Colorado Canyons Association

Colorado Canyons Association Promoting stewardship of our National Conservation Lands

Hot weather = extra responsibility for our trail pups 🐶☀️🥾As temperatures across western Colorado climb back into the 90...
06/02/2026

Hot weather = extra responsibility for our trail pups 🐶☀️🥾

As temperatures across western Colorado climb back into the 90s, it’s a great time to refresh on some important Leave No Trace practices when hiking with dogs in our National Conservation Areas:

💧 Bring MORE water than you think you’ll need — for both you AND your dog
🌡 Avoid hiking during the hottest part of the day
🐾 Check trail surfaces with your hand—rock and sand can burn sensitive paws quickly
🦮 Keep dogs under control and respect wildlife, other hikers, and sensitive habitat. If your dog is farther away than you can see/recall them, they are too far away!
💩 Pack out dog waste ALWAYS (yes, really!) and never leave baggies trailside “to grab later” so you can't forget them
🚫 Remember that biological soil crust and desert vegetation are fragile—keep pets on durable surfaces and established trails

Our dogs love these landscapes just as much as we do, and a little extra preparation goes a long way toward keeping both pets and public lands safe this summer 💚

Last Thursday, an incredible team of volunteers joined forces with our partners from the Grand Junction and Moab Field O...
05/29/2026

Last Thursday, an incredible team of volunteers joined forces with our partners from the Grand Junction and Moab Field Offices of the Bureau of Land Management to complete a successful airstrip rehabilitation project in McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area ✈️🌄

Projects like this take serious teamwork, dedication, and people willing to roll up their sleeves to help care for these landscapes—and our volunteers absolutely delivered.

We’re so grateful for the continued partnership, stewardship, and community support that make projects like this possible. Public lands don’t stay protected by accident 💚

But don't just take it from us, here is what one of our volunteers had to say after the event:

"Volunteering with CCA just feels good. When people come together for a CCA event amazing things happen - trails improve, areas re-naturalize, rivers are cleaned, students (youth and adults) are educated, and unique friendships are formed. I am grateful to be a part of the CCA community. Wonderful moments? When someone spotted a collared lizard, then a sphinx moth, and before that a nesting lark sparrow with 2 blue speckled eggs, everyone was equally joyous at the wonder of nature."

As you can clearly see… absolutely NO fun was had on this weekend’s Birding Float 🐦🌊😎Huge thanks to everyone who joined ...
05/28/2026

As you can clearly see… absolutely NO fun was had on this weekend’s Birding Float 🐦🌊😎

Huge thanks to everyone who joined us on the river for an unforgettable day of birds, canyon views, good company, and a reminder of just how special these landscapes are. Bill Harris, we are especially grateful to you for lending your expertise to CCA as both a board member, birding expert, and CCA advocate...how will we ever replace you next year!?

If you missed this one, don’t worry—you still have ONE final chance to join Colorado Canyons Association on the river during our Adult Adventure Series this season:

🏺 Archaeology Float — June 6

Come explore the human history, cultural stories, and archaeology of canyon country from the best seat possible: the river itself.

And best of all, every Adventure Series trip helps support CCA’s education, stewardship, and conservation programs throughout the year 💚

05/27/2026

☀️We have been working hard to add some new and exciting adventures to the schedule for this summer.

Make sure to call the office or email to sign up now before spots fill up! 💚

☎️ 970-257-1222
✉️ [email protected]

Thanks to the support of these organizations for making this summer one to remember!

Colorado Canyons Association
Harmony Acres Equestrian Center
Steadfast Steeds: Making Amazing Memories with America's Mustangs
Friends of Highline Lake State Park
River City Sportplex - Colorado

Introducing CCA’s new Community Partnership Network 🌄🤝We’re looking for locally minded businesses to partner with throug...
05/23/2026

Introducing CCA’s new Community Partnership Network 🌄🤝

We’re looking for locally minded businesses to partner with through annual sponsorships starting at the 'Canyon Companion' level.

Here’s the idea:
When businesses support CCA through a charitable sponsorship, we encourage our members to intentionally support THEM in return.

CCA members who show their 2026 member sticker at participating businesses could receive perks like:
✨ 10% off purchases
✨ Member specials
✨ Community partner discounts

It’s a simple way to strengthen the connection between local business, public lands, and the people who care deeply about both. 💚

Your sponsorship directly supports stewardship projects, outdoor education programs, outreach efforts, and conservation work throughout Colorado’s National Conservation Areas—all while helping grow a community of people committed to shopping local and protecting the landscapes that make this place special.

We’re currently building our first round of Community Partners and would love to connect with values-aligned local businesses interested in getting involved.

👇 Tag a local business you’d love to see participate in the program!

Interested in becoming a Community Partner? Let’s connect!

📩 [email protected]

Cultural history, canyon walls, and a day on the river 🏺🌊Join Colorado Canyons Association for our June 6th Archaeology ...
05/23/2026

Cultural history, canyon walls, and a day on the river 🏺🌊

Join Colorado Canyons Association for our June 6th Archaeology Float on the Gunnison river—the final Adult Adventure trip of the season!

This unique experience offers the chance to explore the stories and cultural history embedded within canyon country while floating through some of western Colorado’s most spectacular landscapes. Along the way, participants will learn from experts at the Ute Indian Museum about the archaeology, human history, and significance of these public lands we’re lucky to call home.

If you’ve been thinking about joining us on the river this season, this is your last chance before the Adventure Series wraps up!

And best of all? These trips directly support CCA’s education, stewardship, and river programs throughout the year 💚

Sign up Here:
https://www.coloradocanyonsassociation.org/events/2026/archaeologyrafttrip

Science looks a little different when your classroom is the Colorado River 🌿🛶Recently, students from Grand Junction Cent...
05/21/2026

Science looks a little different when your classroom is the Colorado River 🌿🛶

Recently, students from Grand Junction Central High School joined us for our annual gall wasp river trip, where they had the opportunity to connect classroom learning with real-world field science through hands-on biological control work.

Students learned how researchers and land managers are using gall wasps as a natural biological control method to help combat invasive plants and support healthier riparian ecosystems along the Colorado river.

A huge thank you to Ladder Canyon Ranch for helping make this impactful experience possible through their generous support. Opportunities like this help inspire the next generation of scientists, stewards, and public lands users while giving students a chance to see conservation work happening in real time. 🌎💚

Meet the newest member of the CCA river program fleet 🚚🌊Thanks to support from our National Fish and Wildlife Foundation...
05/17/2026

Meet the newest member of the CCA river program fleet 🚚🌊

Thanks to support from our National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant, the new CC River Truck is officially ready to help us haul gear, support river education programs, and get more people out on the water safely and efficiently this season.

And speaking of river season… there are still TWO chances to get on the river with us this spring:

🐦 Birding Float (May 22-24)
🏺 Archaeology Float (June 6th)

These Adult Adventure trips directly support the stewardship, education, and river programs that make our mission possible year-round—so when you sign up, you’re helping keep programs like this moving forward.

(And in case anyone noticed Ripple Effect quietly disappear from the calendar—we had to make the tough call to cancel due to low registration this year 💛)

👉 Check out the remaining trips and join us on the river while you still can!
https://www.coloradocanyonsassociation.org/events/2026/birdingadventuretrip

Last month, students from D51 schools traded the classroom for canyon country during our annual Nature Knowledge Days in...
05/16/2026

Last month, students from D51 schools traded the classroom for canyon country during our annual Nature Knowledge Days in McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area 🌄

This year, the event connected 450 students, alongside 65 educators and adults and 21 incredible volunteers, to hands-on learning experiences focused on archaeology, ecology, insects, wildlife, geology, and more.

From exploring this unique landscape firsthand to learning directly from experts in the field, these experiences help students build lasting connections to the public lands right here in their backyard.

A HUGE thank you to our amazing volunteers, our partners at the Grand Junction Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management, and the presenters who helped bring the day to life—including experts from Palisade Insectary, Metcalf Archaeological Consultants, and more.

Programs like this are only possible because of a community willing to show up, share knowledge, and help inspire the next generation of public lands stewards 💚

We’re hiring! 🌄Colorado Canyons Association is looking for a detail-oriented, mission-driven Bookkeeper to join our team...
05/15/2026

We’re hiring! 🌄

Colorado Canyons Association is looking for a detail-oriented, mission-driven Bookkeeper to join our team and help support the stewardship, education, and community programs that connect people to western Colorado’s National Conservation Areas.

If you love balancing numbers AND believe in the power of public lands, we’d love to hear from you.

📍Based in Grand Junction, CO
💼 Flexible, part-time position
💚 Meaningful work supporting Colorado's National Conservation Areas

Learn more and apply here:
www.coloradocanyonsassociation.org/job-opportunies

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