GARNA
What’s up there? The fragile subalpine ecosystem(0)
On Monday, July 19, at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Salida Cafe, GARNA will host a presentation by US Forest Service biologist Mike Wrigley on the sub-alpine ecosystem titled “What’s up there?” The subalpine ecosystem, dominated by Englemann spruce and subalpine fir forests with intermingled stands of aspen and lush meadows, is [...]
Map Reading / GPS Workshop(0)
GARNA (the Greater Arkansas River Nature Association) is pleased to sponsor a USGS (US Geological Survey) Map Reading and GPS (Global Positioning System) workshop on Friday, July 9. This course is ideal for anyone involved in outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, biking, four-wheeling, backcountry skiing, etc. It will be led by Steve [...]
GARNA class for kids!(0)
What lives in the river? The Arkansas River is a tremendous life-giving force that supports large numbers of terrestrial and aquatic organisms alike. We’ll play in and around the river while taking a close-up look at the creatures that live under rocks in the river and under leaf litter in the Bosque forest alongside the [...]
Calling all history buffs(0)
No specific training is necessary, you just need a vehicle, a digital camera, and an interest in documenting the history of our County for the education and enjoyment of our citizens.
Medicinal Herbal Garden Talk(0)
Learn to grow a culinary and medicinal garden, learn the benefits of plants, how and when to harvest and how to dry and store. Instructor Himani Ellis, Medicinal Herbalist Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm. Location: Salida Community Garden, 2nd & I Streets Bring: hat, water, gloves and a smile! Cost: $10 GARNA members, $15 non-members Pre-registration [...]
Kids, where would we be without plants?(0)
Would we even be alive if it weren’t for plants? Plants are critical for all life on earth and they adapt to every different habitat there is in so many different ways. Let’s go for a hike, see some neat plant adaptations, make a fossil necklace, and create some cool designs in nature like the [...]
Three Glaciers Lake Catastrophic Flood(0)
GARNA and geologist Jim McCalpin will take a field trip to explore the geologic evidence for paleoglaciers and moraines that dammed the Arkansas River 20,000 years ago, then later melted releasing a catastrophic flood. Jim will bring a 4WD army troop carrier that seats 8-10 but participants with 4WD vehicles are encouraged to bring them [...]
Bat Mine Trip(0)
We’re organizing a trip to the San Luis Valley to watch the colony of bachelor Mexican free-tail bats flight from the Orient Mine at dusk. The mine entrance is a moderately-strenuous 1.7 mile hike from the parking area. Wear good footwear, and bring a jacket, water, and a flashlight or headlamp with working batteries. The [...]
Wildflower Day Hike(0)
Join GARNA and wildflower expert Ruth Runge-Barnes for a hike to see and identify our summer wildflowers. Ruth will select a Chaffee County location that offers the best wildflower viewing at the time of the hike. Be prepared to hike several miles in order to view a wide variety of flowers. Time: 9:00 am; plan [...]
River fun for kids(0)
What lives there? The Arkansas River is a tremendous life-giving force that supports large numbers of terrestrial and aquatic organisms alike. Play in and around the river while taking a close-up look at the creatures that live there. It’s amazing what lives under rocks in the river and under leaf litter in the Bosque forest [...]
Indigenous Peoples: Ceremonial Areas of South Park and the San Luis Valley(0)
Part of GARNA’s Our Sense of Place program…Becky Donlan will present information on “Ceremonial Areas of South Park and the San Luis Valley” including the various tribes who have inhabited the area and the stone structures being documented and researched. The program is presented by Native American Research and Preservation, Inc., a Colorado-based non-profit. Their [...]
What’s up there? The Subalpine Ecosystem(0)
Part of GARNA’s Our Sense of Place Program…The subalpine ecosystem, dominated by Engelmann spruce and subalpine fir forests, is characterized by long, cold winters, brief, cool summers and high annual precipitation. US Forest Service biologist Mike Wrigley will talk about the common and rare plants and animals found in this challenging high-altitude environment and discuss [...]
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