Celebrate 15 Years with CCA at Honey Rock Landing

Celebrate 15 Years with CCA at Honey Rock Landing

Friday, November 6, 2026
6:00 PM 9:00 PM 18:00 21:00
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Mark your calendars for Friday, November 6, from 6:00–9:00 p.m. as we celebrate 15 years of Colorado Canyons Association with a special evening at beautiful Honey Rock Landing in the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area. Enjoy a delicious dinner prepared by Chef Mike, local wines from Peachfork Winery, and an unforgettable night celebrating the people, partnerships, and public lands that have shaped CCA over the past 15 years. Overnight stay options will also be available for those who want to extend the experience—more details coming soon! Ticket information and additional event details will be announced in the coming weeks. We hope you'll join us!

Bullfrog Volunteer Training

Bullfrog Volunteer Training

Wednesday, September 2, 2026
6:00 PM 9:00 PM 18:00 21:00
Grand Junction, CO (map)
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Join CCA and our Partners at Colorado Parks and Wildlife for an orientation and training on how to successfully and ethically capture invasive Bullfrogs along riparian areas.

Ruby-Horsethief River Clean-Up

Ruby-Horsethief River Clean-Up

Sun, Aug 9, 2026 8:30 AM 08:30 Mon, Aug 10, 2026 4:30 PM 16:30
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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!

Drawn to the Desert

Drawn to the Desert

Friday, August 7, 2026
5:00 PM 8:00 PM 17:00 20:00
Gemini Beer Company (map)
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A showcase of artwork inspired by a year exploring western Colorado's National Conservation Areas.

Bat Walk in Gunnison Gorge

Bat Walk in Gunnison Gorge

Wednesday, August 5, 2026
7:00 PM 9:00 PM 19:00 21:00
Gunnison Forks River Access, Boat Ramp & Picnic Area (map)
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Join us to learn all about the cute-but-creepy critters that live in Gunnison Gorge NCA!

Gunnison River Clean-Up

Gunnison River Clean-Up

Sunday, June 28, 2026
9:00 AM 4:00 PM 09:00 16:00
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We need your help to keep our waterways clean! Join CCA and the BLM on June 28th for our Gunnison River clean-up.

Archeology Rafting Tour on the Gunnison River

Archeology Rafting Tour on the Gunnison River

Saturday, June 6, 2026
8:00 AM 5:00 PM 08:00 17:00
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Join archeologists and educators Kellie Carroll and Sophie Busse from the Ute Indian Museum to learn more about archaeology of the Gunnison River.

Birding on the Colorado River

Birding on the Colorado River

Fri, May 22, 2026 9:00 AM 09:00 Sun, May 24, 2026 3:00 PM 15:00
Loma, CO USA (map)
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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!

MCNCA Air Strip Naturalization

MCNCA Air Strip Naturalization

Thursday, May 21, 2026
8:00 AM 2:00 PM 08:00 14:00
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Join BLM and CCA to rehabilitate a closed airstrip in the Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness within McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area.

Catalpa Camp: Earth Day Clean-Up

Catalpa Camp: Earth Day Clean-Up

Thursday, April 23, 2026
8:00 AM 5:00 PM 08:00 17:00
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We need your help to clean up our Catalpa river camp!

Trail Work Day in MCNCA

Sunday, April 19, 2026
8:00 AM 12:00 PM 08:00 12:00
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Join us on Saturday, October 12th for a day of trail work training and small projects in McInnis Canyons NCA.

Desert RAT Race Volunteers in McInnis

Desert RAT Race Volunteers in McInnis

Thu, Apr 9, 2026 8:00 AM 08:00 Sun, Apr 12, 2026 12:00 PM 12:00
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Join us to volunteer with the CCA team for the 2026 Desert RATS Trail Festival by UTMB!

Annual Volunteer Orientation & Training

Annual Volunteer Orientation & Training

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
5:30 PM 7:30 PM 17:30 19:30
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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.

NCA Trivia Night

NCA Trivia Night

Thursday, March 12, 2026
5:00 PM 7:30 PM 17:00 19:30
Silver Basin Brewing (map)
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Test your knowledge of Colorado’s National Conservation Areas at our trivia night!

Lecture Series: Restoring Western Waterways - Low-tech methods for high-impact uplift

Lecture Series: Restoring Western Waterways - Low-tech methods for high-impact uplift

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
5:30 PM 6:30 PM 17:30 18:30
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Join Joe Leonhard, Riparian Restoration Project Manager with The Nature Conservancy, for a talk on low-tech process-based restoration.

Member Hike: Rambo's Cabin Little Dominguez

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Member Hike: Rambo's Cabin Little Dominguez

Sunday, February 22, 2026
10:00 AM 3:30 PM 10:00 15:30
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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.

Lecture Series: Recreation Stress on Desert Bighorn Sheep

Lecture Series: Recreation Stress on Desert Bighorn Sheep

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
5:30 PM 6:30 PM 17:30 18:30
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Join Ashley Evans, Wildlife Biologist, for a presentation of her graduate thesis research on Desert Bighorn Sheep in DENCA.

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Wed, Feb 11, 2026 6:00 PM 18:00 Sat, Feb 14, 2026 8:00 PM 20:00
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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.

Check out the film previews here!

Buy tickets here!

If you have any questions about this event, contact Bronwen Nicholls-Hill, Development Coordinator at bronwen@canyonsassociation.org or call (970) 773-5818.

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MLK Day of Service: Devil's Canyon

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MLK Day of Service: Devil's Canyon

Monday, January 19, 2026
10:00 AM 12:00 PM 10:00 12:00
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In partnership with the BLM and REI Grand Junction, CCA will be removing Graffiti and trail work in McInnis Canyons NCA.

Guided Hike: Sunset Rocks Geology GGNCA

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Guided Hike: Sunset Rocks Geology GGNCA

Thursday, December 4, 2025
10:30 AM 1:30 PM 10:30 13:30
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Hike to discover the geologic history of Gunnison Gorge NCA on the Sunset Rocks trail.

A Conversation with Pete McBride

A Conversation with Pete McBride

Wednesday, December 3, 2025
6:00 PM 8:00 PM 18:00 20:00
Delta Egyptian Theatre (map)
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Join Colorado Canyons Association in a conversation with Pete McBride!

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#OptOutside Bridgeport Hike with CCA!

Friday, November 28, 2025
10:00 AM 2:00 PM 10:00 14:00
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Sick of being stuck inside on Black Friday? Come hikewith us! Join us for our annual REI #OptOutside event on Friday, November 28th

Stargazing Party in Gunnison Gorge

Saturday, November 22, 2025
5:00 PM 7:00 PM 17:00 19:00
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Discover the wonders of Gunnison Gorge NCA’s night sky for an evening under the stars!

Guided Hike: McInnis Canyons Ranching History #2

Guided Hike: McInnis Canyons Ranching History #2

Thursday, November 13, 2025
9:00 AM 12:00 PM 09:00 12:00
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Hike to discover the location of the historic Beard Family Sheep Ranch in what we now know as McInnis Canyons NCA.

12:00 PM12:00

Dominguez-Escalante Highway 141 Clean-Up

Friday, November 7, 2025
12:00 PM 2:00 PM 12:00 14:00
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Join CCA on November 29th for our annual highway clean-up outside of Rabbit Valley!

Community Night at The Hot Tomato

Community Night at The Hot Tomato

Saturday, October 25, 2025
4:00 PM 8:00 PM 16:00 20:00
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We'll be gathering with friends and community members on Saturday, October 25th. Come by to support CCA for the evening!

McInnis Canyons 25th Anniversary: Fence Removal & Soil Crust Transplant

McInnis Canyons 25th Anniversary: Fence Removal & Soil Crust Transplant

Saturday, October 25, 2025
9:00 AM 2:00 PM 09:00 14:00
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In partnership with the BLM and COPMOBA, CCA will be removing wildlife unfriendly fencing & transplanting soil crust in McInnis Canyons NCA.

Guided Hike: McInnis Canyons Ranching History

Guided Hike: McInnis Canyons Ranching History

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
9:00 AM 11:30 AM 09:00 11:30
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Hike to Discover the Location of the Historic Beard Family Sheep Ranch, and what we now know as McInnis Canyons NCA.

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National Public Lands Day: Peach Valley Trash Clean-Up

Saturday, September 27, 2025
10:00 AM 12:00 PM 10:00 12:00
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Join us on Saturday, September 27th to help us clean up trash in Peach Valley within Gunnison Gorge NCA.

Escalante Creek Clean-up

Saturday, September 20, 2025
9:00 AM 1:00 PM 09:00 13:00
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Join BLM on September 20th to clean-up Escalante Creek!

Member Appreciation at Honey Rock Landing

Saturday, August 23, 2025
4:00 PM 6:00 PM 16:00 18:00
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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.

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