Plants of Canyons of the Ancients: A Visual Exploration
Plants of Canyons of the Ancients: A Visual ExplorationMay 15, 2026 | 4:00–5:00 PMJoin Marian Rohman for a beautiful and informative slideshow exploring the native plants of the region. This program is perfect for both beginners and seasoned naturalists interested in the ecology of the monument. No registration required. FREE!
Dark Sky Presentation
Dark Sky PresentationApril 15, 2026 | 4:00 PMLearn what it takes to achieve International Dark Sky Park certification during this engaging presentation with Aaron Watson. Topics include night sky monitoring, lighting practices, and community involvement. This is a free event and no registration is required.
Sand Canyon Plant Walk with Marian Rohman
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2026 Artist-in-Residence
About the Artist Vicki Conley “It has been the best career possible—doing what I love” Vicki Conley grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and has lived in the mountains of southern New Mexico for the past 46 years. A creative person all her life, she recently retired after a 42-year career as a studio potter, […]
Call for Indigenous Artists
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Identifying Ancestral Puebloan Pottery Lecture
Identifying Ancestral Puebloan Pottery Lecture With Diane McBride Saturday, September 13, 2025 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center27501 CO-184, Dolores, CO Please Click here to register for the Event. Identifying Ancestral Puebloan Pottery in the region of Canyons of the Ancients National Monument Lecture – 75 Minute Lecture Seating for […]
Star Party
Explore the Skies at Canyons of the Ancients with Archaeoastronomy Programs & Star Party Join us at Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center & Museum on September 19, 2025, for a full day of special presentations exploring the deep connections between people, place, and sky. The day will culminate in a free, family-friendly Star Party […]
Sound & Environment with Kino Benally
Sound & Environment: An Artist-Led Workshop with Kino Benally Saturday, August 9, 2025 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center27501 CO-184, Dolores, CO Experience the power of sound, creativity, and connection to the land in this unique artist-led workshop with Kino Benally, a Diné (Navajo) musician and producer. In Sound & […]
Intro to Night Sky Photography
Intro to Night Sky Photography with Kurt Hillman August 20, 2025 | 7:30 PM Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center & Museum27501 CO-184, Dolores, CO Join us for an evening under the stars as part of the Four Corners Lecture Series! Local photographer and Durango Photography Club member Kurt Hillman will lead an engaging session […]
Cultural Demonstration: Marvene & Nuvadi Dawahoya
Cultural Demonstration with Hopi Artists Marvene & Nuvadi Dawahoya📅 Saturday, July 12, 2025🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM📍 Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center & Museum, 27501 CO-184, Dolores, CO 81323 Join us for a special cultural demonstration celebrating traditional Hopi art forms passed down through generations. Marvene Dawahoya, Tewa, will share the intricate process of […]