Join Amy Seglund, a Species Conservation Program Manager with CPW, to learn about the threats to pinyon jays and what is being be done to protect them.
Join Amy Dolan, a conservation biologist with the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, for a lecture on her ongoing community science project, the Mountain States Bumble Bee Atlas.
Join Edd Franz, recently retired NCA Manager of Gunnison Gorge, as he reflects on his career as a public lands manager.
Join CCA on November 29th for our annual highway clean-up outside of Rabbit Valley!
We'll be gathering with friends and community members on Thursday, October 24th. Come by to support CCA for the evening!
Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area is turning 25 on October 19th! Join us for one of BLM’s celebratory events.
Join us on Saturday, October 12th for a day of trail work training and small projects in McInnis Canyons NCA.
Every year, volunteers come together around National Public Lands Day to help steward public lands in their backyard. Join CCA and Visit With Respect on September 28th for a cultural stewardship hike of McDonald Creek in McInnis Canyons NCA and learn about preserving cultural sites on public land!
When: Saturday, September 28th; 10AM - 2 PM
Where: McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area; McDonald Creek Trail
What: Join us in celebrating National Public Lands Day with a cultural stewardship hike in MCNCA. We will spend the afternoon hiking the McDonald Creek Trail (Approx. 3.5 miles) observing and discussing how to be better stewards of cultural resources found in our NCA’s and beyond.
We will be joined by special guest, Semira Crank, Program Director of Visit With Respect, to discuss the VWR principals and how it can be applied to cultural sites in this special place.
What to bring: Sturdy hiking boots/shoes, layers for hiking, sunscreen, water, light lunch or snacks, whatever else you need for an afternoon outside.
Please note: In the event of inclement weather or poor road conditions, details may change to better suit the situation. You will be notified with any changes or cancellations via email.
You must RSVP for this event.
If you have any questions about this event, contact Morgan at morgan@canyonsassociation.org or call (970) 773-5818.
Visit one of North America’s oldest archaeological sites… by raft!
Over the course of 2 days, volunteers will travel 2 miles down the Colorado River, removing trash and debris from Ruby-Horsethief Canyon along the way. Come float the river and help us clean our waterways!
We need your help to keep our waterways clean! Join CCA and the BLM on June 9th for our Gunnison River clean-up.
Did you know June is Colorado’s Dark Sky Month? Join us to backpack in to Gunnison Gorge NCA on June 7-8 to enjoy some of the darkest skies in the area
Join us on Thursday, May 23rd to help us clean up trash in Peach Valley within Gunnison Gorge NCA.
Discover the amazing avian diversity of the Colorado River corridor and have the chance to see blue herons, peregrine falcons, bald eagles and more! Join Bill Harris, expert birder, as you float the Colorado River and search the skies!
Join us for our 3rd annual volunteer orientation class! You’ll learn about CCA's upcoming programs and receive training to become a volunteer for our education and stewardship programs.
Join us on March 30th to clean-up campsites in Escalante Canyon!
Test your knowledge of Colorado’s National Conservation Areas at our trivia night!
Presented by the Rotary Club of Grand Junction, the 2024 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour returns to the Egyptian Theater in Delta on February 17th, 2024!
Presented by the Rotary Club of Grand Junction, the 2024 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour returns to the Avalon Theatre in Grand Junction on February 15th - 16th, 2024!
Join Hannah Holm, Associate Director for Policy (Southwest Region) at American Rivers, for a discussion on laws, plumbing & snow: a discussion of the forces that shape flows on the Colorado and Gunnison Rivers. This is a 1-hour virtual webinar.
Join Denita Weeks (PhD), Assistant Professor at Colorado Mesa University, to learn about local bullfrog eradication efforts in Western Colorado! This is a 1-hour virtual webinar.
Join Seth Davis, Associate Professor of Forest Entomology at Colorado State University, for a talk on the effects of sagebrush restoration treatments on pollinators. This is a 1-hour virtual webinar.
Colorado Gives Day is December 5th!
Sick of being stuck inside on Black Friday? Come volunteer with us! Join us for our annual REI #OptOutside event on Friday, November 26th
Join CCA and our Bureau of Land Management partners to celebrate the designation of both Dominguez-Escalante and McInnis Canyons National Conservation Areas as Leave No Trace “Gold Standard” sites.
Join CCA on Monday, October 30th for our HOWL-o-ween dog walk! Dress up your pup in its favorite costume (or don’t) and celebrate Halloween with other furry friends!
We'll be gathering with friends and community members on Thursday, October 12th. Come by to support CCA for the evening and enjoy live music!
Join CCA on October 7th for our annual highway clean-up outside of Rabbit Valley!
Join CCA and Colorado National Monument Association to celebrate National Public Lands Day with biologist, Joel Berger, and learn about our backyard neighbor, the bighorn sheep!
Every year, volunteers come together around National Public Lands Day to help restore and improve public lands in their backyard. Join CCA and the Bureau of Land Management September 21-22 to help clean-up Big Dominguez Trail and break down fire rings in Dominguez-Escalante NCA and give back to your public land!
When: September 21st-22nd (Thursday-Friday)
Where: Bridgeport Trailhead; Dominguez-Escalante NCA
What you’ll be doing: Volunteers will be backpacking approximately 13 miles roundtrip (~7 miles/day) in wilderness to clean-up trash, break down illegal fire rings and re-naturalize the human impacts in this high-use area.
You will need: Backpacking experience (this is not a trip for beginners!), backpacking pack that can hold—2 lunches, snacks, 5L water, water filter, sleeping bag, clothes, tent (or willingness to sleep outdoors), any other personal items.
We’ll provide: Tools, gloves, first aid kit, emergency response system, dinner, breakfast, Federal Fee-Free Day passes, and National Public Lands Day t-shirts
Space is limited, you must RSVP for this event.
For questions, please contact Morgan, our Volunteer & Outreach coordinator at morgan@canyonsassociation.org.
Join CCA and the Bureau of Land Management on September 17th to help restore critical habitat for the threatened Gunnison sage-grouse in Gunnison Gorge NCA and give back to your public land!
Visit one of North America’s oldest archaeological sites… by raft!
