The Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA) is a nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to fostering a conservation ethic in the Upper Arkansas River Valley. Founded in 1996, GARNA provides educational programs, volunteer opportunities, and community events to connect people with nature and encourage responsible stewardship of natural resources. Their initiatives include youth ecological literacy programs, public land stewardship through volunteer groups, sustainability projects like waste diversion, and heritage area programs that explore local history and culture. GARNA collaborates with various agencies and organizations to protect and preserve the region's natural environment for future generations.