Ridgway State Park Weekly Summer Program Series
Discover the wonders of nature at Ridgway State Park's Weekly Outdoor Educational Summer Series! Join us for engaging programs that bring the natural world to life
About this Event
Friday July 25th, 7-8:30PM.
"Colorado's iconic native fishes" by Professor Derek Houston.
Dutch Charlie Entrance at the Visitors Center.
Saturday July 26th, 9-11AM.
Nature Detectives: Crayfish and Macros. All kids welcome. Nets will be provided.
Pa-Co-Chu-Puk Entrance at the Pa-Co-Chu-Puk Ponds.
Saturday July 26th, 7-8:30PM.
"Gunnison landscape over the past few thousand years" by Professor Hannah Carroll.
Dutch Charlie Entrance at the Visitors Center.
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