Feb 13 Friday
The annual Winter Bike to Work Day takes place from 7 to 9AM on Friday, February 13th in various locations around Durango.Events continue with the Camino Crossing Kickoff Party at 4:30 at the Powerhouse Science Center, with live music from Stillhouse Junkies, beverages and appetizers.
Celebrate winter-friendly, sustainable transportation with this long-running community event featuring a weeklong Commute Challenge on Way to Go Durango (Feb. 6–13), commuter stations from 7–9 AM on Friday, February 13th with breakfast goodies and schwag, and an afterparty at the Powerhouse. The afterparty will celebrate the kickoff of the Camino Crossing design, donated beer from Carvers and appetizers.
Stations for this year will be active from 7-9 AM on Friday, February 13th and are listed below: DOWNTOWN - Studio & Gallery (1027 Main Ave.) With City of Durango, Durango Cyclery, Pathfinder Chiropractic, 4Core & Bike Durango. CDOT - Animas City Park (E. 32nd St. & E. 2nd Ave.) FLC ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER (8-10 AM) outside the Student Union. DURANGO NATURAL FOODS CO-OP (575 E. 8th Ave.) LOLA'S PLACE (725 E. 2nd Ave.) CAFE AMOR (150 Mercury Village Dr.) With Durango Tool Library & Desert Sun Coffee Roasters.
Feb 14 Saturday
La Plata Mountains & Public Lands Coalition and San Juan Citizens Alliance present a Public Lands Panel & Community Discussion on Saturday, February 14th from 9 until 11AM at the Durango Public Library.
The event will cover the importance of public lands and public land stewardship agencies and organizations with a focus on the La Plata Mountain range and connected watersheds. Panelists will answer questions while sharing their organizational perspective as it relates to our shared love of our public lands and their longevity. Participants will also be signing Valentine's Day cards for area land stewardship agencies and NGOS.
Feb 21 Saturday
Deb Comly calls contradances to music by Tom Ward’s Downfall. All dances are taught. Beginners through experienced dancers are welcome.Sliding scale donation. Bring soft soled shoes. No partner needed.
Mar 06 Friday
Durango Botanic Garden presents "Envisioning a Changing DurangoScape 2026" at the Doubletree Hotel on Friday and Saturday, March 6th & 7th. This years topic will be "Coping with Climate Change and Rapid Development in our Community Forest." More information is at durangoscape.org.
Durango is home to over 12,000 trees, a community resource supporting our economy, property values, and quality of life. This conference, now in its sixth year, considers how we can protect this essential asset. In addition to many local experts, the event will feature the chief foresters from Grand Junction and Fort Collins, who are dealing with similar issues with innovative ideas.
Mar 21 Saturday
Apr 18 Saturday
The Durango Running Club will host the inaugural Earth Day 5K run on Saturday, April 18th at 8:30 AM at Rotary Park in Durango. This event is a fun run/walk format, and there will be no timing or prizes.All proceeds will go to benefit the non-profit Compañeros, the only organization in the region with its primary focus on serving immigrants.
Durango's Earth Day Celebration will follow the run. Events include a Main Avenue parade at 10:30, as well as a festival in Buckley Park from 11 to 3.
Runners and walkers will go north on the Animas River Trail from Rotary Park, and will run or walk 1.55 miles north to just before 32nd Street. Participants will then turn around and finish at Rotary park. Please note this will be a Zero Waste event. Participants are encouraged to carry their own water.
Compañeros offers unique and crucial services to our community. Services include resource navigation, legal services, education outreach, and community engagement. More information is at companeros.org
May 16 Saturday
Jun 20 Saturday
Jul 18 Saturday