Events on this Day

Great Old Broads for Wilderness' annual online auction held April 16-25th features outdoor gear, adventures, vacation stays, clothing, jewelry, art, books, and more. Proceeds help fund the organization's work to educate and inspire advocates for America's public lands and waters.

Two spring raffles available now: Explore the outdoors with your own Alpacka Raft or bring your friends to play golf at the scenic Dalton Ranch. For only $10 a ticket, the $595-value packraft or the $500-value golf package can be yours! 5 tickets for only $40. And remember, by purchasing tickets you directly support the Conservancy’s work to protect Southwest Colorado's open landscapes.    Raffle tickets are available on the Conservancy’s website until May 7, 10 AM. The drawing will take place the same day at noon. Learn more and buy raffle tickets now: www.lposc.org.   A big shout-out to Alpacka Raft and Dalton Ranch, for their generous donations.

Let's keep electronics out of the landfill!   BRING US YOUR  * Appliances  * Batteries   * Cables and cords  * Computers  * Fax machines  * Monitors  * Phones (mobile or cordless)  * Printers  * RC toys  * TVs  * VCRs  * Video cameras  Almost anything with a battery or electronic except for lightbulbs.   Suggested minimum donation: $15   For old TVs/monitors < 32 inches: $30  For old TVs/monitors > 32 inches: $50  All proceeds go to Durango Montessori School.

1st class FREE! A different virtual workout every time, this energizing class consists of aerobic intervals to improve cardiovascular endurance combined with strength training intervals, core and balance work. Common equipment is incorporated, modifications will be shown for those without equipment. Your instructor is Durango personal trainer Lynn Beck. Class is open to all. Multi class discount punch cards available. Please email lynn@mothertech.net for Zoom link.

Celebrating 30 years of building and maintaining our world-class trail network with the launch of the new Trail Crew Brew at Ska Brewing. Join or Renew your membership and meet the crew on Earth Day, April 22 from 12p to 6p

Lotus Girls Spring After School Classes:  Art, Yoga & Mindfulness classes for girls ages 6-12 years begins Thursday March 25 - April 29 meets weekly 3:30-5pm

In preparation for Wildfire Awareness Month beginning in May, Mountain Studies Institute is gearing up for its 4th annual Forest & Fire Learning Series that will take place every Thursday in April 6-7pm. This livestream e-vent will feature a Q&A session following presentations intended to educate and engage our community on a variety of topics that include wildfire management, fire-adapted communities, the connection between wildfires and water, adaptations to the challenges of 2020, the chemistry of wildfire smoke and air quality, seasonal outlooks for 2021, and personal stories of living with fire.    The 4th installment in the 5-part Learning Series will feature Dr. Gilman and her research on the air quality impacts of wildfire smoke. Dr. Gilman will describe her work making detailed chemical measurements of biomass burning from the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) lab in Boulder, the Missoula Fire Sciences Laboratory, and aboard the NASA DC-8 research aircraft as it flew through smoke plumes in the western and southeastern U.S. We will then explore with her the chemistry of wildfires and how its emissions impact air quality and climate.    SPEAKER   - Jessica Gilman, Ph.D.: Research Chemist, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration    We invite you to join the conversation, ask questions, and help to inform a community approach to living with fire!    Photo: Michael Remke

Wilderness in America has been an idea, an ideal, and finally it became a law in 1964 with passage of the Wilderness Act which preserves millions of acres of land in its primitive state. Dr. Gulliford will delve into our county's complex relationship with wild lands, and he will also highlight our local wilderness- The Weminuche.   Email darcy@prlibrary.org for Zoom login