Durango Nature Studies will offer these programs:

A Mountain Lion Workshop will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 26 at the Durango Nature Center. The cost is $10 for nonmembers and free for members. Former mountain lion technician Laine Johnson will lead the workshop on lion ecology. People will learn about lion natural history, signs, safety and conservation.

The Middle School Environmental Stewardship Camp will take place Monday through July 25. The camp is open to children entering seventh and eighth grades. Camp hours will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $175 or $200 with transportation. Activities will include team building, environmental stewardship projects, natural science research projects, junior counselor training and program development, hiking and river play. To register, visit www.durangonaturestudies.org/summercamp.htm.

A new moon Astro-Tour will take place at 9 p.m. July 26. The tour is free for members and $10 for nonmembers.

To register or for more information, email [email protected], call 769-1800 or visit www.durangonaturestudies.org/wildwords.htm.

Climbs, hike, bike rides on tap for Seniors Outdoors

Seniors Outdoors will host these events:

A group will depart Saturday for South Colony Lake in the Sangre de Cristos to climb Fourteeners Crestone Peak, Crestone Needle and Humboldt Peak. The routes have class 3 terrain and are suggested for experienced climbers. To RSVP, call Michael Snyder at 403-1042 or email [email protected].

The Monday Durango Area Bike Ride will begin at Home Depot. Helmets and gloves are required. For more information, call Jim Newman at 884-7717 or email [email protected].

The Wednesday Wanderers will do a moderate seven-mile hike to Hope Lake in the Lizard Head area south of Telluride. Dogs are not allowed. A high-clearance vehicle is necessary for the last three miles to the trailhead. To RSVP, call Tricia Bayless at 799-4535.

The Thursday Durango Area Bike Ride will begin at Santa Rita Park. Helmets and gloves are required. For more information, call Newman at 884-7717 or email [email protected].

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