October 12th – October 15th
Wednesday, October 12th
10:30 a.m. Nature Walk: "The Little Things" Though these are "Great" Sand Dunes, the little things here reveal the park's unique geology and diversity of life.Hands-on artifacts, natural objects, and a live amphibian. Dunes Parking Lot. 30 minutes.
Thursday, October 13th
3:30 p.m. Nature Walk:"A Grain of Sand."Discover some of the intricacies of the dunefield and follow the wanderings of a sand grain.Dunes Parking Lot.30 minutes.
Friday, October 14th
10:30 a.m. Nature Walk: "The Story of the Big Dunes."Why here - why are there dunes in this high mountain valley? Dunes Parking Lot. 45 minutes.
Saturday, October 15th
10:30 a.m. Nature Walk:"A Grain of Sand."Discover some of the intricacies of the dunefield and follow the wanderings of a sand grain.Dunes Parking Lot.30 minutes.
3:30 Afternoon Program:"Bison: Icons of the American West."Gain an appreciation of this magnificent animal. Visitor Center.40 minutes.
8:00 p.m. Evening Program: "Spend an Evening with the Stars." Join a "star ranger" for a telescope tour of the seasonal constellations, with cultural stories and the science behind the starlight. Flashlights and warm clothing suggested. Amphitheater. 45 minutes.
All programs are free and open to the public.Please join us!
More information: www.nps.gov/grsa (719) 378-6399