8:30 a.m.-4: p.m. at the Coyote Hill parking lot, located just beyond the end of the pavement of Piedra Road on the east side. Learn about the condition of the local forest and the work that is being done to maintain them. Informative driving tour, includes lunch. Contact Aaron Kimple by calling (970)382-6908 or by email at akimple@mountainstudies.org. Guests can RSVP at www.mountainstudies.org.
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February 8, 2013 – February 10, 2013
WinterFest
Saturday and Sunday there will be races of all kinds at the golf course. Visit pagosanordic.com for more information on the races. Snowman Stomp Snowshoe Romp begins at 11 a.m. The annual Snow Sculpting contest will be on Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. at the Visitor’s Center on Hot Springs Blvd. At 2 p.m. the “Anything Goes Downhill Sled Race” will take place on Reservoir Hill. On Friday and Saturday evenings will be the Outlaw Snowdown concert at the athletic field in Town Park. There will be food, beverages and lots of live, rockin’ music. Tickets on sale at www.outlawsnowdown.com. Sunday is the Penguin Plunge, benefiting various nonprofits in the community. Enjoy the Hot Toddy for the Body contest held along the Riverwalk beginning at 11 a.m. Contact the Chamber for more information, 264-2360.
February 7, 2013
San Juan Outdoor Club
Monthly meeting, Pagosa Lakes POA Clubhouse, 230 Port Ave., 6:30 p.m. Presentation by three Pagosa Springs sailors who are expedition team members of the Around the World Sailing Expedition aboard the Colorado flagged yacht Avalanche. Refreshments. Open to the public. Website: www.sanjuanoutdoorclub.org.
December 13, 2012
CRIA Potluck
Chimney Rock Interpretive Association invites community members to come to the monthly potluck at the Ross Aragon Community Center. David Kill, museum specialist with the Anasazi Heritage Center, and Wendy Sutton, Pagosa District archeologist, will speak. CRIA will provide coffee, water and soft drinks. Anyone who wants to help with setup should arrive by 5:30 p.m. If anyone can stay and help clean and put away the tables, it is much appreciated.
December 12, 2012
Birding 101
Becky Gillette, Audubon’s Southwest regional director, will present the last bird identification training session in preparation for Weminuche Audubon’s second annual Christmas Bird Count at 6:30 p.m. in the South Conference Room at the Ross Aragon Community Center. The session will be a good opportunity to ask questions, to be sure you have the necessary paperwork, to review the details of what happens on CBC day (Dec. 15), and to know how to properly fill out and submit your bird data. Call Dottie George at 731-5759 or e-mail her at dgeorge000@yahoo.com for details.
December 6, 2012
San Juan Outdoor Club
Christmas party, 6 p.m. social hour before dinner at 7. Bring a side dish that serves eight–10 people (appetizers, salads, vegetables, desserts, etc.). The club will provide turkey, ham and beverages. Also bring non-perishable food items for local food banks. Some suggested items: canned beans, spaghetti, ravioli, tuna, vegetables, fruits, soups, dried pasta, pasta sauces, crackers, peanut butter, jelly, pancake mix, cereals, rice.
December 5, 2012
Bird Walk
Weminuche Audubon Society will host a bird walk in Durango along the Animas River Trail. Bring binoculars and a birding field guide if you have them. Call 382-9396 for details.
November 2, 2012
Hunter Education classes
Classes are held Thursday, 5:30-10 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Students must attend both classes.
November 1, 2012
Hunter Education classes
Classes are held Thursday, 5:30-10 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Students must attend both classes.
October 19, 2012
Hunter Education classes
Classes are held Thursday, 5:30-10 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Students must attend both classes.