Nature Studies offers hikes, bird-watching
Durango Nature Studies will offer these programs:
“Birds of the Durango Nature Center Workshop” will be held from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Durango Nature Center. The cost is $10 for nonmembers and free for members. Participants will learn tips about visual ID and song and call ID, and they will talk about the different habitats present and birds associated with habitats at the Nature Center property. All levels of bird enthusiasts are welcome. People are asked to bring binoculars and a bird book. Entry-level binoculars will be available for loan. Workshop participants will receive free entry to the Nature Center.
Full-moon hike under the Hunter’s Moon will be held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday at Animas Mountain Overlook. The hike is free for members, and $10 for nonmembers.
A riparian ecology workshop will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 6 at the Durango Nature Center. The cost is $10 for nonmembers and free for members. Participants will learn the components of the riparian area that runs through the center. All workshop participants will receive free entry.
To register, email sally@durangonaturestudies.org, call 769-1800 or visit www.durangonaturestudies.org/fullmoon.htm.
Naturalists can learn skills near Purgatory
A free naturalist training will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Purgatory.
People should meet inside the ticket office. Participants will learn what is needed to help guide a few tours throughout the summer.
Experienced naturalists with San Juan Mountains Association will conduct the training.
The guided tours take place from 10 a.m. to noon every Tuesday and Thursday from June 9 to mid-August. People who cannot make the training, can receive training by taking tours.
For more information, email mk@sjma.org or call 385-1288.
Trails 2000 volunteers to work on Zipline
Trails 2000 will host a public trailwork day from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday on the Zipline Trail.
No experience is necessary. Trails 2000 will provide tools, gloves, safety/instructional tool talk, and water and snacks. Participants should meet at the Horse Gulch Trailhead and wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, closed-toe shoes and a sun hat. They also should bring sunscreen, a water bottle and a rain jacket.
For more information, visit www.trails2000.org/2015/05/6-3.
Dolores festival to support river work
The 12th annual Dolores River Festival will begin at 10 a.m. June 6 at Joe Rowell Park in Dolores.
Camping and RV spots are available. The festival will feature river-raft rides, a river parade, Kids Zone with acrobats, magicians, face-painting, an adventure race course, food, drinks, arts and goods.
Music will be performed by Pimps of Joytime, Cold River City, The Porter Draw, Afrobeatniks, Carute Roma, The Crags, Liver Down the River and more.
Proceeds will go toward river-enhancement projects.
For more information, visit www.doloresriverfestival.com.
Wildflower walk to explore Utah
The San Juan/Four Corners Native Plant Society will host a free wildflower walk called “Wildflowers of Southeast Utah” on June 6 near Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah, and June 7 at a place to be determined.
The leaders will be Kay Shumway and Al Schneider.
For more information and reservations, call Schneider at 882-4647. For more information, visit www.swcoloradowildflowers.com.
Herald Staff
