Summer Educational Hikes

April 24, 2009
Canyon Ecology Hike

May 9, 2009
Medicinal & Edible Plant Walk

June 11, 2009
SJMA Hikes for Grown-ups! San Juan Mountains Association and San Juan Public Lands have a new program this year for adults 18 and older who would like to meet other hikers, learn about trails and our public lands in the Dolores/Mancos area. Newcomers to the joy of hiking will learn tricks, tips and techniques for packing their daypacks; seasoned veterans of the sport are welcome to offer their ideas, too. Volunteers will lead hikes throughout the summer on interesting trails on the San Juan Public Lands. Hikes will be in the Dolores/Mancos area and will be easy to moderate and suitable for anyone in good physical condition.

The first event is June 11, from 6-8 pm at the Dolores Public Lands Office, 29211 Hwy 184. Participants will be introduced to “Pack Your Pack". Karen Dickson will be hosting the workshop. Future summer hikes and dates will be discussed at this session. For more information contact Karen Dickson, 394-4862. No sign up necessary. Just come and bring a friend!

June 13, 2009
SJMA Hikes for Grown-ups! Morning along the Dolores River. Take a stroll downstream from the campground at the Dolores Pump Station downstream along an old two-track. All hikes are easy to moderate and suitable for anyone in good physical condition. Contact Karen Dickson, 970-394-4862.

June 25, 2009
Edible Plant Walk, Join Katrina Blair, co-founder of Turtle Lake Refuge in Durango, for an informative edible plant walk on Thursday, June 25th from 5:30 - 7:30pm. From thistles to choke cherries to dandelions, learn how to find and prepare edible wild plants in our area. Meet at the Junction Creek, Colorado Trail trailhead at 5:30pm. Contact Gabi to register at 385-1256

July 11, 2009
SJMA Hikes for Grown-ups! Wildflowers on Lizard Head Pass. Walk along the old railroad grade and identify the delightful flowers of the alpine and subalpine regions. All hikes are easy to moderate and suitable for anyone in good physical condition. Contact Karen Dickson, 970-394-4862.
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July 31, 2009
Alpine & Subalpine Ecology Hike - We will hike the Pass Creek Trail to the alpine meadows at the base of Engineer Mountain. We will explore the subalpine and alpine ecosystems, meandering through mature spruce-fir forests and high meadows to learn about the plants, animals and ecology of these high mountain ecosystems. The wildflowers will be abundant and the views spectacular. Hikes are lead by Larry Eads, whose background in Forestry and love of the natural world make this an opportunity not to be missed! Registration is required. Contact Gabi Morey 385-1256 to register.

August 1, 2009
SJMA Hikes for Grown-ups! A hike up in the Dunton area. All hikes are easy to moderate and suitable for anyone in good physical condition. Contact Karen Dickson, 970-394-4862.

August 27, 2009
SJMA Hikes for Grown-ups! “Pack Your Pack” meeting. Newcomers to the joy of hiking will learn tricks, tips and techniques for packing their daypacks; seasoned veterans of the sport are welcome to offer their ideas, too. Location TBA. Contact Karen Dickson, 970-394-4862.

August 28, 2009
Mushroom walk- Join Page Lindsey from Fort Lewis College for a mushroom hunt somewhere in the high country north of Durango. We will leave town around 9am, returning around 2pm. Contact Gabi Morey to register at 385-1256.

September 26, 2009
SJMA Hikes for Grown-ups! Wander through the changing aspens on a hike near Transfer Park. All hikes are easy to moderate and suitable for anyone in good physical condition. Contact Karen Dickson, 970-394-4862

Geology Hike - September/October 2009 date to be announced. Contact Gabi Morey 385-1256 for more information.