Environmental Education

Environmental Education

GARNA is a community connector through its Youth Ecological Literacy Program, Community Education Programs, and popular clubs, such as the Birding, Hiking, Photography and Book Clubs. GARNA is a popular landing place for residents and visitors who want to know more about the valley’s natural resources, water management, public lands management and sustainability issues. They learn about these issues and more, through GARNA programs ranging from Fire Ecology to composting and recycling, to mushroom and wildflower hikes. The best way to find out about upcoming programs is to sign up for our newsletter→

Youth Programs

Programs & camps to help create an environmentally literate generation.

Environmental Clubs

Hiking, Birding & Earth-Centered Book clubs.

Program Calendar

Check out the GARNA Calendar for upcoming events.

Watch: Environmental Education Programs

This video highlights GARNA’s environmental education programs, including youth programs, conservation projects and clubs.

Colorado Parks & Wildlife Awards GARNA Outdoor Equity Grant

December 17, 2024

The Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA) announces it was awarded a $100,000 grant from the Outdoor Equity Grant Board

A Crash Course on Hazardous Mine Drainage

December 9, 2024

Throughout the Arkansas River Valley sagging mine shafts offer a glimpse into a bygone era of mining, but these sites

Photo Contest Winners and Photo Products

November 26, 2024

Thanks to everyone who entered our annual photo contest and those who voted! The photo contest is one of our

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