Our 2024 Colorado Gives Campaign Goal is to raise $25,000 to open Chaffee County's new Nature Learning Center at the old Valley View Schoolhouse on County Road 140!
The new Nature Center will house classroom educational programs and GARNA events as well as hands-on learning activities through re-naturalization of the two acres of prairie that surrounds the school. That'll allow GARNA to expand outdoor education programs for youth and underserved community members, including Nature Camp and the Chaffee Mobile Gear Library. No family should have to limit their outdoor experiences only due to the limits of the monthly budget.
Since 1996, the Greater Arkansas River Nature Association has been providing education and sustainability programs that inspire a conservation ethic across Lake, Chaffee and Fremont counties. We strive every day to give youth and adults access to outdoor experiences in the beautiful Arkansas River valley. Our programs connect our neighbors and visitors to the land and water, and to one another, and our work helps inspire the next generation to be informed, engaged and caring stewards of the Upper Arkansas River Valley. We are truly grateful for the many partners, supporters, members and friends committed to the GARNA vision.
Your gift directly supports GARNA's year-round work to get young people and their families outdoors, learning and recreating!