friday for a hike somewhere in the Arkansas River Valley. Hikes are scheduled June through September, weather permitting, with some winter snowshoeing outings as well. Our hikes are open to all! If you would like to support this program financially you can do so through becoming a member or donating, […]
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The Chaffee Rec Adopters will help the USFS implement their dispersed camping management plan by installing campsites at Brown's Creek. Register here. Meet at Brown's Creek dispersed camping area at 9:00 AM. Find driving directions here. We will provide all necessary tools. Wear work clothes, closed-toe shoes, and work gloves (we have extra work gloves […]
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Join the Mobile Earth + Space Observatory (MESO), Dark Sky Salida & GARNA for a Star Party at the Valley View Nature Learning Center! We will learn about the night skies while experimenting with solar and celestial telescopes, spectroscopy, infrared cameras, an augmented reality sand table and gravity wells from MESO's mobile observatory. ALL ages […] |
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The Salida Fiber Festival has asked us to help make their event more sustainable! We are looking for volunteers to serve 2-hour blocks on Saturday, September 12th and Sunday, September 13th to help festival goers best separate their items into the respective bin- recycle, compost or trash. Volunteers will receive a free drink ticket! Please sign […]
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Celebrate the beauty of our local landscapes and the changing season at the Buena Vista Community Game Day, presented in partnership with GARNA! This edition's theme is The Great Outdoors, highlighting tabletop and board games inspired by nature, wildlife, outdoor adventure, and the fall harvest. Whether you are an experienced strategist or looking for family-friendly […] |
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The Salida Fiber Festival has asked us to help make their event more sustainable! We are looking for volunteers to serve 2-hour blocks on Saturday, September 12th and Sunday, September 13th to help festival goers best separate their items into the respective bin- recycle, compost or trash. Volunteers will receive a free drink ticket! Please sign […] |
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1 event,The annual Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference一the largest international event of its kind一gathers people who are passionate about nature, art, science, curiosity, awe, and wonder to share ideas, learn from each other, inspire each other, and have fun together in nature’s beauty. We've selected a handful of live classes through the week that will be […] |
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Identify, observe, and dig deeper into bird behavior and characteristics. This series is an in depth dive into birding and is great for both novice birders and experts alike, led by birding club member, Jacque Fisher! Group will meet the 3rd Friday of each month. We will meet at Fairview Cemetery at 7:45AM. See directions […]
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Join us for a donation-based flow class with Jen! All proceeds benefit GARNA! Door prizes and more! 5:45-7pm at Yoga Olas No registration necessary. |
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Jason Willis, Director of the Trout Unlimited Western Abandoned Mine Lands Program, will lead a tour of an active mine reclamation project in the Hayden Meadows Recreation Area near Leadville. The project focuses on remediation of placer mine waste which is leaching heavy metals. A combination of treatment methods are being used. Jason will talk […] |
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Join GARNA, AHRA and the BLM for National Public Lands Day on September 26. We will be giving back to the public lands we recreate on by working on a .7 mile loop trail at Ruby Mountain Campground. Meet at the campground at 9am and we will work till around 2pm. Sign Up Here
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Date: Saturday, September 29. 2-4pm. Location: Buena Vista Heritage Museum Stage & Rail Tour: 4-5:30pm. Meet at the Heritage Museum (pre-registration requested) The Colorado Road Trip Weekend is Sept 25-27, and there is no better way to celebrate Colorado’s 150th Birthday than a scenic drive through Colorado’s Byways. The Collegiate Peaks Scenic Byway, established in […] |
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Head over to Moonlight to get some pizza and beer to help support us! We greatly appreciate Moonlight for giving us this opportunity. |
1 event,Our theme for 2026 is "The Resilient Valley." We look forward to seeing your artistic shots of our natural environment within the parameters of Leadville to Cañon City. Below are some examples within the four categories but be creative with your entry! Macro Textures: Extreme close-ups focusing on the intricate details of leaves, tree bark, rust, or feathers. Wildlife in Action: Mammals, […] |
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The Stage and Rail Historic Route, an initiative of the Greater Arkansas River Nature Association, is teaming up with Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and Cloud City Wheelers to celebrate Bike Your Park Day on October 4 with a guided bike ride on the Stage and Rail Historic Route. The route will highlight some of the newest […] |
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.