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EDUCATION
SAN
JUAN MOUNTAINS ASSOCIATION FIELD TRIPS/WORKSHOPS/EVENTS
The San Juan
Mountains Association is pleased to offer its 2003 summer
workshops, events and seminars. The association is dedicated to
enhancing the understanding and enjoyment of public lands in
Southwest Colorado through hands-on learning and volunteering
experiences.
By participating in
a program or workshop, you’ll have the opportunity for
education and adventure while enjoying the incredible beauty of
the San Juan Mountains. This summer, empower yourself with
knowledge of our natural world.
Bird
ID workshop—Free!
Beginning bird
identification. Consists of two in-class workshops followed by a
Saturday morning bird walk.
Tuesday, May 6;
7pm-9pm Pine Needle Mountaineering (upstairs)
Thursday, May 8; 7pm-9pm Pine Needle Mountaineering (upstairs)
Saturday, May 10; 7am-11am Pastorius reservoir
Weed
Walks—Free!
Learn how to
identify noxious weeds and ways of eradication. Tours led by Rod
Cook, county weed manager.
Thursday, May 1;
5:30-6:30 Gateway Park
Thursday, July 17; 10am-11am Durango Mountain Resort lower
parking lot
Thursday, September 4; 10am-11am Lemon Reservoir
Durango
Basketmakers—Free!
Ms. Mona Charles,
Field Director of the Fort Lewis College Anthropology Department
will speak on the early efforts to investigate the Basketmakers
in the Durango area.
Wednesday, May 21;
7pm, a welcome reception for Ms. Charles will be held at 6pm;
Public Lands Center, 15 Burnett Ct.
Hike,
Lunch and Wine with a Llama
Interpretive hike
with Lois the Llama lady and her llamas. Enjoy wine and cheese
and a scenic lunch along the way. All tours held at Durango
Mountain Resort. $30/person; $50/couple.
Saturday, July 13
Saturday, July 27
Saturday, August 9
Saturday, August 23
Fire
Tours
Throughout the
summer, times and places to be announced. Please call Nicole at
385-1210 for more information.
Tour
de Fat
New Belgium brewery
sponsored bike and beer fest. Proceeds benefit the San Juan
Mountains Association.
Saturday, September
27, 11am-6pm Downtown Durango
Oktoberfest
The San Juan
Mountains Association teams up with Steamworks for an afternoon
of games, festivities and an "umpah" band. Proceeds
benefit the San Juan Mountains Association.
Saturday, October 4,
2-8pm Steamworks, Durango
For more information
or to register for programs, please contact Nicole Smith at
(970) 385-1210 or nicole@sjma.org
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