The public is invited to attend the grand opening of the Confluence Center of Colorado, a new hub for land, water and community collaboration at 2596 Dos Rios Drive in Grand Junction. The event will take place Nov. 5, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and will feature tours, refreshments and opportunities to meet the organizations that now call the center home.

The Confluence Center is a collaborative space for six of western Colorado’s leading nonprofit organizations: EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum; RiversEdge West; One Riverfront; Colorado National Monument Association; Colorado West Land Trust and Colorado Canyons Association. They represent a shared commitment to education, science and stewardship across the lands and waters that define western Colorado.

The new facility also includes a STREAM preschool, operated by EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum. The preschool provides early learning opportunities for the children of employees from the six organizations, with remaining spots made available to local first responders and teachers. All 40 openings for the 2025–2026 school year are filled, and a waitlist is now in place.

“By bringing these organizations and the community together, we’re creating a home for ideas and partnerships that can make a lasting difference for our community and the Colorado River Basin,” said Rusty Lloyd of RiversEdge West.

The Center also features interpretive river signage, community meeting spaces and a conference room available for nonprofit use for educational programs, meetings and events.