Regular tours of the Library Demonstration Garden, located between the Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave., and the Animas River Trail, will begin Friday and will be offered every Friday through Sept. 26.

Trained docents of the Durango Botanical Society will lead the tours, which will begin in the library lobby at 9:30 a.m. The garden demonstrates sustainable horticulture and showcases plants, shrubs, trees and flowers that are particularly suited for homeowners in the Four Corners. Tours are free of charge and last approximately 45 minutes. Tours for groups may be arranged at other times by calling 769-3091, emailing [email protected] or visiting www.durangobotanicalsociety.com.

Public meeting to be held on Lake Nighthorse

The Bureau of Reclamation will host a public meeting on recreation management at Lake Nighthorse from 5 to 7 p.m. June 18 in the Eolus and Sunlight meeting rooms at the Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave.

Reclamation will update the community regarding recreation at Lake Nighthorse, as part of the Animas-La Plata Project. The public will be able to ask questions and look at maps and plans about recreation at Lake Nighthorse.

For more information, visit www.usbr.gov/uc/progact/animas/index.html, call 385-6500, or email [email protected].

5K run, walk to benefit Durango cycling club

Southwestern Colorado Area Health Education Center will sponsor a 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Durango Derailers Cycling Club on June 13 at Fort Lewis College.

The cycling club will use the money for its established assistance fund, which is dedicated to helping patients and their families cope with the burden of traveling from southwest Colorado to Children’s Hospital in Denver. The Durango Derailers fund provides stipends for lodging, transportation and some meal assistance to accommodate the families of those patients who may require a higher level of medical care offered at Children’s Hospital.

Runners can preregister by visiting www.swcahec.org, and clicking the “Run Registration Form.” Runners also may register before 9:30 a.m. June 13 at Crofton Hall. The preregistration fee is $25 or $30 after June 1.

For more information, call 375-3250.

Ignacio book club to meet June 19

The Ignacio Community Library Evening Book Club will meet at 6 p.m. June 19 at the library, 470 Goddard Ave.

The group will meet the third Thursday of every month. The book for June will be Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy.

For more information, call 563-9287.

Herald Staff