Community Voices: Blueprints for the Future of the Gila River

Western New Mexico University 1000 West College Avenue, Silver City, New Mexico

Part of the Gila River Festival. Location: Online and in-person at WNMU Global Resource Center Auditorium Suggested Donation: $10 Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion as we delve into the future of New Mexico's last wild river through the eyes of our community's diverse voices. Each speaker brings a unique perspective: Martha Cooper, Freshwater

The Little Tulips

Whiskey Creek Zocalo 11786 Hwy 180 East, Silver City, New Mexico

Indie Garage Rock $10 suggested donation

Gila Lower Box Rock Art

Gila National Forest New Mexico

Part of this year’s Gila River Festival. Register now; space is limited. Participant limit: 15. Fee: $30 Difficulty: strenuous Meet at the Murray Ryan Visitor Center at 6:15 a.m., and carpool/convoy to a side canyon of the Gila Lower Box. Travel time: about 1.5 hrs. each way. Join Native Interpretive Guide Alex Mares for a

Animal Tracks Along the Gila

Gila National Forest New Mexico

Join Allison Boyd, Carol Martin and Sharman Apt Russell along the beautiful Gila River for an introduction to tracking. Part of this year's Gila River Festival. Register now; space is limited.

Keeping it Wild! Wilderness Hike

Gila National Forest New Mexico

Part of this year’s Gila River Festival. Event is FULL but send an email to gilariverfest@gmail.com to be added to the waiting list. Participant Limit: 12, Fee: Free; however, registration required Difficulty: moderate Meet at the Murray Ryan Visitor Center at 8:00 am and carpool to the trailhead due limited parking. Travel time is 1.5

A Walk Around The Garden

Gila Valley Library 411 Highway 211, Gila, NM

Part of this year's Gila River Festival. Register now; space is limited. Participant Limit: 12, Fee: $30 Difficulty: Easy; The terrain is flat, mostly not wheelchair accessible. Meet at the Gila Valley Library Garden at 411 Highway 211 Gila NM. The Gila Valley Library has created a demonstration garden that is a center for educational

New Earth Project Site Visit

Silver City Silver City, NM

Part of this year’s Gila River Festival. Register now; space is limited. Bioreactor Tour with Mike and Carol Fugagli Participant limit: 30 Fee: FREE Difficulty: Easy Meeting location will be at the New Earth Project site along San Vicente Creek. From Gough Park in Silver City take Hudson St. ( Highway 90) south to Ridge