Aug 28 Thursday
The Great House Tour goes to the top of the mesa ridge for a 360-degree panoramic view of the landscape and a close-up of the two pinnacles with stops along the way to learn about the ancient Puebloan structures.
Dates: every day in JulyTime: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: $6 Kids / $12 Adults (Online or In-Person if space is available)
CRIA Office: 970-731-7133Information and Tickets: www.chimneyrockco.org / 1877-444-6777
Aug 29 Friday
The Good Food Collective and Durango Tool Library have teamed up to help with local fruit harvesting, to reduce human-bear conflict, eliminate food waste, and directly address food security.More information is at goodfoodcollective.org.
email outreach@goodfoodcollective.org.
Mysteries of Chimney Rock Tour provides an in-depth discussion along the Great House Trail about the connection of Chimney Rock to the greater Chacon culture, the significance of the mesa-top Great House, and the day-to-day lives of the ancestral inhabitants of Chimney Rock.
Dates: August 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29Time: 8:00 – 10:15 AM
Cost: The fee is $20.00 for ages 13 and up, $10.00 for ages 5-12, and under 5 are free
Location: Chimney Rock National MonumentPrevious Address: 3179 CO-151, Chimney Rock, COUpdated Address: 30841 State Highway 151, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
San Juan Mountains Association will host weekly Friday Nature Walks, starting July 4th and continuing through the end of August. Those interested should meet at the Andrews Lake parking area at 10AM. More information is a sjma.org.
A crew of volunteer naturalists can enlighten you while on a pleasant stroll in the San Juan Mountains.
The fun, fact-filled nature hike is moderate. We’ll be moving at a “walking” pace for around 1-2 miles. Wear walking shoes and clothing layers suitable for the mountain weather.
Join SJMA and the Durango Astronomical Society for our second year of summer star party series located at SJMA’s Durango Nature Center!
All are welcome, amateur astronomers and enthusiasts alike, for a family friendly event discussing and observing our night skies – the moon, planets, star clusters, galaxies, and nebulas. Just before sunset, an expert from the Durango Astronomical Society will lead discussions on what we will be seeing that evening, providing informative backstories and fascinating fun facts about the night sky we see everyday. Each summer month will have slightly different focuses depending on that month’s night sky. All discussions will end with open telescope viewings and Q&A sessions. Don’t miss out on these memorable experiences!
Aug 30 Saturday
Chimney Rock Through the Ages Tour explores both the natural and cultural history of the area through geologic time and incorporates the anthropology and archeology of the Puebloan people.
Dates: August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30Time: 8:00-10:30 AM
Cost: $20.00 for ages 13 and up, $10.00 for ages 5-12, and under 5 are free
Join Mike Foster for periodic outings to look for and identify birds. Mike likes to share his knowledge of interesting facts about particular species, and discuss why birds are important.