Mar
12
5:00 PM17:00
NCA Trivia Night
Test your knowledge of Colorado’s National Conservation Areas at our trivia night!
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Mar
20
6:30 PM18:30
Members Nocturne Art in Gunnison Gorge with Cedar Keshet
Discover the wonders of Gunnison Gorge NCA’s night sky for an evening of painting under the stars!
Mar
31
5:30 PM17:30
Annual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Join us for our annual volunteer orientation! You’ll learn about CCA's upcoming programs and receive training to become a volunteer for our various stewardship programs.
Apr
1
9:00 AM09:00
Art Journaling From Nature in Dominguez-Escalante with Cedar Keshet
Join local artist Cedar Keshet, in class of Art Journaling from Nature. We will be using in Watercolors, Pencil and Pen for your trips in nature.
Apr
9
to Apr 12
Desert RAT Race Volunteers in McInnis
Join us to volunteer with the CCA team for the 2026 Desert RATS Trail Festival by UTMB!
Apr
19
8:00 AM08:00
Trail Work Day in MCNCA
Join us on Saturday, October 12th for a day of trail work training and small projects in McInnis Canyons NCA.
Apr
23
8:00 AM08:00
May
22
to May 24
Birding on the Colorado River
Get your binoculars ready! Join Bill Harris and Cary Atwood, two expert birders, as you float the Colorado River and search the skies for eagles, peregrine falcons, blue herons, and more!
Feb
24
5:30 PM17:30
Lecture Series: Restoring Western Waterways - Low-tech methods for high-impact uplift
Join Joe Leonhard, Riparian Restoration Project Manager with The Nature Conservancy, for a talk on low-tech process-based restoration.
Feb
22
10:00 AM10:00
Member Hike: Rambo's Cabin Little Dominguez
Join CCA River Program Manager, Lisa Boyko and other CCA Members for a February Favorite - A community hike to the Historic Rambo Cabin in the Dominguez-Escalante NCA.
Feb
17
5:30 PM17:30
Lecture Series: Recreation Stress on Desert Bighorn Sheep
Join Ashley Evans, Wildlife Biologist, for a presentation of her graduate thesis research on Desert Bighorn Sheep in DENCA.
Feb
11
to Feb 14
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
The Banff Mountain Film Festival returns to Western Colorado, bringing you the most awe-inspiring stories of adventure, exploration, and the wild beauty of the natural world. Proceed support CCA and other local non-profits!
When and Where:
February 11 - Meyer Ballroom at CMU
February 12 - The Egyptian Theater in Delta
February 13 & 14 - The Avalon Theater in Grand Junction
What: This year marks 50 years of adventure with the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival. Get ready for adrenaline-fueled action, breathtaking landscapes, and stories that stir the soul. Proceeds benefit local nonprofits, including CCA! Check out the schedule below and get tickets today.
If you have any questions about this event, contact Bronwen Nicholls-Hill, Development Coordinator at bronwen@canyonsassociation.org or call (970) 773-5818.
Jan
19
10:00 AM10:00
MLK Day of Service: Devil's Canyon
In partnership with the BLM and REI Grand Junction, CCA will be removing Graffiti and trail work in McInnis Canyons NCA.
Dec
4
10:30 AM10:30
Guided Hike: Sunset Rocks Geology GGNCA
Hike to discover the geologic history of Gunnison Gorge NCA on the Sunset Rocks trail.
Dec
3
6:00 PM18:00
A Conversation with Pete McBride
Join Colorado Canyons Association in a conversation with Pete McBride!
Nov
28
10:00 AM10:00
#OptOutside Bridgeport Hike with CCA!
Sick of being stuck inside on Black Friday? Come hikewith us! Join us for our annual REI #OptOutside event on Friday, November 28th
Nov
22
5:00 PM17:00
Stargazing Party in Gunnison Gorge
Discover the wonders of Gunnison Gorge NCA’s night sky for an evening under the stars!
Nov
13
9:00 AM09:00
Guided Hike: McInnis Canyons Ranching History #2
Hike to discover the location of the historic Beard Family Sheep Ranch in what we now know as McInnis Canyons NCA.
Nov
7
12:00 PM12:00
Dominguez-Escalante Highway 141 Clean-Up
Join CCA on November 29th for our annual highway clean-up outside of Rabbit Valley!
Oct
25
4:00 PM16:00
Community Night at The Hot Tomato
We'll be gathering with friends and community members on Saturday, October 25th. Come by to support CCA for the evening!
Oct
25
9:00 AM09:00
McInnis Canyons 25th Anniversary: Fence Removal & Soil Crust Transplant
In partnership with the BLM and COPMOBA, CCA will be removing wildlife unfriendly fencing & transplanting soil crust in McInnis Canyons NCA.
Oct
22
9:00 AM09:00
Guided Hike: McInnis Canyons Ranching History
Hike to Discover the Location of the Historic Beard Family Sheep Ranch, and what we now know as McInnis Canyons NCA.
Sep
27
10:00 AM10:00
National Public Lands Day: Peach Valley Trash Clean-Up
Join us on Saturday, September 27th to help us clean up trash in Peach Valley within Gunnison Gorge NCA.
Sep
20
9:00 AM09:00
Aug
23
4:00 PM16:00
Member Appreciation at Honey Rock Landing
Join us in celebrating and thanking YOU for being a dedicated supporter of CCA and our NCA’s!
Questions? Contact Bronwen, our Development Coordinator at bronwen@canyonsassociation.org.
Aug
1
to Aug 2
Ruby-Horsethief River Clean-Up
Over the course of 2 days, volunteers will travel 27 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!
Jun
27
9:00 AM09:00
Gunnison River Clean-Up
We need your help to keep our waterways clean! Join CCA and the BLM on June 27th for our Gunnison River clean-up.
Jun
21
8:00 AM08:00
Wild West History on the Gunnison River
Join renowned historian and storyteller, Zebulon Miracle, to explore the rich and complex social history of western Colorado.
Jun
2
to Jun 4
Ripple Effect: A River Stewardship Adventure
Over the course of 3 days, volunteers will travel 27 miles down the Colorado River for an Adult Stewardship Adventure!
May
28
1:00 PM13:00
May
16
to May 18
Birding on the Colorado River
Get your binoculars ready! Join Bill Harris and Cary Atwood, two expert birders, as you float the Colorado River and search the skies for eagles, peregrine falcons, blue herons, and more!
May
8
9:00 AM09:00
Ute Trail Work in Gunnison Gorge NCA
Join us on Thursday, May 8th to help us do some trail maintenance on the Ute trail within Gunnison Gorge NCA.
Apr
24
1:00 PM13:00
Bumble Bee Atlas Field Training
Join us on April 24th for Bumble Bee Atlas Field Training!
Apr
17
8:00 AM08:00
Apr
7
5:30 PM17:30
Education Volunteer Training
Join us for our annual education volunteer training! You’ll learn about CCA's upcoming programs and receive training to become a volunteer for our education and stewardship programs.
Mar
31
5:30 PM17:30
Annual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Join us for our annual volunteer orientation class! You’ll learn about CCA's upcoming programs and receive training to become a volunteer for our various stewardship programs.
Feb
20
to Feb 21
Leave No Trace Trainer Course for Volunteers
Put the Leave No Trace (LNT) principles into action! Join CCA for our volunteer LNT Trainer Course in McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area.
Feb
4
5:30 PM17:30
Lecture Series: Reflections on a Career in Public Lands Management
Join Edd Franz, recently retired NCA Manager of Gunnison Gorge, as he reflects on his career as a public lands manager.