Demonstration garden tours to begin May 30
Regular tours of the Library Demonstration Garden, between Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave., and the Animas River Trail, will begin May 30 and be offered every Friday through Sept. 26.
Trained docents of the Durango Botanical Society will lead the tours, which will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the library lobby.
The garden demonstrates sustainable horticulture and showcases plants, shrubs, trees and flowers particularly suited for homeowners in the Four Corners.
Tours are free of charge and last about 45 minutes. Tours for groups may be arranged at other times by calling 769-3091 or emailing mj_palm22@hotmail.com.
For more information, visit www.durangobotanicalsociety.com.
Japanese fish painting class to be held
Novice and experienced artists of all ages are invited to learn about the art form of Japanese fish painting, known as Gyotaku, at 9 a.m. Monday at the Rosa Campground Visitors Service Building at Navajo State Park, 1526 County Road 982, Arboles.
Gyotaku was developed more than a century ago as a method for fishermen to record the size and species of a catch.
The session includes learning how to use artist’s ink and professional rice paper with real fish and fish reproductions, including fossil fish. Advance registration is not required. Children and adults are welcome.
For more information, visit cpw.state.co.us.
Durango Nature Studies to offer tracking class
Durango Nature Studies will offer a tracking and wilderness skills workshop from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Durango Nature Center.
The workshop is free for members and $10 for nonmembers. All participants receive free entry to the center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The group will explore a variety of topics, including the six arts of tracking, track and sign identification, gaits, aging tracks, trailing, human tracking, how to move through the wild, strengthening senses, plant/animal relationships and effective journaling.
To register, email sally@durangonaturestudies.org, call 769-1800 or visit www.durangonaturestudies.org/wildwords.htm.
Herald Staff
