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Nature's Gifts
Golden, COHey all you young naturalists! Have fun making nature-related holiday crafts for your loved ones. No registration required. Suggested donation: $3...
MoreNature's Gifts
Golden, COHey all you young naturalists! Have fun making nature-related holiday crafts for your loved ones. No registration required. Suggested donation: $3...
MoreNature's Gifts
Golden, COHey all you young naturalists! Have fun making nature-related holiday crafts for your loved ones. No registration required. Suggested donation: $3...
MoreWild Mushroom Hike
Steamboat Springs, COJoin us as we explore the variety of mushrooms we have growing in the Yampa Valley! Date, time and location are TBD, Check back soon!
MoreHiking Activities
Highlands Ranch, COJoin us for a staff led hike in the Backcountry Wilderness Area of Highlands Ranch. We offer a wide variety of activities and programs with great...
MoreFirescaping for Colorado Homes
Saturday, January 19, 2013 - 9:00am to 3:30pm Denver, COFirescaping for Colorado Homes
January 19 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
2012 was a year that saw dramatic and devastating Western fires sweep...
MoreDenver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
Tuesday, January 22, 2013 - 9:00am to 5:00pm Littleton, CODenver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield is a working farm located along the banks of Deer Creek in southern Jefferson County. Bring your binoculars...
MoreDenver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
Wednesday, January 23, 2013 - 9:00am to 5:00pm Littleton, CODenver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield is a working farm located along the banks of Deer Creek in southern Jefferson County. Bring your binoculars...
MoreDenver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
Thursday, January 24, 2013 - 9:00am to 5:00pm Littleton, CODenver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield is a working farm located along the banks of Deer Creek in southern Jefferson County. Bring your binoculars...
MoreDenver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
Friday, January 25, 2013 - 9:00am to 5:00pm Littleton, CODenver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield is a working farm located along the banks of Deer Creek in southern Jefferson County. Bring your binoculars...
MoreLittle Fledglings Preschool Nature Hour
Wednesday, February 6, 2013 - 10:00am to 11:00am Littleton, COFor Children ages 3-6 (and parent/guardians, too!)
Discover wildlife & the natural world through themed stories, crafts, and...
USFS Junior Snow Ranger Ski & Ride Event - Loveland Ski Resort
Saturday, February 9, 2013 - 8:30am to 4:00pm , COIf you are enrolled in ski or ride school at Loveland Ski Resort on February 9th, you have the opportunity to participate in the USFS Junior Snow...
MoreGreat Backyard Bird Count
Saturday, February 16, 2013 - 9:00am to 12:00pm , COCounting birds is as easy as 1, 2, 3! Come learn how to identify birds, use binoculars and turn your backyard into a bird sanctuary. Find out what...
MoreLittle Fledglings Preschool Nature Hour
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 - 10:00am to 11:00am Littleton, COFor Children ages 3-6 (and parent/guardians, too!)
Discover wildlife & the natural world through themed stories, crafts, and...
Garden Talk Series
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm Grand Junction, COJoin an educational brown bag lunch series presented by industry professionals at the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens. A portion of the...
MoreHigh Plains Snow Goose Festival
Thursday, February 21, 2013 - 4:00pm to Sunday, February 24, 2013 - 12:00pm Lamar, COIn late winter and early spring, waves of bright white snow geese against an endless blue sky fly into southeastern Colorado. They roost on the...
MoreFriday Night Campfire Tales
Friday, February 22, 2013 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm Brighton, COEnjoy a good story and roast marshmallows around the campfire with Ranger Michelle, followed by kids crafts in the Nature Center.
A parks...
MoreBarr Lake State Park Volunteer Open House
Saturday, February 23, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Brighton, COHave you always wanted to contribute your unique talents, skills, and passions to helping others? Do you think that being in the outdoor field for...
MoreJunior Ranger Adventures
Saturday, February 23, 2013 - 11:00am to 1:00pm , COCalling all snow-loving kids! Blizzards, snow drifts, frozen lakes and icy trails are all part of the wintertime outdoor experience. The Boulder...
MoreMonte Vista Crane Festival
Friday, March 8, 2013 (All day) to Sunday, March 10, 2013 (All day) Monte Vista, COLate in February, sandhill cranes, the San Luis Valley’s oldest visitors, begin their annual trek from south to north, stopping off near the Monte...
MoreRocky Mountain Horse Expo
Friday, March 8, 2013 - 9:00am to 7:00pm Denver, CODoes someone in your household LOVE horses? This is the place for you. See horses, horse art, horse trainers, learn about local horse...
MoreHow To Draw Animals by local artist Sherry Baker
Friday, March 8, 2013 - 10:00am Denver, COHOW TO DRAW ANIMALS: Classes for kiddos by local artist Sherry Baker
These fun, 20 minute drawing tutorials are specially geared toward...
How To Draw Animals by local artist Sherry Baker
Friday, March 8, 2013 - 1:00pm Denver, COHOW TO DRAW ANIMALS: Classes for kiddos by local artist Sherry Baker
These fun, 20 minute drawing tutorials are specially geared toward...
Rocky Mountain Horse Expo
Saturday, March 9, 2013 - 8:00am to 7:00pm Denver, CODoes someone in your household LOVE horses? This is the place for you. See horses, horse art, horse trainers, learn about local horse...
MoreHow To Draw Animals by local artist Sherry Baker
Saturday, March 9, 2013 - 10:00am Denver, COHOW TO DRAW ANIMALS: Classes for kiddos by local artist Sherry Baker
These fun, 20 minute drawing tutorials are specially geared toward...
How To Draw Animals by local artist Sherry Baker
Saturday, March 9, 2013 - 1:00pm Denver, COHOW TO DRAW ANIMALS: Classes for kiddos by local artist Sherry Baker
These fun, 20 minute drawing tutorials are specially geared toward...
Accelerated Bowhunter Education Class
Sunday, March 10, 2013 - 8:00am to 5:00pm Fruita, COColorado Parks and Wildlife will be offering a one day accelerated bow hunter education class on Sunday March 10th, 2013 from 8:00 am until 5:00...
MoreRocky Mountain Horse Expo
Sunday, March 10, 2013 - 8:00am to 5:00pm Denver, CODoes someone in your household LOVE horses? This is the place for you. See horses, horse art, horse trainers, learn about local horse...
MoreHow To Draw Animals by local artist Sherry Baker
Sunday, March 10, 2013 - 10:00am Denver, COHOW TO DRAW ANIMALS: Classes for kiddos by local artist Sherry Baker
These fun, 20 minute drawing tutorials are specially geared toward...
How To Draw Animals by local artist Sherry Baker
Sunday, March 10, 2013 - 1:00pm Denver, COHOW TO DRAW ANIMALS: Classes for kiddos by local artist Sherry Baker
These fun, 20 minute drawing tutorials are specially geared toward...
Twos & Threes Outdoors – O is for Owl
Thursday, March 14, 2013 - 9:00am to 10:15am Fountain, COThursday, March 14, 9:00 – 10:15 a.m.
Share in the joy of your 2 or 3 year-old child’s discovery as he or she enjoys a story and an...
Beekeeping School at Bear Creek
Saturday, March 16, 2013 - 8:00am to 4:30pm Colorado Springs, COInterested in keeping your own honeybee colonies or just want to know more about beekeeping? This easy to follow course taught by the Pikes Peak...
MoreBeekeeping School at Bear Creek
Sunday, March 17, 2013 - 8:30am to 2:00pm Colorado Springs, COInterested in keeping your own honeybee colonies or just want to know more about beekeeping? This easy to follow course taught by the Pikes Peak...
MoreGarden Talk Series
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm Grand Junction, COJoin an educational brown bag lunch series presented by industry professionals at the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens. A portion of the...
MoreBear Creek Nature Explorers – It’s Sense-ational!
Thursday, March 21, 2013 - 9:00am to 10:30am Colorado Springs, COThursday, March 21, 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Children, ages 4 - 5 with an adult, will enjoy hands-on activities, puppet shows, crafts, and a hike...
Beekeeping School at Bear Creek
Saturday, March 23, 2013 - 8:00am to 4:30pm Colorado Springs, COInterested in keeping your own honeybee colonies or just want to know more about beekeeping? This easy to follow course taught by the Pikes Peak...
MoreBeekeeping School at Bear Creek
Sunday, March 24, 2013 - 8:30am to 2:00pm Colorado Springs, COInterested in keeping your own honeybee colonies or just want to know more about beekeeping? This easy to follow course taught by the Pikes Peak...
MoreSpying on Spring: Spring Break Camp
Monday, March 25, 2013 - 7:00am to Friday, March 29, 2013 - 6:00pm Denver, COSpring Break Camp, March 30- April 3, 2015: Spying on Spring OR April 13: Reptiles and Amphibians of the River!
Join the SPREE team for a...
Spring Break Nature Camp: Junior Naturalists
Monday, March 25, 2013 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Fountain, COMarch 25-29: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (1st-6th graders)
Playtime in the woods, building forts, fishing, games, and making friends are portals...
Spring Break Nature Camp: Junior Naturalists
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Fountain, COMarch 25-29: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (1st-6th graders)
Playtime in the woods, building forts, fishing, games, and making friends are portals...
Spring Break Nature Camp: Junior Naturalists
Wednesday, March 27, 2013 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Fountain, COMarch 25-29: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (1st-6th graders)
Playtime in the woods, building forts, fishing, games, and making friends are portals...
Spring Break Nature Camp: Junior Naturalists
Thursday, March 28, 2013 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Fountain, COMarch 25-29: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (1st-6th graders)
Playtime in the woods, building forts, fishing, games, and making friends are portals...
Little Wonders – Spring Has Sprung
Thursday, March 28, 2013 - 9:00am to 10:15am Colorado Springs, CODiscover the world of nature with your 2 or 3 year-old. Interactive activities and a short hike make this the perfect introduction to the...
MoreWray Greater Prairie Chicken Tours
Friday, March 29, 2013 (All day) to Sunday, April 21, 2013 (All day) Wray, COThe Greater Prairie Chicken Tours were started in 1994 by a former officer of the Colorado Division of Wildlife. These tours were started to...
MoreSpring Break Nature Camp: Junior Naturalists
Friday, March 29, 2013 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Fountain, COMarch 25-29: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (1st-6th graders)
Playtime in the woods, building forts, fishing, games, and making friends are portals...
Welcome Bluebirds!
Saturday, March 30, 2013 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, COJoin us as we celebrate the return of the bluebirds. Learn how to build a bluebird box and monitor it. Tour the bluebird boxes on site and see if...
MoreFountain Creek Nature Adventures – Rowdy Raccoons
Thursday, April 4, 2013 - 9:00am to 10:30am Fountain, COThursday, April 4, 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Children ages 3-6, with an adult, will enjoy puppet shows, nature stories, crafts, hands-on activities...
Kids Night Out
Friday, April 5, 2013 - 5:00pm to 9:00pm Colorado Springs, COFriday, April 5, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Come experience the nature center and park after hours! Following a hot dog cook out, children age 6-10...
Fishing Frenzy Derby
Saturday, April 6, 2013 - 8:00am to 12:00pm Commerce City , COJoin Commerce City Parks and Recreation, Bass Pro Shops and the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge for our 6th annual fishing derby....
MoreWings of Spring
Saturday, April 6, 2013 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, COMany migrant birds are returning to the foothills of Jefferson County, Colorado. Join naturalists at South Valley Park to find out about the...
MoreWings of Spring
Sunday, April 7, 2013 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Littleton, COMany migrant birds are returning to the foothills of Jefferson County, Colorado. Join naturalists at South Valley Park to find out about the...
MoreTwos & Threes Outdoors – What’s Wild? What’s Not?
Thursday, April 11, 2013 - 9:00am to 10:15am Fountain, COThursday, April 11, 9:00 – 10:15 a.m.
Share in the joy of your 2 or 3 year-old child’s discovery as he or she enjoys a story and an...
Clever Coyotes
Saturday, April 13, 2013 - 8:00am to 11:00am Lakewood, COExtremely well adapted to thrive in urban areas, coyotes may be sighted in Jefferson County Open Space Parks. Join naturalists to learn about the...
MoreWho Calls a Tree Home?
Saturday, April 13, 2013 - 9:00am to 10:30am Colorado Springs, COSaturday, April 13, 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Some animals live their entire lives in a tree while others use trees as a home base or only for a...
Water Stewardship Day
Saturday, April 13, 2013 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Fountain, COSaturday, April 13, 9:00 – Noon
Water is a precious natural resource. Help clean up Fountain Creek; prepare the water-wise gardens for...
Learn How to Fly Fish
Saturday, April 13, 2013 - 9:30am to 11:00am Calhan, COSaturday, April 13, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
It is not as hard as it looks. Join local certified fly fishing guide, Kathleen Sheaffer, to learn the...
Observatory Open House
Saturday, April 13, 2013 - 8:30pm to 10:30pm Pine, COJoin Lookout Mountain Nature Center Astronomy Team members for an engaging look at the night sky & tour of the historic William Baehr...
MoreClever Coyotes
Sunday, April 14, 2013 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Lakewood, COExtremely well adapted to thrive in urban areas, coyotes may be sighted in Jefferson County Open Space Parks. Join naturalists to learn about the...
MoreGarden Talk Series
Wednesday, April 17, 2013 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm Grand Junction, COJoin an educational brown bag lunch series presented by industry professionals at the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens. A portion of the...
MoreBear Creek Nature Explorers – Who Lives in a Tree?
Thursday, April 18, 2013 - 9:00am to 10:30am Colorado Springs, COThursday, April 18, 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Children, ages 4 - 5 with an adult, will enjoy hands-on activities, puppet shows, crafts, and a hike...
Hey Kids! Spring is Here!
Saturday, April 20, 2013 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Loveland, CODiscover what’s in bloom at Devil’s Backbone Open Space this spring with Naturalists Caroline and Jay. Bring your 5-to-10-year old, nature-loving...
MoreLittle Wonders – Things Green
Thursday, April 25, 2013 - 9:00am to 10:15am Colorado Springs, COThursday, April 25, 9:00 – 10:15 a.m.
Discover the world of nature with your 2 or 3 year-old. Interactive activities and a short hike make...
Karval Mountain Plover Festival
Friday, April 26, 2013 (All day) to Sunday, April 28, 2013 (All day) Karval, COEnjoy food and hometown entertainment! Half of the world's population of mountain plovers nest on the plains of Colorado. Here's your...
MoreTrail Crew Leader Training
Saturday, April 27, 2013 - 8:00am to Sunday, April 28, 2013 - 4:00pm Longmont, CODo you ride, hike or run on Boulder County’s multi-use trails? Parks and Open Space is looking for volunteers to lead trail construction and...
MoreTurtle Time Hike
Saturday, April 27, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Fountain, COSaturday, April 27, 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Head outdoors and check out the turtles that came out of their winter slumber. We’ll also learn about...
Tree Squirrels of Boulder County
Saturday, April 27, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm , COFrom the plains to the subalpine forest, tree squirrels are some of our most watchable wildlife in Boulder County. Adaptable fox squirrels live...
MoreWalker Ranch Spring Heritage Day
Sunday, April 28, 2013 - 10:00am to 3:00pm Boulder, COSpring is the beginning of so many new things–garden planting, repairing buildings, bringing baby animals into the world– and that was true for...
MoreSpring Heritage Day at the Walker Ranch Homestead
Sunday, April 28, 2013 - 10:00am to 3:00pm , COSpring is the beginning of so many new things–garden planting, repairing buildings, bringing baby animals into the world– and that was true for...
MoreI Spy Beaks and Feet!
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 - 10:00am to 11:00am , COBirds eat a lot of different foods -- seeds, insects, fish, and other animals. Join volunteer naturalists at Pella ponds to learn how a bird’s...
MoreFountain Creek Nature Adventures – Wonderful Wetlands
Thursday, May 2, 2013 - 9:00am to 10:30am Fountain, COThursday, May 2, 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Children ages 3-6, with an adult, will enjoy puppet shows, nature stories, crafts, hands-on activities,...
Introduction to Geocaching
Thursday, May 2, 2013 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm Highlands Ranch, COLove to geocache? There's an app for that. If you are a long time explorer or this is something you have always wanted to try, then bring...
MoreGeology of Rabbit Mountain
Saturday, May 4, 2013 - 9:00am to 1:00pm , COVolunteer naturalist Dick Pratt and others will lead a moderate 3-mile hike where you’ll learn about the interesting geology of the area. We’ll...
MoreHummers – the birds that is, not the cars!
Saturday, May 4, 2013 - 9:30am to 11:30am Fort Collins, CODid you know that hummingbirds migrate hundreds of miles each year? Or how to tell the Ruby throats apart from the Rofous
verities? Learn...
Fountain Creek Family Fun Day
Saturday, May 4, 2013 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Fountain, COSaturday, May 4, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Get outdoors and experience activities for children ages 2-92! Fossil exploration with Dinosaur...
Wildflower Hike at Legion Park
Sunday, May 5, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm , COJoin volunteer naturalists for a leisurely spring stroll through the pinyon and ponderosa pines at Legion Park. Besides having a great view of the...
MoreBats and Other Creatures of the Dark
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Littleton, COBats and Other Creatures of the Dark
Tuesday May 7, 6-8 PM
Join us to uncover the mysteries, intrigue, and fear surrounding the...
MoreTwos & Threes Outdoors – Wiggly Worms
Thursday, May 9, 2013 - 9:00am to 10:15am Fountain, COThursday, May 9, 9:00 – 10:15 a.m.
Share in the joy of your 2 or 3 year-old child’s discovery as he or she enjoys a story and an exploration...
Fountain Creek Spring Bird Count
Saturday, May 11, 2013 - 7:00am to 11:00am Fountain, COSaturday, May 11, 7:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Beginning-to-advanced birders are invited to observe and record the numbers of bird species and...
International Migratory Bird Day Celebration at Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
Saturday, May 11, 2013 - 7:00am to 11:00am Fort Collins, CORocky Mountain Bird Observatory, Wild Birds Unlimited - Fort Collins and the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery will celebrate International...
MoreImages of Nature - Digital Photo Hike
Saturday, May 11, 2013 - 9:30am to 12:00pm , COJoin volunteer naturalists on a guided photography walk through Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat and learn how to capture the best of the outdoors on...
MoreFossils and Flowers Hike
Sunday, May 12, 2013 - 9:30am to 12:00pm , COJoin volunteer naturalists Megan Bowes and Sue Hirschfeld for a short, moderately strenuous hike to explore a landscape created by folding and...
MoreMother's Day Wildflower Hike
Sunday, May 12, 2013 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm Highlands Ranch, COFlowers for mom after brunch! Join a Native Plant Master and Highlands Ranch Metro District Park Ranger on a hike up to Highlands Point. Take in...
MoreGrowing Delicious Tomatoes
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Littleton, COGrowing Delicious Tomatoes
Tuesday May 14, 6 – 8 PM
If you long for the taste of a good tomato or the delicious tomatoes of your...
MoreGarden Talk Series
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm Grand Junction, COJoin an educational brown bag lunch series presented by industry professionals at the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens. A portion of the...
MoreMap and Compass Treasure Hunt
Thursday, May 16, 2013 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm Highlands Ranch, COAges 8-12.
The ability to use a map and compass are a must when hiking outdoors. Even in this high-tech GPS era, nothing replaces the value...
Storytelling Hike & Campfire
Friday, May 17, 2013 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm Colorado Springs, COFriday, May 17, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Join a naturalist for a fun evening hike filled with great nature stories, songs, and end with “smores”...
Kids to Parks Day
Saturday, May 18, 2013 (All day) Brighton, COChallenger Sports (soccer) 9:00 am for kids 4-12
Rapture Rendezvous - all day for all ages
Zumba in the Park 11:00 - 11:30 for ages...
MoreWildflower Hike at Rabbit Mountain
Saturday, May 18, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm , CORabbit Mountain is a great place to view spring wildflowers. The transitional foothills zone is home to Easter daisies, Nuttall’s violets, Pasque...
MoreCave Exploration
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Littleton, COCave Exploration
Tuesday May 21, 6-8 PM
From the beginning of time, humans have been drawn to caves. They excite our imaginations,...
MoreLittle Wonders – Ants on Parade
Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 9:00am to 10:15am Colorado Springs, COThursday, May 23, 9:00 – 10:15 a.m.
Discover the world of nature with your 2 or 3 year-old. Interactive activities and a short hike make...
A Butterfly’s Life
Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm Lafeyette, COAre you curious about the life cycle and behavior of butterflies, or ever wondered where monarch butterflies go during their migration? Join...
MoreSunset Wildlife Hike
Friday, May 24, 2013 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm Fountain, COFriday, May 24, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Join us for a walk through the Cattail Marsh Wildlife Area to enjoy the sights and sounds of spring. We...
Bear Creek Nature Explorers – Roly-poly’s
Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 9:00am to 10:30am Colorado Springs, COSaturday, May 25 and Thursday, May 30, 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Children, ages 4 - 5 with an adult, will enjoy hands-on activities, puppet shows,...
Wildflower Hike at Heil Valley Ranch
Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm , COJoin volunteer naturalists for a spring wildflower hike at Heil Valley Ranch in the beautiful foothills of Boulder County. We will hike a...
MoreNature Discovery Day: Wild Wetlands
Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, CONature Discovery Day: Wild Wetlands!
Saturday, May 25th, 2013 10 AM – 12 PM
Join us as we dip into the wetlands of Hudson Gardens!...
MoreBear Creek Nature Explorers – Roly-poly’s
Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 9:00am to 10:00am Colorado Springs, COSaturday, May 25 and Thursday, May 30, 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Children, ages 4 - 5 with an adult, will enjoy hands-on activities, puppet shows,...
Xeriscape 101
Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 6:00pm to 8:30pm Littleton, COXeriscape 101
Thursday, May 30, 6 - 8:30 PM
Learn how to combine traditional landscaping techniques with the latest in conservation...
MoreGone Fishing
Monday, June 3, 2013 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, COTry your luck at catching the big one. We will start our fishing experience by discovering different kinds of fish, why they are shaped they way...
MoreFlower Power
Monday, June 3, 2013 - 9:00am to Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 12:00pm Littleton, COPlant a flower and watch it grow. Tear it apart and see its parts. How are insects and flowers important to each other? Come and find out.
MoreBear Creek Nature Camp - Nature Detectives
Monday, June 3, 2013 - 9:00am to Friday, June 7, 2013 - 3:00pm Colorado Springs, COWeek long day camps for children entering 1st - 5th grades! Make memories that last a life time. All camps include naturalist-led hikes, outdoor...
MoreAnimal Adaptations
Monday, June 3, 2013 - 1:00pm to Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 4:00pm Littleton , COWhy are fish colored the way they are? What helps animals survive in the hot summer months? We will learn all about different ways animals behave...
MoreFlower Power
Monday, June 3, 2013 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Littleton, COPlant a flower and watch it grow. Tear it apart and see its parts. How are insects and flowers important to each other? Come and find out.
... MoreGet Outdoors Mini-Camp
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 - 9:00am to Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 12:00pm New Castle, CONew Castle Recreation is offering a series of themed mini-camps this summer on Tuesday thru Thursday mornings from 9:00 a.m.-Noon. The first mini-...
MoreFlower Power
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Littleton, COPlant a flower and watch it grow. Tear it apart and see its parts. How are insects and flowers important to each other? Come and find out.
... MoreGone Fishing
Wednesday, June 5, 2013 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, COTry your luck at catching the big one. We will start our fishing experience by discovering different kinds of fish, why they are shaped they way...
MoreNature at Noon: Bears on the Move
Wednesday, June 5, 2013 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm Fort Collins, COBring a sack lunch and hear about current research happening on natural areas!
No registration required. Presentations are geared to...
MoreCampfire at Lair O’ the Bear
Wednesday, June 5, 2013 - 6:30pm Morrison, COShhh! Do you Smell That? What is your keenest sense? Join this family-friendly program to test your senses while we feature some of the keenest...
MoreVoices of the Valley: an Evening of Stories and Poetry about the Land and Water of the Upper Arkansas Valley
Wednesday, June 5, 2013 - 7:00pm Salida, COOn Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at 7:00 pm the Land Trust of the Upper Arkansas will be conducting an event entitled, “Voices of the Valley” at The...
MoreNature Nuggets: Prairie Dogs—It Takes a Village
Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 10:00am to 11:00am Pineridge, CODiscover and see the community life of prairie dogs.
Bring your little ones (ages 3-7 years) every Thursday to learn about nature with...
MoreBoulder County Sunset Hike at Rabbit Mountain Open Space
Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm , CODiscover your Boulder County parks! This slow paced hikes cover an array of topics volunteer naturalists will interpret the park’s history,...
MoreWildflower Walk Series
Friday, June 7, 2013 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin Steamboat Springs native and Yampatika Naturalist, Karen Vail, as she guides you in search of the most abundant, and colorful wildflowers the...
MoreTrail Maintenance Clinic
Friday, June 7, 2013 - 4:00pm to Sunday, June 9, 2013 - 4:00pm Shawnee, COWe will assess needed trail improvements, repair damaged trails, and build required structures. Discussions with questions and answers of the...
MoreSaturn & Stars
Friday, June 7, 2013 - 9:00pm Pine, COStunning Saturn is quite a sight to see along with other sparkling gems in the night sky. Join astronomy team members for an engaging look at the...
MoreSaturday Night Campfire Program - "Storytelling Around the Campfire"
Saturday, June 8, 2013 (All day) Lakewood, COJoin us on Saturday, June 29th from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm (approximate end time) for some good old fashioned story telling around the campfire! Ever...
MoreNational Get Outdoors Day Colorado 2013
Saturday, June 8, 2013 - 9:00am to 4:00pm Denver, CONational Get Outdoors Day Colorado is a fun, free event with a zillion things for everyone to do! Visit our four interactive Villages where you...
MoreBobcat Ridge Basics
Saturday, June 8, 2013 - 9:00am to 1:00pm Fort Collins, COThe natural world influenced human history. Visit restored buildings and preserved sites, and discover wildlife diversity. 3-4 miles, easy to...
MoreNational Get Outdoors Day - Northern Colorado
Saturday, June 8, 2013 - 9:30am to 2:00pm Fort Collins, CONational Get Outdoors Day encourages healthy, active, outdoor fun. This Get Outdoors Day event will offer a mix of information centers and active...
MoreGeology Walk at Sandstone Ranch
Saturday, June 8, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm , COJoin volunteer naturalists Dick Pratt and Roger Myers to learn about the geology of Sandstone Ranch and Boulder County. From a scenic overlook, we...
MoreIron Springs Open Space Tour
Saturday, June 8, 2013 - 10:00am , COThis tour will focus on the proposed re-alignment of Highway 9 through the Iron Springs Open Space property and the potential impacts to the...
MoreHigh Plains Prospectors monthly meeting
Saturday, June 8, 2013 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Denver, CODenver GPAA Chapter meeting will be June 8th, 2013 at 10AM. Everyone is welcome, you don't have to be a GPAA member to join High Plains...
MoreWildlife of Hermit Park
Saturday, June 8, 2013 - 7:00pm Estes Park, COJoin Search and Rescue volunteer and local wildlife expert, Jayne, for an interactive program with skins and skulls to learn about the wildlife...
MoreVolunteer Project – Installation of Mountain Bluebird bird houses
Sunday, June 9, 2013 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Edwards, COPermanently preserved by Eagle Valley Land Trust with a conservation easement in 2012, the Miller Ranch Community Open Space is a local sanctuary...
MoreWalk and Weed Day at Phantom Canyon
Sunday, June 9, 2013 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Fort Collins, COWhat’s that song …”whistle while you work”? Well we think about “weed while you walk”! Weeds are the third biggest threat to native plant species...
MoreTrickster Tales
Sunday, June 9, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm , COCoyotes live throughout most of North America and coyote tales are found in many cultures. Sometimes coyote has the power of creation, and...
MoreGPS Picnic
Sunday, June 9, 2013 - 10:00am to 1:00pm South Fork, COCome on out for a morning of adventure on the river at the Jansen Ranch in South Fork! This is a fantastic opportunity to meet and get to know...
MoreWildflower Festival
Sunday, June 9, 2013 - 10:00am to 4:00pm Golden, COCelebrate the incredible diversity and importance of native wildflowers through fun activities for the whole family. Explore stations on...
MoreLet’s Talk Chickens
Sunday, June 9, 2013 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Longmont, COJoin volunteer Barb Kirchner, as she shares experiences and lessons learned from raising her own chickens. Learn why chickens have been popular...
MoreAdventures Outside: Day Camps along the River
Monday, June 10, 2013 - 7:00am to Friday, June 14, 2013 - 6:00pm Denver, COLooking for a way to get your kids outside and active this summer while you are at work? Don't want them to stop learning just because it...
MoreAdventures Outside: Day Camps along the Cherry Creek
Monday, June 10, 2013 - 7:00am to Friday, June 14, 2013 - 6:00pm Denver, COLooking for a way to get your kids outside and active this summer while you are at work? Don't want them to stop learning just because it...
MoreFlower Power
Monday, June 10, 2013 - 9:00am to Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 12:00pm Littleton, COPlant a flower and watch it grow. Tear it apart and see its parts. How are insects and flowers important to each other? Come and find out.
MoreCreepy Crawlies
Monday, June 10, 2013 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm Littleton, COCome explore the ponds of Ken-Caryl Ranch! We will learn all about what critters live in and around the pond ecosystem and what they eat. We will...
MoreRecycled Creations
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Littleton, COCome learn why recycling is important and how nature recycles itself. We will have fun creating new uses for old materials. These classes will be...
MoreCommunity Drum Circle
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Littleton, COCommunity Drum Circle
Tuesday, June 11, 6 – 8 PM
Join people of all levels of musical expertise to share your rhythmical spirit in an...
MoreCreepy Crawlies
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm Littleton, COCome explore the ponds of Ken-Caryl Ranch! We will learn all about what critters live in and around the pond ecosystem and what they eat. We will...
MoreNight Hike at Heil Valley Ranch
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 8:30pm to 10:30pm , COJoin volunteer naturalists for an evening of exploring Heil Valley Ranch. We’ll hike just over one mile round-trip, on a moderate trail, enjoying...
MoreBear Creek Nature Explorers - Curious Coyotes
Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 9:00am to 10:30am Colorado Springs, COChildren, ages 4 - 5 with an adult, will enjoy hands-on nature activities, puppet shows, crafts, and a hike. ($4.00/person, Reservations required...
MoreRecycled Creations
Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Littleton, COCome learn why recycling is important and how nature recycles itself. We will have fun creating new uses for old materials. These classes will be...
MoreMad Creek Historic Hike
Friday, June 14, 2013 - 9:00am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin Naturalist Karen Vail on this beautiful hike that allows participants to explore the history, geology, wildflowers and the beautiful Mad...
MoreHannah Kahn Dance Company Performance
Friday, June 14, 2013 - 10:30am to 11:30am Littleton, COHannah Kahn Dance Company Performance
Friday, June 14
10:30 AM
The Hannah Kahn Dance Company, one of Denver’s finest...
Boulder County Sunset Hike at Carolyn Holmberg Preserve
Friday, June 14, 2013 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm , CODiscover your Boulder County parks! This slow paced hikes cover an array of topics volunteer naturalists will interpret the park’s history,...
MorePreadators and Prey of Bear Creek At Night
Friday, June 14, 2013 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm Colorado Springs, COWho are the predators and or prey at Bear Creek and what techniques do they use to find and catch prey or keep from being eaten? Find out through...
MoreFish Hawks of Boulder County
Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 9:00am to 10:30am , COWhat hawk-like bird has a white head, eats fish, and spends the summer and nests in Boulder County – and is not a bald eagle? The answer can only...
MoreKids Gone Fishing
Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 9:00am to 12:00pm , COThe Kids Gone Fishing clinic is for children between the ages of 5 to 15 who have never fished or who want to learn more about how to fish. Kids...
MoreFossil and Dinosaur Discovery Hike
Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Steamboat Springs, COBefore the Dinosaur roamed the surface of the Earth and before amphibians crawled out of the swamps, life was centered in and around the oceans;...
MoreMeet the Beekeeper
Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 9:30am to 11:30am Littleton, COMeet the Beekeeper
Saturday, June 15, 9:30 -11:30 AM
Stop by our apiary while our beekeepers are working their hives, and you’ll have...
MoreCamping Clinic w/ Jax Outdoor Gear
Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Fort Collins, CONew to the area or looking to dust off the old tent? Bring the whole family out to Jax Outdoor Gear for this open house-style introduction to...
MoreFire and Flowers Hike
Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 9:30am to 11:30am , COJoin volunteer naturalists for a moderate one-mile hike to learn about the natural role of fire in ponderosa pine ecosystems and forest management...
MoreAdventures Outside: Day Camps along the River
Monday, June 17, 2013 - 7:00am to Friday, June 21, 2013 - 6:00pm Denver, COLooking for a way to get your kids outside and active this summer while you are at work? Don't want them to stop learning just because it...
MoreAdventures Outside: Day Camps along the Cherry Creek
Monday, June 17, 2013 - 7:00am to Friday, June 21, 2013 - 6:00pm Denver, COLooking for a way to get your kids outside and active this summer while you are at work? Don't want them to stop learning just because it...
MoreHigh Altitude Heritage Camp
Monday, June 17, 2013 - 8:00am to 12:00pm Breckenridge, COJoin the Breckenridge Recreation Department as we journey through time to discover why people are drawn to this high alpine haven in the Colorado...
MoreNature Camp
Monday, June 17, 2013 - 8:15am to Friday, June 21, 2013 - 12:15pm Highlands Ranch, COAges 7-10
Does your child like to fish, explore the outdoors, be an animal athlete and learn wilderness survival? Then this is the camp for...
Gone Fishing
Monday, June 17, 2013 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, COTry your luck at catching the big one. We will start our fishing experience by discovering different kinds of fish, why they are shaped they way...
MoreWater Wonders
Monday, June 17, 2013 - 9:00am to Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 12:00pm Littleton, COWe’ll get all wet as we explore the world of water. Find out what lives in the water and catch some water creatures. Find out how water is...
MoreBear Creek Nature Camp - Awesome Adventures
Monday, June 17, 2013 - 9:00am to Friday, June 21, 2013 - 3:00pm Colorado Springs, COWeek long day camps for children entering 1st - 5th grades! Make memories that last a life time. All camps include naturalist-led hikes, outdoor...
MoreAquatic Discoveries
Monday, June 17, 2013 - 1:00pm to Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 4:00pm Littleton, COCome explore the pond ecosystems of Ken-Caryl Ranch! We will learn all about what critters live in and around the pond and what they eat. We will...
MoreBoulder County Sunset Hike at Walker Ranch Open Space
Monday, June 17, 2013 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm , CODiscover your Boulder County parks! This slow paced hikes cover an array of topics volunteer naturalists will interpret the park’s history,...
MoreHigh Altitude Heritage Camp
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 8:00am to 12:00pm Breckenridge, COJoin the Breckenridge Recreation Department as we journey through time to discover why people are drawn to this high alpine haven in the Colorado...
MorePreserve Your Herbal Harvest
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Littleton, COPreserve Your Herbal Harvest
Tuesday, June 18, 6 – 8 PM
Don’t let your fresh herbs go to waste this summer! Learn how your herb...
MoreGone Fishing
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, COTry your luck at catching the big one. We will start our fishing experience by discovering different kinds of fish, why they are shaped they way...
MoreHigh School Crew Leader Training at Echo Lake and Red Rocks!
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 4:00pm to Sunday, June 23, 2013 - 5:00pm Boulder, COBecome a leader in your community, volunteer on restoration projects, meet new friends, eat free food, build your resume and spend time outside!...
MoreWhere to Go in Larimer County
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm Fort Collins, COLooking for new places to get outside? Join us for this presentation at Jax Outdoor Gear, 1200 N. College Ave. in Fort Collins, for info on where...
MoreHigh Altitude Heritage Camp
Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 8:00am to 12:00pm Breckenridge, COJoin the Breckenridge Recreation Department as we journey through time to discover why people are drawn to this high alpine haven in the Colorado...
MoreI Spy Bones
Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 10:00am to 11:00am , COThe bone detectives are on the prowl! Help volunteer naturalists search for evidence, including skulls, bones, and antlers of some of the animals...
MoreYampatika at Fish Creek Falls
Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. This program is sponsored by...
MoreHigh Altitude Heritage Camp
Friday, June 21, 2013 - 8:00am to 12:00pm Breckenridge, COJoin the Breckenridge Recreation Department as we journey through time to discover why people are drawn to this high alpine haven in the Colorado...
MoreYampatika at Fish Creek Falls
Friday, June 21, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. This program is sponsored by...
MoreCelebrate Summer Hike at Mud Lake
Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm , COJoin volunteer naturalists to celebrate the coming of summer! On this easy 2-mile hike we will explore the natural history of the area including...
MoreYampatika at Fish Creek Falls
Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. This program is sponsored by...
MoreBarnyard Critter Day
Sunday, June 23, 2013 - 10:00am to 3:00pm Longmont, COCome learn about the roles of chickens, pigs, horses and other animals on a farm. Animals have always been part of our lives. Join us as we...
MoreAdventures Outside: Day Camps along the River
Monday, June 24, 2013 - 7:00am to Friday, June 28, 2013 - 6:00pm Denver, COLooking for a way to get your kids outside and active this summer while you are at work? Don't want them to stop learning just because it...
MoreAdventures Outside: Day Camps along the Cherry Creek
Monday, June 24, 2013 - 7:00am to Friday, June 28, 2013 - 6:00pm Denver, COLooking for a way to get your kids outside and active this summer while you are at work? Don't want them to stop learning just because it...
MoreOcean Quest - Environmental Education
Monday, June 24, 2013 - 9:00am to Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 1:00pm Littleton, COGo on an underwater adventure and learn all about what lives in and around the ocean. We will learn what makes ocean water different, how fish...
MoreHike with a Naturalist
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - 10:30am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, COAmbassador sponsored hike on Mt. Werner. Want to learn more about our colorful forests of aspen, or about the critters that call the Steamboat...
MoreBoulder County Sunset Hike at Pella Crossing
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm , CODiscover your Boulder County parks! This slow paced hikes cover an array of topics volunteer naturalists will interpret the park’s history,...
MoreMineral Springs Tour
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 9:00am to 11:00am Steamboat Springs, COEnjoy a leisurely walk around the Steamboat Springs natural mineral springs, and discover the history behind them. Learn about the springs’...
MoreLittle Wonders - A Day as a Bug
Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 9:00am to 10:15am Colorado Springs, CODiscover the world of nature with your 2 or 3 year-old. Interactive activities and a short hike make this the perfect introduction to the...
MoreSummer Seniors Nature Hike at Mud Lake
Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm , COProgram begins at 10:00am and end no later than noon. Program will include information about the area’s history, geology, ecosystems, plants and...
MoreYampatika at Fish Creek Falls
Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. This program is sponsored by...
MoreGrowing Superior Shrub Roses
Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Littleton, COGrowing Superior Shrub Roses
Thursday, June 27, 6 – 8 PM
Shrub roses are not only beautiful choices for borders and hedges, but are...
MoreYampatika at Fish Creek Falls
Friday, June 28, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. This program is sponsored by...
MoreRabbit Ears Geology Hike
Saturday, June 29, 2013 - 9:00am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, COExplore the ‘ears’ on Rabbit Ears pass while learning about the geology of this unique area. Observe glacial erratics, and extrusive volcanic...
MoreCircle of Stones Hike: A Woman’s Journey to Herself
Saturday, June 29, 2013 - 9:30am to 12:00pm , COVolunteer naturalist Louise Alderson will lead a nature walk to experience inner wisdom and honor the feminine within us. This program, based on...
MoreAnimals Babies at Bear Creek
Saturday, June 29, 2013 - 10:00am to 11:30am Colorado Springs, COFrom bugs to birds to mammals, discover how Bear Creek’s youngest animals grow and survive. ($3.00/member, $4.00/nonmember, Reservations required...
More7th Annual Diversity TennisFest
Saturday, June 29, 2013 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Denver, COFree tennis instruction and games for the whole family. All abilities and ages welcome to attend. Enjoy fun on the tennis court along with music...
MoreYampatika at Fish Creek Falls
Saturday, June 29, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. This program is sponsored by...
MoreNature Discovery Day: Insect Investigation
Saturday, June 29, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, CONature Discovery Day: Insect Investigation
Saturday, June 29th, 10 AM – 12 PM
Shake a tree, turn over a leaf, look under a rock, and...
MoreDiscover The Insect Rainbow
Sunday, June 30, 2013 - 10:00am Boulder, COA ranger's job is to protect all wildlife, including the animals that are very hard to see, like a praying mantis. These small insects come...
MoreAdventures Outside: Day Camps along the River
Monday, July 1, 2013 - 7:00am to Friday, July 5, 2013 - 6:00pm Denver, COLooking for a way to get your kids outside and active this summer while you are at work? Don't want them to stop learning just because it...
MoreAdventures Outside: Day Camps along the Cherry Creek
Monday, July 1, 2013 - 7:00am to Friday, July 5, 2013 - 6:00pm Denver, COLooking for a way to get your kids outside and active this summer while you are at work? Don't want them to stop learning just because it...
MoreHike with a Naturalist
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 - 10:30am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, COAmbassador sponsored hike on Mt. Werner. Want to learn more about our colorful forests of aspen, or about the critters that call the Steamboat...
MoreNature Notes Club
Wednesday, July 3, 2013 - 8:30am to 11:30am , CONature Notes Club meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, usually during the day. In this nature journaling group, you’ll get...
MoreBear Creek Nature Explorers- Dancing in the Forest
Wednesday, July 3, 2013 - 9:00am to 10:30am Colorado Springs, COChildren, ages 4 - 5 with an adult, will enjoy hands-on nature activities, puppet shows, crafts, and a hike. ($4.00/person, Reservations required...
MoreMineral Springs Tour
Wednesday, July 3, 2013 - 9:00am to 11:00am Steamboat Springs, COEnjoy a leisurely walk around the Steamboat Springs natural mineral springs, and discover the history behind them. Learn about the springs’...
MoreEvening Seed Collection Project
Wednesday, July 3, 2013 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm , COSeed collection is a very relaxing activity; some even say it's therapeutic. It's also a great family activity!
Green Needlegrass...
MoreBoulder County Sunset Hike at Heil Valley Ranch
Wednesday, July 3, 2013 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm , CODiscover your Boulder County parks! This slow paced hikes cover an array of topics volunteer naturalists will interpret the park’s history,...
MoreYampatika at Fish Creek Falls
Thursday, July 4, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. This program is sponsored by...
MoreYampatika at Fish Creek Falls
Friday, July 5, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. This program is sponsored by...
MoreWildflowers of Caribou Ranch
Saturday, July 6, 2013 - 9:00am to 12:00pm , COEscape the summer heat and enjoy beautiful wildflowers! Volunteer naturalists will be available along the 4.2 miles (roundtrip) of easy-moderate...
MoreOutdoor Safety and Survival for Kids and Adults
Saturday, July 6, 2013 - 10:00am to 11:30am Colorado Springs, COMake your children and yourself ready for a “what if” survival situation. Peter Kummerfeldt, survival instructor and owner of Outdoor Safe, will...
MoreYampatika at Fish Creek Falls
Saturday, July 6, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. This program is sponsored by...
MoreHard Rock Mining Tours
Saturday, July 6, 2013 - 10:30am to 1:30pm , COTap into the towns, tools and characters of local hard rock mining heritage by visiting Boulder County mining sites of years gone by. More...
MoreSaturday Night Campfire Program - "You Stepped in What?"
Saturday, July 6, 2013 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm Lakewood, COJoin us for an evening of fun and education for the entire family!
Animals leave many signs of their presence behind including scat, tracks...
MoreAdventures Outside: Day Camps along the River
Monday, July 8, 2013 - 7:00am to Friday, July 12, 2013 - 6:00pm Denver, COLooking for a way to get your kids outside and active this summer while you are at work? Don't want them to stop learning just because it...
MoreAdventures Outside: Day Camps along the Cherry Creek
Monday, July 8, 2013 - 7:00am to Friday, July 12, 2013 - 6:00pm Denver, COLooking for a way to get your kids outside and active this summer while you are at work? Don't want them to stop learning just because it...
MoreNature Camp
Monday, July 8, 2013 - 8:15am to Friday, July 12, 2013 - 12:15pm Highlands Ranch, COAges 7-10
Does your child like to fish, explore the outdoors, be an animal athlete and learn wilderness survival? Then this is the camp for...
Gone Fishing
Monday, July 8, 2013 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, COTry your luck at catching the big one. We will start our fishing experience by discovering different kinds of fish, why they are shaped they way...
MoreNature Recycles
Monday, July 8, 2013 - 9:00am to Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 12:00pm Littleton, COWhere does a leaf go when it falls from a tree? Where does the tree go when it topples in the wind? What happens to the snake’s skin and the...
MoreBear Creek Nature Camp - Nature Detectives
Monday, July 8, 2013 - 9:00am to Friday, July 12, 2013 - 3:00pm Colorado Springs, COWeek long day camps for children entering 1st - 5th grades! Make memories that last a life time. All camps include naturalist-led hikes, outdoor...
MoreAnimal Adaptations
Monday, July 8, 2013 - 1:00pm to Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 4:00pm Littleton , COWhy are fish colored the way they are? What helps animals survive in the hot summer months? We will learn all about different ways animals behave...
MoreHike with a Naturalist
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 - 10:30am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, COAmbassador sponsored hike on Mt. Werner. Want to learn more about our colorful forests of aspen, or about the critters that call the Steamboat...
MoreWalk Our Water Gardens
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Littleton, COWalk Our Water Gardens!
Tuesday, July 9, 6 -8 PM
Journey to the Amazon to see the three-foot diameter Victoria Water Lily, to Hawaii...
MoreCommunity Drum Circle
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Littleton, COCommunity Drum Circle
Tuesday, July 9, 6 – 8 PM
Join people of all levels of musical expertise to share your rhythmical spirit in an...
MoreNight Hike at Walker Ranch
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 - 8:00pm to 10:00pm , COJoin Boulder County volunteer naturalists for an evening of exploring Walker Ranch under cover of darkness. We’ll hike about two miles round-trip...
MoreGone Fishing
Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, COTry your luck at catching the big one. We will start our fishing experience by discovering different kinds of fish, why they are shaped they way...
MoreMineral Springs Tour
Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 9:00am to 11:00am Steamboat Springs, COEnjoy a leisurely walk around the Steamboat Springs natural mineral springs, and discover the history behind them. Learn about the springs’...
MoreMeet the Vegetable Gardeners
Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 9:30am to 11:30am Littleton, COMeet the Vegetable Gardeners
Wednesday, July 10, 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Join us at the Vegetable Garden to view live demonstrations on...
MoreFountain Creek Nature Adventures: Incredible Insects
Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 9:00am to 10:30am Fountain, COChildren ages 3-6, with an adult, will enjoy puppet shows, nature stories, crafts, hands-on activities, and discovery time on the trail. ($4.00...
MoreYampatika at Fish Creek Falls
Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. This program is sponsored by...
MoreBoulder County Sunset Hike at Mud Lake Open Space
Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm , CODiscover your Boulder County parks! This slow paced hikes cover an array of topics volunteer naturalists will interpret the park’s history,...
MoreWildflower Walk Series
Friday, July 12, 2013 - 8:00am to 2:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin Steamboat Springs native and Yampatika Naturalist, Karen Vail, as she guides you in search of the most abundant, and colorful wildflowers the...
MoreYampatika at Fish Creek Falls
Friday, July 12, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. This program is sponsored by...
MoreJuly Bird Walk
Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 8:00am to 11:00am Littleton, COJuly Bird Walk
Saturday July 13, 8-11 AM
The birds of summer are here! Join us on this guided bird walk as we visit the Hudson...
MoreFrog Frenzy
Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 9:00am to 11:30am Fountain, COLearn about frogs, toads and salamanders, look for them in their water habitat, listen to their calls, and make a froggy craft to take home. ($4....
MoreBear Creek Splash
Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 10:00am to 11:30am Colorado Springs, COFor a morning of fun, come explore and discover the tiny animals that inhabit Bear Creek. Wear your old clothes, water shoes, sandals, or hip...
MoreYampatika at Fish Creek Falls
Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. This program is sponsored by...
MoreSaturday Night Campfire Program - "Trees, Flowers and Bugs Oh My!"
Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm Lakewood, COJoin us for an evening of fun and education for the entire family!
What do trees, flowers, and bugs have in common? We will partner with...
MoreGround-breaking Ladies
Sunday, July 14, 2013 - 11:00am to 12:00pm , COJoin us as we explore the lives of two adventurous women who were a bit before their time. Martha Maxwell had a wildlife museum, some of which...
MoreLet’s Talk Chickens
Sunday, July 14, 2013 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Longmont, COJoin volunteer Barb Kirchner, as she shares experiences and lessons learned from raising her own chickens. Learn why chickens have been popular...
MoreAdventures Outside: Day Camps along the River
Monday, July 15, 2013 - 7:00am to Friday, July 19, 2013 - 6:00pm Denver, COLooking for a way to get your kids outside and active this summer while you are at work? Don't want them to stop learning just because it...
MoreAdventures Outside: Day Camps along the Cherry Creek
Monday, July 15, 2013 - 7:00am to Friday, July 19, 2013 - 6:00pm Denver, COLooking for a way to get your kids outside and active this summer while you are at work? Don't want them to stop learning just because it...
MoreWild Child Wilderness Camp
Monday, July 15, 2013 - 8:00am to 12:00pm Breckenridge, COTake a walk on the wild side with the Breckenridge Recreation Department, as we spend time hiking and exploring around the wild places of...
MoreNature Recycles
Monday, July 15, 2013 - 9:00am to Thursday, July 18, 2013 - 12:00pm Littleton, COWhere does a leaf go when it falls from a tree? Where does the tree go when it topples in the wind? What happens to the snake’s skin and the...
MoreBear Creek Nature Camp - Earth Connections
Monday, July 15, 2013 - 9:00am to Friday, July 19, 2013 - 12:00pm Colorado Springs, COWeek long day camps for children entering 1st - 5th grades! Make memories that last a life time. All camps include naturalist-led hikes, outdoor...
MoreWild Child Adventures
Monday, July 15, 2013 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Fountain, COFor students entering 6th – 8th grades. Fishing, survival skills, hiking and tracking, map and compass. An optional overnight campout with...
MoreCreepy Crawlies
Monday, July 15, 2013 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm Littleton, COCome explore the ponds of Ken-Caryl Ranch! We will learn all about what critters live in and around the pond ecosystem and what they eat. We will...
MoreLandscaping for Wildlife: Attracting Hummingbirds to your Garden
Monday, July 15, 2013 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Littleton, COLandscaping for Wildlife: Attracting Hummingbirds to your Garden
Mondays, July 15 and July 22, 6-8 PM
Known for their flashing beauty...
MoreWild Child Wilderness Camp
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 8:00am to 12:00pm Breckenridge, COTake a walk on the wild side with the Breckenridge Recreation Department, as we spend time hiking and exploring around the wild places of...
MoreWild Child Adventures
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Fountain, COFor students entering 6th – 8th grades. Fishing, survival skills, hiking and tracking, map and compass. An optional overnight campout with...
MoreHike with a Naturalist
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 10:30am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, COAmbassador sponsored hike on Mt. Werner. Want to learn more about our colorful forests of aspen, or about the critters that call the Steamboat...
MoreRecycled Creations
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Littleton, COCome learn why recycling is important and how nature recycles itself. We will have fun creating new uses for old materials. These classes will be...
MoreNature Notes Club
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - 8:30am to 11:30am , CONature Notes Club meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, usually during the day. In this nature journaling group, you’ll get...
MoreMineral Springs Tour
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - 9:00am to 11:00am Steamboat Springs, COEnjoy a leisurely walk around the Steamboat Springs natural mineral springs, and discover the history behind them. Learn about the springs’...
MoreWild Child Adventures
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Fountain, COFor students entering 6th – 8th grades. Fishing, survival skills, hiking and tracking, map and compass. An optional overnight campout with...
MoreCreepy Crawlies
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm Littleton, COCome explore the ponds of Ken-Caryl Ranch! We will learn all about what critters live in and around the pond ecosystem and what they eat. We will...
MoreWhere to Go in Larimer County
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm Fort Collins, COLooking for new places to get outside? Join us for this presentation at Jax Outdoor Gear, 1200 N. College Ave. in Fort Collins, for info on where...
MoreWild Child Wilderness Camp
Thursday, July 18, 2013 - 8:00am to 12:00pm Breckenridge, COTake a walk on the wild side with the Breckenridge Recreation Department, as we spend time hiking and exploring around the wild places of...
MoreWild Child Adventures
Thursday, July 18, 2013 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Fountain, COFor students entering 6th – 8th grades. Fishing, survival skills, hiking and tracking, map and compass. An optional overnight campout with...
MoreYampatika at Fish Creek Falls
Thursday, July 18, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. This program is sponsored by...
MoreRecycled Creations
Thursday, July 18, 2013 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Littleton, COCome learn why recycling is important and how nature recycles itself. We will have fun creating new uses for old materials. These classes will be...
MoreHorse-drawn Hayrides
Thursday, July 18, 2013 - 6:00pm Highlands Ranch, COLet Bella and Buster take you on a hayride through the Backcountry Wilderness Area. Enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of nature as you explore...
MoreWhat’s Bugging Your Rose Garden?
Thursday, July 18, 2013 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Littleton, COWhat’s Bugging Your Rose Garden?
Thursday, July 18, 6 – 8 PM
We enjoy roses for their fragrance, beauty, and long bloom season. But...
MoreWild Child Wilderness Camp
Friday, July 19, 2013 - 8:00am to 12:00pm Breckenridge, COTake a walk on the wild side with the Breckenridge Recreation Department, as we spend time hiking and exploring around the wild places of...
MoreWild Child Adventures
Friday, July 19, 2013 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Fountain, COFor students entering 6th – 8th grades. Fishing, survival skills, hiking and tracking, map and compass. An optional overnight campout with...
MoreYampatika at Fish Creek Falls
Friday, July 19, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. This program is sponsored by...
MoreGoing Batty: Bat Discovery at the Rehder Ranch
Friday, July 19, 2013 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm Steamboat Springs, COCome to the Rehder Ranch (near CatamountLake) for an evening all about bats! Hear a talk from CO Parks and Wildlife Bat Biologist, Dan Neubaum....
MoreBoulder County Sunset Hike at Bald Mountain Scenic Area
Friday, July 19, 2013 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm , CODiscover your Boulder County parks! This slow paced hikes cover an array of topics volunteer naturalists will interpret the park’s history,...
MoreMeet the Beekeeper
Saturday, July 20, 2013 - 9:30am to 11:30am Littleton, COMeet the Beekeeper
Saturday, July 20, 9:30 -11:30 AM
Stop by our apiary while our beekeepers are working their hives, and you’ll have...
MoreYampatika at Fish Creek Falls
Saturday, July 20, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. This program is sponsored by...
MoreRaptors of the Rockies
Saturday, July 20, 2013 - 10:00am Littleton, CORaptors of the Rockies
Saturday, July 20, 10 AM – 11 AM
Join us for this interactive demonstration concentrating on the birds of prey...
MoreSummer Heritage Evening at Walker Ranch Homestead
Saturday, July 20, 2013 - 5:00pm to 7:30pm , COBring your family and a picnic supper (please bring a blanket if you plan to picnic – there are no tables at the homestead). Visit costumed...
MoreSaturday Night Campfire Program - "Bodacious Bats"
Saturday, July 20, 2013 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm Lakewood, COJoin us for an evening of fun and education for the entire family!
Do vampire bats really exist? Are bats blind? Find out the answers to...
MoreAdventures Outside: Day Camps along the River
Monday, July 22, 2013 - 7:00am to Friday, July 26, 2013 - 6:00pm Denver, COLooking for a way to get your kids outside and active this summer while you are at work? Don't want them to stop learning just because it...
MoreAdventures Outside: Day Camps along the Cherry Creek
Monday, July 22, 2013 - 7:00am to Friday, July 26, 2013 - 6:00pm Denver, COLooking for a way to get your kids outside and active this summer while you are at work? Don't want them to stop learning just because it...
MoreCamp Caterpillar
Monday, July 22, 2013 - 8:00am to 12:00pm Breckenridge, COCome let your little caterpillar blossom into a butterfly as they learn about nature, animals, the environment and camp! Each day campers will...
MoreGone Fishing
Monday, July 22, 2013 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, COTry your luck at catching the big one. We will start our fishing experience by discovering different kinds of fish, why they are shaped they way...
MoreFishing Fun
Monday, July 22, 2013 - 9:00am to Thursday, July 25, 2013 - 12:00pm Littleton, COLearn about what makes a fish a fish, where they live, what they eat and what they feel like in this scaly, slimy class.
Class will meet...
MoreWandering Naturalist
Monday, July 22, 2013 - 1:00pm to Thursday, July 25, 2013 - 4:00pm Littleton , COWander into Ken-Caryl Ranch Open Space in search of wildlife, plants, and rock formations. Take a hike in search of lizards, snakes, and other...
MoreLandscaping for Wildlife: Attracting Hummingbirds to your Garden
Monday, July 22, 2013 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Littleton, COLandscaping for Wildlife: Attracting Hummingbirds to your Garden
Mondays, July 15 and July 22, 6-8 PM
Known for their flashing beauty...
MoreBoulder County Sunset Hike at Betasso Preserve
Monday, July 22, 2013 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm , CODiscover your Boulder County parks! This slow paced hikes cover an array of topics volunteer naturalists will interpret the park’s history,...
MoreCamp Caterpillar
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 - 8:00am to 12:00pm Breckenridge, COCome let your little caterpillar blossom into a butterfly as they learn about nature, animals, the environment and camp! Each day campers will...
MoreHike with a Naturalist
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 - 10:30am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, COAmbassador sponsored hike on Mt. Werner. Want to learn more about our colorful forests of aspen, or about the critters that call the Steamboat...
MoreCamp Caterpillar
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 - 8:00am to 12:00pm Breckenridge, COCome let your little caterpillar blossom into a butterfly as they learn about nature, animals, the environment and camp! Each day campers will...
MoreGone Fishing
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, COTry your luck at catching the big one. We will start our fishing experience by discovering different kinds of fish, why they are shaped they way...
MoreMineral Springs Tour
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 - 9:00am to 11:00am Steamboat Springs, COEnjoy a leisurely walk around the Steamboat Springs natural mineral springs, and discover the history behind them. Learn about the springs’...
MoreMeet the Vegetable Gardeners
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 - 9:30am to 11:30am Littleton, COMeet the Vegetable Gardeners
Wednesday, July 10, 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Join us at the Vegetable Garden to view live demonstrations on...
MoreCamp Caterpillar
Thursday, July 25, 2013 - 8:00am to 12:00pm Breckenridge, COCome let your little caterpillar blossom into a butterfly as they learn about nature, animals, the environment and camp! Each day campers will...
MoreLittle Wonders - Feathered Friends
Thursday, July 25, 2013 - 9:00am to 10:15am Colorado Springs, CODiscover the world of nature with your 2 or 3 year-old. Interactive activities and a short hike make this the perfect introduction to the...
MoreSummer Seniors Nature Hike at Bald Mountain
Thursday, July 25, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm , COProgram begins at 10:00am and end no later than noon. Program will include information about the area’s history, geology, ecosystems, plants and...
MoreYampatika at Fish Creek Falls
Thursday, July 25, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. This program is sponsored by...
MoreWomen's Leadership & Adventure Summit
Friday, July 26, 2013 (All day) to Sunday, July 28, 2013 (All day) Golden, COLadies - join Peaks Foundation for a weekend of motivational speaking sessions and adventures. Choose from trekking, climbing, or stand up...
MoreCamp Caterpillar
Friday, July 26, 2013 - 8:00am to 12:00pm Breckenridge, COCome let your little caterpillar blossom into a butterfly as they learn about nature, animals, the environment and camp! Each day campers will...
MoreWildflower Walk Series
Friday, July 26, 2013 - 8:00am to 4:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin Steamboat Springs native and Yampatika Naturalist, Karen Vail, as she guides you in search of the most abundant, and colorful wildflowers the...
MoreColors and Shapes in Nature
Friday, July 26, 2013 - 9:30am to 10:30am Highlands Ranch, COCan you find a yellow circle or a red triangle in nature? We will explore around the Redstone Park Pond to learn different colors and shapes in...
MoreYampatika at Fish Creek Falls
Friday, July 26, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. This program is sponsored by...
MoreMessages in Stone at Devil's Backbone
Saturday, July 27, 2013 - 10:00am to 11:30am Loveland, COTake a short hike with Naturalist Ed through millions of years of geologic history visible in and near Devils Backbone Open Space. Learn key...
MoreYampatika at Fish Creek Falls
Saturday, July 27, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. This program is sponsored by...
MoreNature Discovery Day: Growing a Garden
Saturday, July 27, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, CONature Discovery Day: Growing a Garden
Saturday, July 27th, 10 AM – 12 PM
Discover how plants grow and how fun it can be to start and...
MoreAdventure Film Night
Saturday, July 27, 2013 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm Golden, COJoin Peaks Foundation and UpaDowna for an inspirational evening of speakers, film, & more!
Speakers:
LAURIE NORMANDEAU is on...
Saturday Night Campfire Program - "Hawk Quest"
Saturday, July 27, 2013 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm Lakewood, COJoin us for an evening of fun and education for the entire family!
Hawk Quest brings live birds of prey to our Learning Circle Amphitheater...
MoreMeet the Rangers and Learn How to Build an Emergency Shelter
Sunday, July 28, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm , CORangers know that fast moving storms can hit at any time in Colorado. Being caught in lightning, rain, snow or wind is a dangerous situation....
MoreAdventures Outside: Day Camps along the River
Monday, July 29, 2013 - 7:00am to Friday, August 2, 2013 - 6:00pm Denver, COLooking for a way to get your kids outside and active this summer while you are at work? Don't want them to stop learning just because it...
MoreAdventures Outside: Day Camps along the Cherry Creek
Monday, July 29, 2013 - 7:00am to Friday, August 2, 2013 - 6:00pm Denver, COLooking for a way to get your kids outside and active this summer while you are at work? Don't want them to stop learning just because it...
MoreFishing Fun
Monday, July 29, 2013 - 9:00am to Thursday, August 1, 2013 - 12:00pm Littleton, COLearn about what makes a fish a fish, where they live, what they eat and what they feel like in this scaly, slimy class.
Class will meet...
MoreBear Creek Nature Camp - Awesome Adventures
Monday, July 29, 2013 - 9:00am to Friday, August 2, 2013 - 3:00pm Colorado Springs, COWeek long day camps for children entering 1st - 5th grades! Make memories that last a life time. All camps include naturalist-led hikes, outdoor...
MoreEco Explorers
Monday, July 29, 2013 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Fountain, COThis camp features our favorite outdoor activities including fishing, bug hunting, pond critters, beaver dam building, and outdoor skills...
MoreEco Explorers
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Fountain, COThis camp features our favorite outdoor activities including fishing, bug hunting, pond critters, beaver dam building, and outdoor skills...
MoreHike with a Naturalist
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - 10:30am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, COAmbassador sponsored hike on Mt. Werner. Want to learn more about our colorful forests of aspen, or about the critters that call the Steamboat...
MoreBoulder County Sunset Hike at Caribou Ranch Open Space
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm , CODiscover your Boulder County parks! This slow paced hikes cover an array of topics volunteer naturalists will interpret the park’s history,...
MoreNature Notes Club
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - 8:30am to 3:00pm , CONature Notes Club meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, usually during the day. In this nature journaling group, you’ll get...
MoreMineral Springs Tour
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - 9:00am to 11:00am Steamboat Springs, COEnjoy a leisurely walk around the Steamboat Springs natural mineral springs, and discover the history behind them. Learn about the springs’...
MoreEco Explorers
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Fountain, COThis camp features our favorite outdoor activities including fishing, bug hunting, pond critters, beaver dam building, and outdoor skills...
MoreEco Explorers
Thursday, August 1, 2013 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Fountain, COThis camp features our favorite outdoor activities including fishing, bug hunting, pond critters, beaver dam building, and outdoor skills...
MoreYampatika at Fish Creek Falls
Thursday, August 1, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. This program is sponsored by...
MoreNature Nuggets - Home on the Range
Thursday, August 1, 2013 - 10:00am to 11:00am Ft. Collins, CTNature Nuggets—Home on the Range
Thursday, August 1, 10-11 a.m., Bobcat Ridge Natural Area
Meet at the barn near the parking lot....
Eco Explorers
Friday, August 2, 2013 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Fountain, COThis camp features our favorite outdoor activities including fishing, bug hunting, pond critters, beaver dam building, and outdoor skills...
MoreYampatika at Fish Creek Falls
Friday, August 2, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. This program is sponsored by...
MoreTell Me More About Comets and Meteors
Friday, August 2, 2013 - 8:00pm to 10:30pm Ft. Collins, COTell Me More About Comets and Meteors
Friday, August 2, 8:00-10:30 p.m., Bobcat Ridge Natural Area
Meet at the picnic shelter, 1/8...
Environmental Education Day Camp with Wildlands Restoration Volunteers
Saturday, August 3, 2013 - 7:30am to 4:00pm Nederland, COGet outside, come play and learn with people who care about kids and the earth!
Drop off your children or grandchildren ages 7-12 to...
MoreButters and Hummers
Saturday, August 3, 2013 - 10:00am to 11:30am Colorado Springs, CONectar sippers such as butterflies and hummingbirds are amazing animals dependent on the specific resources. Find out how they feed, what plants...
MoreYampatika at Fish Creek Falls
Saturday, August 3, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. This program is sponsored by...
MoreHard Rock Mining Tours
Saturday, August 3, 2013 - 10:30am to 1:30pm , COTap into the towns, tools and characters of local hard rock mining heritage by visiting Boulder County mining sites of years gone by. More...
MoreJunior Ranger Adventures - Bike Patrol with the Rangers
Saturday, August 3, 2013 - 11:00am to 1:00pm , COGoing on bike patrol is a fast way for the rangers to patrol the parks. Plus, it’s really fun! Go on a bike patrol with the rangers and learn...
MoreSaturday Night Campfire Program - "Dining with Decomposers"
Saturday, August 3, 2013 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm Lakewood, COJoin us for an evening of fun and education for the entire family!
Do you recycle things you throw away? Explore the often misunderstood...
MoreButterflies and Other Flying Creatures
Sunday, August 4, 2013 - 9:00am to 11:30am , COVolunteer naturalist Jan Chu and others will lead 1.5-mile walk in search of mid-summer butterflies, birds, and other flying insects. See how...
MoreAdventures Outside: Day Camps along the River
Monday, August 5, 2013 - 7:00am to Friday, August 9, 2013 - 6:00pm Denver, COLooking for a way to get your kids outside and active this summer while you are at work? Don't want them to stop learning just because it...
MoreAdventures Outside: Day Camps along the Cherry Creek
Monday, August 5, 2013 - 7:00am to Friday, August 9, 2013 - 6:00pm Denver, COLooking for a way to get your kids outside and active this summer while you are at work? Don't want them to stop learning just because it...
MoreGone Fishing
Monday, August 5, 2013 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, COTry your luck at catching the big one. We will start our fishing experience by discovering different kinds of fish, why they are shaped they way...
MoreWandering Naturalist
Monday, August 5, 2013 - 1:00pm to Thursday, August 8, 2013 - 4:00pm Littleton , COWander into Ken-Caryl Ranch Open Space in search of wildlife, plants, and rock formations. Take a hike in search of lizards, snakes, and other...
MoreMeet the Vegetable Gardeners
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 - 9:30am to 11:30am Littleton, COMeet the Vegetable Gardeners
Wednesday, July 10, 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Join us at the Vegetable Garden to view live demonstrations on...
MorePuppets on Patrol
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 - 10:00am to 11:00am Ft. Collins, CTPuppets on Patrol
Tuesday, August 6, 10-11 a.m., Bobcat Ridge Natural Area
Meet at the barn area near the parking lot.
Children...
Hike with a Naturalist
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 - 10:30am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, COAmbassador sponsored hike on Mt. Werner. Want to learn more about our colorful forests of aspen, or about the critters that call the Steamboat...
MoreJust Canning: The Basics
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 - 6:00pm Littleton, COJust Canning: The Basics
Tuesday, August 6, 6 – 8 PM
Learn all about the how and why of canning food at home. The workshop focuses on...
MoreGone Fishing
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, COTry your luck at catching the big one. We will start our fishing experience by discovering different kinds of fish, why they are shaped they way...
MoreMineral Springs Tour
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 - 9:00am to 11:00am Steamboat Springs, COEnjoy a leisurely walk around the Steamboat Springs natural mineral springs, and discover the history behind them. Learn about the springs’...
MoreBoulder County Sunset Hike at Heil Valley Ranch
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm , CODiscover your Boulder County parks! This slow paced hikes cover an array of topics volunteer naturalists will interpret the park’s history,...
MoreNature Nuggets - Bunny Hop
Thursday, August 8, 2013 - 8:00am to 11:00am Ft. Collins, CTNature Nuggets—Bunny Hop
Thursday, August 8, 10-11 a.m., Bobcat Ridge Natural Area
Meet at picnic shelter, 1/8 mile from parking lot....
Fountain Creek Nature Adventures: Cooking with the Sun
Thursday, August 8, 2013 - 9:00am to 10:30am Fountain, COChildren ages 3-6, with an adult, will enjoy puppet shows, nature stories, crafts, hands-on activities, and discovery time on the trail. ($4.00...
MoreYampatika at Fish Creek Falls
Thursday, August 8, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. This program is sponsored by...
MoreYampatika at Fish Creek Falls
Friday, August 9, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. This program is sponsored by...
MoreFamily Fly Fishing Camp
Friday, August 9, 2013 - 6:00pm to Sunday, August 11, 2013 - 12:00pm , COOn August 9-11, 2013 Colorado Trout Unlimited, with their partner Angling University, will be holding their inaugural Family Fly Fishing Camp at...
MoreSummer Night Sky for Beginners
Friday, August 9, 2013 - 8:00pm to 9:30pm Fountain, COJoin Professor Moonbeam to learn what to look for and how to navigate the summer night sky. We’ll use our eyes and binoculars to locate stars,...
MoreAugust Bird Walk
Saturday, August 10, 2013 - 8:00am to 11:00am Littleton, COAugust Bird Walk
Saturday August 10, 8-11 AM
Each month we team with a Master Birder from the Front Range Birding Company to discover...
MoreBike Ride with a Ranger
Saturday, August 10, 2013 - 8:30am to 9:30am Highlands Ranch, COJoin a Highlands Ranch Metro District park ranger on an easy bicycle ride along the High Line Canal Trail from Redstone Park to Fly'n B Park...
MoreWater for All
Saturday, August 10, 2013 - 9:00am to 10:30am Ft. Collins, COWater for All
Saturday, August 10, 9-10:30 a.m., Udall Natural Area
Meet at Udall entrance on Lincoln; parking along Lincoln or at...
The Wonder of Walden: A Write & Sketch Hike
Saturday, August 10, 2013 - 9:30am to 11:30am , COEngage the outdoors through nature journaling. Volunteer naturalist Ellen Orleans will introduce sketching and writing techniques and then we...
MoreYampatika at Fish Creek Falls
Saturday, August 10, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. This program is sponsored by...
MoreFountain Creek Stomp
Saturday, August 10, 2013 - 10:00am to 11:30am Fountain, COBring your water shoes, sandals, or hip boots and be willing to get wet as we explore the waters in Fountain Creek. We’ll do an aquatic...
MoreLeave No Trace Hike
Saturday, August 10, 2013 - 11:00am to 1:00pm , CORangers are champion hikers and always leave things how we find them. That way others that come along the trail later can find it in the exact...
MoreCastlewood Canyon State Park - Porcupines at the Park
Saturday, August 10, 2013 - 11:00am to 12:30pm Franktown, COJoin Wildlife Rehabilitator Linda Cope as she presents a program about porcupines and their habitat. Porcupines are a fascinating species that we...
MoreSaturday Night Campfire Program - "Insects Around the World"
Saturday, August 10, 2013 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm Lakewood, COJoin us for an evening of fun and education for the entire family!
Take a trip around the bug world with the Butterfly Pavilion! Hop on...
MoreBig Horn Sheep Count
Sunday, August 11, 2013 - 8:00am to Tuesday, August 13, 2013 - 5:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin CO Parks and Wildlife staff on their annual Big Horn Sheep count in the Mount Zirkel Wilderness. This is a physically challenging three day,...
MorePlant Adaptations - Finding Water in the Foothills
Sunday, August 11, 2013 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Ft. Collins, COPlant Adaptations—Finding Water in the Foothills
Sunday, August 11, 9 a.m.-noon, Reservoir Ridge Natural Area
Meet at parking lot at...
Let’s Talk Chickens
Sunday, August 11, 2013 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Longmont, COJoin volunteer Barb Kirchner, as she shares experiences and lessons learned from raising her own chickens. Learn why chickens have been popular...
MoreAdventures Outside: Day Camps along the River
Monday, August 12, 2013 - 7:00am to Friday, August 16, 2013 - 6:00pm Denver, COLooking for a way to get your kids outside and active this summer while you are at work? Don't want them to stop learning just because it...
MoreAdventures Outside: Day Camps along the Cherry Creek
Monday, August 12, 2013 - 7:00am to Friday, August 16, 2013 - 6:00pm Denver, COLooking for a way to get your kids outside and active this summer while you are at work? Don't want them to stop learning just because it...
MoreOcean Quest - Environmental Education
Monday, August 12, 2013 - 9:00am to Thursday, August 15, 2013 - 1:00am Littleton, COGo on an underwater adventure and learn all about what lives in and around the ocean. We will learn what makes ocean water different, how fish...
MoreCastlewood Canyon - Perseid Meteor Shower
Monday, August 12, 2013 - 9:00pm to 11:00pm Franktown, COEach year, the Perseid meteor shower brings a natural fireworks show in early August. Enjoy a summer evening at the park and view our furthest...
MoreHike with a Naturalist
Tuesday, August 13, 2013 - 10:30am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, COAmbassador sponsored hike on Mt. Werner. Want to learn more about our colorful forests of aspen, or about the critters that call the Steamboat...
MoreNight Hike at Bald Mountain
Tuesday, August 13, 2013 - 8:30pm to 10:00pm , COJoin Boulder County volunteer naturalists for an evening of exploring Bald Mountain under cover of darkness. We’ll hike about one mile roundtrip...
MoreMineral Springs Tour
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - 9:00am to 11:00am Steamboat Springs, COEnjoy a leisurely walk around the Steamboat Springs natural mineral springs, and discover the history behind them. Learn about the springs’...
MoreHoney Harvest & Products of the Hive
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Littleton, COLearn all of the “ins” and “outs” of moving honey from the hive to the honey jar. This course will explore the various honeycomb setups and the...
MoreTwos & Threes Outdoors – Itzy Bitsy Spider
Thursday, August 15, 2013 - 9:00am to 10:15pm Fountain, COShare in the joy of your 2 or 3 year-old child’s discovery as he or she enjoys a story and an exploration hike outdoors. ($3.00 for each...
MoreYampatika at Fish Creek Falls
Thursday, August 15, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. This program is sponsored by...
MoreNature Nuggets - Bunny Hop
Thursday, August 15, 2013 - 10:00am to 11:00am Ft. Collins, CONature Nuggets—Bunny Hop
Thursday, August 15, 10-11 a.m., Fossil Creek Reservoir Regional Open Space
Meet at program shelter near...
Castlewood Canyon - Critter Tales: Butterflies
Thursday, August 15, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Franktown, COJoin Volunteer Naturalist Sharon Logan for an exciting and educational children’s program. Enjoy tea with Queen Flutterby, the Monarch Butterfly,...
MoreBoulder County Sunset Hike at Walker Ranch Open Space
Thursday, August 15, 2013 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm , CODiscover your Boulder County parks! This slow paced hikes cover an array of topics volunteer naturalists will interpret the park’s history,...
MoreBirding for Beginners - 202
Thursday, August 15, 2013 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm Colorado Springs, COThursday Classes: (meet at Bear Creek Nature Center) August 15, 29, & September 12, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday Field Trips: (at...
Yampatika at Fish Creek Falls
Friday, August 16, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. This program is sponsored by...
MoreBirding for Beginners - 202
Saturday, August 17, 2013 - 7:00am to 11:00am Colorado Springs, COThursday Classes: (meet at Bear Creek Nature Center) August 15, 29, & September 12, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday Field Trips: (at...
Meet the Beekeeper
Saturday, August 17, 2013 - 9:30am to 11:30am Littleton, COMeet the Beekeeper
Saturday, August 17, 9:30 - 11:30 AM
Stop by our apiary while our beekeepers are working their hives, and you’ll...
MoreConifers of Caribou
Saturday, August 17, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:30pm , COJoin volunteer naturalists for a moderate two-mile hike exploring the scenic montane forest of Caribou Ranch Open Space. You will learn to...
MoreWild Outdoor Edible Plants
Saturday, August 17, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Colorado Springs, COJoin local edible plant enthusiast Tracy Bookman for both a presentation and hike to learn how to graze your backyard and the Front Range for wild...
MoreYampatika at Fish Creek Falls
Saturday, August 17, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. This program is sponsored by...
MoreAll That Glistens Is Not GOLD
Saturday, August 17, 2013 - 11:00am to 1:00pm , COTry your hand at an activity that led to the settlement of Boulder County—gold panning! Do you have what it takes to travel back in time to do...
MoreCastlewood Canyon - Nature’s Educators: Raptors
Saturday, August 17, 2013 - 11:00am to 12:00pm Franktown, COJoin Nature’s Educators as they present a program about bird species and habitat with live raptors! Learn about the raptor species that live at...
MoreNatural Area Family Night Walk
Saturday, August 17, 2013 - 7:30pm to 9:30pm Ft. Collins, CONatural Area Family Night Walk
Saturday, August 17, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Location given at time of registration
Enjoy a short walk in...
Skygazing at Fossil Creek
Saturday, August 17, 2013 - 8:00pm to 10:00pm Ft. Collins, CTSkygazing at Fossil Creek
Saturday, August 17, 8:30-10:30 p.m., Fossil Creek Reservoir Regional Open Space
Meet at the parking lot....
Smithsonian at Soapstone
Sunday, August 18, 2013 - 9:30am to 11:30am Ft. Collins, CTSmithsonian at Soapstone
Sunday, August 18, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Soapstone Prairie Natural Area
Meet at north parking lot.
Hear...
Natural Areas Adult Night Walk
Sunday, August 18, 2013 - 7:30pm to 9:30pm Ft. Collins, CONatural Area Adult Night Walk
Sunday, August 18, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Location given at time of registration
Adults and accompanied...
Adventures Outside: Day Camps along the River
Monday, August 19, 2013 - 7:00am to Friday, August 23, 2013 - 6:00pm Denver, COLooking for a way to get your kids outside and active this summer while you are at work? Don't want them to stop learning just because it...
MoreMeet the Vegetable Gardeners
Tuesday, August 20, 2013 - 9:30am to 11:30am Littleton, COMeet the Vegetable Gardeners
Tuesday, August 20, 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Join us at the Vegetable Garden to view live demonstrations on...
MoreHike with a Naturalist
Tuesday, August 20, 2013 - 10:30am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, COAmbassador sponsored hike on Mt. Werner. Want to learn more about our colorful forests of aspen, or about the critters that call the Steamboat...
MoreNature Notes Club
Wednesday, August 21, 2013 - 8:30am to 11:30am , CONature Notes Club meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, usually during the day. In this nature journaling group, you’ll get...
MoreMineral Springs Tour
Wednesday, August 21, 2013 - 9:00am to 11:00am Steamboat Springs, COEnjoy a leisurely walk around the Steamboat Springs natural mineral springs, and discover the history behind them. Learn about the springs’...
MoreBear Creek Nature Explorers - Nature's Symphony
Thursday, August 22, 2013 - 9:00am to 10:30am Colorado Springs, COChildren, ages 4 - 5 with an adult, will enjoy hands-on nature activities, puppet shows, crafts, and a hike. ($4.00/person, Reservations required...
MoreYampatika at Fish Creek Falls
Thursday, August 22, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. This program is sponsored by...
MoreNature Nuggets - Busy Beavers
Thursday, August 22, 2013 - 10:00am to 11:15am Ft. Collins, CONature Nuggets—Busy Beavers
Thursday, August 22, 10-11 a.m., Magpie Meander Natural Area
Meet at Soft Gold Park parking lot.
...
Stay Cool!
Friday, August 23, 2013 - 9:30am to 10:30am Highlands Ranch, COIt's hot out there! How do animals keep from overheating? We'll explore different ways animals keep cool. Make a cool craft to take home...
MoreYampatika at Fish Creek Falls
Friday, August 23, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. This program is sponsored by...
MoreBoulder County Sunset Hike at Bald Mountain
Friday, August 23, 2013 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm , CODiscover your Boulder County parks! This slow paced hikes cover an array of topics volunteer naturalists will interpret the park’s history,...
MoreWild Mushroom Foray w/ Bill Emerson
Saturday, August 24, 2013 - 8:00am to 3:00pm Steamboat Springs, COIt’s mushroom time! Head out into the field with local fungi expert, Bill Emerson, to identify and collect local delicacies. Meet at the US...
MoreLiving in Lion and Bear Country
Saturday, August 24, 2013 - 9:00am to 11:00am , COJoin Boulder County volunteer naturalists for a moderate 1.5-mile hike and learn about the ecology and behavior of our local mountain lions and...
MoreKids Gone Fishing
Saturday, August 24, 2013 - 9:00am to 12:00pm , COKids Gone Fishing clinics are for children between the ages of 5 to 15 who have never fished or who want to learn more about how to fish. Kids...
MoreBirds of the Poudre
Saturday, August 24, 2013 - 9:00am to 11:00am Ft. Collins, COBirds of the Poudre
Saturday, August 24, 9-11 a.m.
Meet at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, west side of museum.
Take a...
Yampatika at Fish Creek Falls
Saturday, August 24, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. This program is sponsored by...
MoreHike with a Naturalist
Tuesday, August 27, 2013 - 10:30am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, COAmbassador sponsored hike on Mt. Werner. Want to learn more about our colorful forests of aspen, or about the critters that call the Steamboat...
MoreStroller Stroll
Tuesday, August 27, 2013 - 10:30am to 11:30am Ft. Collins, COStroller Stroll
Tuesday, August 27, 10:30-11:30 a.m., ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬Magpie Meander
Meet at the Soft Gold Park playground.
Bring...
Mineral Springs Tour
Wednesday, August 28, 2013 - 9:00am to 11:00am Steamboat Springs, COEnjoy a leisurely walk around the Steamboat Springs natural mineral springs, and discover the history behind them. Learn about the springs’...
MoreLittle Wonders - Natures Shapes and Sounds
Thursday, August 29, 2013 - 9:00am to 10:15am Colorado Springs, CODiscover the world of nature with your 2 or 3 year-old. Interactive activities and a short hike make this the perfect introduction to the...
More2013 Summer Seniors Nature Hike at Caribou Ranch
Thursday, August 29, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm , COProgram begins at 10:00am and end no later than noon. Program will include information about the area’s history, geology, ecosystems, plants and...
MoreYampatika at Fish Creek Falls
Thursday, August 29, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. This program is sponsored by...
MoreNature Nuggets - Busy Beavers
Thursday, August 29, 2013 - 10:00am to 11:00am Ft. Collins, CONature Nuggets—Busy Beavers
Thursday, August 29, 10-11 a.m., Magpie Meander Natural Area
Meet at Soft Gold Park parking lot.
...
Birding for Beginners - 202
Thursday, August 29, 2013 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm Colorado Springs, COThursday Classes: (meet at Bear Creek Nature Center) August 15, 29, & September 12, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday Field Trips: (at...
Fireside Tails - Wildlife on the River
Thursday, August 29, 2013 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm Ft. Collins, COFireside Tails—Wildlife on the River
Thursday, August 29, 7-8:30 p.m., Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Court.
Meet at the...
Yampatika at Fish Creek Falls
Friday, August 30, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. This program is sponsored by...
MoreBirding for Beginners - 202
Saturday, August 31, 2013 - 7:00am to 11:00am Colorado Springs, COThursday Classes: (meet at Bear Creek Nature Center) August 15, 29, & September 12, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday Field Trips: (at...
Messages in Stone at Devil's Backbone
Saturday, August 31, 2013 - 10:00am to 11:30am Loveland, COTake a short hike with Naturalist Ed through millions of years of geologic history visible in and near Devils Backbone Open Space. Learn key...
MoreYampatika at Fish Creek Falls
Saturday, August 31, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. This program is sponsored by...
MoreMagic Monarch Time
Saturday, August 31, 2013 - 10:00am to 11:30pm Fountain, COSaturday, August 31, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
During the annual migration to Mexico, monarch butterflies pass through the park. Join us for a...
Meet the Vegetable Gardeners
Tuesday, September 3, 2013 - 9:30am to 11:30am Littleton, COMeet the Vegetable Gardeners
Tuesday, August 20, 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Join us at the Vegetable Garden to view live demonstrations on...
MoreNature Notes Club
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 - 8:30am to 11:30am , CONature Notes Club meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, usually during the day. In this nature journaling group, you’ll get...
MoreFountain Creek Nature Adventures: Apple Magic
Thursday, September 5, 2013 - 9:00am to 10:30am Fountain, COChildren ages 3-6, with an adult, will enjoy puppet shows, nature stories, crafts, hands-on activities, and discovery time on the trail. ($4.00...
MoreYampa Valley Crane Festival
Friday, September 6, 2013 - 9:00am to Monday, September 9, 2013 - 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COThe Yampa Valley Crane Festival returns marking its second year. Join us all weekend for some crane-filled fun! Festival activities will include...
MoreLet’s Get Batty!
Friday, September 6, 2013 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Littleton, COLet’s Get Batty!
Friday, September 6, 2013, 7-9 PM
Join us for a fun-filled family friendly evening all about bats! We will start the...
MoreBear Necessities
Saturday, September 7, 2013 - 10:00am to 11:00am Estes Park, COJoin former Veterinarian and County Naturalist Bob for a captivating presentation about local bruins that ranges from their habits to habitats....
MoreHard Rock Mining Tour
Saturday, September 7, 2013 - 10:30am to 1:30pm , COTap into the towns, tools and characters of local hard rock mining heritage by visiting Boulder County mining sites of years gone by. More...
MoreInterpretive Volunteer Program Leader Training
Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm Colorado Springs, COEnjoy the look of excitement and innocence in children’s faces as you help them experience the fascinating outdoor world. Learn all about being a...
MoreCommunity Drum Circle
Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Littleton, COCommunity Drum Circle
Tuesday, July 9, 6 – 8 PM
Join people of all levels of musical expertise to share your rhythmical spirit in an...
MorePreserving your Herbal Harvest
Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Littleton, COPreserving your Herbal Harvest
Tuesday, September 10, 2013 6-8 PM
Don’t let your fresh herbs go to waste this fall! Learn how your...
MoreInterpretive Volunteer Program Leader Training
Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm Colorado Springs, COEnjoy the look of excitement and innocence in children’s faces as you help them experience the fascinating outdoor world. Learn all about being a...
MoreOverwintering Honeybee Hives
Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Littleton, COOverwintering Honeybee Hives
Wednesday, September 11, 6-8 PM
Learn what happens to honeybees during their “dormant” winter months and...
MoreTwos & Threes Outdoors – Seeds are Special
Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 9:00am to 10:15am Fountain, COShare in the joy of your 2 or 3 year-old child’s discovery as he or she enjoys a story and an exploration hike outdoors. ($3.00 per person...
MoreBackyard Birding for Beginners
Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 6:00pm to 8:30pm Littleton, COBackyard Birding for Beginners
Thursday, September 12, 6-8:30 PM
Did you know that there is a vibrant and diverse bird community...
MoreBirding for Beginners - 202
Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm Colorado Springs, COThursday Classes: (meet at Bear Creek Nature Center) August 15, 29, & September 12, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday Field Trips: (at...
Birding for Beginners - 202
Saturday, September 14, 2013 - 7:00am to 11:00am Colorado Springs, COThursday Classes: (meet at Bear Creek Nature Center) August 15, 29, & September 12, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday Field Trips: (at...
Fountain Creek Fall Bird Count
Saturday, September 14, 2013 - 7:00am to 11:00am Fountain, COBeginning-to-advanced birders are invited to observe and record the numbers of bird species and populations found in Fountain Creek Regional Park...
MoreWindy Ridge Archeological Hike
Saturday, September 14, 2013 - 8:00am to 3:00pm Steamboat Springs, COAt least 8,000 years ago, Native Americans “mined” valuable quartzite from Windy Ridge on Rabbit Ears Pass. Join a US Forest Service Archaeologist...
MoreSeptember Bird Walk
Saturday, September 14, 2013 - 8:00am to 11:00am Littleton, COSeptember Bird Walk
Saturday September 14, 8-11 AM
Each month we team with a Master Birder from the Front Range Birding Company to...
MoreKids Gone Fishing
Saturday, September 14, 2013 - 9:00am to 12:00pm , COKids Gone Fishing clinics are for children between the ages of 5 to 15 who have never fished or who want to learn more about how to fish. Kids...
MoreYoga On The Steps by Living Beyond Breast Cancer
Sunday, September 15, 2013 - 8:30am to 12:00pm Denver, COJoin Living Beyond Breast Cancer for their 3rd Annual Yoga on the Steps at Cheesman Park, September 15! Featuring outdoor yoga, live kirtan, and...
MoreBears in Our Backyard
Sunday, September 15, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm , COAs summer winds down, black bears gorge on berries and other food preparing for their long winter sleep. How much do bears need to eat before...
MoreLet’s Talk Chickens
Sunday, September 15, 2013 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Longmont, COJoin volunteer Barb Kirchner as she shares experiences and lessons learned from raising her own chickens. Learn why chickens have been popular as...
MoreInterpretive Volunteer Program Leader Training
Tuesday, September 17, 2013 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm Colorado Springs, COEnjoy the look of excitement and innocence in children’s faces as you help them experience the fascinating outdoor world. Learn all about being a...
MoreMaps and Compass Treasure Hunt
Tuesday, September 17, 2013 - 4:30pm to 6:30pm Highlands Ranch, COThe ability to use a map and compass are a must when hiking outdoors. Even in this high-tech GPS era, nothing replaces the value of these crucial...
MoreHerbs Throughout the Ages: Uses, Legends, and Folklore
Tuesday, September 17, 2013 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Littleton, COHerbs Throughout the Ages: Uses, Legends, and Folklore
Tuesday, September 17, 6 – 8 PM
Herbs have played a rich role in people's...
MoreNature Notes Club
Wednesday, September 18, 2013 - 8:30am to 11:30am , CONature Notes Club meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, usually during the day. In this nature journaling group, you’ll get...
MoreI Spy Critter Clues
Wednesday, September 18, 2013 - 10:00am to 11:00am , COThe nature detectives are on the prowl! Help volunteer naturalists search for evidence of who lives in the woods. We’ll look for tracks, scat,...
MoreInterpretive Volunteer Program Leader Training
Wednesday, September 18, 2013 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm Colorado Springs, COEnjoy the look of excitement and innocence in children’s faces as you help them experience the fascinating outdoor world. Learn all about being a...
MoreBirding Tour of Three Bells Conservation Easement
Friday, September 20, 2013 - 7:00am to 9:00am Windsor, COJoin Naturalist Carl for a special tour of the Three Bells Conservation easement, a private property just north of River Bluffs Open Space. This...
MoreFamily Fun Night: Campfire Tales
Friday, September 20, 2013 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm Denver, COGather around the campfire as we celebrate the end of summer. Make s’mores, discover the world of owls, and become a garden sleuth as you search...
MoreBeaver Moon Night Hike
Friday, September 20, 2013 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Fountain, CONature’s big-toothed engineer is the featured creature of this evening program for all ages. We’ll discover their amazing adaptations, meet Bucky...
MoreMeet the Beekeeper
Saturday, September 21, 2013 - 9:30am to 11:30am Littleton, COMeet the Beekeeper
Saturday, August 17, 9:30 - 11:30 AM
Stop by our apiary while our beekeepers are working their hives, and you’ll...
MoreGrassland to Glacier Hike
Saturday, September 21, 2013 - 10:00am to Sunday, September 22, 2013 - 12:00pm , COBoulder County is a dramatic landscape, supporting a diversity of biological life zones. These life zones have no precise boundaries and blend...
MorePlay Ball! Vintage Baseball Clinic
Saturday, September 21, 2013 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm , COCome out and join the Walker Ranch Boys as they prepare to take on the Denver and Rio Grande Reds the following weekend. This will be a fun...
MoreRattlesnake Hike
Sunday, September 22, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm , COAs summer winds down and fall approaches, rattlesnakes become more active as they prepare for hibernation. Enjoy a moderate 1.5-mile hike led by...
MoreThe Geologic History of Boulder County
Monday, September 23, 2013 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm Longmont, COThe geologic history of Boulder County’s remarkable landscape goes back over 1.7 billion years. Ever wonder where the rocks came from, what the...
MoreBear Creek Little Wonders - Who Lives in a Tree
Thursday, September 26, 2013 - 9:00am to 10:15am Colorado Springs, CODiscover the world of nature with your 2 or 3 year-old. Interactive activities and a short hike make this the perfect introduction to the...
MoreTake it Outside with Your Commissioner
Friday, September 27, 2013 - 9:00am to 11:00am Loveland, COHike at Devil’s Backbone Open Space with Commissioner Tom Donnelly and Open Lands Program Manager Kerri Rollins. This informal opportunity to...
MoreBird Beak Buffet
Friday, September 27, 2013 - 9:30am to 10:30am Highlands Ranch, COAges 3-5. Birds have special beaks to help them eat different kinds of food. Practice using different bird "beaks" with a variety of...
MoreEstes Park Elk Fest
Saturday, September 28, 2013 (All day) to Sunday, September 29, 2013 (All day) Estes Park, COThe haunting call of the bull elk fills the Estes Valley during the early days of fall. The call begins with deep, resonant tones that rise...
MoreOh Deer, Elk and Moose!
Saturday, September 28, 2013 - 10:00am to 1:00pm , COJoin volunteer naturalists for a 3-mile hike in the high country and look for signs of three members of the deer family—mule deer, American elk...
MoreNature Discovery Day: Super Seeds
Saturday, September 28, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, CONature Discovery Day: Super Seeds
Saturday, September 28th, 10 AM – 12 PM
Discover how super seeds can be! Join us on a hike through...
MoreHOOTenanny
Saturday, September 28, 2013 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Littleton, COSATURDAY Sept 28, 2013 10am - 2pm
Audubon Center at Chatfield
LIVE OWLS - 10am and 12:30pm
Colorado owls presentation by Hawk...
Morse Code is Alive and Well
Saturday, September 28, 2013 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm Longmont , COBefore the internet, cellphones and party lines, there was the
radiotelegraph. This method of communication allowed messages to be sent over...
Autumn Heritage Day at Walker Ranch Homestead
Sunday, September 29, 2013 - 10:00am to 3:00pm , COCome see how autumn was spent on a working ranch in the late 1800s. Costumed volunteers will demonstrate the chores necessary to get the ranch...
MoreQuaking Aspen Hike
Sunday, September 29, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm , COLearn more about the aspen, the most widely distributed tree in North America. We’ll hike about two miles round-trip at 8,500 feet through conifer...
MoreGreat Parks Festival
Sunday, September 29, 2013 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm Colorado Springs, COIts great hands on fun for all ages. There will be live animals, games, demos, and more! Celebrate our outstanding parks, trails, and the variety...
MoreGhost Towns of the Rockies: Presentation and Book Signing
Sunday, September 29, 2013 - 4:30pm to 5:30pm Nederland , COThrilling, exciting, spooky! Preethi Burkholder, author of Ghost Towns of the Rockies, presents fun-filled stories and photos from days gone by....
MoreNature Notes Club
Wednesday, October 2, 2013 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm , CONature Notes Club meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, usually during the day. In this nature journaling group, you’ll get...
MoreFountain Creek Nature Adventures: Caught in a Food Web
Thursday, October 3, 2013 - 9:00am to 10:30am Fountain, COChildren ages 3-6, with an adult, will enjoy puppet shows, nature stories, crafts, hands-on activities, and discovery time on the trail. ($4.00...
MorePutting Your Roses to Bed
Thursday, October 3, 2013 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Littleton, COPutting Your Roses to Bed
Thursday, October 3, 2013, 6-8PM
Preparing your roses for winter is the key to growing fabulous flowers in...
MoreKids Night Out
Friday, October 4, 2013 - 5:00pm to 9:00pm Colorado Springs, COFriday, October 4, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Parents, take the night off! Send your children ages 6-10 to the nature center and they will experience...
Fall Night Sky for Beginners
Friday, October 4, 2013 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm Fountain, COJoin Professor Moonbeam to learn what to look for and how to navigate the fall night sky. We’ll use our eyes and binoculars to locate stars,...
MoreTake a Kid Mountain Biking Day
Saturday, October 5, 2013 - 8:00am to 12:00pm Lakewood, COWe are proud to be partnering with the Colorado Mountain Bike Association to introduce kids to the sport of mountain biking while ensuring trail...
MoreI Sit Listening to the Wind: A Woman’s Encounter with Herself and Nature
Saturday, October 5, 2013 - 9:30am to 12:00pm , COJoin volunteer naturalist Louise Alderson for a contemplative walk in nature. Using passages from the book I Sit Listening to the Wind, by Judith...
MoreFall Harvest Day
Saturday, October 5, 2013 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Longmont, COHarvest Day at Sandstone Ranch Visitor Center. A variety of fun activities to celebrate the history and nature of the ranch. Blacksmiths, Horse...
MoreCastlewood Canyon State Park - Local Herbs as Medicine
Saturday, October 5, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Franktown, COLocal Herbs as Medicine
Saturday, October 5th, 10:00am-12:00pm
Join Katie Sanders, Master Clinical Herbalist with the Garden Fairy...
Hard Rock Mining Tour
Saturday, October 5, 2013 - 10:30am to 1:30pm , COTap into the towns, tools and characters of local hard rock mining heritage by visiting mining sites of years gone by. A more precise tour agenda...
MoreCastlewood Canyon State Park - Astronomy Night
Saturday, October 5, 2013 - 7:30pm to 10:30pm Franktown, COAstronomy Night
Saturday, October 5th, 7:30pm-10:30pm
Join us for an evening program as we enjoy the open sky at Castlewood Canyon....
Castlewood Canyon State Park - A Hike in the Park
Sunday, October 6, 2013 - 10:00am to 1:30pm Franktown, COA Hike in the Park
Sunday, October 6th, 10:00am-1:30pm
Join Volunteer Naturalist Eddie Yenkinson for a 7-mile hike throughout the park...
Landscape Photography
Tuesday, October 8, 2013 - 6:00pm to 8:30pm Parker, COLiving in a state like Colorado naturally brings out the landscape photographer in all of us. Join professional nature photographers, Cathy and...
MoreCommunity Drum Circle
Tuesday, October 8, 2013 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Littleton, COCommunity Drum Circle
Tuesday, October 8, 6 – 8 PM
Join people of all levels of musical expertise to share your rhythmical spirit in...
MoreFall and Winter Landscape Care
Tuesday, October 8, 2013 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Littleton, COFall and Winter Landscape Care
Tuesday, October 8, 2013 6-8 PM
That first hard freeze is right around the corner; are you ready? With...
MoreOn the Wing: A Birds-Eye View of Boulder County Weather
Tuesday, October 8, 2013 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm Boulder, COJoin volunteer naturalist Phil Ecklund for a look at Boulder County’s unique weather from the perspective of a glider pilot. From soaring...
MoreCastlewood Canyon State Park - Story of the Rocks
Wednesday, October 9, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Franktown, COStory of the Rocks
Wednesday, October 9th, 10:00am-12:00pm
Join Volunteer Naturalist Peter Laux for a 1-mile walk along Lake Gulch...
The Amazing Honeybee: Pollination & Beyond
Wednesday, October 9, 2013 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Littleton, COThe Amazing Honeybee: Pollination & Beyond
Wednesday October 9, 2013 6-8 PM
Did you know that it takes about 556 honeybees,...
MoreTwos & Threes Outdoors – Eyes and Ears
Thursday, October 10, 2013 - 9:00am to 10:15am Fountain, COShare in the joy of your 2 or 3 year-old child’s discovery as he or she enjoys a story and an exploration hike outdoors. ($3.00 per person...
MoreLandscape Photography
Saturday, October 12, 2013 - 6:45am to 11:00am Parker, COLiving in a state like Colorado naturally brings out the landscape photographer in all of us. Join professional nature photographers, Cathy and...
MoreOctober Bird Walk
Saturday, October 12, 2013 - 8:00am to 11:00am Littleton, COOctober Bird Walk
Saturday October 12, 8-11 AM
Each month we team with a Master Birder from the Front Range Birding Company to...
MoreGeology and Landforms of Hall Ranch
Saturday, October 12, 2013 - 9:00am to 1:00pm , COJoin geologist and volunteer naturalist Roger Myers and others to explore the geology and landscape of Hall Ranch. This moderately strenuous 4-...
MoreCastlewood Canyon State Park - East Canyon Adventure Hike
Saturday, October 12, 2013 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Franktown, COEast Canyon Adventure Hike
Saturday, October 12th, 9:00am-12:00pm
Join Park Interpreter Warren Coker for a scenic hike along the East...
Astronomy Day: Reach for the Stars!
Saturday, October 12, 2013 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm Fort Collins, COAstronomy Day: Reach for the Stars!
Sat. Oct. 12, 6:00-7:30 p.m., Fossil Creek Reservoir Regional Open Space
Reach for the stars and...
Castlewood Canyon State Park - Gold Panning
Sunday, October 13, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Franktown, COGold Panning
Sunday, October 13th, 10:00am-12:00pm
Join Volunteer Randy Howell for an exciting lesson on the history of gold...
Let’s Talk Chickens
Sunday, October 13, 2013 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Longmont, COJoin volunteer Barb Kirchner as she shares experiences and lessons learned from raising her own chickens. Learn why chickens have been popular as...
MoreLandscape Photography
Tuesday, October 15, 2013 - 6:00pm to 8:30pm Parker, COLiving in a state like Colorado naturally brings out the landscape photographer in all of us. Join professional nature photographers, Cathy and...
MoreNature Notes Club
Wednesday, October 16, 2013 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm , CONature Notes Club meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, usually during the day. In this nature journaling group, you’ll get...
MoreBear Creek Nature Explorers - Dr. Seuss the Naturalist
Thursday, October 17, 2013 - 9:00am to 10:30am Colorado Springs, COChildren, ages 4-5 with an adult, will enjoy hands-on nature activities, puppet shows, crafts, and a hike. ($4.00 per person including adults and...
MoreCastlewood Canyon State Park - Critter Tales: Boooo
Thursday, October 17, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Franktown, COCritter Tales: BOOO!!!
Thursday, October 17th, 10:00am-12:00pm
Join Volunteer Naturalist Sharon Logan for an exciting and educational...
Natural Area Adult Night Walk
Friday, October 18, 2013 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm , CONatural Area Family Night Walk
Friday, October 18, 6-8 p.m.
Location given at time of registration
Enjoy a short walk in the...
Freaky Friday
Friday, October 18, 2013 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm Highlands Ranch, COOct. 18. Ages 6-11. Listen to scary stories, learn about nocturnal creatures, take a night hike, and decorate your own trick-or-treat bag to take...
MoreThree Years after the Fourmile Canyon Fire
Saturday, October 19, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm , COJoin volunteer naturalists for a moderate one-mile hike to learn about the natural role of fire in ponderosa pine ecosystems, and forest...
MoreProject Noah Hike
Saturday, October 19, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Loveland, COBuff up on your nature knowledge with this hike focused on Project Noah, a smart phone app that lets you be the scientist! Don’t have a smart...
MoreCastlewood Canyon State Park - Panoramic Rim Rock Hike
Saturday, October 19, 2013 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Franktown, COPanoramic Rim Rock Hike
Saturday, October 19th, 10:00am-2:00pm
Join Volunteer Naturalist Ron Claussen for a hike on the Rim Rock Trail...
Nature Discovery Day: Changing Seasons
Saturday, October 19, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, CONature Discovery Day: Changing Seasons
Saturday, October 19th, 10 AM – 12 PM
The seasons are changing! Join us as we explore Hudson...
MoreNature at Noon: Soapstone's Special Flora
Tuesday, October 22, 2013 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm Fort Collins, FLNature at Noon: Soapstone’s Special Flora
Tuesday, October 22, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Community Room, 215 N. Mason (enter on north side of...
Whoo are the Owls?
Wednesday, October 23, 2013 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm Louisville, COOwls have been regarded with fascination throughout history and across cultures. To some they are symbols of wisdom, to others, harbingers of doom...
MoreBear Creek Little Wonders - Frolicking Foxes
Thursday, October 24, 2013 - 9:00am to 10:15am Colorado Springs, CODiscover the world of nature with your 2 or 3 year-old. Interactive activities and a short hike make this the perfect introduction to the...
MorePumpkin Carving Party
Saturday, October 26, 2013 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Fountain, COHelp build a lighted path by carving a pumpkin at the nature center. Pumpkins, patterns and tools provided. After 7:30 pm. when the Jack-o-...
MoreCastlewood Canyon State Park - West Canyon Crawl
Saturday, October 26, 2013 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Franktown, COWest Canyon Crawl
Saturday, October 26th, 9:00am-12:00pm
Join Park Interpreter Warren Coker for a day in the creek. Be prepared to...
Map and Compass Orientation
Saturday, October 26, 2013 - 9:00am to 1:00pm Fort Collins, COEver wondered how exactly a map and compass can keep you from getting lost? Learn how to navigate, triangulate, and more at Red Mountain Open...
MoreClever Corvids
Saturday, October 26, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm , CORavens, crows, jays and magpies are intelligent and gregarious birds found throughout Boulder County. Join volunteer naturalists for an easy 2-...
MoreFestiFall 2013
Saturday, October 26, 2013 - 10:00am to 3:00pm Littleton, COFestiFall
Saturday, October 26, 2013 10 AM – 3 PM
Celebrate fall at Hudson Gardens’ 2nd annual FestiFall! Bring your family and join...
MoreCSI: Critter Scene Investigations
Saturday, October 26, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Fort Collins, COBecome a wildlife detective with Naturalist Ryan as you hunt for clues and signs of animal activity at Horsetooth Mountain Open Space. Learn the...
MoreBat Encounter: Live!
Sunday, October 27, 2013 - 1:30pm to 3:00pm Denver, COSee some of the rarest bats in the world, up-close and personal in this one-of-a-kind educational program. Imagine meeting the Malayan flying fox...
MoreBat Encounter: Live!
Sunday, October 27, 2013 - 3:30pm to 5:00pm Denver, COSee some of the rarest bats in the world, up-close and personal in this one-of-a-kind educational program. Imagine meeting the Malayan flying fox...
MoreWise Owls & Buggy Bats
Sunday, October 27, 2013 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm Loveland, CTWise Owls & Buggy Bats
Sunday, October 27, 5:00-6:30 p.m., Bobcat Ridge Natural Area
Meet at the picnic shelter, 1/8 mile from...
Fountain Creek Nature Adventures: Bird Beak Buffet
Friday, November 1, 2013 - 9:00am to 10:30am Fountain, COChildren ages 3-6, with an adult, will enjoy puppet shows, nature stories, crafts, hands-on activities, and discovery time on the trail. ($4.00...
MoreStory in the Rocks Hike – Our Changing Landscape
Saturday, November 2, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm , COJoin volunteer naturalists for a 1.3-mile moderate hike along the Lichen Loop Trail to learn how this scenic landscape has changed over time....
MoreCastlewood Canyon State Park - Nature’s Educators—Owls
Saturday, November 2, 2013 - 11:00am to 12:00pm Franktown, CONature’s Educators—Owls
Saturday, November 2nd, 11:00am-12:00pm
Join Nature’s Educators as they present a program about owls! Learn...
Let’s Talk Chickens
Saturday, November 2, 2013 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Longmont, COJoin volunteer Barb Kirchner as she shares experiences and lessons learned from raising her own chickens. Learn why chickens have been popular as...
MoreCastlewood Canyon State Park - Astronomy Night
Saturday, November 2, 2013 - 4:30pm to 8:00pm Franktown, COAstronomy Night
Saturday, October 5th, 7:30pm-10:30pm
Join us for an evening program as we enjoy the open sky at Castlewood Canyon....
Nature Notes Club
Wednesday, November 6, 2013 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm , CONature Notes Club meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, usually during the day. In this nature journaling group, you’ll get...
MoreBirding Boulder County through the Seasons
Wednesday, November 6, 2013 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm Longmont, COJoin volunteer naturalists Vicki Braunagel, Cathy Cook, and Leslie Larson to learn about birding through the seasons, and explore where to find...
MoreGeorgetown Bighorn Sheep Festival
Saturday, November 9, 2013 (All day) Georgetown, COCelebrate Colorado's state mammal—the Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep. The Town of Georgetown and Colorado Parks and Wildlife offer...
MoreWildlife and Winter Hike
Saturday, November 9, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm , COJoin volunteer naturalists for a hike to learn about the many ways animals prepare for and survive winter. We’ll talk about wintering strategies...
MoreCastlewood Canyon State Park - Porcupines at the Park
Saturday, November 9, 2013 - 11:00am to 12:30pm Franktown, COPorcupines at the Park
Saturday, November 9th, 11:00am-12:30pm
Join Wildlife Rehabilitator Linda Cope as she presents a program about...
Twos & Threes Outdoors – Things that hop
Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 9:00am to 10:15am Fountain, COShare in the joy of your 2 or 3 year-old child’s discovery as he or she enjoys a story and an exploration hike outdoors. ($3.00 per person...
MoreSnoods and Caruncles – Wild Turkeys of Boulder County
Saturday, November 16, 2013 - 10:00am to 11:30am , COJoin volunteer naturalists Sharon Bokan and Gene Kraning as they share information about identification, ecology, and behavior of the iconic wild...
MoreFancy Nature Crafts with Nancy
Saturday, November 16, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Fountain, COPaper making, pine needle baskets, rock necklaces and soap carving are just a few of the nature craft options you may choose from in this crafty...
MoreCastlewood Canyon State Park - Story of the Rocks
Saturday, November 16, 2013 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Franktown, COStory of the Rocks
Saturday, November 16th, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Join Volunteer Naturalist Peter Laux for a 1-mile walk along Lake Gulch...
Castlewood Canyon State Park - Full Moon Walk
Saturday, November 16, 2013 - 4:30pm to 6:00pm Franktown, COJoin Park Interpreter Warren Coker for a full moon hike. Learn some fun facts about the moon and hear some of the local nocturnal species as they...
MoreNature Notes Club
Wednesday, November 20, 2013 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm , CONature Notes Club meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, usually during the day. In this nature journaling group, you’ll get...
MoreBear Creek Nature Explorers - Animals Ready for Winter
Thursday, November 21, 2013 - 9:00am to 10:30am Colorado Springs, COChildren, ages 4-5 with an adult, will enjoy hands-on nature activities, puppet shows, crafts, and a hike. ($4.00 per person including adults and...
MoreCastlewood Canyon State Park - Critter Tales: Winter is Coming!
Thursday, November 21, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Franktown, COCritter Tales: Winter is Coming!
Thursday, November 21st, 10:00am-12:00pm
Join Volunteer Naturalist Sharon Logan for an exciting and...
Birds of Prey Slide Program
Thursday, November 21, 2013 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm Boulder, COJoin volunteer naturalists and learn how to recognize birds of prey—hawks, eagles, falcons, and owls—in the skies above. During this slide...
MoreBirds of Prey Driving Tour
Saturday, November 23, 2013 - 10:00am to 1:00pm , COJoin volunteer naturalists for a driving tour of some of Boulder County’s best areas to view birds of prey, or raptors. We will carpool from our...
MoreCastlewood Canyon State Park - Primitive Archery
Saturday, November 23, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Franktown, COPrimitive Archery
Saturday, November 23rd, 10:00am-12:00pm
Join Park Interpreter Warren Coker for program about the development and...
Turkey Day at Barr Lake
Saturday, November 23, 2013 - 10:00am to 3:00pm Brighton, COIt's a day of turkeys at Barr Lake State Park! The morning will feature a turkey vulture family program at 10am featuring a live turkey...
MoreBear Creek Little Wonders - Terrific Turkey Time
Wednesday, November 27, 2013 - 9:00am to 10:15am Colorado Springs, CODiscover the world of nature with your 2 or 3 year-old. Interactive activities and a short hike make this the perfect introduction to the...
MoreArchery Skills Workshops at The Wildlife Experience
Wednesday, November 27, 2013 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm Parker, COBasic archery skills workshops at The Wildlife Experience in Parker, Colorado. Come and join us in learning about an amazing sport that has been...
MoreArchery Skills Workshops at The Wildlife Experience
Friday, November 29, 2013 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm Parker, COBasic archery skills workshops at The Wildlife Experience in Parker, Colorado. Come and join us in learning about an amazing sport that has been...
MoreThanksgiving Wetland Wildlife Walk
Saturday, November 30, 2013 - 9:30am to 11:30am Fountain, COJoin a naturalist for a leisurely walk to observe wildlife and to reflect upon and share the treasures of nature. ($3.00/member. $4.00/nonmember,...
MoreNature Notes Club
Wednesday, December 4, 2013 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm , CONature Notes Club meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, usually during the day. In this nature journaling group, you’ll get...
MoreNature's Gifts
Thursday, December 5, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Golden, COHey all you young naturalists! Have fun making nature-related holiday crafts for your loved ones. No registration required. Suggested donation: $3...
MoreDazzling December Night Skies
Friday, December 6, 2013 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Pine, CODecember skies are loaded with brilliant stars & deep space objects. Join astronomy team members for an enagaging tour of the night sky...
MoreNature's Gifts
Saturday, December 7, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Golden, COHey all you young naturalists! Have fun making nature-related holiday crafts for your loved ones. No registration required. Suggested donation: $3...
MoreCastlewood Canyon State Park - Astronomy Night
Saturday, December 7, 2013 - 4:30pm to 7:00pm Franktown, COAstronomy Night
Saturday, October 5th, 7:30pm-10:30pm
Join us for an evening program as we enjoy the open sky at Castlewood Canyon....
Frosty Owl Hike
Friday, December 13, 2013 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Indian Hills, COJoin this chilly, potentially snowy, night hike in search of resident owls. Find out about the fascinating, secret lives of these mysterious...
MoreJeffco Open Space Nature Journal Club Field Trip: Using Colored Pencils in Your Journal
Saturday, December 14, 2013 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Golden, COWant to deepen your love of the natural world, notice nature’s tiniest details and spend time surrounded by the beauty of the outdoors? Then start...
MoreCastlewood Canyon State Park - Full Moon Walk
Tuesday, December 17, 2013 - 4:30pm to 6:00pm Franktown, COJoin Park Interpreter Warren Coker for a full moon hike. Learn some fun facts about the moon and hear some of the local nocturnal species as they...
MoreSnow Full Moon Hike
Tuesday, December 17, 2013 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm Lakewood, COThe darkness of night provides a unique backdrop for a hiking adventure. So leave those flashlights at home and hone your night vision as a park...
MoreMoonlight Snowshoe Tours
Tuesday, December 17, 2013 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Steamboat Springs, CO10/17, 1/16, 2/14, 3/16
Times vary
Snowshoe by the light of the full moon and explore the beauty and history of Emerald Mountain and...
Castlewood Canyon State Park - Critter Tales: Christmas at the Lucas Homestead
Thursday, December 19, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Franktown, COCritter Tales: Christmas at the Lucas Homestead
Thursday, December 19th, 10:00am-12:00pm
Join Volunteer Naturalist Sharon Logan for an...
Nature's Gifts
Thursday, December 19, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Golden, COHey all you young naturalists! Have fun making nature-related holiday crafts for your loved ones. No registration required. Suggested donation: $3...
MoreUranium Mine Snowshoe Tour
Friday, December 20, 2013 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, CO12/20-3/21
Fridays 10am-1pm
Moderately strenuous tour along breathtaking Fish Creek Canyon.
Ages 12+. Registration required,...
Castlewood Canyon State Park - Winter at the Lucas Homestead
Saturday, December 21, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Franktown, COWinter at the Lucas Homestead
Thursday, December 21st, 10:00am-12:00pm
Join Volunteer Naturalist Ron Claussen for a look at what the...
Emerald Mountain Snowshoe Tour
Saturday, December 21, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, CO12/21-3/15
Saturdays 10am-12pm
Ride the chairlift up historic Howelsen Hill to enjoy spectacular views of the Yampa Valley and learn...
Castlewood Canyon State Park - Holiday Crafts and Snacks
Saturday, December 21, 2013 - 11:00am to 1:00pm Franktown, COHoliday Crafts and Snacks
Saturday, December 21st, 11:00am-1:00pm
Join Volunteer Naturalist Susan Permut as we celebrate the coming...
Winter Solstice Celebration
Saturday, December 21, 2013 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Lakewood, COCelebrate the first day of winter with us. We will go on a short night hike and then gather around the campfire for a marshmallow roast and...
MoreWinter Stories
Sunday, December 22, 2013 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm Golden, COTake a walk through wintry ponderosa pine woods, then deepen your sense of place by listening to a story.
Ages 6 yrs - adults.
...
MoreUranium Mine Snowshoe Tour
Friday, December 27, 2013 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, CO12/20-3/21
Fridays 10am-1pm
Moderately strenuous tour along breathtaking Fish Creek Canyon.
Ages 12+. Registration required,...
Archery Skills Workshops at The Wildlife Experience
Friday, December 27, 2013 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm Parker, COBasic archery skills workshops at The Wildlife Experience in Parker, Colorado. Come and join us in learning about an amazing sport that has been...
MoreEmerald Mountain Snowshoe Tour
Saturday, December 28, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, CO12/21-3/15
Saturdays 10am-12pm
Ride the chairlift up historic Howelsen Hill to enjoy spectacular views of the Yampa Valley and learn...
Uranium Mine Snowshoe Tour
Friday, January 3, 2014 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, CO12/20-3/21
Fridays 10am-1pm
Moderately strenuous tour along breathtaking Fish Creek Canyon.
Ages 12+. Registration required,...
Emerald Mountain Snowshoe Tour
Saturday, January 4, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, CO12/21-3/15
Saturdays 10am-12pm
Ride the chairlift up historic Howelsen Hill to enjoy spectacular views of the Yampa Valley and learn...
Tiny Trekkers
Tuesday, January 7, 2014 - 9:15am to 10:00am Loveland, COJoin Larimer County Naturalists at the Loveland Public Library this winter for a nature-filled program designed for your 2-5 year old and you....
MoreBeekeeping Express
Wednesday, January 8, 2014 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm Littleton, COBeekeeping Express
Wednesdays, January 8, 2014 and February 5, 2014, 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Spend time with Hudson Gardens’ Lead Beekeeper...
MoreUranium Mine Snowshoe Tour
Friday, January 10, 2014 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, CO12/20-3/21
Fridays 10am-1pm
Moderately strenuous tour along breathtaking Fish Creek Canyon.
Ages 12+. Registration required,...
Signs Left Behind
Saturday, January 11, 2014 - 9:00am to 10:00am Highlands Ranch, COAll ages/families. Many animals are still active during the winter. Take an easy stroll around Fly'n B Park to look for tracks, scat and...
MoreEmerald Mountain Snowshoe Tour
Saturday, January 11, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, CO12/21-3/15
Saturdays 10am-12pm
Ride the chairlift up historic Howelsen Hill to enjoy spectacular views of the Yampa Valley and learn...
Evening snowshoe Hike
Saturday, January 11, 2014 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm Lakewood, COJoin the park naturalist for an evening snowshoe hike! We will hike a trail in Bear Creek Lake Park and then end at the visitor center...
MoreCommunity Drum Circle
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm , COJoin people of all levels of musical expertise to share your rhythmical spirit in an oasis of beauty! Community drum circles are popping up...
MoreMoon After Yule Full Moon Hike
Wednesday, January 15, 2014 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm Lakewood, COThe darkness of night provides a unique backdrop for a hiking adventure. So leave those flashlights at home and hone your night vision as a park...
MoreMoonlight Snowshoe Tours
Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm Steamboat Springs, CO10/17, 1/16, 2/14, 3/16
Times vary
Snowshoe by the light of the full moon and explore the beauty and history of Emerald Mountain and...
Uranium Mine Snowshoe Tour
Friday, January 17, 2014 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, CO12/20-3/21
Fridays 10am-1pm
Moderately strenuous tour along breathtaking Fish Creek Canyon.
Ages 12+. Registration required,...
CSI: Critter Scene Investigations
Saturday, January 18, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Fort Collins, COBecome a wildlife detective with Naturalist Ryan as you hunt for clues and signs of animal activity at Horsetooth Mountain Open Space. Learn the...
MoreEmerald Mountain Snowshoe Tour
Saturday, January 18, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, CO12/21-3/15
Saturdays 10am-12pm
Ride the chairlift up historic Howelsen Hill to enjoy spectacular views of the Yampa Valley and learn...
I Spy Wildlife in Winter
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 4:30pm to 5:30pm lafayette, COJoin volunteer naturalists to learn about the many ways that animals prepare for and survive winter in the Rocky Mountains. At this indoor program...
MoreUranium Mine Snowshoe Tour
Friday, January 24, 2014 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, CO12/20-3/21
Fridays 10am-1pm
Moderately strenuous tour along breathtaking Fish Creek Canyon.
Ages 12+. Registration required,...
Birding in the Gardens: Winter Duck Walk
Saturday, January 25, 2014 - 8:00am to 11:00am Littleton, COBirding in the Gardens: Winter Duck Walk
Saturday, January 25, 2014, 8-11 AM
Walk with us on the wild side! Join Tom Bush, Master...
MoreEmerald Mountain Snowshoe Tour
Saturday, January 25, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, CO12/21-3/15
Saturdays 10am-12pm
Ride the chairlift up historic Howelsen Hill to enjoy spectacular views of the Yampa Valley and learn...
Uranium Mine Snowshoe Tour
Friday, January 31, 2014 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, CO12/20-3/21
Fridays 10am-1pm
Moderately strenuous tour along breathtaking Fish Creek Canyon.
Ages 12+. Registration required,...
Emerald Mountain Snowshoe Tour
Saturday, February 1, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, CO12/21-3/15
Saturdays 10am-12pm
Ride the chairlift up historic Howelsen Hill to enjoy spectacular views of the Yampa Valley and learn...
February Star Party
Saturday, February 1, 2014 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Lakewood, CODid you know that the winter sky looks different form the summer sky? Join Bear Creek Lake Park and the astronomy team from Lookout Mountain...
MoreEagle Watches
Sunday, February 2, 2014 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm Fort Collins, COEagle Watches
Sunday, Feb 2 4:00-5:30
Saturday, Feb. 8...
Tiny Trekkers
Tuesday, February 4, 2014 - 9:15am to 10:00am Loveland, COJoin Larimer County Naturalists at the Loveland Public Library this winter for a nature-filled program designed for your 2-5 year old and you....
MoreUranium Mine Snowshoe Tour
Friday, February 7, 2014 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, CO12/20-3/21
Fridays 10am-1pm
Moderately strenuous tour along breathtaking Fish Creek Canyon.
Ages 12+. Registration required,...
Emerald Mountain Snowshoe Tour
Saturday, February 8, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, CO12/21-3/15
Saturdays 10am-12pm
Ride the chairlift up historic Howelsen Hill to enjoy spectacular views of the Yampa Valley and learn...
Where the Wild Things Live!
Saturday, February 8, 2014 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm Louisville, COWhere do wild animals live? Everywhere! Come join volunteer naturalists and hike across a HUGE map of Boulder County, from the grassy plains to...
MoreCommunity Drum Circle
Tuesday, February 11, 2014 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm , COJoin people of all levels of musical expertise to share your rhythmical spirit in an oasis of beauty! Community drum circles are popping up...
MoreHoneybee Hive Management
Wednesday, February 12, 2014 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Littleton, COHoneybee Hive Management Systems
Wednesday February 12, 2014 6-8 PM
Learn why “bee space” is important and how to choose a management...
MoreUranium Mine Snowshoe Tour
Friday, February 14, 2014 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, CO12/20-3/21
Fridays 10am-1pm
Moderately strenuous tour along breathtaking Fish Creek Canyon.
Ages 12+. Registration required,...
Snow Full Moon Hike
Friday, February 14, 2014 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm Lakewood, COThe darkness of night provides a unique backdrop for a hiking adventure. So leave those flashlights at home and hone your night vision as a park...
MoreFull Moon Hike
Friday, February 14, 2014 - 5:45pm to 6:45pm Highlands Ranch, COAll ages/families. Stroll by the light of the moon and learn about the nocturnal critters that call Highlands Ranch home. Take a hike to look and...
MoreMoonlight Snowshoe Tours
Friday, February 14, 2014 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Steamboat Springs, CO10/17, 1/16, 2/14, 3/16
Times vary
Snowshoe by the light of the full moon and explore the beauty and history of Emerald Mountain and...
Great Backyard Bird Count
Saturday, February 15, 2014 - 9:00am to 2:00pm Littleton, COCounting birds is as easy as 1, 2, 3! Come learn how to identify birds, use binoculars and turn your backyard into a bird sanctuary. Find out what...
MoreEmerald Mountain Snowshoe Tour
Saturday, February 15, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, CO12/21-3/15
Saturdays 10am-12pm
Ride the chairlift up historic Howelsen Hill to enjoy spectacular views of the Yampa Valley and learn...
Flooding and the Next Steps to Rebuilding River Resiliency
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm Fort Collins, COIn this presentation, Jeff Crane of Crane and Associates, Katie Jagt of Walsh Environmental, Chris Lochra of the City of Fort Collins and John...
MoreUranium Mine Snowshoe Tour
Friday, February 21, 2014 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, CO12/20-3/21
Fridays 10am-1pm
Moderately strenuous tour along breathtaking Fish Creek Canyon.
Ages 12+. Registration required,...
Emerald Mountain Snowshoe Tour
Saturday, February 22, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, CO12/21-3/15
Saturdays 10am-12pm
Ride the chairlift up historic Howelsen Hill to enjoy spectacular views of the Yampa Valley and learn...
Trickster Tales
Sunday, February 23, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Louisville, COCoyotes live throughout most of North America and coyote tales are found in many native cultures. Sometimes coyote has the power of creation,...
MoreColorado Youth Outdoors Spring 2014 Program Registration
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 - 6:00pm to Wednesday, May 14, 2014 - 5:30pm Loveland, COColorado Youth Outdoors brings families together – outside. With programs that introduce parents and their kids to traditional outdoor experiences...
MoreSchool's Out: Lessons from a Forest Kindergarten, Movie
Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 10:00am to 11:30am Fort Collins, CTSchool’s Out: Lessons from a Forest Kindergarten, Movie
Thursday, February 27, 10-11:30 a.m.
215 North Mason Street, Community Room,...
Poudre River Downtown Project Open House
Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm Ft. Collins, CTYou are Invited to the Poudre River Downtown Project Open House
The public is invited to review the Preliminary Master Plan for the Cache...
MoreSchool's Out: Lessons from a Forest Kindergarten, Movie
Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 10:00pm to 11:30pm Fort Collins, COSchool’s Out: Lessons from a Forest Kindergarten, Movie
Thursday, February 27, 10-11:30 a.m.
215 North Mason Street, Community Room,...
Uranium Mine Snowshoe Tour
Friday, February 28, 2014 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, CO12/20-3/21
Fridays 10am-1pm
Moderately strenuous tour along breathtaking Fish Creek Canyon.
Ages 12+. Registration required,...
Emerald Mountain Snowshoe Tour
Saturday, March 1, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, CO12/21-3/15
Saturdays 10am-12pm
Ride the chairlift up historic Howelsen Hill to enjoy spectacular views of the Yampa Valley and learn...
Junior Ranger Adventures
Saturday, March 1, 2014 - 11:00am to 1:00pm Nederland, COCalling all Junior Rangers! The Boulder County Parks and Open Space Rangers discovered evidence that Bigfoot is living at Mud Lake! Bigfoot has no...
MoreWalk the Wetlands
Sunday, March 2, 2014 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, COWalk along the South Platte River exploring ponds and habitats for resident and migrant birds as the season dictates. We always have a surprise!...
MorePrairie Preschool - Explorers
Tuesday, March 4, 2014 - 9:00am to 10:00am Aurora, COJoin us each week as we uncover the wonders of the natural prairie of Colorado. Each week provides a unique learning opportunity, which will...
MoreTiny Trekkers
Tuesday, March 4, 2014 - 9:15am to 10:00am Loveland, COJoin Larimer County Naturalists at the Loveland Public Library this winter for a nature-filled program designed for your 2-5 year old and you....
MorePrairie Preschool - Explorers
Tuesday, March 4, 2014 - 10:30am to 11:30am Aurora, COJoin us each week as we uncover the wonders of the natural prairie of Colorado. Each week provides a unique learning opportunity, which will...
MoreVolunteer Open House
Thursday, March 6, 2014 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm Lakewood, COLakewood Regional Parks is now recruiting volunteers for the following:
-Volunteer Naturalists
-Mountain Bike Patrol
-Trail Crew...
Uranium Mine Snowshoe Tour
Friday, March 7, 2014 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, CO12/20-3/21
Fridays 10am-1pm
Moderately strenuous tour along breathtaking Fish Creek Canyon.
Ages 12+. Registration required,...
Emerald Mountain Snowshoe Tour
Saturday, March 8, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, CO12/21-3/15
Saturdays 10am-12pm
Ride the chairlift up historic Howelsen Hill to enjoy spectacular views of the Yampa Valley and learn...
Prairie Preschool - Explorers
Tuesday, March 11, 2014 - 9:00am to 10:00am Aurora, COJoin us each week as we uncover the wonders of the natural prairie of Colorado. Each week provides a unique learning opportunity, which will...
MorePrairie Preschool - Explorers
Tuesday, March 11, 2014 - 10:30am to 11:30am Aurora, COJoin us each week as we uncover the wonders of the natural prairie of Colorado. Each week provides a unique learning opportunity, which will...
MoreCommunity Drum Circle
Tuesday, March 11, 2014 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm , COJoin people of all levels of musical expertise to share your rhythmical spirit in an oasis of beauty! Community drum circles are popping up...
MoreHive Startup: Installing Nucleus Hives and Package Bees
Wednesday, March 12, 2014 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Littleton, COHive Startup: Installing Nucleus Hives and Package Bees
Wednesday March 12, 2014 6-8 PM and Saturday April 19* or 26*, 2014 9:30 – 11:30 AM...
Great School Escape! Nature Filming
Friday, March 14, 2014 - 8:30am to 3:30pm Fort Collins, COMarch 14 – Nature Mockumentary
Great School Escapes are full-day programs for K-5th graders and are held on Poudre School District teacher...
MoreUranium Mine Snowshoe Tour
Friday, March 14, 2014 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, CO12/20-3/21
Fridays 10am-1pm
Moderately strenuous tour along breathtaking Fish Creek Canyon.
Ages 12+. Registration required,...
Emerald Mountain Snowshoe Tour
Saturday, March 15, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, CO12/21-3/15
Saturdays 10am-12pm
Ride the chairlift up historic Howelsen Hill to enjoy spectacular views of the Yampa Valley and learn...
Hidden World of Bird Nests
Saturday, March 15, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Longmont, COBird nests range from a scrape on the ground to intricately woven hanging nests. Nests in many trees and shrubs remain largely unseen until leaves...
MoreFull Moon Walk: Hunger Moon
Sunday, March 16, 2014 - 7:30am to 9:00pm Aurora, COAre you craving warm spring days? You’re not the first. Imagine spending the winter tucked inside the darkness of your soddie with the wind...
MoreWest Bijou Tour
Sunday, March 16, 2014 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Aurora, CODiscover why West Bijou is a jewel! These tours are special opportunities to explore our 8,000 acre short-grass prairie natural area with Plains...
MoreMoonlight Snowshoe Tours
Sunday, March 16, 2014 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Steamboat Springs, CO10/17, 1/16, 2/14, 3/16
Times vary
Snowshoe by the light of the full moon and explore the beauty and history of Emerald Mountain and...
Shamrock Full Moon Hike
Sunday, March 16, 2014 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm Lakewood, COThe darkness of night provides a unique backdrop for a hiking adventure. So leave those flashlights at home and hone your night vision as a park...
MoreSustainable Landscape Course - Landscape For Life - (Five Week Course)
Monday, March 17, 2014 - 6:30pm to 9:00pm Aurora, COA FIVE WEEK COURSE MEETING 6:30PM-9:00PM ON MARCH 17,24,31, APRIL 7 AND 14
What we plant around our homes can improve our community’s air...
Prairie Preschool - Explorers
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 - 9:00am to 10:00am Aurora, COJoin us each week as we uncover the wonders of the natural prairie of Colorado. Each week provides a unique learning opportunity, which will...
MorePrairie Preschool - Explorers
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 - 10:30am to 11:30am Aurora, COJoin us each week as we uncover the wonders of the natural prairie of Colorado. Each week provides a unique learning opportunity, which will...
MoreNative Landscape Design
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Littleton, CONative Landscape Design
Tuesday, March 18, 2014, 6-8 PM
Landscaping with native plants is an excellent way to conserve water,...
MoreA Birds-Eye View of Boulder County Weather
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm Boulder, COJoin volunteer naturalist Phil Ecklund for a look at Boulder County’s unique weather from the perspective of a glider pilot. From soaring...
MoreUranium Mine Snowshoe Tour
Friday, March 21, 2014 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, CO12/20-3/21
Fridays 10am-1pm
Moderately strenuous tour along breathtaking Fish Creek Canyon.
Ages 12+. Registration required,...
12th Annual MountainFest
Friday, March 21, 2014 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm Golden, COCome spend your Friday night at this year’s Colorado Mountain Club Open House, 12th Annual Mountain Fest!
Mountain Fest is the perfect way...
MoreSpring Has Sprung!
Saturday, March 22, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Lyons, COWhat’s blooming? Who’s singing? Who’s having babies? Join volunteer naturalists on a leisurely 2-mile hike and celebrate the beginning of spring...
MoreWinter Wildlife Walk
Saturday, March 22, 2014 - 9:00pm to 11:00pm Superior , COWinter Wildlife Walk: What kind of tracks are those? Was that a fox or a coyote? Are there skunks in this area? Walk the trails with local...
MoreWhoo are the Owls?
Monday, March 24, 2014 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm Longmont, COOwls have been regarded with fascination and awe throughout recorded history and across many cultures. Over half of the owls recorded in the U.S....
MorePrairie Preschool - Explorers
Tuesday, March 25, 2014 - 9:00am to 10:00am Aurora, COJoin us each week as we uncover the wonders of the natural prairie of Colorado. Each week provides a unique learning opportunity, which will...
MorePrairie Preschool - Explorers
Tuesday, March 25, 2014 - 10:30am to 11:30am Aurora, COJoin us each week as we uncover the wonders of the natural prairie of Colorado. Each week provides a unique learning opportunity, which will...
MoreGreenway Leadership Corps Meeting
Friday, March 28, 2014 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm Denver, COGreenway Leadership Corps (GLC) is a youth group in Denver for middle and high school students to learn more about the environment. Each month,...
MoreFishing At Main Reservoir
Saturday, March 29, 2014 - 9:00am to 11:00am , COJoin a park naturalist at Main Reservoir and learn how to catch the big one! We will learn about fishing ethics, habitat and techniques. Then,...
MoreSpring Awakening -- Bears in our Backyard
Saturday, March 29, 2014 - 10:00am to 11:30pm Boulder, COBlack bears are part of our landscape. In spring, as daylight hours grow and temperatures warm, bears and their cubs emerge from winter dens....
MoreTwig Out! Twigs and Buds of Devil's Backbone Open Space
Saturday, March 29, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm , COJoin us for this guided hike from ecologist and naturalist Paul Alaback to learn how to identify trees and shrubs in the winter, when leaves and...
MoreIntroduction to Rose Growing in Colorado
Saturday, March 29, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, COIntroduction to Rose Growing in Colorado
Saturday, March 29, 2014, 10AM-12PM
For over three thousand years roses have been called the...
MoreGreenway Leadership Corps Urban Farming Adventure
Saturday, March 29, 2014 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm Denver, COEach month the Leadership Corps will venture out and explore a different place in the city or in the mountains open to middle and high school...
MorePrairie Preschool - Explorers
Tuesday, April 1, 2014 - 9:00am to 10:00am Aurora, COJoin us each week as we uncover the wonders of the natural prairie of Colorado. Each week provides a unique learning opportunity, which will...
MorePrairie Preschool - Explorers
Tuesday, April 1, 2014 - 10:30am to 11:30am Aurora, COJoin us each week as we uncover the wonders of the natural prairie of Colorado. Each week provides a unique learning opportunity, which will...
MoreSpring Break Wildlife Birthday Party
Wednesday, April 2, 2014 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Ft. Collins, COSpring Break Wildlife Birthday Party
Wednesday, April 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Bobcat Ridge Natural Area.
Help wildlife celebrate the 150th...
Nature Notes Club
Wednesday, April 2, 2014 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm , CONature Notes Club meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, usually during the day. In this nature journaling group, you’ll get...
More"Give a Yip" for Prairie Dogs
Friday, April 4, 2014 - 10:00am to 11:00am , CO“Give a Yip” for Prairie Dogs
Friday, April 4, 10-11 a.m., Pineridge Natural Area.
Meet at the parking lot by Dixon Reservoir off CR...
Walk the Wetlands
Sunday, April 6, 2014 - 8:00am to 11:00am Littleton, COWalk along the South Platte River exploring ponds and habitats for resident and migrant birds as the season dictates. We always have a surprise!...
MoreWalk for Wildlife 2014
Sunday, April 6, 2014 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm Fountain, COTake a fun 3.5 walk or run on park trails and enjoy the water, the trees, the wildlife. Support rescued wildlife in rehab with donation for walk....
MoreRaising Backyard Chickens
Sunday, April 6, 2014 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Longmont, COHave you ever wanted to raise your own chickens? Now that many cities are allowing backyard chickens, you can! It's easy to get started –...
MorePrairie Preschool - Explorers
Tuesday, April 8, 2014 - 9:00am to 10:00am Aurora, COJoin us each week as we uncover the wonders of the natural prairie of Colorado. Each week provides a unique learning opportunity, which will...
MorePrairie Preschool - Explorers
Tuesday, April 8, 2014 - 10:30am to 11:30am Aurora, COJoin us each week as we uncover the wonders of the natural prairie of Colorado. Each week provides a unique learning opportunity, which will...
MoreAttracting Butterflies to Your Garden
Tuesday, April 8, 2014 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm Arvada, COAttracting Butterflies to Your Garden
Tuesday, April 8, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Ages 8 yrs.–Adult, $3/person
Are you iffy about insects...
Community Drum Circle
Tuesday, April 8, 2014 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Littleton, COCommunity Drum Circle
Tuesday, April 8, 2014, 6-8 PM
Join people of all levels of musical expertise to share your rhythmical spirit...
MoreHoneybee Hive Inspections
Wednesday, April 9, 2014 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Littleton, COHoneybee Hive Inspections
Wednesday April 9, 2014 6 -8 PM
Learn a systematic approach to opening and inspecting your hives to gain...
MoreGreat School Escape!: Field Guide, Field Days: Exploring and Recording
Friday, April 11, 2014 - 8:30am to 3:30pm Fort Collins, COGreat School Escapes are full-day programs for K-5th graders and are held on Poudre School District teacher in-service and parent-teacher...
MoreWest Bijou Tour
Saturday, April 12, 2014 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Aurora, CODiscover why West Bijou is a jewel! These tours are special opportunities to explore our 8,000 acre short-grass prairie natural area with Plains...
MoreRattlesnake Hike
Saturday, April 12, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:30pm Longmont, COEnjoy a moderate 2-mile spring hike at Rabbit Mountain and learn about this fascinating reptile, which can be found in the plains and foothills of...
MoreNature Discovery Day: Nature Detectives
Saturday, April 12, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, CONature Discovery Day: Nature Detectives
Saturday, April 12th, 2014 10 AM-12 PM
Join us for a special scavenger hunt through the...
MoreThe Grass Is Greener on My Side of the Fence
Saturday, April 12, 2014 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm Arvada, COThe Grass is Greener on My Side of the Fence
Saturday, April 12, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Adults, Free
Do you want a lawn that will make...
Forest and Fire Ecology Hike
Sunday, April 13, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Boulder, COJoin volunteer naturalists for an easy one-mile hike to learn about the natural role of fire in ponderosa pine ecosystems, and some of the forest...
MorePrairie Preschool - Explorers
Tuesday, April 15, 2014 - 9:00am to 10:00am Aurora, COJoin us each week as we uncover the wonders of the natural prairie of Colorado. Each week provides a unique learning opportunity, which will...
MorePrairie Preschool - Explorers
Tuesday, April 15, 2014 - 10:30am to 11:30am Aurora, COJoin us each week as we uncover the wonders of the natural prairie of Colorado. Each week provides a unique learning opportunity, which will...
MoreFrog Return Full Moon Hike
Tuesday, April 15, 2014 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm Lakewood, COThe darkness of night provides a unique backdrop for a hiking adventure. So leave those flashlights at home and hone your night vision as a park...
MoreNature Notes Club
Wednesday, April 16, 2014 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm , CONature Notes Club meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, usually during the day. In this nature journaling group, you’ll get...
MoreBoots in the Oven? - Biscuit Making on A Woodstove
Saturday, April 19, 2014 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Aurora, COFor those who grew-up with the original Pillsbury biscuits, biscuits are white gooey dough that comes out of a tube, goes onto a pan and into the...
MoreHive Startup: Installing Nucleus Hives and Package Bees
Saturday, April 19, 2014 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Littleton, COHive Startup: Installing Nucleus Hives and Package Bees
Wednesday March 12, 2014 6-8 PM and Saturday April 19* or 26*, 2014 9:30 – 11:30 AM...
Prairie Preschool - Explorers
Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - 9:00am to 10:00am Aurora, COJoin us each week as we uncover the wonders of the natural prairie of Colorado. Each week provides a unique learning opportunity, which will...
MorePrairie Preschool - Explorers
Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - 10:30am to 11:30am Aurora, COJoin us each week as we uncover the wonders of the natural prairie of Colorado. Each week provides a unique learning opportunity, which will...
MoreBone up on your Backbone
Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm , COJoin naturalists Caroline and Jay for a nature hike designed to expose the secret world of Devil’s Backbone Open Space. They’ll give you insight...
MoreCelebrate Lakewood Regional Parks
Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm Lakewood, CODid you know that Lakewood has over 5,000 acres of open space parks? This Earth Day, we will be celebrating Lakewood Regional Parks and the open...
MoreIntroduction to Geocaching
Thursday, April 24, 2014 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm Highlands Ranch, COThursday, April 24, 5 - 7 p.m.
Love to geocache? There's an app for that. If you are a long time explorer or this is something you have...
Jupiter and Its Moons: Viewing the Night Sky
Thursday, April 24, 2014 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm Arvada, COJupiter and its Moons: Viewing the Night Sky
Thursday, April 24, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Ages 10 yrs.-Adult. $5/person, $15/family
Meet...
Reading The Landscape: Wildlife Tracking and Animal Signs
Saturday, April 26, 2014 - 9:00am to 1:00pm Aurora, COFootprints, chew marks, scat, bits of fur or feathers… learn to recognize and read these clues to unravel the stories left behind by wildlife....
MoreHike the Sanctuary Golf Course
Saturday, April 26, 2014 - 9:00am to 12:30pm , COAn exclusive opportunity to hike the Sanctuary Golf Course brought to you by The Wildlife Experience.
Many folks have heard about this...
MoreHive Startup: Installing Nucleus Hives and Package Bees
Saturday, April 26, 2014 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Littleton, COHive Startup: Installing Nucleus Hives and Package Bees
Wednesday March 12, 2014 6-8 PM and Saturday April 19* or 26*, 2014 9:30 – 11:30 AM...
Prairie Preschool - Explorers
Tuesday, April 29, 2014 - 9:00am to 10:00am Aurora, COJoin us each week as we uncover the wonders of the natural prairie of Colorado. Each week provides a unique learning opportunity, which will...
MorePrairie Preschool - Explorers
Tuesday, April 29, 2014 - 10:30am to 11:30am Aurora, COJoin us each week as we uncover the wonders of the natural prairie of Colorado. Each week provides a unique learning opportunity, which will...
MorePreschool Nature Nuts: Whatever the Weather
Thursday, May 1, 2014 - 10:15am to 11:00am Golden, COWhat's one thing that is always outside? Weather! Explore some stations, take a hike and be inspired to enjoy the weather no matter what....
MoreAstronomy at Bobcat Ridge: Wish Upon a Shooting Star
Friday, May 2, 2014 - 7:30pm to 10:00pm Loveland, CTAstronomy at Bobcat Ridge: Wish Upon a Shooting Star
Friday, May 2, 7:30-10:00 p.m., Bobcat Ridge Natural Area
Meet at the picnic...
Mother's Day Native Planting at High Plains Environmental Center
Saturday, May 3, 2014 - 9:00am to 3:30pm Loveland, COHelp VOC celebrate 30 years as Colorado’s outdoor stewards on this special 30th Anniversary Commemorative Project. Spend the day getting your...
MoreOutdoor Mentors Festival
Saturday, May 3, 2014 - 9:00am to 1:00pm Littleton, COHosted by The Outdoor Mentors Coalition and Chatfield State Park
May 3, 2014 9 am to 1 pm
THE OUTDOOR MENTORS COALITION WANTS TO...
MoreWalk the Wetlands
Sunday, May 4, 2014 - 8:00am to 11:00am Littleton, COWalk along the South Platte River exploring ponds and habitats for resident and migrant birds as the season dictates. We always have a surprise!...
MoreMaking Connections
Monday, May 5, 2014 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm Loveland, COMaking Connections
Monday, May 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Bobcat Ridge Natural Area
Meet at the picnic shelter, 1/8 mile from the parking lot...
Prairie Preschool - Explorers
Tuesday, May 6, 2014 - 9:00am to 10:00am Aurora, COJoin us each week as we uncover the wonders of the natural prairie of Colorado. Each week provides a unique learning opportunity, which will...
MorePrairie Preschool - Explorers
Tuesday, May 6, 2014 - 10:30am to 11:30am Aurora, COJoin us each week as we uncover the wonders of the natural prairie of Colorado. Each week provides a unique learning opportunity, which will...
MoreNature at Noon: Candid Critters - Using Cameras for Research and Outreach
Thursday, May 8, 2014 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm Ft. Collins, COThursday, May 8, 12:00-1:00 p.m., Community Room at 215 N. Mason
Enter on the north side of the building.
Learn about a cooperative...
Nature at Noon: Candid Critters- Cameras for Research and Outreach
Thursday, May 8, 2014 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm Fort Collins, COLearn about a cooperative project using motion-triggered cameras at Pineridge Natural Area.
MoreBlowin' in the Wind: An Interactive Exploration of Kites!
Friday, May 9, 2014 - 9:30am to 2:00pm Salida, COSpend the day exploring a little history, culture, art and science as seen from the end of a kite string. Although the kite exists in America...
MoreCampfire Friday Nights: “Creatures of the Night”
Friday, May 9, 2014 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Loveland, COFamilies, children and individuals of all ages are invited to join a Colorado Parks & Wildlife Naturalist for a campfire talk and activity...
MoreSkygazing at Fossil Creek
Friday, May 9, 2014 - 8:30pm to 10:00pm Ft. Collins, COSkygazing at Fossil Creek
Friday, May 9, 8:30-10:00 p.m., Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area.
Meet at the parking lot off Carpenter...
M. U. L. E. Y. Kids' Day
Saturday, May 10, 2014 (All day) Calhan, COThe Pikes Peak Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) is hosting M. U. L. E. Y. Kids’ Day at the Rocky Mountain Roosters facilities near Calhan...
MorePoudre RiverFest
Saturday, May 10, 2014 - 7:00am to 7:00pm Fort Collins, COCelebrate and restore the Poudre River! The Poudre RiverFest will feature bird banding, bird walks and volunteer restoration projects at Lee...
MoreInternational Migratory Bird Day Celebration
Saturday, May 10, 2014 - 8:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COA Celebration of birds!! From 8-10am join us on a guided bird walk, then from 10am-12pm there will be fun family activities, an appearance by...
MoreBegining Bird Walk
Saturday, May 10, 2014 - 9:00am to 11:00am Superior , COBird watching in Colorado is always a treat! The Superior area is a main migratory pathway for a huge variety of bird species. The area is also a...
MoreJR Ranger Program: “All about Birds”
Saturday, May 10, 2014 - 9:00am to 11:00am Loveland, COGet your kids out in nature with this naturalist-guided program for ages 6-15. We will learn about bird anatomy and bird watching techniques....
MoreMother's Day Bird Banding Breakfast
Saturday, May 10, 2014 - 9:00am to 11:00am , COTreat your mother to a one-of-a-kind experience. After a light continental breakfast, enjoy a leisurely spring hike and a visit to our popular...
MoreNE Walk Fest
Saturday, May 10, 2014 - 9:00am to 1:00pm Denver, COThe Stapleton Area Transportation Management Association (TMA) invites you to 2nd annual NE Walk Fest! Join us for an inspiring and fun day of...
MoreNative Garden Creations
Saturday, May 10, 2014 - 11:00am to 12:00pm Arvada, CONative Garden Creations
Saturday, May 10 ,11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Adults, Free
Plant native and xeriscape plants in your garden...
MoreFamily Night Walk
Saturday, May 10, 2014 - 7:30pm to 9:30pm Ft. Collins, COFamily Night Walk
Saturday, May 10, 7:30-9:30 p.m., SE side of Fort Collins
Explore a natural area after dark. Discover how animals...
Mother’s Day Natural Arts/Crafts
Sunday, May 11, 2014 - 9:00am to 11:00am Loveland, COCome join us for Mother’s Day and create something special for mom! Enjoy the sunshine while creating Natural Arts & Crafts. This session...
MoreMother's Day Bird Banding Breakfast
Sunday, May 11, 2014 - 9:00am to 11:00am , COTreat your mother to a one-of-a-kind experience. After a light continental breakfast, enjoy a leisurely spring hike and a visit to our popular...
MoreSilent Sentinels of South Valley
Sunday, May 11, 2014 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm Littleton, COHave you ever wondered about the fascinating red rock formations at South Valley Park? Explore their origin and history on Sunday, May 11 at 1pm....
MoreMother's Day Wildflower Hike
Sunday, May 11, 2014 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm Highlands Ranch, COAges 10 and up
Flowers for mom after brunch! Join a Native Plant Master and a Metro District Park Ranger on a hike to Highlands Point. Take...
Adult Night Walk
Monday, May 12, 2014 - 7:30pm to 9:30pm Ft. Collins, COAdult Night Walk
Monday, May 12, 7:30-9:30 p.m., SE side of Fort Collins.
Explore a natural area after dark. Discover how animals use...
Adult Night Walk
Monday, May 12, 2014 - 8:00pm to Thursday, June 12, 2014 - 10:00pm Fort Collins, COAdult Night Walk
Thursday, June 12, 8:00-10:00 p.m., SW side of Fort Collins.
Explore a natural area after dark. Discover how animals...
Prairie Preschool - Explorers
Tuesday, May 13, 2014 - 9:00am to 10:00am Aurora, COJoin us each week as we uncover the wonders of the natural prairie of Colorado. Each week provides a unique learning opportunity, which will...
MorePrairie Preschool - Explorers
Tuesday, May 13, 2014 - 10:30am to 11:30am Aurora, COJoin us each week as we uncover the wonders of the natural prairie of Colorado. Each week provides a unique learning opportunity, which will...
MorePreschool Nature Nuts: Whatever the Weather
Wednesday, May 14, 2014 - 11:15am to 12:00pm Golden, COWhat's one thing that is always outside? Weather! Explore some stations, take a hike and be inspired to enjoy the weather no matter what....
MoreCreate Your Own Prairie Oasis
Wednesday, May 14, 2014 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm Aurora, COLearn how to incorporate native plants into your landscape and create beautiful outdoor spaces that birds and butterflies will love! We will look...
MoreFlower Full Moon Hike
Wednesday, May 14, 2014 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm Lakewood, COThe darkness of night provides a unique backdrop for a hiking adventure. So leave those flashlights at home and hone your night vision as a park...
MoreNature Nuggets - Spectacular Spiders
Thursday, May 15, 2014 - 10:00am to 11:00am Loveland, CONature Nuggets—Spectacular Spiders
Thursday, May 15, 10:00-11:00 a.m., Bobcat Ridge Natural Area
Meet at the picnic shelter, 1/8 mile...
Map and Compass Treasure Hunt
Thursday, May 15, 2014 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm Highlands Ranch, COThe ability to use a map and compass are a must when hiking outdoors. Even in this high-tech GPS era, nothing replaces the value of how these...
MoreNCAS Night Viewing: Stargazing
Friday, May 16, 2014 - 8:30pm to 10:30pm Loveland, CONorthern Colorado Astronomical Society will set up telescopes in the south end of the park near Heinricy Lake. Park visitors will be able to look...
MoreMorning Bird Walk at Majestic View Park
Saturday, May 17, 2014 - 8:00am to 10:00am Arvada, COMorning Bird Walk at Majestic View Park
Saturday, May 17, 8:00-10:00 a.m.
All levels of birders welcome, Free
Are you ready to...
Family Program: “Fun with Fish”
Saturday, May 17, 2014 - 9:00am to 11:00am Loveland, COFamilies, children and individuals of all ages are invited to join a Colorado Parks & Wildlife Naturalist for an activity about fish. We...
MoreBoulder's 4th Annual International Migratory Bird Day: Walk in the Wild
Saturday, May 17, 2014 - 9:00am to 1:00pm Boulder, COEnjoy a family-fun day on Sat May 17 (9am-1pm) for Boulder County's 4th Annual International Migratory Bird Day: Walk in the Wild event at...
MorePoudre River Walk
Saturday, May 17, 2014 - 9:30am to 11:00am Fort Collins, COPoudre River Walk
Saturday, May 17, 9:30-11:00 a.m., Lee Martinez Park
Meet at the parking lot by the tennis courts.
Enjoy a...
Wildflower Hike
Saturday, May 17, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Lakewood, COJoin the park naturalist and members from the Bureau of Land Management as we expore the spring floral display on William Frederick Hayden Park at...
MoreBurst in to Nature
Saturday, May 17, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm , COBuff up on your nature knowledge with this hike focused on Project BudBurst and Project Noah, two programs that let you be the scientist! Use your...
MoreSketching Lindenmeier Landscapes
Saturday, May 17, 2014 - 10:00am to 4:00pm Wellington, COSketching Lindenmeier Landscapes
Saturday, May 17, 9:00 a.m.-noon, Soapstone Prairie Natural Area
Meet at the north parking lot by 8:...
Junior Naturalists: Geology
Saturday, May 17, 2014 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Golden, COEver wonder what those lines are in the rocks or how the mountains got here? Join us for a fun hike and learn why Colorado is a hot spot for rock...
MoreObservatory Open House
Saturday, May 17, 2014 - 8:30pm to 10:30pm Pine, COStop at activities as you hike up the road to the historic William Baehr Observatory to learn about stars, planets, constellations, deep space...
MoreLindenmeier: Looking Forward by Looking Back
Sunday, May 18, 2014 - 10:00am to 4:00pm Wellington, COLindenmeier: Looking Forward by Looking Back
Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Soapstone Prairie Natural Area.
Most...
Prairie Preschool - Explorers
Tuesday, May 20, 2014 - 9:00am to 10:00am Aurora, COJoin us each week as we uncover the wonders of the natural prairie of Colorado. Each week provides a unique learning opportunity, which will...
MorePrairie Preschool - Explorers
Tuesday, May 20, 2014 - 10:30am to 11:30am Aurora, COJoin us each week as we uncover the wonders of the natural prairie of Colorado. Each week provides a unique learning opportunity, which will...
MoreAn Introduction to the Emerald Ash Borer
Tuesday, May 20, 2014 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Littleton, COAn Introduction to the Emerald Ash Borer
Tuesday, May 20, 2014, 6-7 PM
Join us for this informational session about the Emerald Ash...
MoreLittle Nature Explorers: Squirmy Wormy
Thursday, May 22, 2014 - 9:30am to 10:30am Highlands Ranch, COLittle Nature Explorers programs are designed with the little ones in mind. Children must be accompanied by an adult. A snack will be provided....
MoreNature Nuggets - Spectacular Spiders
Thursday, May 22, 2014 - 10:00am to 11:00am Ft. Collins, CONature Nuggets—Spectacular Spiders
Thursday, May 22, 10-11 a.m., Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area
Meet at the program shelter near...
Campfire Friday Nights: “Urban Wildlife”
Friday, May 23, 2014 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Loveland, COFamilies, children and individuals of all ages are invited to join a Colorado Parks & Wildlife Naturalist for a campfire talk and activity...
MoreFamily Program: “Survival”
Saturday, May 24, 2014 - 9:00am to 11:00am Loveland, COFamilies, children and individuals of all ages are invited to join a Colorado Parks & Wildlife Naturalist for an activity about survival...
MorePrairie and Foothills Adaptations Hike
Saturday, May 24, 2014 - 9:00am to 11:30am Ft. Collins, COPrairie and Foothills Adaptations Hike
Saturday, May 24, 9:00-11:30 a.m., Reservoir Ridge Natural Area
Meet at the parking lot at the...
Layers of the Rainforest: Animals from The Downtown Aquarium
Saturday, May 24, 2014 - 10:30am to 11:15am Arvada, COLayers of the Rainforest: Animals from The Downtown Aquarium
Saturday, May 24, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
All Ages, $3/person or $10/family...
Sunset Safari Wagon Rides
Saturday, May 24, 2014 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm Aurora, COExperience the prairie at sunset and witness the diversity of wildlife that lives here. Discover the beauty - seen and unseen - of the high plains...
MoreYouth Fishing Clinic
Sunday, May 25, 2014 - 9:00am to 1:00pm Loveland, COColorado Parks & Wildlife representatives and Loveland Fishing Club volunteers will be on site to teach youth about fishing. Come learn...
MoreMemorial Day Natural Arts & Crafts
Monday, May 26, 2014 - 9:00am to 1:00pm Loveland, COCome join us for Memorial Day and enjoy the sunshine while creating Natural Arts & Crafts. This session will be held at the Swim Beach...
MorePrairie Preschool - Explorers
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 - 9:00am to 10:00am Aurora, COJoin us each week as we uncover the wonders of the natural prairie of Colorado. Each week provides a unique learning opportunity, which will...
MorePrairie Preschool - Explorers
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 - 10:30am to 11:30am Aurora, COJoin us each week as we uncover the wonders of the natural prairie of Colorado. Each week provides a unique learning opportunity, which will...
MoreNature Nuggets - Tricky Tracks
Thursday, May 29, 2014 - 10:00am to 11:00am Loveland, CONature Nuggets—Tricky Tracks
Thursday, May 29, 10-11 a.m., Bobcat Ridge Natural Area
Meet at the picnic shelter, 1/8 mile from the...
Prairie Plant Walk
Saturday, May 31, 2014 - 8:30am to 9:30am Ft. Collins, COPrairie Plant Walk
Saturday, May 31, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area, meet at the Shields St. parking lot.
Take a...
JR Ranger Program: “Habitats”
Saturday, May 31, 2014 - 9:00am to 11:00am Loveland, COGet your kids out in nature with this naturalist-guided program for ages 6-15. We will learn about aquatic, riparian, and wetland habitats and...
MoreMueller State Park Outdoor Skills Day
Saturday, May 31, 2014 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Divide, COBrush up on your outdoor skills and introduce your kids to a few new ones! The day will be filled with tons of activity stations including .22...
MoreA to Z Vegetable Gardening
Saturday, May 31, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, COA to Z Vegetable Gardening
Saturday, May 31, 2014, 10 AM – 12 PM
Very few things in life are more satisfying than growing your own...
MoreSunset Safari Wagon Rides
Saturday, May 31, 2014 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm Aurora, COExperience the prairie at sunset and witness the diversity of wildlife that lives here. Discover the beauty - seen and unseen - of the high plains...
MoreAstronomy at Bobcat Ridge: The Show-Off Planets
Saturday, May 31, 2014 - 8:00pm to 11:00pm Loveland, COAstronomy at Bobcat Ridge: The Show-Off Planets
Saturday, May 31, 8:00-11:00 p.m., Bobcat Ridge Natural Area.
Meet at the picnic...
Walk the Wetlands
Sunday, June 1, 2014 - 8:00am to 11:00am Littleton, COWalk along the South Platte River exploring ponds and habitats for resident and migrant birds as the season dictates. We always have a surprise!...
MoreWest Bijou Tour
Sunday, June 1, 2014 - 9:00am to 3:30pm Aurora, CODiscover why West Bijou is a jewel! These tours are special opportunities to explore our 8,000 acre short-grass prairie natural area with Plains...
MoreJunior Ranger Program: “Wilderness Fun & Safety”
Sunday, June 1, 2014 - 9:00am to 11:00am Loveland, COGet your kids out in nature with this naturalist-guided program for ages 6-15. Become skilled at recreating outdoors while respecting nature....
MoreBaehrden Historic Lodge Tour
Sunday, June 1, 2014 - 11:00am to 2:30pm Pine, COAfter being closed to the public for decades, this historic lodge is now re-open to the public! Built in 1927, Baehrden is a classic...
MoreYouth T-ball/Baseball/Softball
Monday, June 2, 2014 (All day) to Thursday, July 24, 2014 (All day) Centennial, COInformation: Teams will meet two times per week for 8 weeks. One day is for practice the other for games. Participants will have the opportunity...
MoreMulti- Sport Champs Camp
Monday, June 2, 2014 - 9:00am to Friday, August 1, 2014 - 11:30am Centennial, COMulti-Sport Champs Camps include fun drills and games to teach basic sport fundamentals such as kicking, throwing, catching, cooperation and...
MoreSoccer Champs Camp
Monday, June 2, 2014 - 9:00am to Friday, July 18, 2014 - 11:30am Centennial, COPlay soccer and fun games that use a soccer ball. Camps provide sound foundation for beginners, refine skills of the intermediate and enhance team...
MoreSummer Soccer Instruction
Monday, June 2, 2014 - 9:00am to Thursday, July 10, 2014 - 11:00am Centennial, COFundamental program for beginner and early intermediate boys and girls. Prepares participants for future play in leagues. Groups of 3 or 5 will be...
MoreFarmhands Youth Education Programs
Monday, June 2, 2014 - 9:30am to Friday, August 1, 2014 - 3:30pm Salida, COGuidestone's Farmhands programs offer hands-on, experiential farm & ranch education opportunities for children of all ages, families...
MoreTiny Trekkers
Monday, June 2, 2014 - 10:00am to 11:00am Loveland, COJoin Larimer County Naturalists at the Loveland Public Library this winter for a nature-filled program designed for your 2-5 year old and you....
MoreSummer Volleyball Instruction
Tuesday, June 3, 2014 - 6:00pm to Thursday, July 10, 2014 - 7:30pm Centennial, COAll levels of play welcome in this elementary, middle and high school co-rec program emphasizing fundamental skills, team strategies and team work...
MoreNature Nuggets-Tricky Tracks
Thursday, June 5, 2014 - 9:30am to 10:30am Fort Collins, COTricky Tracks - You may not always see wildlife but they clues behind!
You may not always see wildlife but they leave clues behind!...
Preschool Nature Nuts: Good Morning, Good Night
Thursday, June 5, 2014 - 10:15am to 11:00am Golden, COWe wake up to birds singing. We go to sleep with crickets chirping. Why is nature so different at these times? Learn some of those differences, do...
MoreNature Nuggets-Tricky Tracks
Thursday, June 5, 2014 - 11:00am to 12:00pm Fort Collins, COTricky Tracks - You may not always see wildlife but they clues behind!
You may not always see wildlife but they leave clues behind!...
Preschool Nature Nuts: Good Morning, Good Night
Thursday, June 5, 2014 - 11:15am to 12:00pm Golden, COWe wake up to birds singing. We go to sleep with crickets chirping. Why is nature so different at these times? Learn some of those differences, do...
MoreColorado Prairie - A Photographer's View with Dave Showalter
Friday, June 6, 2014 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Aurora, CODave Showalter will share images of the beautiful biodiversity in our short-grass prairie ecosystem and include tips of how to compose great...
MoreSpring Into Summer - Short-grass Prairie Photo Workshop
Saturday, June 7, 2014 - 5:15am to 3:00pm Aurora, COWe’re timing our arrival to photograph sunrise from the awe-inspiring overlook into the valley below. We’ll explore around the overlook, and drop...
MoreArvada Trails Day
Saturday, June 7, 2014 - 9:00am to 2:00pm Arvada, COCelebrate Arvada’s 13th Annual Arvada Trails Day - A Free Family Event
Saturday, June 7, 2014 ; 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Majestic View...
MoreUrban Wildflower Walk
Saturday, June 7, 2014 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COTake a leisurely stroll downtown, view and learn about our local wildflowers! 9am-12pm, FREE!! (In Partnership with The Over The Hill Gang)
MoreFire and Flowers Hike
Saturday, June 7, 2014 - 9:30am to 11:30am Boulder, COJoin Boulder County volunteer naturalists for a moderate one-mile hike to learn about the natural role of fire in ponderosa pine ecosystems, and...
MoreLet’s Talk Chickens
Saturday, June 7, 2014 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Longmont, COJoin volunteer Barb Kirchner as she shares experiences and lessons learned from raising her own chickens. Learn why chickens have been popular as...
MoreSunset Safari Wagon Rides
Saturday, June 7, 2014 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm Aurora, COExperience the prairie at sunset and witness the diversity of wildlife that lives here. Discover the beauty - seen and unseen - of the high plains...
MoreBaehrden Historic Lodge Tour
Sunday, June 8, 2014 - 11:00am to 2:30pm Pine, COAfter being closed to the public for decades, this historic lodge is now re-open to the public! Built in 1927, Baehrden is a classic...
MoreSport, Splash & Mini Golf Champs Camp
Monday, June 9, 2014 - 9:00am to Friday, August 1, 2014 - 12:00pm Littleton, COSports Splash and Mini-Golf Champs Camp includes fun drills and games to teach basic sport fundamentals such as kicking, throwing, catching,...
MoreFlag Football Champs Camp
Monday, June 9, 2014 - 9:00am to Friday, August 1, 2014 - 11:30am Centennial, COCamp emphasizes fundamental skills, basic offense, defense and rules using a football and flags. Fun environment that includes games for...
MoreVolleyball Champs Camp
Monday, June 9, 2014 - 9:00am to Friday, July 18, 2014 - 10:30am Centennial, COThese camps will concentrate on fun drills and training techniques to build skills in passing, setting, serving and hitting. Work on one skill per...
MoreDIY Organic Gardening Series: Medicinal Herb Gardening
Monday, June 9, 2014 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm Steamboat Springs, COPresenter: Susan E. Mead, M.H.
Did you know that you may have medicinal plants growing in your yard…or even through the cracks in your...
Dodgeball Camp
Monday, June 9, 2014 - 6:00pm to Wednesday, July 9, 2014 - 7:00pm Centennial, COKeep your kids fit and active this summer! Teamwork and strategy are more valuable than athletic ability; no experience or equipment necessary....
MoreJunior Master Gardener (JMG) Summer Camp
Tuesday, June 10, 2014 - 9:00am to Thursday, July 31, 2014 - 12:30pm Arvada, COThe Jefferson Conservation District and Star Acre Farms are pleased to announce our 2nd Annual Junior Master Gardener Camp at the farm! This hands...
MoreRestoration Along the River
Tuesday, June 10, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Ft. Collins, CORestoration Along the River
Tuesday, June 10, 10:00 a.m.-12 noon, N. Shields Pond
A Natural Areas Department environmental planner...
MoreI Spy Bones
Tuesday, June 10, 2014 - 10:00am to 11:00am Boulder, COThe bone detectives are on the prowl! Help volunteer naturalists search for evidence, including skulls, bones, and antlers of some of the animals...
MoreFireside Tails: Backyard Wildlife
Tuesday, June 10, 2014 - 8:00pm to 9:30pm Fort Collins, COFireside Tails: Backyard Wildlife
Tuesday, June 10, 8:00-9:30 p.m., Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Court.
Join a Master...
MoreStroller Stroll
Wednesday, June 11, 2014 - 10:30am to 11:30am Fort Collins, COStroller Stroll
Wed., June 11, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ross Natural Area
Head off on adventure, toddler style! Beginner program for parents...
MoreWalking Arvada's Trails with a Naturalist
Wednesday, June 11, 2014 - 6:15pm to 8:00pm Arvada, COWalk Arvada's Trails with a Naturalist
Walks are on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, June-September. Gather at 6:15 p.m., start walking...
Junior Master Gardener (JMG) Summer Camp
Thursday, June 12, 2014 - 9:00am to Saturday, August 2, 2014 - 12:30pm Arvada, COThe Jefferson Conservation District and Star Acre Farms are pleased to announce our 2nd Annual Junior Master Gardener Camp at the farm! This hands...
MoreNature Nuggets - Pepe LePew on Parade
Thursday, June 12, 2014 - 9:30am to 10:30am Loveland, CONature Nuggets—Pepe LePew on Parade
Thursday, June 12, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; repeated at 11:00 a.m.-noon, Bobcat Ridge Natural Area
Meet at...
Full Moon Walk: Grass Moon
Thursday, June 12, 2014 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm Aurora, COBe dazzled as you ponder the thread that holds the prairie together. Realize the unique attributes of an assortment of prairie grasses. Then,...
MoreBoulder County Sunset Hikes - Rabbit Mountain
Friday, June 13, 2014 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm Lyons, COBoulder County Parks and Open Space offers weekly sunset hikes. Volunteer naturalists will interpret each park’s history, geology, ecosystems,...
MoreCampfire Friday Nights: “Spooky Friday the 13th Legends”
Friday, June 13, 2014 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm Loveland, COFamilies, children and individuals of all ages are invited to join a Colorado Parks & Wildlife Naturalist for a campfire talk revolving...
MoreFamily Night Walk
Friday, June 13, 2014 - 8:00pm to 10:00pm Fort Collins, COFamily Night Walk
Friday, June 13, 8:00-10:00 p.m., SW side of Fort Collins
Explore a natural area after dark. Discover how animals...
Bird On A Page - Nature Writing Workshop At West Bijou
Saturday, June 14, 2014 - 8:00am to 4:00pm Aurora, COSaturday, June 14
Meet at the Aurora site at 8am, return at 4pm.
People who watch birds and enjoy nature are good observers. Writers...
MoreNational Get Outdoors Day Colorado 2014
Saturday, June 14, 2014 - 9:00am to 4:00pm Denver, CONew webpages and information coming in March!
Join us for a fun, free, active day with a zillion things for everyone to do! What is at the...
MoreNoCo National Get Outdoors Day
Saturday, June 14, 2014 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Ft. Collins, CONoCo National Get Outdoors Day
Saturday, June 14, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
City Park, Fort Collins
A fun, free, active day with a zillion...
Nature Discovery Day: Walk the Wetlands
Saturday, June 14, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, CONature Discovery Day: Walk the Wetlands
Saturday, June 14th, 2014 10 AM-12 PM
Join us as we dip our nets into the wetlands of Hudson...
MoreSunset Safari Wagon Rides
Saturday, June 14, 2014 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm Aurora, COExperience the prairie at sunset and witness the diversity of wildlife that lives here. Discover the beauty - seen and unseen - of the high plains...
MoreNational Get Outdoors Day - NCAS Night Sky Viewing: Stargazing
Saturday, June 14, 2014 - 9:00pm to 11:00pm Loveland, CONorthern Colorado Astronomical Society will set up telescopes in the south end of the park near Heinricy Lake. Park visitors will be able to look...
MoreGirl Scouts Summer Camp "Photo(synthesis)!"
Sunday, June 15, 2014 (All day) to Friday, June 20, 2014 (All day) Bailey, COThe beauty of Colorado awaits. Take pictures which show the world the majesty of life in process. Experience the art of pin hole film developing...
MoreFish Hawks of Boulder County
Sunday, June 15, 2014 - 9:00am to 10:30am Longmont, COIt’s an osprey! Join volunteer naturalists to learn about this remarkable bird of prey. An osprey pair has nested at Cattail Pond for several...
MoreBaehrden Historic Lodge Tour
Sunday, June 15, 2014 - 11:00am to 2:30pm Pine, COAfter being closed to the public for decades, this historic lodge is now re-open to the public! Built in 1927, Baehrden is a classic...
MoreDIY Organic Gardening Series: Water Harvesting and Alternatives
Monday, June 16, 2014 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm Steamboat Springs, COPresenter: Sonja Macys and Karen Vail, Yampatika
Is water harvesting legal? Can anyone collect rainwater? Why is Yampatika’s Environmental...
Boulder County Sunset Hikes - Walker Ranch Open Space
Monday, June 16, 2014 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm Boulder, COBoulder County Parks and Open Space offers weekly sunset hikes. Volunteer naturalists will interpret each park’s history, geology, ecosystems,...
MoreNature at Noon: Mountain Lions and Me
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm Ft, CONature at Noon: Mountain Lions and Me
Tuesday, June 17, noon-1:00 p.m., Community Room at 215 N. Mason
Mary Jean Currier chased wild...
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Garden Insects
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Littleton, COThe Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Garden Insects
Tuesday, June 17, 2014, 6-8 PM
The insect world found in your garden can be diverse...
MoreNature Notes Club
Wednesday, June 18, 2014 (All day) , CONature Notes Club meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, usually during the day. In this nature journaling group, you’ll get...
MoreNature Notes Club
Wednesday, June 18, 2014 (All day) , CONature Notes Club meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, usually during the day. In this nature journaling group, you’ll get...
MoreBuzzing About Bees: Campfire Series
Wednesday, June 18, 2014 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm Arvada, COBuzzing about Bees: Campfire Series
Wednesday, June 18, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
All Ages, Free
Brush up on bee basics as summer buzzes...
MoreNight Hike at Bald Mountain
Wednesday, June 18, 2014 - 8:30pm to 10:30pm Boulder, COJoin Boulder County volunteer naturalists for an evening of exploring Bald Mountain under cover of darkness. We’ll hike about one mile round-trip...
MoreNature Nuggets - Pepe LePew on Parade
Thursday, June 19, 2014 - 9:30am to 10:30am Ft. Collins, CONature Nuggets—Pepe LePew on Parade
Thursday, June 19, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; repeated at 11:00 a.m.-noon, Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area....
Campfire Friday Nights: “Creatures of the Night”
Friday, June 20, 2014 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Loveland, COFamilies, children and individuals of all ages are invited to join a Colorado Parks & Wildlife Naturalist for a campfire talk and activity...
MoreBurst in to Nature
Saturday, June 21, 2014 - 9:00am to 11:00am , COBuff up on your nature knowledge with this hike focused on Project BudBurst and Project Noah, two programs that let you be the scientist! Use your...
MoreMedicinal Herb Walk-Spring Creek
Saturday, June 21, 2014 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, COWalk with a naturalist on Spring Creek trail while learning about local medicinal herbs in our area. FREE!! (In partnership with Over The Hill...
MoreLoren Eisley and the Ghosts of Lindenmeier
Saturday, June 21, 2014 - 10:00am to 11:00am , COLoren Eisley and the Ghosts of Lindenmeier
Saturday, June 21, 10-11 a.m., Soapstone Prairie Natural Area
Meet at the north parking lot...
Sunset Safari Wagon Rides
Saturday, June 21, 2014 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm Aurora, COExperience the prairie at sunset and witness the diversity of wildlife that lives here. Discover the beauty - seen and unseen - of the high plains...
MoreGirl Scouts Summer Camp "TR Camp"
Sunday, June 22, 2014 (All day) to Friday, June 27, 2014 (All day) Bailey, COA signature camp program. Campers will visit the barnyard, cook outdoor meals on a campfire, create camp crafts, dabble in sports, plant in the...
MoreGirl Scouts Summer Camp "Bows & Arrows"
Sunday, June 22, 2014 (All day) to Friday, June 27, 2014 (All day) Bailey, COBe brave and courageous and may the odds be ever in your favor. Spend this week becoming skilled at archery and survival techniques. Practice...
MoreCelebrate Summer Hike at Mud Lake
Sunday, June 22, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Nederland, COJoin volunteer naturalists to celebrate the coming of summer! On this easy one-mile hike we will explore the natural history of the area including...
MoreBaehrden Historic Lodge Tour
Sunday, June 22, 2014 - 11:00am to 2:30pm Pine, COAfter being closed to the public for decades, this historic lodge is now re-open to the public! Built in 1927, Baehrden is a classic...
MoreDIY Organic Gardening Series: Pollinators and Noxious Weeds/ Land Use Challanges
Monday, June 23, 2014 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm Steamboat Springs, CODo you find yourself running into a few gardening challenges? Maybe your crops won’t grow? Maybe pests are getting the better of your beds? Wonder...
MoreHike with a Naturalist on Mt. Werner
Tuesday, June 24, 2014 - 10:30am Steamboat Springs, COLearn more about our colorful forests of aspen, or about the critters that call the Steamboat Ski Area home. Registration is required through...
MoreBoulder County Sunset Hikes - Carolyn Holmberg Preserve
Tuesday, June 24, 2014 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm , COBoulder County Parks and Open Space offers weekly sunset hikes. Volunteer naturalists will interpret each park’s history, geology, ecosystems,...
MoreFireside Tails: Backyard Wildlife
Tuesday, June 24, 2014 - 8:00pm to 9:30pm Ft. Colllins, COFireside Tails: Backyard Wildlife
Tuesday, June 24, 8:00-9:30 p.m., Nix Farm, 1745 Hoffman Mill Road.
Meet at the circular parking lot...
Mineral Springs Tour
Wednesday, June 25, 2014 - 9:00am Steamboat Springs, COTake a leisurely walk to the Steamboat Springs natural mineral springs. No registration required. FREE!! Every Wednesday 9am-11am (In partnership...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Thursday, June 26, 2014 - 10:00am Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required....
MoreBusy Bees and Other Things
Thursday, June 26, 2014 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm Arvada, COBusy Bees and Other Things
Thursday, June 26 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Ages 4yrs.-Adult, $7/person or $20 per family
Make a native...
MoreJournalist Takes a Nature Walk
Friday, June 27, 2014 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Ft. Collins, COJournalist Takes a Nature Walk
Friday, June 27, 9:00 a.m.-noon, Pineridge Natural Area
Meet at the Dixon Reservoir parking lot off CR...
Yampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Friday, June 27, 2014 - 10:00am Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required....
MoreCampfire Friday Nights: “Entertaining Campfire Stories for the Whole Family"
Friday, June 27, 2014 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm Loveland, COJoin us while Spellbinders Oral Storytellers, Nora Heaton, Kim Wallin and Kathy Leonard come to share fun campfire stories. Bring the whole family...
MoreAstronomy at Bobcat Ridge: It's a Bird, It's a Plane.....It's the ISS!
Saturday, June 28, 2014 - 8:00am to 11:00pm Loveland, COAstronomy at Bobcat Ridge: It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane…It’s the ISS!
Saturday, June 28, 8:00-11:00 p.m., Bobcat Ridge Natural Area.
Meet...
Family Program: “Colorado's Most Wanted - Aquatic Nuisance Species”
Saturday, June 28, 2014 - 8:30am to 10:30am Loveland, COFamilies of all ages are welcome to join us while our lead Aquatic Nuisance Species Inspector, Jesse, facilitates a fun and informative program...
MoreProtecting the Western Frontier with the Buffalo Soldiers
Saturday, June 28, 2014 - 9:00am to 1:00pm , COProtecting the Western Frontier with the Buffalo Soldiers
Saturday, June 28, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Soapstone Prairie, south parking lot....
Farmer's Market Kids
Saturday, June 28, 2014 - 9:30am to 12:00pm Salida, COThe Farmer's Market boasts one of the liveliest and friendliest atmospheres in Salida! Once a month Salida Recreation will bring our fun to...
MoreThe Wonder of Walden: Nature Journaling at the Marsh
Saturday, June 28, 2014 - 9:30am to 11:30am Boulder, CONature journaling is experiencing nature more deeply. Volunteer naturalist Ellen Orleans will introduce how to keep a nature journal. We will...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Saturday, June 28, 2014 - 10:00am Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required....
MoreRaptors of the Rockies
Saturday, June 28, 2014 - 10:00am to 11:00am Littleton, CORaptors of the Rockies
Saturday, June 28, 2014, 10 AM - 11 AM
Join us for this interactive demonstration featuring birds of prey of...
MoreMicro Hike
Saturday, June 28, 2014 - 11:00am to 12:00pm Arvada, COMicro Hike
Saturday, June 28, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
All Ages, Free
Many times we hike to a very special place and miss all the...
MoreFamily Friendly Froggin'
Saturday, June 28, 2014 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm Steamboat Springs, COCome on out for a fun night with the family!! We will search for and find frogs and learn about where they live! FREE!! (In partnership with...
MoreSunset Safari Wagon Rides
Saturday, June 28, 2014 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm Aurora, COExperience the prairie at sunset and witness the diversity of wildlife that lives here. Discover the beauty - seen and unseen - of the high plains...
MoreRanger Led Family Program: "Boating Safety"
Sunday, June 29, 2014 - 9:00am to 11:00am Loveland, COFamilies of all ages are welcome to join us while our Senior Ranger, Grant Brown, discusses the importance of boating safety. Boyd Lake has over...
MoreBaehrden Historic Lodge Tour
Sunday, June 29, 2014 - 11:00am to 2:30pm Pine, COAfter being closed to the public for decades, this historic lodge is now re-open to the public! Built in 1927, Baehrden is a classic...
MorePioneer Life at Bobcat Ridge
Monday, June 30, 2014 - 9:00am to 11:30am Loveland, COPioneer Life at Bobcat Ridge
Monday, June 30, 9:00-11:30 a.m., Bobcat Ridge Natural Area
Meet at the parking lot.
Explore what...
DIY Organic Gardening Series: Local Producers Visit- The Home Ranch
Monday, June 30, 2014 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm Steamboat Springs, COPresenter: The Home Ranch
Want to know how the ‘pros’ do it? During this course we’ll visit the local gardens and greenhouse at the Home...
Kinder Kids Fall Preschool Enrollment
Tuesday, July 1, 2014 (All day) to Friday, December 19, 2014 (All day) Commerce City, COKinder Kids introduces children to the fundamentals of reading, writing and science while helping them build social skills through exciting...
MoreHike with a Naturalist on Mt. Werner
Tuesday, July 1, 2014 - 10:30am Steamboat Springs, COLearn more about our colorful forests of aspen, or about the critters that call the Steamboat Ski Area home. Registration is required through...
MoreNature Notes Club
Wednesday, July 2, 2014 (All day) , CONature Notes Club meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, usually during the day. In this nature journaling group, you’ll get...
MoreMineral Springs Tour
Wednesday, July 2, 2014 - 9:00am Steamboat Springs, COTake a leisurely walk to the Steamboat Springs natural mineral springs. No registration required. FREE!! Every Wednesday 9am-11am (In partnership...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Thursday, July 3, 2014 - 10:00am Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required....
MoreFourth of July Natural Arts & Crafts
Friday, July 4, 2014 - 9:30am to 11:30am Loveland, COAll ages are welcome to come join us and enjoy the sunshine while creating Natural Arts & Crafts on this patriotic holiday. Crafts will...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Friday, July 4, 2014 - 10:00am Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required....
MoreView Mammal Skulls & Hides
Saturday, July 5, 2014 - 9:00am to 11:00am Loveland, COEver wonder how dense a beaver coat is or how large a bear skull is? Join us while a Colorado Parks & Wildlife Naturalist reveals the...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Saturday, July 5, 2014 - 10:00am Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required....
MoreSunset Safari Wagon Rides
Saturday, July 5, 2014 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm Aurora, COExperience the prairie at sunset and witness the diversity of wildlife that lives here. Discover the beauty - seen and unseen - of the high plains...
MoreWalk the Wetlands
Sunday, July 6, 2014 - 8:00am to 11:00am Littleton, COWalk along the South Platte River exploring ponds and habitats for resident and migrant birds as the season dictates. We always have a surprise!...
MoreJR Program: “Discovering the Lives of Raptors”
Sunday, July 6, 2014 - 9:00am to 11:00am Loveland, COGet your kids out in nature with this naturalist-guided program for ages 6-15. We will learn about bird anatomy and what characteristics define...
MoreBaehrden Historic Lodge Tour
Sunday, July 6, 2014 - 11:00am to 2:30pm Pine, COAfter being closed to the public for decades, this historic lodge is now re-open to the public! Built in 1927, Baehrden is a classic...
MoreCrested Butte Wildflower Festival
Monday, July 7, 2014 (All day) to Sunday, July 13, 2014 (All day) Crested Butte, COThis festival began in 1986 through the efforts of a few insightful Crested Butte locals who envisioned a wildflower celebration in one of the...
MoreGirl Scouts Day Camp: Among the Pines
Monday, July 7, 2014 - 8:00am to Friday, July 11, 2014 - 3:00pm , COAmong the Pines is a traditional Girl Scout Camp experience, emphasizing campfire cooking, outdoor skills, songs , games, and crafts. An overnight...
MoreTiny Trekkers
Monday, July 7, 2014 - 10:00am to 11:00am Loveland, COJoin Larimer County Naturalists at the Loveland Public Library this winter for a nature-filled program designed for your 2-5 year old and you....
MoreHike with a Naturalist on Mt. Werner
Tuesday, July 8, 2014 - 10:30am Steamboat Springs, COLearn more about our colorful forests of aspen, or about the critters that call the Steamboat Ski Area home. Registration is required through...
MoreMineral Springs Tour
Wednesday, July 9, 2014 - 9:00am Steamboat Springs, COTake a leisurely walk to the Steamboat Springs natural mineral springs. No registration required. FREE!! Every Wednesday 9am-11am (In partnership...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Thursday, July 10, 2014 - 10:00am Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required....
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Friday, July 11, 2014 - 10:00am Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required....
MoreCampfire Friday Nights: “History of Boyd Lake”
Friday, July 11, 2014 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm Loveland, COJoin us for a campfire talk about the history of Boyd Lake State Park and the surrounding area. Learn the significance of Cherry Trees in Loveland...
MoreChimney Hollow BioBlitz
Saturday, July 12, 2014 - 7:00am to 1:00pm Loveland, COLarimer County Natural Resources is hosting their first BioBlitz, a 24-hour species survey to document the diversity of the yet to open to the...
MoreMountain Wildflower Walk
Saturday, July 12, 2014 - 8:00am to 3:00pm Steamboat Springs, COWow! Let's take a walk in the mountains, get some fresh air, see and learn about all the beautiful wildflowers growing in our area! FREE!! (...
MoreJunior Ranger Program: “Wondrous Wildlife Superheroes”
Saturday, July 12, 2014 - 9:00am to 11:00am Loveland, COLet’s dive into the world of wondrous animal superheroes! In this naturalist-guided program for ages 6-15 you will learn what animals on the Front...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Saturday, July 12, 2014 - 10:00am Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required....
MoreNature Discovery Day: Feel, Smell and Taste The Gardens
Saturday, July 12, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, CONature Discovery Day: Feel, Smell and Taste The Gardens
Saturday, July 12th, 2014 10 AM-12 PM
There is so much more to discover at...
MoreSunset Safari Wagon Rides
Saturday, July 12, 2014 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm Aurora, COExperience the prairie at sunset and witness the diversity of wildlife that lives here. Discover the beauty - seen and unseen - of the high plains...
MoreWest Bijou Tour
Sunday, July 13, 2014 - 8:00am to 2:00pm Aurora, CODiscover why West Bijou is a jewel! These tours are special opportunities to explore our 8,000 acre short-grass prairie natural area with Plains...
MoreBaehrden Historic Lodge Tour
Sunday, July 13, 2014 - 11:00am to 2:30pm Pine, COAfter being closed to the public for decades, this historic lodge is now re-open to the public! Built in 1927, Baehrden is a classic...
MoreDIY Organic Gardening Series: Food Storage- Natural Grocers
Monday, July 14, 2014 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm Steamboat Springs, COPresenter: Karen Massey, Colorado State University Extension
Our short growing window will come to a close before we know it. Do you want to...
Butterflies at Rehder Ranch
Tuesday, July 15, 2014 (All day) Steamboat Springs, COFun filled day of butterfly viewing at Rehder Ranch for whe whole family! free, in partnership with Colorado Mountain College, Colorado Parks and...
MoreRifle Falls Youth Day Trip
Tuesday, July 15, 2014 - 8:30am to 5:30pm Palisade, COYouth are invited to spend the day with Palisade Recreation exploring the wonders of Rifle Falls State Park. The day trip will involve a series of...
MoreHike with a Naturalist on Mt. Werner
Tuesday, July 15, 2014 - 10:30am Steamboat Springs, COLearn more about our colorful forests of aspen, or about the critters that call the Steamboat Ski Area home. Registration is required through...
MoreNature Notes Club
Wednesday, July 16, 2014 (All day) , CONature Notes Club meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, usually during the day. In this nature journaling group, you’ll get...
MoreMineral Springs Tour
Wednesday, July 16, 2014 - 9:00am Steamboat Springs, COTake a leisurely walk to the Steamboat Springs natural mineral springs. No registration required. FREE!! Every Wednesday 9am-11am (In partnership...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Thursday, July 17, 2014 - 10:00am Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required....
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Friday, July 18, 2014 - 10:00am Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required....
MoreJeff and Paige Concert in the Park - Superior
Friday, July 18, 2014 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm Superior, COJeff and Paige bring science and nature to life through kid-delighting music and stories!
Their exciting fun-filled concerts promote love of...
First Annual Lake Appreciation Day
Saturday, July 19, 2014 - 9:00am to 11:00pm Loveland, COArchery Demonstration
Location – North Parking Lot—Willows Landing
Time – 9:00-11:00am
Want to become a skilled bowman? We...
Meet the Beekeeper
Saturday, July 19, 2014 - 9:30am to 11:30am Littleton, COMeet the Beekeeper
Saturday, July 19, 2014, 9:30-11:30 AM
Stop by our apiary while our beekeepers are working their hives, and you’ll...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Saturday, July 19, 2014 - 10:00am Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required....
MoreFamily Program: “Survival”
Sunday, July 20, 2014 - 9:00am to 11:00am , COFamilies, children and individuals of all ages are invited to join a Colorado Parks & Wildlife Naturalist for an activity about survival...
MoreBaehrden Historic Lodge Tour
Sunday, July 20, 2014 - 11:00am to 2:30pm Pine, COAfter being closed to the public for decades, this historic lodge is now re-open to the public! Built in 1927, Baehrden is a classic...
MoreHike with a Naturalist on Mt. Werner
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 - 10:30am Steamboat Springs, COLearn more about our colorful forests of aspen, or about the critters that call the Steamboat Ski Area home. Registration is required through...
MoreMineral Springs Tour
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - 9:00am Steamboat Springs, COTake a leisurely walk to the Steamboat Springs natural mineral springs. No registration required. FREE!! Every Wednesday 9am-11am (In partnership...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Thursday, July 24, 2014 - 10:00am Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required....
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Friday, July 25, 2014 - 10:00am Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required....
MoreWood Carving Workshop with Al Vigil
Saturday, July 26, 2014 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Aurora, COEver find yourself whittling the day away? Wood carving was an important skill for homesteaders and is still a fun, creative hobby for busy hands...
MoreMedicinal Herb Walk-Coulton Creek
Saturday, July 26, 2014 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Steamboat Springs, COTake a hike with a naturalist and learn more about the medicinal herbs growing along Coulton Creek!! FREE!! (In partnership with The Over The...
MoreFarmer's Market Kids
Saturday, July 26, 2014 - 9:30am to 12:00pm Salida, COThe Farmer's Market boasts one of the liveliest and friendliest atmospheres in Salida! Once a month Salida Recreation will bring our fun to...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Saturday, July 26, 2014 - 10:00am Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required....
MoreSunset Safari Wagon Rides
Saturday, July 26, 2014 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm Aurora, COExperience the prairie at sunset and witness the diversity of wildlife that lives here. Discover the beauty - seen and unseen - of the high plains...
MoreFamily Program: “Fun with Fish”
Sunday, July 27, 2014 - 9:00am to 11:00am Loveland, COJoin us for an activity about fish. We will learn about fish that inhabit Boyd Lake, basic fish anatomy, aquatic food chains, and what the...
MoreBaehrden Historic Lodge Tour
Sunday, July 27, 2014 - 11:00am to 2:30pm Pine, COAfter being closed to the public for decades, this historic lodge is now re-open to the public! Built in 1927, Baehrden is a classic...
MoreHike with a Naturalist on Mt. Werner
Tuesday, July 29, 2014 - 10:30am Steamboat Springs, COLearn more about our colorful forests of aspen, or about the critters that call the Steamboat Ski Area home. Registration is required through...
MoreMineral Springs Tour
Wednesday, July 30, 2014 - 9:00am Steamboat Springs, COTake a leisurely walk to the Steamboat Springs natural mineral springs. No registration required. FREE!! Every Wednesday 9am-11am (In partnership...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Thursday, July 31, 2014 - 10:00am Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required....
MoreGirl Scouts Women's Week at Meadow Mountain Ranch
Thursday, July 31, 2014 - 4:00pm to Monday, August 4, 2014 - 11:00am , COWant to go to camp and be a camper again? This program is open to all adult women: GSCO staff, former MMR camp staff, leaders, volunteers and...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Friday, August 1, 2014 - 10:00am Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required....
MoreGirl Scout Family Camp: Lazy Acres Me and My Guy
Friday, August 1, 2014 - 7:00pm to Sunday, August 3, 2014 - 12:30pm , COThis is an exciting two night camping experience for individual girl scouts and the significant male adult role models (over age 18) in their...
MoreCampfire Friday Nights: “Folktales for the Family”
Friday, August 1, 2014 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Loveland, COJoin us while Linda Batlin comes to share fun folktale stories. Bring the whole family and something comfortable to sit on. Marshmallows will be...
MoreWilderness Wildflowers in the Flattops
Saturday, August 2, 2014 - 8:00am to 3:00pm Steamboat Springs, COThe flowers are in bloom! Let's go to the Flattops and enjoy their beauty ! FREE!! (In Partnership with The Over the Hill Gang)
MoreEager Beavers
Saturday, August 2, 2014 - 9:00am to 10:00am , COJoin naturalist and former veterinarian Bob at River Bluffs Open Space, located just east of I-25 between Windsor and Timnath, for a morning...
MoreJR Program: “Discovering the Lives of Raptors”
Saturday, August 2, 2014 - 9:00am to 11:00am Loveland, COGet your kids out in nature with this naturalist-guided program for ages 6-15. We will learn about bird anatomy and what characteristics define...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Saturday, August 2, 2014 - 10:00am Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required....
MoreSunset Safari Wagon Rides
Saturday, August 2, 2014 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm Aurora, COExperience the prairie at sunset and witness the diversity of wildlife that lives here. Discover the beauty - seen and unseen - of the high plains...
MoreMystical Stories of the Cheyenne
Saturday, August 2, 2014 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm Aurora, COMystical Stories of the Cheyenne:
Meet the legendary heroes Maheo and Sweet Medicine, the evildoer Double Face, and the trickster Wihio as...
Skygazing at Fossil Creek
Saturday, August 2, 2014 - 8:30pm to 10:30pm Ft. Collins, COSkygazing at Fossil Creek
Saturday, August 2, 8:30-10:30 p.m., Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area.
Meet at the parking lot off...
Walk the Wetlands
Sunday, August 3, 2014 - 8:00am to 11:00am Littleton, COWalk along the South Platte River exploring ponds and habitats for resident and migrant birds as the season dictates. We always have a surprise!...
MoreJR Ranger Program: “Habitats”
Sunday, August 3, 2014 - 9:00am to 11:00am Loveland, COGet your kids out in nature with this naturalist-guided program for ages 6-15. We will learn about aquatic, riparian, and wetland habitats and the...
MoreBaehrden Historic Lodge Tour
Sunday, August 3, 2014 - 11:00am to 2:30pm Pine, COAfter being closed to the public for decades, this historic lodge is now re-open to the public! Built in 1927, Baehrden is a classic...
MoreBehind the Scenes at Bobcat Ridge
Monday, August 4, 2014 - 9:00am to 11:00am Loveland, COBehind the Scenes at Bobcat Ridge
Monday, August 4, 9:00-11:00 a.m., Bobcat Ridge Natural Area
Meet at the parking lot.
Cultural...
Tiny Trekkers
Monday, August 4, 2014 - 10:00am to 11:00am Loveland, COJoin Larimer County Naturalists at the Loveland Public Library this winter for a nature-filled program designed for your 2-5 year old and you....
MoreHike with a Naturalist on Mt. Werner
Tuesday, August 5, 2014 - 10:30am Steamboat Springs, COLearn more about our colorful forests of aspen, or about the critters that call the Steamboat Ski Area home. Registration is required through...
MorePelican Pride
Tuesday, August 5, 2014 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm Ft. Collins, COPelican Pride
Tuesday, August 5, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Kingfisher Point Natural Area.
Meet at Nix Farm, 1745 Hoffman Mill Road.
...
Nature Notes Club
Wednesday, August 6, 2014 (All day) , CONature Notes Club meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, usually during the day. In this nature journaling group, you’ll get...
MoreMineral Springs Tour
Wednesday, August 6, 2014 - 9:00am Steamboat Springs, COTake a leisurely walk to the Steamboat Springs natural mineral springs. No registration required. FREE!! Every Wednesday 9am-11am (In partnership...
MoreNature at Noon: Restoration Along the Cache la Poudre
Wednesday, August 6, 2014 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm Fort Collins, CONature at Noon: Restoration Along the Cache la Poudre
Wednesday, August 6, 12 noon-1:00 p.m., Community Room at 215 N. Mason
Enter on...
Wiggly Worms
Wednesday, August 6, 2014 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm Arvada, COWiggly Worms
Wednesday, August 6, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages 3 to 6 yrs. Free.
Sign up in advance by calling 720-898-7405
Bring...
MoreNature Nuggets - Animal Hide-n-Seek
Thursday, August 7, 2014 - 9:30am to 10:30am Ft. Collins, CONature Nuggets—Animal Hide-n-Seek
Thursday, August 7, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; repeated at 11:00 a.m.-noon, Pineridge Natural Area.
Meet at...
Yampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Thursday, August 7, 2014 - 10:00am Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required....
MoreDenver Zoo Colorado Alive in Superior!
Thursday, August 7, 2014 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm , COMeet Colorado wildlife and perform hands-on investigations with horns, antlers, skulls, skins and more. Explore the interactions of living and...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Friday, August 8, 2014 - 10:00am Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required....
MoreNCAS Night Viewing: Stargazing
Friday, August 8, 2014 - 8:30pm to 10:30pm Loveland, CONorthern Colorado Astronomical Society will set up telescopes and park visitors will be able to look through telescopes to see star constellations...
MoreWest Bijou Tour
Saturday, August 9, 2014 - 8:00am to 2:00pm Aurora, CODiscover why West Bijou is a jewel! These tours are special opportunities to explore our 8,000 acre short-grass prairie natural area with Plains...
MoreFamily Program: “Colorado’s Most Wanted—Aquatic Nuisance Species”
Saturday, August 9, 2014 - 8:30am to 10:30am Loveland, COFamilies of all ages are welcome to join us while our lead Aquatic Nuisance Species Inspector, Jesse, facilitates a fun and informative program...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Saturday, August 9, 2014 - 10:00am Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required....
MoreThe Buzz About Bees
Saturday, August 9, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, COJoin us as we learn how important bees and other pollinators are to humans and plants. During this family program we will investigate the colorful...
MoreRustic Women of Soapstone Prairie
Saturday, August 9, 2014 - 11:00am to 12:00pm Wellington, CORustic Women of Soapstone Prairie
Saturday, Aug. 9, 11 a.m.-noon, Soapstone Prairie Natural Area
Meet at the north parking lot.
...
Rustic Women of Soapstone Prairie
Saturday, August 9, 2014 - 11:00am to 12:00pm Wellington, CORustic Women of Soapstone Prairie
Saturday, Aug. 9, 11 a.m.-noon, Soapstone Prairie Natural Area
Meet at the north parking lot.
...
Sunset Safari Wagon Rides
Saturday, August 9, 2014 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm Aurora, COExperience the prairie at sunset and witness the diversity of wildlife that lives here. Discover the beauty - seen and unseen - of the high plains...
MoreFamily NIght Walk
Saturday, August 9, 2014 - 7:30pm to 9:30pm Fort Collins, COFamily Night Walk
Saturday, August 9, 7:30-9:30 p.m., NW side of Fort Collins
Explore a natural area after dark. Discover how animals...
Junior Ranger Program: “Wondrous Wildlife Superheroes”
Sunday, August 10, 2014 - 9:00am to 11:00am Loveland, COLet’s dive into the world of wondrous animal superheroes! In this naturalist-guided program for ages 6-15 you will learn what animals on the Front...
MoreBaehrden Historic Lodge Tour
Sunday, August 10, 2014 - 11:00am to 2:30pm Pine, COAfter being closed to the public for decades, this historic lodge is now re-open to the public! Built in 1927, Baehrden is a classic...
MoreAdult Night Walk
Sunday, August 10, 2014 - 7:30pm to 9:30pm Fort Collins, COAdult Night Walk
Sunday, August 10, 7:30-9:30 p.m., NW side of Fort Collins.
Explore a natural area after dark. Discover how animals...
Hike with a Naturalist on Mt. Werner
Tuesday, August 12, 2014 - 10:30am Steamboat Springs, COLearn more about our colorful forests of aspen, or about the critters that call the Steamboat Ski Area home. Registration is required through...
MoreBird Bonanza: Night With a Naturalist
Tuesday, August 12, 2014 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Arvada, COBird Bonanza: Night with a Naturalist Series
Tuesday, August 12, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
All Ages, Free.
Call 720-898-7405 to Register...
Fireside Tails: River Highway
Tuesday, August 12, 2014 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm Ft. Collins, COFireside Tails: River Highway
Tuesday, Aug. 12, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Court.
Meet at the museum...
Astronomy Exploration; Perseid Meteor Shower
Tuesday, August 12, 2014 - 8:30pm to 10:30pm Steamboat Springs, COThe Perseids are a prolific meteor shower associated with the comet, Swift-Tuttle. Their name comes from the constellation from which they appear...
MoreMineral Springs Tour
Wednesday, August 13, 2014 - 9:00am Steamboat Springs, COTake a leisurely walk to the Steamboat Springs natural mineral springs. No registration required. FREE!! Every Wednesday 9am-11am (In partnership...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Thursday, August 14, 2014 - 10:00am Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required....
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Friday, August 15, 2014 - 10:00am Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required....
MoreGirl Scout Troop Camp: Core Camp Durango
Friday, August 15, 2014 - 4:15pm to Monday, August 18, 2014 - 12:15pm , COGirl Scout Troops arrive between 3-4pm on Friday for this Core Camp at Colvig Silver Camps in Durango. Dinner Friday through breakfast Monday are...
MoreCampfire Friday Nights: “Creatures of the Night”
Friday, August 15, 2014 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm Loveland, COJoin us for a campfire talk and activity about nocturnal animals. We will discuss some of the nocturnal animals that live in the Boyd Lake area...
MoreSoapstone Surprise
Saturday, August 16, 2014 - 9:00am to 10:30am Ft. Collins, COSoapstone Surprise
Saturday, August 16, 9:00-10:30 a.m., Soapstone Prairie
Meet at the north parking lot.
Discover amazing...
Fido Fun 5k Run
Saturday, August 16, 2014 - 9:00am to 11:00am Loveland, COThis event has it all! Informative presentation provided by our Rangers on the importance of keeping our dogs leashed and picking up their waste....
MoreFirewise Landscaping to Protect your Home
Saturday, August 16, 2014 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Denver, COYour home is your haven. This class will introduce attractive and practical landscaping plants that will help to protect your home from wildfire....
MoreLakota Indian Craft Workshop
Saturday, August 16, 2014 - 10:00am to 2:30pm Aurora, CODiscover the Native American crafts of (porcupine) quilling and beading that are used to make unique, beautiful decorations. Learn from Sicangu...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Saturday, August 16, 2014 - 10:00am Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required....
MoreThe Buzz About Bees
Saturday, August 16, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, COJoin us as we learn how important bees and other pollinators are to humans and plants. During this family program we will investigate the colorful...
MoreSunset Safari Wagon Rides
Saturday, August 16, 2014 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm Aurora, COExperience the prairie at sunset and witness the diversity of wildlife that lives here. Discover the beauty - seen and unseen - of the high plains...
MoreAstronomy at Bobcat Ridge: Getting Close in Space
Saturday, August 16, 2014 - 7:30pm to 10:30pm Loveland, COAstronomy at Bobcat Ridge: Getting Close in Space
Saturday, August 16, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Bobcat Ridge Natural Area.
Meet at the picnic...
Baehrden Historic Lodge Tour
Sunday, August 17, 2014 - 11:00am to 2:30pm Pine, COAfter being closed to the public for decades, this historic lodge is now re-open to the public! Built in 1927, Baehrden is a classic...
MoreHike with a Naturalist on Mt. Werner
Tuesday, August 19, 2014 - 10:30am Steamboat Springs, COLearn more about our colorful forests of aspen, or about the critters that call the Steamboat Ski Area home. Registration is required through...
MoreNature Notes Club
Wednesday, August 20, 2014 (All day) , CONature Notes Club meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, usually during the day. In this nature journaling group, you’ll get...
MoreMineral Springs Tour
Wednesday, August 20, 2014 - 9:00am Steamboat Springs, COTake a leisurely walk to the Steamboat Springs natural mineral springs. No registration required. FREE!! Every Wednesday 9am-11am (In partnership...
MoreBobcat Ridge Wildflowers through the Seasons
Wednesday, August 20, 2014 - 5:30pm to 7:00pm Loveland, COBobcat Ridge Wildflowers through the Seasons
Wednesday, August 20, 5:30-7:00 p.m., Bobcat Ridge Natural Area
Meet in the parking lot....
Nature Nuggets - Amazing Ants
Thursday, August 21, 2014 - 9:30am to 10:30am Loveland, CONature Nuggets—Amazing Ants
Thursday, August 21, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; repeated at 11:00 a.m.-noon, Bobcat Ridge Natural Area.
Meet at the...
Yampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Thursday, August 21, 2014 - 10:00am Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required....
MoreNatural History of Coyote Ridge
Friday, August 22, 2014 - 9:00am to 11:00am , CONatural History of Coyote Ridge
Friday, August 22, 9:00-11:00 a.m. Coyote Ridge Natural Area
Meet at the parking lot on Taft Hill Road...
Yampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Friday, August 22, 2014 - 10:00am Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required....
MoreFarmer's Market Kids
Saturday, August 23, 2014 - 9:30am to 12:00pm Salida, COThe Farmer's Market boasts one of the liveliest and friendliest atmospheres in Salida! Once a month Salida Recreation will bring our fun to...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Saturday, August 23, 2014 - 10:00am Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required....
MoreSunset Safari Wagon Rides
Saturday, August 23, 2014 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm Aurora, COExperience the prairie at sunset and witness the diversity of wildlife that lives here. Discover the beauty - seen and unseen - of the high plains...
MoreExploring The Night Sky
Saturday, August 23, 2014 - 8:00pm to 10:00pm Aurora, COTravel the sky visiting constellations, planets and spy other deep sky objects through the PCC telescope. As we “connect the dots” of the...
MorePrairie and Foothills Adaptations Hike
Sunday, August 24, 2014 - 9:00am to 11:30am Ft. Collins, COPrairie and Foothills Adaptations Hike
Sunday, August 24, 9:00-11:30 a.m., Reservoir Ridge Natural Area
Meet at the parking lot at the...
Baehrden Historic Lodge Tour
Sunday, August 24, 2014 - 11:00am to 2:30pm Pine, COAfter being closed to the public for decades, this historic lodge is now re-open to the public! Built in 1927, Baehrden is a classic...
MoreHike with a Naturalist on Mt. Werner
Tuesday, August 26, 2014 - 10:30am Steamboat Springs, COLearn more about our colorful forests of aspen, or about the critters that call the Steamboat Ski Area home. Registration is required through...
MoreFireside Tails: River Highway
Tuesday, August 26, 2014 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm Ft. Collins, COFireside Tails: River Highway
Tuesday, Aug. 26, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Nix Farm, 1745 Hoffman Mill Road.
Meet at the circular parking lot....
Mineral Springs Tour
Wednesday, August 27, 2014 - 9:00am Steamboat Springs, COTake a leisurely walk to the Steamboat Springs natural mineral springs. No registration required. FREE!! Every Wednesday 9am-11am (In partnership...
MoreToddlers on the Trail
Wednesday, August 27, 2014 - 10:30am to 11:30am Ft. Collins, COToddlers on the Trail
Wednesday, August 27, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Magpie Meander Natural Area
Meet at the playground at Soft Gold Park, at...
Nature Nuggets - Amazing Ants
Thursday, August 28, 2014 - 9:30am to 10:30am Ft. Collins, CONature Nuggets—Amazing Ants
Thursday, August 28, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; repeated at 11:00 a.m.-noon, Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area.
...
Yampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Thursday, August 28, 2014 - 10:00am Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required....
MoreWildlife Cameras for Research and Outreach
Thursday, August 28, 2014 - 7:30pm to 8:30pm Ft. Collins, COWildlife Cameras for Research and Outreach
Thursday, August 28, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Court.
...
Yampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Friday, August 29, 2014 - 10:00am Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required....
MoreCampfire Friday Nights: “Urban Wildlife”
Friday, August 29, 2014 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm Loveland, COFamilies, children and individuals of all ages are invited to join a Colorado Parks & Wildlife Naturalist for a campfire talk and activity...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Saturday, August 30, 2014 - 10:00am Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required....
MoreIntroduction to Flint Knapping with Doug Dahl
Saturday, August 30, 2014 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm Aurora, CONative American tribes of the prairie created their own spear points, axes and arrowheads by using materials such as chert, flint and obsidian in...
MoreSunset Safari Wagon Rides
Saturday, August 30, 2014 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm Aurora, COExperience the prairie at sunset and witness the diversity of wildlife that lives here. Discover the beauty - seen and unseen - of the high plains...
MoreView Mammal Skulls & Hides
Sunday, August 31, 2014 - 9:00am to 11:00am Loveland, COEver wonder how dense a beaver coat is or how large a bear skull is? Join us while a Colorado Parks & Wildlife Naturalist reveals the...
MoreBaehrden Historic Lodge Tour
Sunday, August 31, 2014 - 11:00am to 2:30pm Pine, COAfter being closed to the public for decades, this historic lodge is now re-open to the public! Built in 1927, Baehrden is a classic...
MorePrairie Preschool
Tuesday, September 2, 2014 - 9:00am to 10:00am Aurora, COTuesdays 9AM-10AM and 10:30AM-11:30AM
Kids (Children 2-5 years old with an accompanied adult)
$5/member; $6/non-member
*Value...
Tiny Trekkers
Tuesday, September 2, 2014 - 10:00am to 11:00am Loveland, COJoin Larimer County Naturalists at the Loveland Public Library this winter for a nature-filled program designed for your 2-5 year old and you....
MorePrairie Preschool
Tuesday, September 2, 2014 - 10:30am to 11:30am Aurora, COTuesdays 9AM-10AM and 10:30AM-11:30AM
Kids (Children 2-5 years old with an accompanied adult)
$5/member; $6/non-member
*Value...
Nature Notes Club
Wednesday, September 3, 2014 (All day) , CONature Notes Club meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, usually during the day. In this nature journaling group, you’ll get...
MoreBlack-footed Ferret Welcome Home
Wednesday, September 3, 2014 - 4:00pm to 7:00pm Wellington, COBlack-footed Ferret Welcome Home
Wednesday, September 3, 4-7 p.m. at Soapstone Prairie’s south parking lot
The City of Fort Collins...
Yampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Thursday, September 4, 2014 - 10:00am Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required....
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Friday, September 5, 2014 - 10:00am Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required....
MoreRestoration Along the River
Friday, September 5, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Ft. Collins, CORestoration Along the River
Friday, September 5, 10:00 a.m.-12 noon, McMurry
Meet at the parking lot at the west end of Hemlock St....
Evergreen Walk for Wilderness
Saturday, September 6, 2014 - 8:30am to 2:00pm Evergreen, COThe Friends of Mount Evans and Lost Creek Wildernesses will be hosting an awesome Walk for Wilderness event on September 6, 2014 in Evergreen...
MoreTown of Superior Bug Hunt
Saturday, September 6, 2014 - 9:00am to 11:00am Superior, COLet’s get out on the trails and start looking for our tiniest wild animals! Learn about the importance of native plants to supporting food webs,...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Saturday, September 6, 2014 - 10:00am Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required....
MoreFamily Night Walk
Saturday, September 6, 2014 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Ft. Collins, COFamily Night Walk
Saturday, September 6, 7:00-9:00 p.m., SW of Fort Collins
Explore a natural area after dark. Discover how animals...
Walk the Wetlands
Sunday, September 7, 2014 - 8:00am to 11:00am Littleton, COWalk along the South Platte River exploring ponds and habitats for resident and migrant birds as the season dictates. We always have a surprise!...
MoreWest Bijou Tour
Sunday, September 7, 2014 - 8:00am to 2:00pm Aurora, COA knowledgeable staff member will guide you through our 8,000 acres of short-grass prairie known as West Bijou. Explore the prairie, watch the...
MoreWalk for Wilderness
Sunday, September 7, 2014 - 11:00am to 2:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin us for a leisurely hike along the beautiful Yampa Valley Core Trail! Free!
MoreFull Moon Hike: Harvest Moon
Monday, September 8, 2014 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm Aurora, COBask in the beautiful light of the harvest moon as you imagine the winter preparations completed by Cheyenne Indians and Colorado homesteaders....
MorePrairie Preschool
Tuesday, September 9, 2014 - 9:00am to 10:00am Aurora, COTuesdays 9AM-10AM and 10:30AM-11:30AM
Kids (Children 2-5 years old with an accompanied adult)
$5/member; $6/non-member
*Value...
Prairie Preschool
Tuesday, September 9, 2014 - 10:30am to 11:30am Aurora, COTuesdays 9AM-10AM and 10:30AM-11:30AM
Kids (Children 2-5 years old with an accompanied adult)
$5/member; $6/non-member
*Value...
Breakfast With The Birds
Wednesday, September 10, 2014 - 7:30am to 9:00am Aurora, COExplore our 1,000 acre short-grass prairie natural area with experienced naturalist and birder Art Elser as you watch the sky for fall raptors....
MoreNature Nuggets - Frisky Squirrel's Treasure Hunt
Thursday, September 11, 2014 - 10:00am to 11:00am Ft. Collins, CONature Nuggets—Frisky Squirrel’s Treasure Hunt
Thursday, September 11, 10-11 a.m., Magpie Meander Natural Area.
Meet at the parking...
Yampa Valley Crane Festival
Friday, September 12, 2014 (All day) to Monday, September 15, 2014 (All day) Steamboat Springs, COThe Yampa Valley Crane Festival returns marking its third year. Join us all weekend for some crane-filled fun! Festival activities will include...
MoreSkygazing at Fossil Creek
Friday, September 12, 2014 - 8:00pm to 10:00pm Ft. Collins, COSkygazing at Fossil Creek
Friday, September 12, 8:00-10:00 p.m., Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area.
Meet at the parking lot off...
Westy Family Camp Night
Saturday, September 13, 2014 - 12:00pm to Sunday, September 14, 2014 - 10:00am Westminster, COStandley Lake is pleased to host "Westy Family Camp Night". Come out and enjoy s’mores, snores and a day full of activities with your...
MoreIntro to GPS, Navigation and Geocaching
Saturday, September 13, 2014 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm Parker, COTurn left in 500 ft, in 200 ft make right turn, arrive at destination: Introduction to GPS units, Navigation and Geocaching.
Are you...
MoreNature Nights: Campfire Stories and S’mores
Saturday, September 13, 2014 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm Parker, COCome gather around a fire for an evening of s’mores, stories, and activities with The Wildlife Experience! Each evening will feature a different...
MoreSoapstone Surprise
Sunday, September 14, 2014 - 9:00pm to 10:30pm Wellington, COSoapstone Surprise
Sunday, September 14, 9:00-10:30 a.m., Soapstone Prairie
Meet at the north parking lot.
Discover amazing...
Prairie Preschool
Tuesday, September 16, 2014 - 9:00am to 10:00am Aurora, COTuesdays 9AM-10AM and 10:30AM-11:30AM
Kids (Children 2-5 years old with an accompanied adult)
$5/member; $6/non-member
*Value...
Prairie Preschool
Tuesday, September 16, 2014 - 10:30am to 11:30am Aurora, COTuesdays 9AM-10AM and 10:30AM-11:30AM
Kids (Children 2-5 years old with an accompanied adult)
$5/member; $6/non-member
*Value...
Geocaching
Tuesday, September 16, 2014 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm Littleton, COJoin the high tech treasure hunting craze! Learn to find and place caches throughout the US and the globe. Using a GPS unit, we'll find...
MoreNature Notes Club
Wednesday, September 17, 2014 (All day) , CONature Notes Club meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, usually during the day. In this nature journaling group, you’ll get...
MoreVolunteer Educator Training at the Plains Conservation Center
Wednesday, September 17, 2014 - 9:00am Aurora, CODo you want to inspire a love of the outdoors and share our cultural history with children of all ages?
The Plains Conservation Center is...
MoreBobcat Ridge Wildflowers through the Season
Wednesday, September 17, 2014 - 5:30pm to 7:00pm Loveland, COBobcat Ridge Wildflowers through the Seasons
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 5:30-7:00 p.m., Bobcat Ridge Natural Area
Meet in the parking lot....
Birdwatching for Beginners
Wednesday, September 17, 2014 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm Littleton, COBirds have enchanted humankind for thousands of years. In this program, you'll learn to use field guides, binoculars and observation skills...
MoreWindy Ridge Archeological Hike
Saturday, September 20, 2014 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Steamboat Springs, COAt least 8,000 years ago, Native Americans “mined” valuable quartzite from Windy Ridge on Rabbit Ears Pass. Join a US Forest Service Archaeologist...
MoreHike to Homestead
Saturday, September 20, 2014 - 9:00am to 2:00pm Wellington, COHike to a Homestead
Saturday, September 20, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Soapstone Prairie
Meet at the south parking lot.
Learn about...
Dinosaur Discovery Day: Geohazards and Preparedness
Saturday, September 20, 2014 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Morrison, COJoin the Friends of Dinosaur on Saturday September 20, 2014 from 10am to 2pm for free hands-on activities including gold panning, fossil sifting,...
MoreFolsom Hunter's Field Guide
Sunday, September 21, 2014 - 10:00am to 11:00am Wellington, COFolsom Hunter’s Field Guide
Sunday, Sept. 21, 10-11 a.m., Soapstone Prairie Natural Area
Meet at the north parking lot.
Discover...
Treeclimbing
Sunday, September 21, 2014 - 12:00pm to 2:30pm Littleton, CONo experience necessary! A certified instructor provides all the ropes and safety equipment. Use arborist ropes and harnesses to pull yourself...
MoreCoyote Trails
Monday, September 22, 2014 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm Littleton, COCoyotes are the ultimate survivors. Explore South Platte Park with a naturalist seeking coyotes, dens, and clues about their lives. Learn about...
MorePrairie Preschool
Tuesday, September 23, 2014 - 9:00am to 10:00am Aurora, COTuesdays 9AM-10AM and 10:30AM-11:30AM
Kids (Children 2-5 years old with an accompanied adult)
$5/member; $6/non-member
*Value...
Prairie Preschool
Tuesday, September 23, 2014 - 10:30am to 11:30am Aurora, COTuesdays 9AM-10AM and 10:30AM-11:30AM
Kids (Children 2-5 years old with an accompanied adult)
$5/member; $6/non-member
*Value...
Birdwatching: Intermediate/Advanced
Wednesday, September 24, 2014 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm Littleton, COAre you ready to take birding to a new level? Build your skills or add to previous classes during this hike to focus on using behavior, calls,...
MoreAstronomy at Bobcat Ridge: Morning and Evening "Stars"
Friday, September 26, 2014 - 6:30pm to 9:30pm Loveland, COAstronomy at Bobcat Ridge: Morning and Evening “Stars”
Friday, September 26, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Bobcat Ridge Natural Area
Meet at the...
Skygazing at Fossil Creek
Saturday, September 27, 2014 - 7:00am to 3:00pm Ft. Collins, CONoCo Nature Festival
Saturday, September 27, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Nix Farm, 1745 Hoffman Mill Road
Come spread your wings and branch out...
HOOTenanny
Saturday, September 27, 2014 - 10:00am to 3:00pm Littleton, CODiscover the secret life of owls through crafts, activities, and displays. Join local owl experts to learn more about Colorado owls, owl...
MorePrairie Preschool
Tuesday, September 30, 2014 - 9:00am to 10:00am Aurora, COTuesdays 9AM-10AM and 10:30AM-11:30AM
Kids (Children 2-5 years old with an accompanied adult)
$5/member; $6/non-member
*Value...
Prairie Preschool
Tuesday, September 30, 2014 - 10:30am to 11:30am Aurora, COTuesdays 9AM-10AM and 10:30AM-11:30AM
Kids (Children 2-5 years old with an accompanied adult)
$5/member; $6/non-member
*Value...
Nature Notes Club
Wednesday, October 1, 2014 (All day) , CONature Notes Club meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, usually during the day. In this nature journaling group, you’ll get...
MoreNature at Noon: Healthy River? Go With the Flow!
Friday, October 3, 2014 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm Ft. Collins, CONature at Noon: Healthy River? Go With the Flow!
Friday, Oct. 3, 12:00-1:00 p.m., Community Room at 215 N. Mason
Enter on the north...
Cairns - Nature's Stone Messengers
Sunday, October 5, 2014 - 10:30am to 3:00pm Littleton, COUnlike animals, we can’t sniff our way to a destination and we can’t track the earth’s magnetic field - we need clues! Cairns communicate and...
MoreTiny Trekkers
Monday, October 6, 2014 - 10:00am to 11:00am Loveland, COJoin Larimer County Naturalists at the Loveland Public Library this winter for a nature-filled program designed for your 2-5 year old and you....
MorePrairie Preschool
Tuesday, October 7, 2014 - 9:00am to 10:00am Aurora, COTuesdays 9AM-10AM and 10:30AM-11:30AM
Kids (Children 2-5 years old with an accompanied adult)
$5/member; $6/non-member
*Value...
From Trees to Honeybees: Playing with Kids in Nature
Wednesday, October 8, 2014 - 8:45am to 10:15am Arvada, COFrom Trees to Honeybees: Playing with Kids in Nature
Wednesdays, October 8 & 15, 8:45-10:15 a.m.
Adults & children 2 1...
Beaver Safari Hayride
Wednesday, October 8, 2014 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm Littleton, COEnjoy a fall evening on an open trailer hayride seeking beavers. We'll tell stories, visit lodges, caches and hopefully catch a glimpse of...
MoreFull Moon Hike - "Creepy" Critters
Wednesday, October 8, 2014 - 6:45pm to 7:45pm Highlands Ranch, COHike by the light of the moon and learn about some Highlands Ranch critters that give people the creeps! Take a stroll to look and listen for...
MoreNature at Noon: Forensic Botany - Can Plants Help Solve Crimes
Thursday, October 9, 2014 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm Ft. Collins, CONature at Noon: Forensic Botany—Can Plants Help Solve Crimes?
Thursday, October 9, 12 noon-1:00 p.m., Community Room at 215 N. Mason
...
Yampatika's "Garden to Table" Dinner
Thursday, October 9, 2014 - 5:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin us again at our Environmental Learning Center at legacy Ranch to keep it local as we bring you a delicious meal, grow sustainably in our own...
MoreBeaver Safari Hayride
Thursday, October 9, 2014 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm Littleton, COEnjoy a fall evening on an open trailer hayride seeking beavers. We'll tell stories, visit lodges, caches and hopefully catch a glimpse of...
MoreBeaver Safari Hayride
Friday, October 10, 2014 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm Littleton, COEnjoy a fall evening on an open trailer hayride seeking beavers. We'll tell stories, visit lodges, caches and hopefully catch a glimpse of...
MoreCampfire at the Cabin - Hike for Families
Friday, October 10, 2014 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm Ft. Collins, COCampfire at the Cabin—Hike for Families
Friday, October 10, 6:00-9:00 p.m., SW side of Fort Collins
Hike to a cabin and learn about...
Pence Park Trail Construction and Reroute
Saturday, October 11, 2014 (All day) Evergreen, COGet outdoors and give back. Join Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado Oct. 11th, from 8am-4pm, at Pence Park near Evergreen as we work to preserve this...
MoreSt. Vrain State Park Trail Construction & Flood Restoration
Saturday, October 11, 2014 (All day) Firestone, COHelp Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado celebrate 30 years as Colorado’s outdoor stewards on this 30th Anniversary Commemorative Project. Join VOC at...
MoreWilderness Survival
Saturday, October 11, 2014 - 8:00am to Saturday, October 18, 2014 - 5:00pm Littleton, COWilderness emergencies can happen anywhere, and any time of year. If you’re lost or hurt without phone coverage, what would you do? In this two-...
MoreSod Homestead Tour
Saturday, October 11, 2014 - 9:00am to 10:15am Aurora, COEnjoy a casual wagon ride down to our sod homesteads and take a guided tour with a knowledgeable guide. Feed the chickens, turkeys and steers and...
MoreWest Bijou Tour
Saturday, October 11, 2014 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Aurora, COA knowledgeable staff member will guide you through our 8,000 acres of short-grass prairie known as West Bijou. Explore the prairie, watch the...
MoreSod Homestead Tour
Saturday, October 11, 2014 - 10:30am to 11:45am Aurora, COEnjoy a casual wagon ride down to our sod homesteads and take a guided tour with a knowledgeable guide. Feed the chickens, turkeys and steers and...
MoreSkygazing at Fossil Creek
Saturday, October 11, 2014 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Ft. Collins, COSkygazing at Fossil Creek
Saturday, October 11, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area.
Meet at the parking lot off...
GTO - Getting Teens Outdoors
Monday, October 13, 2014 - 9:00am to Thursday, October 16, 2014 - 11:00am Highlands Ranch, COCalling all adventurous preteens and teens ages 11-15! During this four-day class, learn valuable outdoor skills including wildlife viewing,...
MorePrairie Preschool
Tuesday, October 14, 2014 - 9:00am to 10:00am Aurora, COTuesdays 9AM-10AM and 10:30AM-11:30AM
Kids (Children 2-5 years old with an accompanied adult)
$5/member; $6/non-member
*Value...
Nature Notes Club
Wednesday, October 15, 2014 (All day) , CONature Notes Club meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, usually during the day. In this nature journaling group, you’ll get...
MoreFrom Trees to Honeybees: Playing with Kids in Nature
Wednesday, October 15, 2014 - 8:45am to 10:15am Arvada, COFrom Trees to Honeybees: Playing with Kids in Nature
Wednesdays, October 8 & 15, 8:45-10:15 a.m.
Adults & children 2 1...
Astronomy at Bobcat Ridge: Decorations in the Fall Sky
Friday, October 17, 2014 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm Loveland, COAstronomy at Bobcat Ridge: Decorations in the Fall Sky
Friday, October 17, 6:00-9:00 p.m., Bobcat Ridge Natural Area
Meet at the...
Fascinating Owls - Meet One in Person!
Friday, October 17, 2014 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm Littleton, COJoin a naturalist and live owls to learn about their amazing adaptations and important role in our world. Bring a camera! Youth and family rates...
MoreCheyenne Camp Tour - October 18 @ 9am
Saturday, October 18, 2014 - 9:00am to 10:15am Aurora, COTake a short walk through our short-grass prairie ecosystem into 1837 Cheyenne Indian Camp. Experience the day-to-day of a typical Cheyenne family...
MoreIntro to GPS, Navigation and Geocaching
Saturday, October 18, 2014 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Parker, COTurn left in 500 ft, in 200 ft make right turn, arrive at destination: Introduction to GPS units, Navigation and Geocaching.
Are you...
MoreNature Discovery Day - Amazing Autumn
Saturday, October 18, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, COThe seasons are changing! Join us as we explore Hudson Gardens to find signs of plants and animals that are getting ready for the winter. We will...
MoreCheyenne Camp Tour - October 18 @ 10:30 am
Saturday, October 18, 2014 - 10:30am to 11:45am Aurora, COTake a short walk through our short-grass prairie ecosystem into 1837 Cheyenne Indian Camp. Experience the day-to-day of a typical Cheyenne family...
MoreBison Tour at West Bijou
Sunday, October 19, 2014 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Aurora, COA knowledgeable staff member will guide you through our 8,000 acres of short-grass prairie known as West Bijou, with the aim of getting you up...
MoreTreeclimbing
Sunday, October 19, 2014 - 12:00pm to 2:30pm Littleton, CONo experience necessary! A certified instructor provides all the ropes and safety equipment. Use arborist ropes and harnesses to pull yourself...
MorePrairie Preschool
Tuesday, October 21, 2014 - 9:00am to 10:00am Aurora, COTuesdays 9AM-10AM and 10:30AM-11:30AM
Kids (Children 2-5 years old with an accompanied adult)
$5/member; $6/non-member
*Value...
After-Nappers Club
Thursday, October 23, 2014 - 3:30pm to 4:15pm Arvada, COAfter-Nappers Club
Thursdays, October 23, 30, November 6 &13. 3:30-4:15 p.m.
Ages 2-5 yrs. with adult, $12 for all four...
Winter Raptor Identification
Saturday, October 25, 2014 - 9:00am to 12:30pm Aurora, COLearn all about winter raptors during our interactive slide show and lecture highlighting how to identify common birds of prey. Explore the short-...
MoreThe Art of Nature
Saturday, October 25, 2014 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, COWe will explore the park and learn to observe nature through art as we draw what we see. Perfect for those interested in creating their own nature...
MorePrairie Preschool
Tuesday, October 28, 2014 - 9:00am to 10:00am Aurora, COTuesdays 9AM-10AM and 10:30AM-11:30AM
Kids (Children 2-5 years old with an accompanied adult)
$5/member; $6/non-member
*Value...
After-Nappers Club
Thursday, October 30, 2014 - 3:30pm to 4:15pm Arvada, COAfter-Nappers Club
Thursdays, October 23, 30, November 6 &13. 3:30-4:15 p.m.
Ages 2-5 yrs. with adult, $12 for all four...
Sod Homestead Tour
Saturday, November 1, 2014 - 9:00am to 10:15am Aurora, COEnjoy a casual wagon ride down to our sod homesteads and take a guided tour with a knowledgeable guide. Feed the chickens, turkeys and steers and...
MoreSod Homestead Tour
Saturday, November 1, 2014 - 10:30am to 11:45am Aurora, COEnjoy a casual wagon ride down to our sod homesteads and take a guided tour with a knowledgeable guide. Feed the chickens, turkeys and steers and...
MoreSkygazing at Fossil Creek
Saturday, November 1, 2014 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Ft. Collins, COSkygazing at Fossil Creek
Saturday, November 1, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area.
Meet at the parking lot off...
West Bijou Tour
Sunday, November 2, 2014 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Aurora, COA knowledgeable staff member will guide you through our 8,000 acres of short-grass prairie known as West Bijou. Explore the prairie, watch the...
MorePrairie Preschool
Tuesday, November 4, 2014 - 9:00am to 10:00am Aurora, COTuesdays 9AM-10AM and 10:30AM-11:30AM
Kids (Children 2-5 years old with an accompanied adult)
$5/member; $6/non-member
*Value...
Prairie Preschool
Tuesday, November 4, 2014 - 10:30am to 11:30am Aurora, COTuesdays 9AM-10AM and 10:30AM-11:30AM
Kids (Children 2-5 years old with an accompanied adult)
$5/member; $6/non-member
*Value...
Nature Notes Club
Wednesday, November 5, 2014 (All day) , CONature Notes Club meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, usually during the day. In this nature journaling group, you’ll get...
MoreThursday Tot Time
Thursday, November 6, 2014 - 10:00am to 10:45am Westminster, COIntroduce your toddler to nature with short talks and trail walks. Come enjoy a 45 minute nature activity with your toddler every second Thursday...
MoreAfter-Nappers Club
Thursday, November 6, 2014 - 3:30pm to 4:15pm Arvada, COAfter-Nappers Club
Thursdays, October 23, 30, November 6 &13. 3:30-4:15 p.m.
Ages 2-5 yrs. with adult, $12 for all four...
Full Moon Hike: Coyote Moon
Thursday, November 6, 2014 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm Aurora, COVenture onto the prairie to listen for howling coyotes. Connect with nature and discover how these exciting creatures have mystified people for...
MoreWinter Fun Day
Saturday, November 8, 2014 - 9:00am to 1:00pm Aurora, COExplore the 1867 homesteading area and learn how cultures of the past utilized the prairie’s resources during winter.
Make corn husk dolls...
MoreNature Discovery Day - Snow Birds
Saturday, November 8, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, CONot all birds fly south for the winter! Join us on a hike of Hudson Gardens and our winter bird feeders as we search for the birds that call...
MoreNight at the Museums
Saturday, November 8, 2014 - 10:00am to 9:00pm Morrison, COOn Saturday, November 8th, 2014 the Friends of Dinosaur Ridge and Denver Arts Week present Night at the Museums. Dinosaur Ridge will be open for...
MoreWildlife Identification
Saturday, November 8, 2014 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Littleton, CODid you know that wildlife identification is considered an endangered life skill? We’ll explore the Park looking for wildlife, and learn how to...
MoreLife in a Lake
Sunday, November 9, 2014 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm Westminster, CO440811 - Color and Camouflage
Do you have what it takes to live outdoors? Come find out what adaptations you would need to be able to live...
MorePrairie Preschool
Tuesday, November 11, 2014 - 9:00am to 10:00am Aurora, COTuesdays 9AM-10AM and 10:30AM-11:30AM
Kids (Children 2-5 years old with an accompanied adult)
$5/member; $6/non-member
*Value...
Prairie Preschool
Tuesday, November 11, 2014 - 10:30am to 11:30am Aurora, COTuesdays 9AM-10AM and 10:30AM-11:30AM
Kids (Children 2-5 years old with an accompanied adult)
$5/member; $6/non-member
*Value...
Colorado Rocks: Night with a Naturalist
Tuesday, November 11, 2014 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Arvada, COColorado Rocks: Night with a Naturalist
Tuesday, November 11, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
All ages, Free.
Do you love rocks? So do we!...
MoreAfter-Nappers Club
Thursday, November 13, 2014 - 3:30pm to 4:15pm Arvada, COAfter-Nappers Club
Thursdays, October 23, 30, November 6 &13. 3:30-4:15 p.m.
Ages 2-5 yrs. with adult, $12 for all four...
Cheyenne Camp Tour - November 15 @ 9am
Saturday, November 15, 2014 - 9:00am to 11:15am Aurora, COTake a short walk through our short-grass prairie ecosystem into 1837 Cheyenne Indian Camp. Experience the day-to-day of a typical Cheyenne family...
MoreBison Tour at West Bijou
Saturday, November 15, 2014 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Aurora, COA knowledgeable staff member will guide you through our 8,000 acres of short-grass prairie known as West Bijou, with the aim of getting you up...
MoreHoliday Bird Feeder Wreath Making Class
Saturday, November 15, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Westminster, CO440804 - Holiday Bird Feeder Wreath
Join us in making a bird feeder wreath for the holidays! We will experiment with different recipes to...
MoreCheyenne Camp Tour - November 15 @ 10:30 am
Saturday, November 15, 2014 - 10:15am to 11:45am Aurora, COTake a short walk through our short-grass prairie ecosystem into 1837 Cheyenne Indian Camp. Experience the day-to-day of a typical Cheyenne family...
MoreTreeclimbing
Sunday, November 16, 2014 - 12:00pm to 2:30pm Littleton, CONo experience necessary! A certified instructor provides all the ropes and safety equipment. Use arborist ropes and harnesses to pull yourself...
MoreColor and Camouflage
Sunday, November 16, 2014 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm Westminster, CO440811 - Color and Camouflage
Do you have what it takes to live outdoors? Come find out what adaptations you would need to be able to live...
MorePrairie Preschool
Tuesday, November 18, 2014 - 9:00am to 10:00am Aurora, COTuesdays 9AM-10AM and 10:30AM-11:30AM
Kids (Children 2-5 years old with an accompanied adult)
$5/member; $6/non-member
*Value...
Prairie Preschool
Tuesday, November 18, 2014 - 10:30am to 11:30am Aurora, COTuesdays 9AM-10AM and 10:30AM-11:30AM
Kids (Children 2-5 years old with an accompanied adult)
$5/member; $6/non-member
*Value...
Nature Notes Club
Wednesday, November 19, 2014 (All day) , CONature Notes Club meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, usually during the day. In this nature journaling group, you’ll get...
MoreLet's Talk Turkey!
Friday, November 21, 2014 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm Littleton, COJoin us for a relaxing fireside evening as we talk turkey! We'll have a short program on wild turkeys, then present a free, award-winning...
MorePrairie Preschool
Tuesday, November 25, 2014 - 9:00am to 10:00am Aurora, COTuesdays 9AM-10AM and 10:30AM-11:30AM
Kids (Children 2-5 years old with an accompanied adult)
$5/member; $6/non-member
*Value...
Prairie Preschool
Tuesday, November 25, 2014 - 10:30am to 11:30am Aurora, COTuesdays 9AM-10AM and 10:30AM-11:30AM
Kids (Children 2-5 years old with an accompanied adult)
$5/member; $6/non-member
*Value...
Bottoms Up! Duck and Waterfowl Identification
Saturday, November 29, 2014 - 10:00am to 11:30am Littleton, CODabbling, diving and tipping, oh my! Join us to learn how to identify common and not so common waterfowl visiting this winter. We’ll start with a...
MoreSkygazing at Fossil Creek
Saturday, November 29, 2014 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm Ft. Collins, COSkygazing at Fossil Creek
Saturday, November 29, 7:30-9:00 p.m., Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area.
Meet at the parking lot off...
Moonlight Snowshoe Tours
Saturday, December 6, 2014 - 5:00pm to 9:00pm Steamboat Springs, CO12/6, 1/5, 2/3, 3/5, times vary. This is a two-hour tour.
Snowshoe by the light of the full moon and explore the beauty and history of...
Owl Pellet Dissection Class
Sunday, December 7, 2014 - 11:00am to 1:00pm Westminster, CO440801 - Owl Pellet Dissection
Learn all about owls and what they eat! You’ll get to dissect an owl pellet that will contain valuable clues...
Thursday Tot Time
Thursday, December 11, 2014 - 10:00am to 10:45am Westminster, COIntroduce your toddler to nature with short talks and trail walks. Come enjoy a 45 minute nature activity with your toddler every second Thursday...
MoreSkygazing at Fossil Creek
Saturday, December 13, 2014 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm Ft. Collins, COSkygazing at Fossil Creek
Saturday, December 13, 7:30-9:00 p.m., Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area.
Meet at the parking lot off...
The Cunning Coyote
Sunday, December 14, 2014 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm Westminster, CO440808 - The Cunning Coyote
Coyotes are no longer strangers to the city or to our park! Come discover what makes the coyote such a...
MoreSki With a Naturalist
Tuesday, December 16, 2014 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm Steamboat Springs, COTuesdays and Thursdays 1:30-2:30pm, December 16th-March 19th
Meet at the Why Not trailhead at the top of the Gondola. Free. *Lift ticket not...
Nature Notes Club
Wednesday, December 17, 2014 (All day) , CONature Notes Club meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, usually during the day. In this nature journaling group, you’ll get...
MoreSki With a Naturalist
Thursday, December 18, 2014 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm Steamboat Springs, COTuesdays and Thursdays 1:30-2:30pm, December 16th-March 19th
Meet at the Why Not trailhead at the top of the Gondola. Free. *Lift ticket not...
Uranium Mine Snowshoe Tour
Friday, December 19, 2014 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, COFridays, 10am-12pm, December 19th-March 20th
Moderately strenuous tour along the breathtaking Fish Creek Canyon. Ages 12 and up. Free....
Parents Day Out- Winter Day Camp
Friday, December 19, 2014 - 10:00am to 4:00pm Parker, COParents Day Out-Winter Wildlife Wonderland (Day Camp)
Friday, Dec. 19th
10am-4pm (Before and after care available at an additional...
Emerald Mountain Snowshoe Tour
Saturday, December 20, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COSaturdays, 10am-12pm, December 20th-March 14th
Ride the chairlift up historic Howelsen Hill to enjoy spectacular views of the Yampa Valley,...
Ski With a Naturalist
Tuesday, December 23, 2014 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm Steamboat Springs, COTuesdays and Thursdays 1:30-2:30pm, December 16th-March 19th
Meet at the Why Not trailhead at the top of the Gondola. Free. *Lift ticket not...
Ski With a Naturalist
Thursday, December 25, 2014 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm Steamboat Springs, COTuesdays and Thursdays 1:30-2:30pm, December 16th-March 19th
Meet at the Why Not trailhead at the top of the Gondola. Free. *Lift ticket not...
Uranium Mine Snowshoe Tour
Friday, December 26, 2014 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, COFridays, 10am-12pm, December 19th-March 20th
Moderately strenuous tour along the breathtaking Fish Creek Canyon. Ages 12 and up. Free....
Emerald Mountain Snowshoe Tour
Saturday, December 27, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COSaturdays, 10am-12pm, December 20th-March 14th
Ride the chairlift up historic Howelsen Hill to enjoy spectacular views of the Yampa Valley,...
Skygazing at Fossil Creek
Saturday, December 27, 2014 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm , COSkygazing at Fossil Creek
Saturday, December 27, 7:30-9:00 p.m., Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area.
Meet at the parking lot off...
Ski With a Naturalist
Tuesday, December 30, 2014 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm Steamboat Springs, COTuesdays and Thursdays 1:30-2:30pm, December 16th-March 19th
Meet at the Why Not trailhead at the top of the Gondola. Free. *Lift ticket not...
Ski With a Naturalist
Thursday, January 1, 2015 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm Steamboat Springs, COTuesdays and Thursdays 1:30-2:30pm, December 16th-March 19th
Meet at the Why Not trailhead at the top of the Gondola. Free. *Lift ticket not...
Uranium Mine Snowshoe Tour
Friday, January 2, 2015 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, COFridays, 10am-12pm, December 19th-March 20th
Moderately strenuous tour along the breathtaking Fish Creek Canyon. Ages 12 and up. Free....
Emerald Mountain Snowshoe Tour
Saturday, January 3, 2015 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COSaturdays, 10am-12pm, December 20th-March 14th
Ride the chairlift up historic Howelsen Hill to enjoy spectacular views of the Yampa Valley,...
Moonlight Snowshoe Tours
Monday, January 5, 2015 - 5:00pm to 9:00pm Steamboat Springs, CO12/6, 1/5, 2/3, 3/5, times vary. This is a two-hour tour.
Snowshoe by the light of the full moon and explore the beauty and history of...
Ski With a Naturalist
Tuesday, January 6, 2015 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm Steamboat Springs, COTuesdays and Thursdays 1:30-2:30pm, December 16th-March 19th
Meet at the Why Not trailhead at the top of the Gondola. Free. *Lift ticket not...
Ski With a Naturalist
Thursday, January 8, 2015 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm Steamboat Springs, COTuesdays and Thursdays 1:30-2:30pm, December 16th-March 19th
Meet at the Why Not trailhead at the top of the Gondola. Free. *Lift ticket not...
Uranium Mine Snowshoe Tour
Friday, January 9, 2015 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, COFridays, 10am-12pm, December 19th-March 20th
Moderately strenuous tour along the breathtaking Fish Creek Canyon. Ages 12 and up. Free....
Emerald Mountain Snowshoe Tour
Saturday, January 10, 2015 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COSaturdays, 10am-12pm, December 20th-March 14th
Ride the chairlift up historic Howelsen Hill to enjoy spectacular views of the Yampa Valley,...
Ski With a Naturalist
Tuesday, January 13, 2015 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm Steamboat Springs, COTuesdays and Thursdays 1:30-2:30pm, December 16th-March 19th
Meet at the Why Not trailhead at the top of the Gondola. Free. *Lift ticket not...
Ski With a Naturalist
Thursday, January 15, 2015 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm Steamboat Springs, COTuesdays and Thursdays 1:30-2:30pm, December 16th-March 19th
Meet at the Why Not trailhead at the top of the Gondola. Free. *Lift ticket not...
Uranium Mine Snowshoe Tour
Friday, January 16, 2015 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, COFridays, 10am-12pm, December 19th-March 20th
Moderately strenuous tour along the breathtaking Fish Creek Canyon. Ages 12 and up. Free....
Ice Fishing Clinic
Saturday, January 17, 2015 - 8:00am to 12:00pm Lake George, COThis event is for all ages of anglers who have very little to no experience ice fishing. The event is free and limited to the first 25 people who...
MoreEmerald Mountain Snowshoe Tour
Saturday, January 17, 2015 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COSaturdays, 10am-12pm, December 20th-March 14th
Ride the chairlift up historic Howelsen Hill to enjoy spectacular views of the Yampa Valley,...
MLK Nature Camp: Winter Wonders
Monday, January 19, 2015 - 8:30am to 4:30pm Littleton, CODiscover how animals make it through these cold months by role-playing, creating crafts and using senses out in South Platte Park. Lots of hands-...
MoreRMBO's 3rd Annual Christmas Bird Count for Kids
Monday, January 19, 2015 - 9:00am to 2:00pm Brighton, COJoin local families and naturalists from Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory for a Christmas Bird Count held especially for Kids! The event gets kids...
MoreSki With a Naturalist
Tuesday, January 20, 2015 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm Steamboat Springs, COTuesdays and Thursdays 1:30-2:30pm, December 16th-March 19th
Meet at the Why Not trailhead at the top of the Gondola. Free. *Lift ticket not...
Ski With a Naturalist
Thursday, January 22, 2015 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm Steamboat Springs, COTuesdays and Thursdays 1:30-2:30pm, December 16th-March 19th
Meet at the Why Not trailhead at the top of the Gondola. Free. *Lift ticket not...
Uranium Mine Snowshoe Tour
Friday, January 23, 2015 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, COFridays, 10am-12pm, December 19th-March 20th
Moderately strenuous tour along the breathtaking Fish Creek Canyon. Ages 12 and up. Free....
Emerald Mountain Snowshoe Tour
Saturday, January 24, 2015 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COSaturdays, 10am-12pm, December 20th-March 14th
Ride the chairlift up historic Howelsen Hill to enjoy spectacular views of the Yampa Valley,...
Nature's Comeback - Bald Eagles
Saturday, January 24, 2015 - 10:00am to 11:00am Westminster, COOur resident bald eagles are back at it again! Take a guided nature tour through Standley Lake Regional Park to get an “up-close” look at our...
MoreSki With a Naturalist
Tuesday, January 27, 2015 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm Steamboat Springs, COTuesdays and Thursdays 1:30-2:30pm, December 16th-March 19th
Meet at the Why Not trailhead at the top of the Gondola. Free. *Lift ticket not...
Ski With a Naturalist
Thursday, January 29, 2015 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm Steamboat Springs, COTuesdays and Thursdays 1:30-2:30pm, December 16th-March 19th
Meet at the Why Not trailhead at the top of the Gondola. Free. *Lift ticket not...
Uranium Mine Snowshoe Tour
Friday, January 30, 2015 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, COFridays, 10am-12pm, December 19th-March 20th
Moderately strenuous tour along the breathtaking Fish Creek Canyon. Ages 12 and up. Free....
Bald Eagle Hike
Saturday, January 31, 2015 - 8:30am to 10:00am Littleton, COCatch a glimpse of our national symbol right in town as you hike with a naturalist to find eagles perched over the lakes or river in search of...
MoreFireside Chat
Saturday, January 31, 2015 - 9:00am to 10:00am Westminster, CO510802 - Fireside Chat
Come discover the parks hot topics over a cup of coffee or hot chocolate (provided)! Bring your mug and willingness...
MoreEmerald Mountain Snowshoe Tour
Saturday, January 31, 2015 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COSaturdays, 10am-12pm, December 20th-March 14th
Ride the chairlift up historic Howelsen Hill to enjoy spectacular views of the Yampa Valley,...
Ski With a Naturalist
Tuesday, February 3, 2015 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm Steamboat Springs, COTuesdays and Thursdays 1:30-2:30pm, December 16th-March 19th
Meet at the Why Not trailhead at the top of the Gondola. Free. *Lift ticket not...
Moonlight Snowshoe Tours
Tuesday, February 3, 2015 - 5:00pm to 9:00pm Steamboat Springs, CO12/6, 1/5, 2/3, 3/5, times vary. This is a two-hour tour.
Snowshoe by the light of the full moon and explore the beauty and history of...
Full Moon Hike – Tracks!
Tuesday, February 3, 2015 - 5:30pm to 7:00pm HIghlands Ranch, COHike by the light of the moon and learn the different tracks Highlands Ranch critters leave behind. Take a stroll to look and listen for animal...
MoreSki With a Naturalist
Thursday, February 5, 2015 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm Steamboat Springs, COTuesdays and Thursdays 1:30-2:30pm, December 16th-March 19th
Meet at the Why Not trailhead at the top of the Gondola. Free. *Lift ticket not...
Uranium Mine Snowshoe Tour
Friday, February 6, 2015 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, COFridays, 10am-12pm, December 19th-March 20th
Moderately strenuous tour along the breathtaking Fish Creek Canyon. Ages 12 and up. Free....
Emerald Mountain Snowshoe Tour
Saturday, February 7, 2015 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COSaturdays, 10am-12pm, December 20th-March 14th
Ride the chairlift up historic Howelsen Hill to enjoy spectacular views of the Yampa Valley,...
Raptors of Winter
Saturday, February 7, 2015 - 10:00am to 11:30am Littleton, COJoin a naturalist and other birdwatchers as we seek nature’s most impressive hunters in winter skies; including owls, bald eagles, prairie falcons...
MoreWinter Animals
Saturday, February 7, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:00pm Westminster, CO510803 - Winter Animals
For us, winter is the season to bundle up and play in the snow. For others, winter is the most stressful time of...
MoreSki With a Naturalist
Tuesday, February 10, 2015 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm Steamboat Springs, COTuesdays and Thursdays 1:30-2:30pm, December 16th-March 19th
Meet at the Why Not trailhead at the top of the Gondola. Free. *Lift ticket not...
Thursday Tot-Time
Thursday, February 12, 2015 - 10:00am to 10:45am Westminster, CO510804 - Thursday Tot-Time
Introduce your toddler to nature with short talks and trail walks. Come enjoy a 45 minute nature activity with...
MoreSki With a Naturalist
Thursday, February 12, 2015 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm Steamboat Springs, COTuesdays and Thursdays 1:30-2:30pm, December 16th-March 19th
Meet at the Why Not trailhead at the top of the Gondola. Free. *Lift ticket not...
Pine Needle Basketry
Thursday, February 12, 2015 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm Arvada, COLearn the techniques of basket weaving while we construct pine needle baskets. Then take home the wonderful creations that you make.
Feb...
MoreUranium Mine Snowshoe Tour
Friday, February 13, 2015 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, COFridays, 10am-12pm, December 19th-March 20th
Moderately strenuous tour along the breathtaking Fish Creek Canyon. Ages 12 and up. Free....
Nature's Comeback - Bald Eagles
Saturday, February 14, 2015 - 9:00am to 10:00am Westminster, COOur resident bald eagles are back at it again! Take a guided nature tour through Standley Lake Regional Park to get an “up-close” look at our...
MoreEmerald Mountain Snowshoe Tour
Saturday, February 14, 2015 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COSaturdays, 10am-12pm, December 20th-March 14th
Ride the chairlift up historic Howelsen Hill to enjoy spectacular views of the Yampa Valley,...
President's Day Camp - Colorado Wildlife
Monday, February 16, 2015 - 8:30am to 4:30pm Littleton, CODelight in a full-day of exploring nature, with completely different activities and hikes. Children seek animal clues and then warm up indoors...
MoreSki With a Naturalist
Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm Steamboat Springs, COTuesdays and Thursdays 1:30-2:30pm, December 16th-March 19th
Meet at the Why Not trailhead at the top of the Gondola. Free. *Lift ticket not...
Ski With a Naturalist
Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm Steamboat Springs, COTuesdays and Thursdays 1:30-2:30pm, December 16th-March 19th
Meet at the Why Not trailhead at the top of the Gondola. Free. *Lift ticket not...
Uranium Mine Snowshoe Tour
Friday, February 20, 2015 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, COFridays, 10am-12pm, December 19th-March 20th
Moderately strenuous tour along the breathtaking Fish Creek Canyon. Ages 12 and up. Free....
Bald Eagle Hike
Saturday, February 21, 2015 - 8:30am to 10:30am Littleton, COCatch a glimpse of our national symbol right in town as you hike with a naturalist to find eagles perched over the lakes or river in search of...
MoreEmerald Mountain Snowshoe Tour
Saturday, February 21, 2015 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COSaturdays, 10am-12pm, December 20th-March 14th
Ride the chairlift up historic Howelsen Hill to enjoy spectacular views of the Yampa Valley,...
Job Fair at Foothills Park and Recreation District
Saturday, February 21, 2015 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm Littleton, COWant to have FUN at work? You WILL at Foothills Park and Recreation District! What to expect at our Job Fair: Information on part-time and...
MoreSki With a Naturalist
Tuesday, February 24, 2015 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm Steamboat Springs, COTuesdays and Thursdays 1:30-2:30pm, December 16th-March 19th
Meet at the Why Not trailhead at the top of the Gondola. Free. *Lift ticket not...
Coyote Trails
Tuesday, February 24, 2015 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm Littleton, COCoyotes are the ultimate survivors. Explore South Platte Park with a naturalist seeking coyotes, dens, and clues about their lives. Learn about...
MoreFeathers, Fur and Scales - Little Nature Explorers
Thursday, February 26, 2015 - 9:30am to 10:30am Highlands Ranch, COHow do animals stay warm and protect their bodies when it’s cold outside? Discover the different coverings that animals have and how they are...
MoreSki With a Naturalist
Thursday, February 26, 2015 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm Steamboat Springs, COTuesdays and Thursdays 1:30-2:30pm, December 16th-March 19th
Meet at the Why Not trailhead at the top of the Gondola. Free. *Lift ticket not...
Uranium Mine Snowshoe Tour
Friday, February 27, 2015 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, COFridays, 10am-12pm, December 19th-March 20th
Moderately strenuous tour along the breathtaking Fish Creek Canyon. Ages 12 and up. Free....
Fireside Chat
Saturday, February 28, 2015 - 9:00am to 10:00am Westminster, CO510802 - Fireside Chat
Come discover the parks hot topics over a cup of coffee or hot chocolate (provided)! Bring your mug and willingness...
MoreEmerald Mountain Snowshoe Tour
Saturday, February 28, 2015 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COSaturdays, 10am-12pm, December 20th-March 14th
Ride the chairlift up historic Howelsen Hill to enjoy spectacular views of the Yampa Valley,...
Wild Discoveries
Saturday, February 28, 2015 - 10:30am to 12:00pm Westminster, CO510805 - Wild Discoveries
Come get wild at Standley Lake! Put your detective skills to the test as we explore animal clues in the park. You...
MorePikes Peak Pheasants Forever FUNdraiser Banquet
Saturday, February 28, 2015 - 4:00pm to 9:30pm Colorado Springs, COThe Pikes Peak Chapter of Pheasants / Quail Forever is holding our annual FUNdraiser banquet Feb 28th from 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm. All monies raised...
MoreSki With a Naturalist
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm Steamboat Springs, COTuesdays and Thursdays 1:30-2:30pm, December 16th-March 19th
Meet at the Why Not trailhead at the top of the Gondola. Free. *Lift ticket not...
Get Outdoors-Become a Master Naturalist Volunteer
Thursday, March 5, 2015 - 8:00am to 5:00pm , COGet Outdoors-Become a Master Naturalist Volunteer
Looking for a rewarding volunteer experience while enjoying your natural areas? Apply to...
Get Outdoors-Become a Master Naturalist Volunteer
Thursday, March 5, 2015 - 8:00am to 5:00pm Ft. Collins, COLooking for a rewarding volunteer experience while enjoying your natural areas? Apply to become a volunteer Master Naturalist! City of Fort...
MoreSki With a Naturalist
Thursday, March 5, 2015 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm Steamboat Springs, COTuesdays and Thursdays 1:30-2:30pm, December 16th-March 19th
Meet at the Why Not trailhead at the top of the Gondola. Free. *Lift ticket not...
Moonlight Snowshoe Tours
Thursday, March 5, 2015 - 5:00pm to 9:00pm Steamboat Springs, CO12/6, 1/5, 2/3, 3/5, times vary. This is a two-hour tour.
Snowshoe by the light of the full moon and explore the beauty and history of...
Uranium Mine Snowshoe Tour
Friday, March 6, 2015 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, COFridays, 10am-12pm, December 19th-March 20th
Moderately strenuous tour along the breathtaking Fish Creek Canyon. Ages 12 and up. Free....
Emerald Mountain Snowshoe Tour
Saturday, March 7, 2015 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COSaturdays, 10am-12pm, December 20th-March 14th
Ride the chairlift up historic Howelsen Hill to enjoy spectacular views of the Yampa Valley,...
Ski With a Naturalist
Tuesday, March 10, 2015 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm Steamboat Springs, COTuesdays and Thursdays 1:30-2:30pm, December 16th-March 19th
Meet at the Why Not trailhead at the top of the Gondola. Free. *Lift ticket not...
Animal Babies - Little Nature Explorers
Thursday, March 12, 2015 - 9:30am to 10:30am Highlands Ranch, COWhat is a baby coyote called? What about a baby hawk? Learn different baby names of critters in Highlands Ranch. We will play a matching game and...
MoreThursday Tot-Time
Thursday, March 12, 2015 - 10:00am to 10:45am Westminster, CO510804 - Thursday Tot-Time
Introduce your toddler to nature with short talks and trail walks. Come enjoy a 45 minute nature activity with...
MoreSki With a Naturalist
Thursday, March 12, 2015 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm Steamboat Springs, COTuesdays and Thursdays 1:30-2:30pm, December 16th-March 19th
Meet at the Why Not trailhead at the top of the Gondola. Free. *Lift ticket not...
Uranium Mine Snowshoe Tour
Friday, March 13, 2015 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, COFridays, 10am-12pm, December 19th-March 20th
Moderately strenuous tour along the breathtaking Fish Creek Canyon. Ages 12 and up. Free....
Emerald Mountain Snowshoe Tour
Saturday, March 14, 2015 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Steamboat Springs, COSaturdays, 10am-12pm, December 20th-March 14th
Ride the chairlift up historic Howelsen Hill to enjoy spectacular views of the Yampa Valley,...
Ski With a Naturalist
Tuesday, March 17, 2015 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm Steamboat Springs, COTuesdays and Thursdays 1:30-2:30pm, December 16th-March 19th
Meet at the Why Not trailhead at the top of the Gondola. Free. *Lift ticket not...
Talkin' Turkey
Wednesday, March 18, 2015 - 5:30pm Highlands Ranch, COVenture out in search of wildlife with a Backcountry staff member. We'll actively look for wildlife and try to provide photo opportunities....
MoreSki With a Naturalist
Thursday, March 19, 2015 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm Steamboat Springs, COTuesdays and Thursdays 1:30-2:30pm, December 16th-March 19th
Meet at the Why Not trailhead at the top of the Gondola. Free. *Lift ticket not...
Uranium Mine Snowshoe Tour
Friday, March 20, 2015 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, COFridays, 10am-12pm, December 19th-March 20th
Moderately strenuous tour along the breathtaking Fish Creek Canyon. Ages 12 and up. Free....
Rampart Range 16th annual Hunting Heritage Banquet
Friday, March 20, 2015 - 5:00pm to 9:00pm Castle Rock, CORampart Range 16th annual Hunting Heritage Banquet
Ticket prices (includes a year’s membership in the NWTF) are $60 singles, $80 couples (...
Backyard Blacksmithing: Open Fire Cook Set
Saturday, March 21, 2015 - 9:00am to Saturday, March 28, 2015 - 1:00pm Arvada, COOpen Fire Cook Set:
Rotisserie Spit - Roasting Fork - S Hooks
In the past, food was prepared and cooked over a fire. The smell of...
Geocaching
Saturday, March 21, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Littleton, COJoin the high tech treasure hunting craze! Learn to find and place caches throughout the US and the globe. Using a GPS unit, we'll find...
MoreSpring Break Snow & Ice Adventure Camp Ages 11-13
Monday, March 23, 2015 (All day) to Friday, March 27, 2015 (All day) COLORADO SPRINGS, COJoin Catamount Institute for a five-day residential camp at the Rocky Mountain Camp near the Craggs Campground in the Pike National Forest...
MoreRegistration for 3on3 Outdoor Youth Basketball League
Tuesday, March 24, 2015 (All day) to Friday, June 19, 2015 (All day) , CORegister as an individual or organize a neighborhood or school team. Register for the grade level you will enter in the fall of 2014.
...
MoreRegistration for Triple Threat 3on3 Youth Basketball Tournament
Tuesday, March 24, 2015 (All day) to Monday, June 15, 2015 (All day) Centennial, COOutdoor 3on3 youth basketball tournament. Grades 3 - 8 and HS divisions. Co-Rec.
MoreSpring Break Camp: The Ancient Cooking Pot
Tuesday, March 24, 2015 - 9:00am to Thursday, March 26, 2015 - 12:00pm Arvada, COThe first camp of the summer luckily happens in the spring! These three half day classes from 9 am to Noon all premised upon the ancient way of...
MoreBirdwatching for Beginners
Wednesday, March 25, 2015 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm Littleton, COBirds have enchanted humankind for thousands of years. In this program, you'll learn to use field guides, binoculars and observation skills...
MoreSpring Birds
Saturday, March 28, 2015 - 8:00am to 10:00am Westminster, CO510806 - Spring Birds
As the spring season settles in, so do our feathered friends! We will practice using binoculars and learn important...
MoreTalkin' Turkey
Saturday, March 28, 2015 - 5:30pm Highlands Ranch, COVenture out in search of wildlife with a Backcountry staff member. We'll actively look for wildlife and try to provide photo opportunities....
MoreSpring Birds
Sunday, March 29, 2015 - 8:00am to 10:00am Westminster, CO510806 - Spring Birds
As the spring season settles in, so do our feathered friends! We will practice using binoculars and learn important...
MoreEnvironmental Education Volunteer Orientation
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 - 4:30pm to 6:30pm COLORADO SPRINGS, COCatamount Institute is looking for interested volunteers who would like to assist with our spring field trips from visiting schools and special...
MoreBirdwatching: Intermediate/Advanced
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm Littleton, COAre you ready to take birding to a new level? Build your skills or add to previous classes during this hike to focus on using behavior, calls,...
MoreView the Lunar Eclipse!
Saturday, April 4, 2015 - 3:30am to 5:30am Fort Collins, COIf you're an early riser, this is a great opportunity to see a partial lunar eclipse! The Northern Colorado Astronomical Society will have...
MoreBooming Prairie Chickens of Colorado
Saturday, April 4, 2015 - 9:00am to Monday, April 6, 2015 - 4:00pm Littleton, COWatching prairie chickens boom at dawn is the holy grail of birding in the US. Join South Platte Park for a guided trip to southeast Colorado to...
MoreFamily Planting at the High Plains Environmental Center
Saturday, April 4, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Loveland, COJoin Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado, April 4 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, for a morning of planting with the whole family! Volunteers as young as 6...
MoreThe Bees Knees
Saturday, April 4, 2015 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm Westminster, CO510807 - The Bees Knees
Do they really have knees? Join beekeeper Mark Singer to find out and take a closer look at the Honey Bee and its...
MoreTalkin' Turkey
Wednesday, April 8, 2015 - 5:30pm Highlands Ranch, COVenture out in search of wildlife with a Backcountry staff member. We'll actively look for wildlife and try to provide photo opportunities....
MoreThursday Tot-Time
Thursday, April 9, 2015 - 9:00am to 9:45am Westminster, CO510804 - Thursday Tot-Time
Introduce your toddler to nature with short talks and trail walks. Come enjoy a 45 minute nature activity with...
MoreNature's Comeback - Bald Eagles
Saturday, April 11, 2015 - 9:00am to 10:00am Westminster, COOur resident bald eagles are back at it again! Take a guided nature tour through Standley Lake Regional Park to get an “up-close” look at our...
MoreNative Plant Garden Volunteer Orientation
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 - 10:00am to 11:30am Ft. Collins, CONative Plant Garden Volunteer Orientation
Wednesday, April 15, 10-11:30 a.m.
Enjoy the outdoors and learn about native plants by...
Friction Fire
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 - 6:30pm to Wednesday, April 29, 2015 - 8:30pm Arvada, COFriction Fire: Rubbing sticks together to make fire.
You've seen it done on TV, but thats all Hollywood gimmick right?
Come,...
RMEF Pikes Peak Chapter Big Game Banquet
Saturday, April 18, 2015 - 4:00pm Colorado Springs, CODear Friend of Conservation,
Elk! Hunting! Raffles! Good food and good times with likeminded friends, all for a GREAT cause! The Pikes Peak...
RMEF Pikes Peak Chapter Big Game Banquet
Saturday, April 18, 2015 - 4:00pm Colorado Springs, CODear Friend of Conservation,
Elk! Hunting! Raffles! Good food and good times with likeminded friends, all for a GREAT cause! The Pikes Peak...
Skygazing at Bobcat Ridge
Saturday, April 18, 2015 - 8:00pm to 10:00pm Loveland, COSkygazing at Bobcat Ridge
Saturday, April 18, 8 p.m.
Bobcat Ridge Natural Area, meet in the parking lot.
Enjoy views of the sky...
Earth Day: Spring Cleanup
Sunday, April 19, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Westminster, CO510808 - Earth Day: Spring Cleanup
We’ll supply the gloves, trash bags, and gorgeous lake views! Attention: Standley Lake lovers, scouts,...
MoreEagles & Hawks: Our Neighbors That Soar
Thursday, April 23, 2015 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm Highlands Ranch, COApril 23, 2015 6:00-7:30
Come see live birds of prey up close! Learn more about these beautiful birds and why steps are made (often...
MoreEarth Knack Gathering - Registration Opens
Saturday, April 25, 2015 (All day) to Saturday, May 9, 2015 (All day) LITTLETON, COThe Earth Knack 25th Annual Gathering is an opportunity for the whole family to spend five fun-filled days learning to reconnect to the Earth in a...
MoreBluebird Babies Hike
Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 9:00am Highlands Ranch, COVenture out in search of wildlife with a Backcountry staff member. We'll actively look for wildlife and try to provide photo opportunities....
MoreSeeking Volunteer Master Naturalist Assistants
Friday, May 1, 2015 - 8:00am to 5:00pm Ft. Collins, COSeeking Volunteer Master Naturalist Assistants
Applications due Friday, May 1
Master Naturalist Assistants (MNAs) serve as an...
Geology Underfoot at Devil's Backbone
Friday, May 1, 2015 - 10:00am to 11:30am Loveland, COJoin naturalist Ed and travel through millions of years of time as you gain insights into the fascinating geology of this prominent local landmark...
MoreBald Eagle Discovery
Saturday, May 2, 2015 - 9:00am to 11:00am Westminster, COTake a guided nature tour through Standley Lake Nature Refuge to get an “up-close” look at our resident eagles. This tour will discuss every...
MoreM. U. L. E. Y. Kids’ Day
Saturday, May 2, 2015 - 9:00am to 3:30pm Calhan, COThe Pikes Peak Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) is hosting M. U. L. E. Y. Kids’ Day at the Rocky Mountain Roosters facilities on Saturday...
MoreSeeking Volunteer Restoration Corps Members
Saturday, May 2, 2015 - 9:30am to 12:00pm Ft. Collins, COSeeking Volunteer Restoration Corps Members
Orientation Saturday, May 2, 9:30-noon
You can get your hands dirty outside by joining the...
Full Moon Walk: Nocturnal Wildlife
Monday, May 4, 2015 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm Littleton, COJoin us for a guided hike through moonlit forests seeking nocturnal wildlife such as beaver, coyotes, deer and bats. You'll also learn some...
MoreTiny Trekkers
Tuesday, May 5, 2015 - 10:00am Loveland, COTiny Trekkers programs are for you and your toddler. These programs occur on the 1st Tuesday of each month. Each program takes a different nature...
MoreWildflower Treasure Hunt
Wednesday, May 6, 2015 - 5:00pm Loveland, COJoin naturalists on an evening hunt for spring wildflowers at Devil’s Backbone Open Space. Use Larimer County's new wildflower guide and...
MoreTalkin' Turkey
Wednesday, May 6, 2015 - 5:30pm Highlands Ranch, COVenture out in search of wildlife with a Backcountry staff member. We'll actively look for wildlife and try to provide photo opportunities....
MoreWildflower Wednesday Walk
Wednesday, May 6, 2015 - 9:00pm to 9:45pm Colorado Springs, COBring your camera, water and a notepad and join volunteer park naturalists, Pat Cooper and Lucy Bell, on a one and a half hour nature hike to see...
MoreBirding Hike
Thursday, May 7, 2015 - 7:00am to 9:00am Colorado Springs, COIt’s migration time! Join birding expert Charlie Campbell on an easy hike to look for and identify both resident and migratory bird species. Bring...
MoreDuck! Duck! Goose!
Friday, May 8, 2015 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm Colorado Springs, CODo you know the difference between a diver and a dabbler? A park naturalist will share tools and techniques for identifying common Colorado...
MoreSkygazing at Bobcat Ridge Natural Area
Friday, May 8, 2015 - 8:00pm to 10:00pm Loveland, COSkygazing at Bobcat Ridge
Friday, May 8, 8-10 p.m.
Bobcat Ridge Natural Area, meet in the parking lot.
Enjoy views of the sky...
International Migratory Bird Day: All about Habitat!
Saturday, May 9, 2015 - 8:00am to 11:00am Westminster, COBirds need habitat to survive. Standley Lake offers a variety of habitat to our feathered friends, whether they are year-round residents or simply...
MoreFamily Mystery Hike
Sunday, May 10, 2015 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm Colorado Springs, COThis naturalist-led hike challenges families to solve a puzzle, riddle or mystery as they search for hidden clues along a one mile easy trail. We...
MoreWhat's in Bloom at Devil's Backbone?
Wednesday, May 13, 2015 - 5:30pm to 7:00pm Loveland, COJoin Larimer County naturalists for a walk through the wildflowers at Devil’s Backbone Open Space. Hike rating: Easy. Approximately 1.5 hour...
MoreNatures Music: Wooden Flutes
Wednesday, May 13, 2015 - 6:00pm to Wednesday, May 27, 2015 - 8:30pm Arvada, COMay 13, 20, 27 6:00pm - 8:30
Mother Nature has composed the greatest symphonies to the simplest concertos and have provided the means by...
MoreBirding Hike
Thursday, May 14, 2015 - 7:00am to 8:00pm Colorado Springs, COIt’s migration time! Join birding expert Charlie Campbell on an easy hike to look for and identify both resident and migratory bird species. Bring...
MoreGeology Underfoot at Devil's Backbone
Friday, May 15, 2015 - 10:00am to 11:30am Loveland, COJoin naturalist Ed and travel through millions of years of time as you gain insights into the fascinating geology of this prominent local landmark...
MoreBald Eagle Discovery
Saturday, May 16, 2015 - 9:00am to 11:00am Westminster, COTake a guided nature tour through Standley Lake Nature Refuge to get an “up-close” look at our resident eagles. This tour will discuss every...
MoreNational Kids to Parks Day
Saturday, May 16, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Colorado Springs, COJoin us as we celebrate Kids to Parks Day sponsored by the National Park Trust with all kinds of fun activities and games. You can touch the fur...
MoreMeet the Beekeeper at Hudson Gardens
Saturday, May 16, 2015 - 9:30am to 11:30am Littleton, COStop by our apiary from 9:30 to 11:30 am while our beekeepers are working their hives, and you’ll have the chance to observe working beehives and...
MoreBirds of Standley Lake
Sunday, May 17, 2015 - 8:30am to 10:30am Westminster, COLearn about Bald Eagles, Great Blue Herons and Cormorants, just to name a few, all which live at the park. You’ll get to touch a heron nest and...
MoreMeet a Naturalist
Sunday, May 17, 2015 - 10:30am to 12:00pm Colorado Springs, COHere is your chance to get answers to your questions about the outdoors. The park naturalist will bring out some wonderful things from the park...
MoreWildflower Wednesday Walk
Wednesday, May 20, 2015 - 9:00am to 10:00am Colorado Springs, COBring your camera, water and a notepad and join volunteer park naturalists, Pat Cooper and Lucy Bell, on a one and a half hour nature hike to see...
MoreWildflowers Through the Seasons
Wednesday, May 20, 2015 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm , COWildflowers Through the Seasons
Wednesday, May 20, 5-7 p.m.
Bobcat Ridge Natural Area, meet in the parking lot.
Come see what is...
Birding Hike
Thursday, May 21, 2015 - 7:00am to 8:00am Colorado Springs, COIt’s migration time! Join birding expert Charlie Campbell on an easy two hour hike to look for and identify both resident and migratory bird...
MorePoudre River Health Assessment Framework Open House
Thursday, May 21, 2015 - 4:00pm to 7:00pm Ft. Collins, CORecognizing the central importance of the Cache la Poudre River to the community, the City has many initiatives underway to support the vitality...
MoreSkygazing at Fossil Creek Reservoir
Friday, May 22, 2015 - 8:30pm to 10:30pm , COSkygazing at Fossil Creek Reservoir
Friday, May 22, 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area, meet at the parking lot off...
Insect and Spider Mania
Saturday, May 23, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:30pm Westminster, COCalling all young entomologists! An endless variety of insects are hiding just about everywhere outdoors, waiting for us to find! From the tiny...
MoreJunior Ranger – Camping Rules and Regulations
Saturday, May 23, 2015 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm Colorado Springs, CODo you have the right stuff to be a Junior Park Ranger? What does a ranger look for when patrolling campgrounds? Find out as you inspect one of...
MoreAvian Adventures
Sunday, May 24, 2015 - 10:00am to 11:30am Westminster, COBirds are special and worth protecting! What is it about creatures with feathers that captivates us? Could it be their colorful feathers or their...
MoreFamily Mystery Hike
Sunday, May 24, 2015 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm Colorado Springs, COThis one and half hour naturalist-led hike challenges families to solve a puzzle, riddle or mystery as they search for hidden clues along a one...
MoreFrom Fairyhouses to Forts
Tuesday, May 26, 2015 - 9:00am to 11:00am Littleton , COVenture into the woods to create unique, pint-sized lodging for a fairy, child or other creature. Natural "found" materials like...
MoreTransformers-Water Based
Tuesday, May 26, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Littleton , COFrom caterpillar to butterfly, bug to dragonfly, tadpole to frog, meet nature's transformers while dipping in the pond and searching the...
MoreInternational Migratory Bird Day Celebration
Tuesday, May 26, 2015 - 4:00pm to 7:00pm Steamboat Springs, COFamily-friendly event celebrating International Migratory Bird Day. Featuring live bird demonstrations, Woodsy Owl, lots of activities for kids...
MoreCrazy 'Bout Crawdads
Wednesday, May 27, 2015 - 9:00am to 11:00am Littleton , COA summer day is a great time to wade in the water, searching for these amusing creatures. We'll catch them, study them, and return them to...
MoreInsects and Spiders
Wednesday, May 27, 2015 - 9:00am to 11:00am Littleton, COCatch different kinds of insects in special nets to examine their shapes, sizes, colors and more! Explore the world of insect life-cycles, body...
MoreCrazy 'Bout Crawdads
Wednesday, May 27, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Littleton , COA summer day is a great time to wade in the water, searching for these amusing creatures. We'll catch them, study them, and return them to...
MoreInsects and Spiders
Wednesday, May 27, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Littleton, COCatch different kinds of insects in special nets to examine their shapes, sizes, colors and more! Explore the world of insect life-cycles, body...
MoreBirding Hike
Thursday, May 28, 2015 - 7:00am to 8:00am Colorado Springs, COIt’s migration time! Join birding expert Charlie Campbell on an easy hike to look for and identify both resident and migratory bird species. Bring...
MorePrincess Adventures
Thursday, May 28, 2015 - 9:00am to 11:00am Littleton, COWho says princesses can't get muddy? Join women naturalists in a girls-only nature exploration like pioneering women of Colorado. Princess...
MoreCrazy 'Bout Crawdads
Thursday, May 28, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Littleton , COA summer day is a great time to wade in the water, searching for these amusing creatures. We'll catch them, study them, and return them to...
MoreInsects and Spiders
Friday, May 29, 2015 - 9:00am to 11:00am Littleton, COCatch different kinds of insects in special nets to examine their shapes, sizes, colors and more! Explore the world of insect life-cycles, body...
MoreBirding in The Gardens: Bird Walks
Saturday, May 30, 2015 - 8:00am to 11:00am Littleton, COJoin us on the last Saturday of every month to explore Hudson Gardens and visit with its feathered residents! Each month we team with an Audubon...
MoreMeet the Herb Gardeners
Saturday, May 30, 2015 - 9:00am to 11:00am Littelton, CODrop by the Hudson Gardens’ Herb Garden between 9 AM and 11 AM as volunteers from the Rocky Mountain Unit of the Herb Society of America clean up...
MoreEdible Plants Walk
Saturday, May 30, 2015 - 9:00am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, COEdible Plants Walk with Yampatika naturalist, Karen Vail. Moderately strenuous hike.
MoreWar of the Weeds
Saturday, May 30, 2015 - 9:30am to 11:00am HIghlands Ranch, COEvery year those pesky weeds show up in our area. Learn why some of these weeds are on the most wanted list for being noxious. Unearth ways to...
MoreMeet a Naturalist
Saturday, May 30, 2015 - 10:30am to 11:30am Colorado Springs, COHere is your chance to get answers to your questions about the outdoors. The park naturalist will bring out some wonderful things from the park...
MoreNature Educators: Talon Talk
Saturday, May 30, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:00pm Westminster, COStandley Lake has partnered with Nature’s Educators to bring you a series of live educational animal programs. Due to the popularity of the...
MoreOwl Pellet Dissection Class
Saturday, May 30, 2015 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm Westminster, COLearn all about owls and what they eat! You’ll get to dissect an owl pellet that will contain valuable clues to what the owl was eating and the...
MoreCommunity Campout
Saturday, May 30, 2015 - 1:00pm to Sunday, May 31, 2015 - 10:30am Highlands Ranch, COCome camping in the Backcountry! Grab all your camping gear and head our way for some great family outdoor fun. This is perfect for both novice...
MoreLiterary Walk in the Woods
Saturday, May 30, 2015 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm Colorado Springs, COThis talk and one mile walk will be on Enos Mills and presented by John Stansfield. Through his portrayal of the famous naturalist, guide,...
MoreHummingbirds
Saturday, May 30, 2015 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm Colorado Springs, COThere are four species of hummingbirds that come to Colorado. Come discover some of the special abilities of these tiny, feathered jewels.
...
Bald Eagle Discovery
Sunday, May 31, 2015 - 9:00am to 11:00am Westminster, COTake a guided nature tour through Standley Lake Nature Refuge to get an “up-close” look at our resident eagles. This tour will discuss every...
MoreDiscovery Hike
Sunday, May 31, 2015 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm Colorado Springs, COA naturalist leads this one and a half hour hike using binoculars, magnifying lenses and other tools. Along this one mile easy trail we find...
MoreCreepy Crawly Safari - Half-day Camp
Monday, June 1, 2015 - 9:00am to Friday, June 5, 2015 - 12:00pm COLORADO SPRINGS, COCreepy Crawly Safari - AGES 6-8 - Half Day Camp
June 1-5 9:00am-12:00pm Monday – Friday
Investigate the wild world of all things that...
MoreRanger Pam's Nature Adventures
Monday, June 1, 2015 - 9:30am to Monday, June 22, 2015 - 11:30am Littleton, COUnforgettable educational adventures await you as you explore hands-on nature with Ranger Pam. Each session focuses on a different topic.
...
MorePredator and Prey
Tuesday, June 2, 2015 - 9:30am to 11:30am Littleton, COChildren play animals that hunt for their food, such as coyotes, hawks, spiders and more. They will feel what it is like to sneak through the park...
MoreTiny Trekkers
Tuesday, June 2, 2015 - 10:00am Loveland, COTiny Trekkers programs are for you and your toddler. These programs occur on the 1st Tuesday of each month. Each program takes a different nature...
MoreCreepy Critters
Tuesday, June 2, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Littleton, COExamine the fascinating habits of frogs, toads, salamanders, snakes, turtles and lizards. Lots of live specimens and hands-on activities.
MoreFull Moon Walk: Owls at South Platte Park
Tuesday, June 2, 2015 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm Littleton, COExplore the fascinating world of owls with a naturalist and seek them in the Park under a full moon. Ages 6+. Family rates available, and...
MoreMoon Over My Open Space
Tuesday, June 2, 2015 - 8:30pm to 10:00pm Loveland, COJoin a naturalist on a moonlit exploration of Devil’s Backbone Open Space, located just west of Loveland off of Hwy 34. Learn all about humankind’...
MoreNature Nuggets - Marvelous Monarchs
Thursday, June 4, 2015 - 9:30am to 10:30am Ft. Collins, COMagpie Meander Natural Area, meet at Soft Gold Park, 520 Hickory Street.
Bring your little ones (ages 3-7) to learn about nature with...
Adult Night Walk
Thursday, June 4, 2015 - 8:00pm to 10:00pm Ft. Collins, COAdult Night Walk
Thursday, June 4, 8:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Southwest of Fort Collins, location provided with registration.
Explore a...
Crazy 'Bout Crawdads
Friday, June 5, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Littleton , COA summer day is a great time to wade in the water, searching for these amusing creatures. We'll catch them, study them, and return them to...
MoreFamily Night Walk
Friday, June 5, 2015 - 8:00pm to 10:00pm Ft. Collins, COFriday, June 5, 8:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Southwest of Fort Collins, location provided with registration.
Explore a natural area after dark....
Poudre River Walk
Saturday, June 6, 2015 - 9:30am to 11:00am Ft. Collins, COPoudre Trail. Meet at the Lee Martinez parking lot, 600 N Sherwood Street.
Enjoy a leisurely walk along the Poudre Trail. We will explore...
What's in Bloom at Hermit Park
Saturday, June 6, 2015 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Estes Park, COJoin a naturalist for a wildflower hike at Hermit Park Open Space. You'll learn what's in bloom and fun facts about each species. Meet...
MoreLoren Eiseley: Haunted by the Ghosts of Lindenmeier
Saturday, June 6, 2015 - 10:00am to 11:00am Weelington, COSoapstone Prairie Natural Area, meet at the north parking lot.
Learn how this scientist and writer made a key discovery at the famed...
Nature Educators: Getting Wild
Saturday, June 6, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:00pm Westminster, COStandley Lake has partnered with Nature’s Educators to bring you a series of live educational animal programs. Due to the popularity of the...
MoreInsect and Spider Mania
Saturday, June 6, 2015 - 12:15pm to 1:45pm Westminster, COCalling all young entomologists! An endless variety of insects are hiding just about everywhere outdoors, waiting for us to find! From the tiny...
MoreSummer Reading Program: Every Hero has a Story!
Saturday, June 6, 2015 - 5:00pm to 6:00pm Westminster, COCome join us this summer at Standley Lake to kick off Westminster’s Public Library Summer Reading Program! We will be sharing stories around a...
MoreBald Eagle Discovery
Sunday, June 7, 2015 - 8:30am to 10:30am Westminster, COTake a guided nature tour through Standley Lake Nature Refuge to get an “up-close” look at our resident eagles. This tour will discuss every...
MorePrairie and Foothills Adaptations Hike
Sunday, June 7, 2015 - 9:00am to 11:30am Ft. Collins, COReservoir Ridge Natural Area, meet in the parking lot at the west end of Michaud Lane.
The prairie and foothills can be tough places to live...
Transformers-Water Based
Tuesday, June 9, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Littleton , COFrom caterpillar to butterfly, bug to dragonfly, tadpole to frog, meet nature's transformers while dipping in the pond and searching the...
MoreNest and Eggs
Wednesday, June 10, 2015 - 9:00am to 11:00am Littleton, COSearch for nests in the fields and thickets of South Platte Park. Build your own nest, learn about what's inside eggs, and learn to recognize...
MoreMeet the Vegetable Gardeners
Wednesday, June 10, 2015 - 9:30am to 11:30am Littleton, COJoin us at Hudson Gardens’ Vegetable Garden to observe Colorado Master Gardener Volunteers doing what they do best! The Gardeners will be...
MoreSo You Want to Be a Beekeeper
Wednesday, June 10, 2015 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm Littleton, COo You Want to Be a Beekeeper?
Wednesday, June 10, 2015 6-8 PM
Are you thinking about taking up beekeeping but don’t know where to...
Campfire at Nix Farm: Wildlife Nightlife
Wednesday, June 10, 2015 - 8:00pm to 9:30pm Ft. Collins, COSpend an evening cozy by a campfire complete with stories and s’mores and close to home. These programs are held in a beautiful natural setting at...
MoreNature Nuggets: Awesome Amphibians
Thursday, June 11, 2015 - 9:30am to 10:30am Ft. Collins, COFort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Court, please use the school entrance door.
Bring your little ones (ages 3-7) to learn about...
Nature Nuggets: Awesome Amphibians
Thursday, June 11, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:00pm Ft. Collins, COFort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Court, please use the school entrance door.
Bring your little ones (ages 3-7) to learn about...
Crazy 'Bout Crawdads
Thursday, June 11, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Littleton , COA summer day is a great time to wade in the water, searching for these amusing creatures. We'll catch them, study them, and return them to...
MoreWildflower Treasure Hunt at Horsetooth Mountain
Thursday, June 11, 2015 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm , COJoin naturalist Linda on an evening hunt for summer wildlfowers at Horsetooth Mountain Open Space. Use Larimer County's new wildflower guide...
MoreInsectigations
Thursday, June 11, 2015 - 5:30pm to 7:00pm HIghlands Ranch, COInsect-i-gate the amazing world of helpful bugs. Bugs and arthropods produce products such as honey and silk. Join a Highlands Ranch Metro...
MoreNational Get Outdoors Day - Northern Colorado
Saturday, June 13, 2015 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Fort Collins, COA fun, free, active day with a zillion things for everyone to do! National Get Outdoors Day Noco, presented by the University of Colorado Health,...
MoreWildflower Walk Series
Saturday, June 13, 2015 - 9:00am to 2:00pm Clark, COJoin Yampatika Naturalist, Karen Vail, for a Wildflower Walk in Clark, Colorado. Meet at the West Transit Center to carpool. Registration required...
MoreNational Get Outdoors Day
Saturday, June 13, 2015 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Ft. Collins, COCity Park, 1500 West Mulberry Street
A fun, free, active day with a zillion things for everyone to do, presented by the University of...
Birds of Standley Lake
Sunday, June 14, 2015 - 8:00am to 10:00am Westminster, COLearn about Bald Eagles, Great Blue Herons and Cormorants, just to name a few, all which live at the park. You’ll get to touch a heron nest and...
MoreHike to Homestead
Sunday, June 14, 2015 - 9:00am to 2:00pm Wellington, COSoapstone Prairie Natural Area, meet at the south parking lot.
Learn about the early history of the settlers of Soapstone Prairie. Visit...
Native Plants for Front Range Gardens
Sunday, June 14, 2015 - 9:00am to 10:00am Ft. Collins, COPineridge Natural Area, meet at the kiosk in the parking lot next to Spring Canyon Dog Park.
Take inspiration from nature and discover...
The Sweet Beet Story
Tuesday, June 16, 2015 - 9:00am to 11:00am Ft. Collins, CODiscover how a vegetable from 100 years ago is affecting nature - and people - now. 0.5 miles; easy. Free, no registration required but you can...
MoreGuided Gourmet Lunch Hike with a Steamboat Ski and Resort Ambassador and a Yampatika Naturalist
Wednesday, June 17, 2015 - 10:30am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, CODiscover when plants, animals, and incredible views the Steamboat Ski area has to offer. $39 includes lunch and a ride to the top of the Gondola....
MoreWildflowers Through Seasons
Wednesday, June 17, 2015 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm Loveland, COBobcat Ridge Natural Area, meet in the parking lot.
Come see what is in bloom and learn about native plants. 1-2 mile; easy. Free,...
Nature Nuggets: Awesome Amphibians
Thursday, June 18, 2015 - 9:30am to 10:30am Ft. Collins, COFort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Court, please use the school entrance door.
Bring your little ones (ages 3-7) to learn about...
Nature Nuggets: Awesome Amphibians
Thursday, June 18, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:00pm Ft. Collins, COFort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Court, please use the school entrance door.
Bring your little ones (ages 3-7) to learn about...
Junior Ranger Hike
Thursday, June 18, 2015 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm Loveland, COHave you always wanted to be a Junior Ranger? Now you can! Join naturalists on a hike exploring Devil's Backbone Open Space and get a Larimer...
MorePrincess Adventures
Friday, June 19, 2015 - 9:00am to 11:00am Littleton, COWho says princesses can't get muddy? Join women naturalists in a girls-only nature exploration like pioneering women of Colorado. Princess...
MoreGeology Underfoot at Devil's Backbone
Friday, June 19, 2015 - 10:00am to 11:30am Loveland, COJoin naturalist Ed and travel through millions of years of time as you gain insights into the fascinating geology of this prominent local landmark...
MoreWilderness and Remote First Aid and CPR
Saturday, June 20, 2015 - 9:00am to 5:30pm Westminster, COThis hands on class covers first aid subjects, CPR, choking, and AED. Learn how to assess the victim and use triage techniques.
Each...
Nature Journaling Club: Introduction to Nature Journaling
Saturday, June 20, 2015 - 9:00am to 11:00am Ft Collins, COPrimrose Studio at Reservoir Ridge. Directions provided with registration.
No art experience required! Nature journaling is a fun way to...
Meet the Beekeeper at Hudson Gardens
Saturday, June 20, 2015 - 9:30am to 11:30am Littleton, COStop by our apiary from 9:30 to 11:30 am while our beekeepers are working their hives, and you’ll have the chance to observe working beehives and...
MoreThings with Wings
Saturday, June 20, 2015 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Westminster, COFrom birds to bats to butterflies, we’ll learn how nature has taken flight by looking at the winged wildlife of Standley Lake. We’ll catch,...
MoreClimbing Everest: The Adventure and Scare of a Life Time
Saturday, June 20, 2015 - 5:00pm Parker, COHigh-altitude climber and author Jim Davidson was ascending the dangerous Khumbu Glacier on a cold April morning with the intent to climb the...
MoreNatural History of Coyote Ridge
Saturday, June 20, 2015 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm Fort Collins, COCoyote Ridge Natural Area, meet in the parking lot.
Discover the wide variety of prairie wildlife and plants and see how geology connects it...
Tiger of the Skies
Saturday, June 20, 2015 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm , COJoin Naturalist Bob at River Bluffs Open Space and learn why the Great-horned owl is known as the tiger of the sky and more fun facts about these...
MoreSharing Nature Training
Sunday, June 21, 2015 - 3:00pm to Tuesday, June 23, 2015 - 4:00pm Grand Lake, COShadowcliff is excited to be hosting a Sharing Nature Worldwide Training, based on world renowned nature educator, Joseph Cornell’s revolutionary...
MoreScenery Stories: From Basement to Desert
Tuesday, June 23, 2015 - 9:00am to 1:30pm Loveland, COBobcat Ridge Natural Area, meet in the parking lot.
Hike with a friendly and fun geologist discover the older rocks in Larimer County. 4...
Animal Defenders
Tuesday, June 23, 2015 - 9:30am to 11:30am Littleton , COWhat are clues to stay safe around animals? Focus on how animals protect themselves.
MoreCreepy Critters
Tuesday, June 23, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Littleton, COExamine the fascinating habits of frogs, toads, salamanders, snakes, turtles and lizards. Lots of live specimens and hands-on activities.
MoreMeet the Vegetable Gardeners
Wednesday, June 24, 2015 - 9:30am to 11:30am Littleton, COJoin us at Hudson Gardens’ Vegetable Garden to observe Colorado Master Gardener Volunteers doing what they do best! The Gardeners will be...
MoreToddlers on the Trail
Wednesday, June 24, 2015 - 10:00am to 11:00am Ft Collins, COMagpie Meander Natural Area, meet at Soft Gold Park, 520 Hickory Street.
Load your toddler into a backpack and join the fun! These...
Guided Gourmet Lunch Hike with a Steamboat Ski and Resort Ambassador and a Yampatika Naturalist
Wednesday, June 24, 2015 - 10:30am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, CODiscover when plants, animals, and incredible views the Steamboat Ski area has to offer. $39 includes lunch and a ride to the top of the Gondola....
MorePelican Pride
Wednesday, June 24, 2015 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm Ft. Collins, COFossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area, meet at the program shelter next to the parking lot.
Pelicans in Colorado? Yes! Learn about these...
Pelican Pride
Wednesday, June 24, 2015 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm Ft. Collins, COFossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area, meet at the program shelter next to the parking lot.
Pelicans in Colorado? Yes! Learn about these...
Nature Nuggets - Marvelous Monarchs
Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 9:30am to 10:30am Ft. Collins, COMagpie Meander Natural Area, meet at Soft Gold Park, 520 Hickory Street.
Bring your little ones (ages 3-7) to learn about nature with...
Yampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required. Free...
MoreNature Nuggets - Marvelous Monarchs
Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:00pm Ft. Collins, COMagpie Meander Natural Area, meet at Soft Gold Park, 520 Hickory Street.
Bring your little ones (ages 3-7) to learn about nature with...
Crazy 'Bout Crawdads
Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Littleton , COA summer day is a great time to wade in the water, searching for these amusing creatures. We'll catch them, study them, and return them to...
MoreCritters, Creeks, and Crows: A Family Nature Adventure
Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 3:00pm to Sunday, June 28, 2015 - 10:00am Grand Lake, COCritters, Creeks & Crows: A Family Nature Adventure is Shadowcliff’s annual call to come out with your family to learn and play in the...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Friday, June 26, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required. Free...
MoreSkygazing at Fossil Creek
Friday, June 26, 2015 - 9:00pm to 11:00pm Ft. Collins, COFossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area, meet in the parking lot off Carpenter Road.
Enjoy viewing the night sky with telescopes and...
Birding in The Gardens: Bird Walks
Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 8:00am to 11:00am Littleton, COJoin us on the last Saturday of every month to explore Hudson Gardens and visit with its feathered residents! Each month we team with an Audubon...
MoreWildflower Photography
Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 8:30am to 11:30pm Livermore, COHave you ever wanted to capture the beauty of wildflowers along the trail? Join volunteer naturalist and photographer Janet Sitas for a workshop...
MoreProtecting the Frontier with Buffalo Soldiers
Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 9:00am to 1:00pm Wellington, COSoapstone Prairie. Natural Area, meet at the south parking lot.
Saddle up with the Buffalo Soldiers of the American West, a group of...
Protecting the Frontier with Buffalo Soldiers
Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 9:00am to 1:00pm Wellington, COSoapstone Prairie. Natural Area, meet at the south parking lot.
Saddle up with the Buffalo Soldiers of the American West, a group of...
Insect Investigation Nature Discovery Day at Hudson Gardens
Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, COShake a tree, turn over a leaf, look under a rock, and gaze up into the sky, find incredible insects all over Hudson Gardens. –Get a close look at...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required. Free...
MoreFort Collins, the River and You
Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 10:00am to 11:30am Ft. Collins, COMagpie Meander Natural Area, meet at Soft Gold Park, 520 Hickory Street.
Load your toddler into a backpack and join the fun! These...
Fort Collins, the River and You
Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 10:00am to 11:30am Ft. Collins, COPoudre Trail, meet at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery parking lot, 408 Mason Court.
Discover the Cache la Poudre River as it both...
Kids Fishing Derby
Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm Westminster, COIn this fishing class, you’ll learn many things like how to tie a hook, the anatomy of a fish, what it is to be an “ethical angler” and how to...
MoreSouth Side Summer Stroll
Sunday, June 28, 2015 - 8:00am to 10:00am Westminster, COEach season is unique and brings changes to the park’s plants and animals. We will hike on the south side of the lake to find flowers in bloom and...
MoreEdible Forage Walk
Sunday, June 28, 2015 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Westminster, COSummer is the season to welcome growth, longer days, and lots and lots of sprouting plants! Have you ever hiked at Standley Lake and asked...
MoreDragons and Damsels
Monday, June 29, 2015 - 9:00am to 11:00am Littleton , COExplore the ponds and lakes with nets in hand for these voracious predators discovering the wonder of metallic blue dragonflies and damselflies....
MoreRanger Pam's Nature Adventures
Monday, June 29, 2015 - 9:30am to Monday, July 27, 2015 - 11:30am Littleton, COUnforgettable educational adventures await you as you explore hands-on nature with Ranger Pam. Each session focuses on a different topic.
...
MoreIn Reel Time!
Tuesday, June 30, 2015 - 8:00am to 11:00am Littleton, COCalling all would-be anglers! Fishing in one of our lakes has never been easier. Learn basic skills and try them out on our sunfish.We'll...
MoreNature Nuggets: Daring Dogs!
Tuesday, June 30, 2015 - 9:30am to Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 10:30am Ft. Collins, COPineridge Natural Area, meet at the parking lot on S. Overland Trail.
Bring your little ones (ages 3-7) to learn about nature with stories...
Gold Panning at South Platte Park
Tuesday, June 30, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Littleton, COPan for gold in the South Platte River just like they did during the Gold Rush, and take home your bounty!
MoreAnimal Detectives
Wednesday, July 1, 2015 - 9:00am to 11:00am Littleton , COExplore the park seeking animals clues, and solve the mystery of who passed by and why!
MoreGuided Gourmet Lunch Hike with a Steamboat Ski and Resort Ambassador and a Yampatika Naturalist
Wednesday, July 1, 2015 - 10:30am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, CODiscover when plants, animals, and incredible views the Steamboat Ski area has to offer. $39 includes lunch and a ride to the top of the Gondola....
MoreAdult Night Walk
Wednesday, July 1, 2015 - 8:00pm to 10:00pm Ft. Collins, COSouthwest of Fort Collins, location provided with registration.
Explore a natural area after dark. Discover all aspects of the night on a...
Moon Over My Open Space
Wednesday, July 1, 2015 - 8:30pm to 10:00pm Loveland, COJoin a naturalist on a moonlit exploration of Devil’s Backbone Open Space, located just west of Loveland off of Hwy 34. Learn all about humankind’...
MoreCrazy 'Bout Crawdads
Thursday, July 2, 2015 - 9:00am to 11:00am Littleton , COA summer day is a great time to wade in the water, searching for these amusing creatures. We'll catch them, study them, and return them to...
MoreNature Nuggets: Radical Reptiles
Thursday, July 2, 2015 - 9:30am to 10:30am Ft. Collins, CONature Nuggets: Radical Reptiles
Thursday, July 2, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. - noon
Thursday, July 16, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. or 11:...
Yampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Thursday, July 2, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required. Free...
MoreNature Nuggets - Radical Reptiles
Thursday, July 2, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:00pm Ft. Collins, COFort Collins Museum of Discovery. Please use the school group entrance door on the side.
Bring your little ones (ages 3-7) to learn about...
Family Night Walk
Thursday, July 2, 2015 - 8:00pm to 10:00pm Fort Collins, COSouthwest of Fort Collins, location provided with registration.
Explore a natural area after dark. Discover all aspects of the night on a...
Prairie Dog Town
Friday, July 3, 2015 - 9:00am to 11:00am Littleton , COPrairie dogs have their own rooms, live in towns and have their own language, just like us! Join us to learn more about these funny little animals...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Friday, July 3, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required. Free...
MoreWho made that nest?
Saturday, July 4, 2015 - 10:00am to 11:30am Westminster, COThere is something about discovering a bird’s nest that can be described as magical! In this program you will learn about Standley Lake’s Birds...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Saturday, July 4, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required. Free...
MoreTree Ring Discovery
Sunday, July 5, 2015 - 10:00am to 11:30am Westminster, COLearn all about the form, function, and structure of trees. Discover how to use tree rings to calculate the age of a tree or limb, determine...
MoreInsects and Spiders
Monday, July 6, 2015 - 9:00am to 11:00am Littleton, COCatch different kinds of insects in special nets to examine their shapes, sizes, colors and more! Explore the world of insect life-cycles, body...
MoreMeet the Vegetable Gardeners
Tuesday, July 7, 2015 - 9:30am to 11:30am Littleton, COJoin us at Hudson Gardens’ Vegetable Garden to observe Colorado Master Gardener Volunteers doing what they do best! The Gardeners will be...
MoreTiny Trekkers
Tuesday, July 7, 2015 - 10:00am to 11:00am Loveland, COTiny Trekkers programs are for you and your toddler. These programs occur on the 1st Tuesday of each month. Each program takes a different nature...
MoreScience Behind the Scenery: Birds and Burrows
Tuesday, July 7, 2015 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm Fort Collins, CO215 N. Mason Community Room, please enter on the north side of the building.
These informative talks are designed for adults (ages 16+) to...
Crazy 'Bout Crawdads
Wednesday, July 8, 2015 - 9:00am to 11:00am Littleton , COA summer day is a great time to wade in the water, searching for these amusing creatures. We'll catch them, study them, and return them to...
MorePioneer Life at Bobcat Ridge: Hike to a Pioneer Cabin
Wednesday, July 8, 2015 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Loveland, COBobcat Ridge Natural Area, meet at the parking lot.
Explore pioneer history in Northern Colorado with a hike to a restored pioneer cabin....
Guided Gourmet Lunch Hike with a Steamboat Ski and Resort Ambassador and a Yampatika Naturalist
Wednesday, July 8, 2015 - 10:30am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, CODiscover when plants, animals, and incredible views the Steamboat Ski area has to offer. $39 includes lunch and a ride to the top of the Gondola....
MoreWildflower Treasure Hunt at Horsetooth Mountain
Wednesday, July 8, 2015 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm , COJoin naturalist Linda on an evening hunt for summer wildlfowers at Horsetooth Mountain Open Space. Use Larimer County's new wildflower guide...
MoreNature Nuggets: Duck, Duck, Goose
Thursday, July 9, 2015 - 9:30am to 10:30am Ft. Collins, CONix Native Plant Garden at Kingfisher Point Natural Area, 1745 Hoffman Mill Road.
Bring your little ones (ages 3-7) to learn about nature...
Yampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Thursday, July 9, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required. Free...
MoreNature Nuggets: Duck, Duck Goose
Thursday, July 9, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:00pm Fort Collins, CONix Native Plant Garden at Kingfisher Point Natural Area, 1745 Hoffman Mill Road.
Bring your little ones (ages 3-7) to learn about nature...
Gold Panning at South Platte Park
Thursday, July 9, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Littleton, COPan for gold in the South Platte River just like they did during the Gold Rush, and take home your bounty!
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Friday, July 10, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required. Free...
MoreThe Truth about Rattlesnakes
Friday, July 10, 2015 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm Colorado Springs, COVolunteer park naturalist, Barry Cooper, gives us the straight scoop on rattlesnakes as he shares his experiences growing up on a ranch. He will...
MoreNature Journaling Club: Plants up Close and Personal
Saturday, July 11, 2015 - 9:00am to 11:00am Fort Collins, COMagpie Meander Natural Area, meet a Soft Gold Park, 520 Hickory Street.
No art experience required! Nature journaling is a fun way to...
Jr. Ranger Adventure
Saturday, July 11, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Westminster, COWhat does it take to be a Jr. Ranger? Come find out on our two day Jr. Ranger program! Junior Rangers will explore the parks natural and...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Saturday, July 11, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required. Free...
MoreJunior Ranger – First Aid
Saturday, July 11, 2015 - 10:00am to 11:00am Colorado Springs, CODo you have the right stuff to be a Junior Park Ranger? What does a ranger do when she encounters a potentially dangerous wild animal? Come find...
MoreHummingbirds
Saturday, July 11, 2015 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm Colorado Springs, COThere are four species of hummingbirds that come to Colorado. Come discover some of the special abilities of these tiny, feathered jewels.
...
Jr. Ranger Adventure
Sunday, July 12, 2015 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm Westminster, COWhat does it take to be a Jr. Ranger? Come find out on our two day Jr. Ranger program! Junior Rangers will explore the parks natural and...
MoreFamily Mystery Hike
Sunday, July 12, 2015 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm Colorado Springs, COThis naturalist-led hike challenges families to solve a puzzle, riddle or mystery as they search for hidden clues along a one mile easy trail. We...
MoreScenery Stories: From Shore to Ocean Depths
Tuesday, July 14, 2015 - 9:00am to 1:30pm Ft. Collins, COCoyote Ridge Natural Area, meet in the parking lot.
Hike with a friendly and fun geologist to the top of Coyote Ridge to discover the...
Campfire at NIx Farm: Night Flyers
Tuesday, July 14, 2015 - 8:00pm to 9:30pm Ft. Collins, CONix Farm Native Plant Garden in Kingfisher Point Natural Area, 1745 Hoffman Mill Road.
Spend an evening cozy by a campfire close to home...
Be a Beaver
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 9:00am to 11:00am Littleton, COAfter investigating some of the beaver structures in the park, we'll build our own and then venture out looking for other animals in the park...
MoreJunior Ranger Hike
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 9:00am to 11:30am , COHave you always wanted to be a Junior Ranger? Now you can! Join naturalists on a hike to Horsetooth Falls at Horsetooth Mountain Open Space and...
MoreWildflower Wednesday Walk
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 9:00am to 10:00am Colorado Springs, COBring your camera, water and a notepad and join volunteer park naturalists, Pat Cooper and Lucy Bell, on a one and a half hour nature hike to see...
MoreGuided Gourmet Lunch Hike with a Steamboat Ski and Resort Ambassador and a Yampatika Naturalist
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 10:30am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, CODiscover when plants, animals, and incredible views the Steamboat Ski area has to offer. $39 includes lunch and a ride to the top of the Gondola....
MoreRustic Women of Soapstone Prairie
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm Wellington, COSoapstone Prairie, meet at the north parking lot.
Learn about three historical women who homesteaded at Soapstone Prairie and get a glimpse...
Wildflowers Through the Seasons
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm Loveland, COBobcat Ridge Natural Area, meet in the parking lot.
Come see what is in bloom and learn about native plants. 1-2 mile; easy. Free,...
Wilderness and Remote First Aid and CPR
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 5:30pm to Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 9:30pm Westminster, COThis hands on class covers first aid subjects, CPR, choking, and AED. Learn how to assess the victim and use triage techniques.
Each...
Astronomy & Skygazing at Bobcat Ridge: Wish Upon a Shooting Star
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 7:30pm to Saturday, August 15, 2015 - 10:30pm Loveland, COLocation: Bobcat Ridge Natural Area, meet at the picnic shelter 1/8 of a mile from the parking lot.
Enjoy a brief family-friendly astronomy...
Crazy 'Bout Crawdads
Thursday, July 16, 2015 - 9:00am to 11:00am Littleton , COA summer day is a great time to wade in the water, searching for these amusing creatures. We'll catch them, study them, and return them to...
MoreNature Nuggets - Radical Reptiles
Thursday, July 16, 2015 - 9:30am to 10:30am Ft. Collins, COFort Collins Museum of Discovery. Please use the school group entrance door on the side.
Bring your little ones (ages 3-7) to learn about...
Yampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Thursday, July 16, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required. Free...
MoreNature Nuggets - Radical Reptiles
Thursday, July 16, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:00pm Ft. Collins, COFort Collins Museum of Discovery. Please use the school group entrance door on the side.
Bring your little ones (ages 3-7) to learn about...
Ted Nugent Kamp for Kids Colorado
Friday, July 17, 2015 - 7:30am to 5:00pm Granite, COThe youth of today are the FUTURE OF AMERICA and will determine the fate of conservation and outdoor sports, including hunting.
There'...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Friday, July 17, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required. Free...
MoreSchool of Snakes
Saturday, July 18, 2015 - 9:00am to 10:00am Westminster, COWhile snakes have been villainized both in folklore and in pop-culture, we'll learn about why these creatures are important to us through...
MoreMeet the Beekeeper at Hudson Gardens
Saturday, July 18, 2015 - 9:30am to 11:30am Littleton, COStop by our apiary from 9:30 to 11:30 am while our beekeepers are working their hives, and you’ll have the chance to observe working beehives and...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Saturday, July 18, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required. Free...
MoreSchool of Snakes
Saturday, July 18, 2015 - 10:30am to 11:30am Westminster, COWhile snakes have been villainized both in folklore and in pop-culture, we'll learn about why these creatures are important to us through...
MoreSmithsonian at Soapstone
Saturday, July 18, 2015 - 11:30am to 1:30pm Ft. Collins, COSoapstone Prairie, meet at the north parking lot.
Hear about the 1930's Smithsonian Institute's excavation and amazing discoveries...
Family Mystery Hike
Saturday, July 18, 2015 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm Colorado Springs, COThis naturalist-led hike challenges families to solve a puzzle, riddle or mystery as they search for hidden clues along a one mile easy trail. We...
MoreWile. E. Coyotes
Saturday, July 18, 2015 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm , CO“Wile E. Coyotes” Coyotes are one of the most ubiquitous species in the country, and define our western landscapes. Join naturalist Bob at River...
MoreMoth Tracking
Saturday, July 18, 2015 - 8:00pm to 9:30pm Colorado Springs, COCome celebrate National Moth Week by tracking moths with insect experts from the Mile High Bug Club. Discover how amazing these nighttime insects...
MorePrairie Dogs: Novelty or Nuisance?
Sunday, July 19, 2015 - 9:00am to 10:30am Westminster, COCome join us at Standley Lake Regional Park’s Nature Center to learn about Prairie Dogs and the role they play in the park, positive and negative...
MoreTalking Animals
Tuesday, July 21, 2015 - 9:30am to 11:30am Littleton , COChildren discover how animals communicate by listening, imitating, playing games while exploring on the trails.
MoreMeet the Vegetable Gardeners
Tuesday, July 21, 2015 - 9:30am to 11:30am Littleton, COJoin us at Hudson Gardens’ Vegetable Garden to observe Colorado Master Gardener Volunteers doing what they do best! The Gardeners will be...
MoreCreepy Critters
Tuesday, July 21, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Littleton, COExamine the fascinating habits of frogs, toads, salamanders, snakes, turtles and lizards. Lots of live specimens and hands-on activities.
MoreGuided Gourmet Lunch Hike with a Steamboat Ski and Resort Ambassador and a Yampatika Naturalist
Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 10:30am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, CODiscover when plants, animals, and incredible views the Steamboat Ski area has to offer. $39 includes lunch and a ride to the top of the Gondola....
MoreMoth Night at Hudson Gardens
Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 8:00pm to 10:00pm Littleton, COCelebrate National Moth Week at Hudson Gardens! It’s a great time to observe, celebrate, and learn more about these remarkable insects. Drop by...
MoreNature Nuggets: Duck, Duck, Goose
Thursday, July 23, 2015 - 9:30am to 10:30am Fort Collins, CONix Native Plant Garden at Kingfisher Point Natural Area, 1745 Hoffman Mill Road.
Bring your little ones (ages 3-7) to learn about nature...
Yampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Thursday, July 23, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required. Free...
MoreNature Nuggets: Duck, Duck, Goose
Thursday, July 23, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:00pm Ft. Collins, CONix Native Plant Garden at Kingfisher Point Natural Area, 1745 Hoffman Mill Road.
Bring your little ones (ages 3-7) to learn about nature...
Junior Ranger Hike
Thursday, July 23, 2015 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm Loveland, COHave you always wanted to be a Junior Ranger? Now you can! Join naturalists on a hike exploring Devil's Backbone Open Space and get a Larimer...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Friday, July 24, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required. Free...
MoreBirding in The Gardens: Bird Walks
Saturday, July 25, 2015 - 8:00am to 11:00am Littleton, COJoin us on the last Saturday of every month to explore Hudson Gardens and visit with its feathered residents! Each month we team with an Audubon...
MoreJames Peak Invasive Weed Removal
Saturday, July 25, 2015 - 8:00am to 4:00pm Nederland, COFor the past ten years, VOC volunteers have worked together to eliminate hundreds of thousands of oxeye daisy flowers and seeds at the East Portal...
MoreContinental Divide Trail Maintenance at Monarch Pass
Saturday, July 25, 2015 - 8:00am to Sunday, July 26, 2015 - 2:30pm Salida, COBuild a better Colorado and improve the iconic Continental Divide Trail on Monarch Pass. Join Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado, July 25-26, to help...
MorePelican Pride
Saturday, July 25, 2015 - 9:00am to 11:00am Ft. Collins, COFossil Creek Reservoir, meet at the program shelter next to the parking lot.
Pelicans in Colorado? Yes! Learn about these unusual birds as...
Flower Power Nature Discovery Day at Hudson Gardens
Saturday, July 25, 2015 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, CODiscover the beautiful colors, unique shapes, and amazing smells of the hundreds of different flowers growing throughout The Gardens. We’ll spread...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Saturday, July 25, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required. Free...
MoreLiterary Walk in the Woods – Emily Dickinson
Saturday, July 25, 2015 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm Colorado Springs, COThis talk and one mile walk will be on Emily Dickinson presented by Robin Izer. As a personal friend of Helen Hunt Jackson, Emily Dickinson shares...
MoreNature Educators: Creatures of the Night
Saturday, July 25, 2015 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm Westminster, COStandley Lake has partnered with Nature’s Educators to bring you a series of live educational animal programs. Due to the popularity of the...
MoreHowls and Owls
Saturday, July 25, 2015 - 8:00pm to 9:30pm Westminster, CODusk is the time for howls and hoots! Take a short hike to explore the night and to learn about nocturnal animals. We will be turning on our night...
MoreNature Investigators
Sunday, July 26, 2015 - 10:00am to 11:30am Westminster, COWho left that track in the mud? Everything in nature gives us clues about how animals and their habitat are connected, but how? We will be...
MoreJunior Ranger – Map Skills
Sunday, July 26, 2015 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm Colorado Springs, CODo you have the right stuff to be a Junior Park Ranger? Learn how rangers make maps in this one and a half hour program. Make your own map and...
MoreBlack-Footed Ferret Exploration
Monday, July 27, 2015 - 6:00pm to 11:00pm Wellington, COExplore one of North America’s rarest animals in this unique opportunity. We will journey together to Soapstone Prairie for a presentation about...
MoreDay Hike: Explore the Crown Jewel
Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 8:00am to 11:00am Ft. Collins, COSoapstone Prairie, meet at the north parking lot.
Travel the Mahogany Loop and enjoy beautiful vistas and interesting natural and cultural...
Animal Detectives
Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 9:00am to 11:00am Littleton , COExplore the park seeking animals clues, and solve the mystery of who passed by and why!
MoreToddlers on the Trail
Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 10:00am to 11:00am Ft. Collins, CORiverbend Ponds, meet at the parking lot off Timberline and Cairnes Drive.
Load your toddler into a backpack and join the fun! These...
Guided Gourmet Lunch Hike with a Steamboat Ski and Resort Ambassador and a Yampatika Naturalist
Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 10:30am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, CODiscover when plants, animals, and incredible views the Steamboat Ski area has to offer. $39 includes lunch and a ride to the top of the Gondola....
MoreFrom Fairyhouses to Forts
Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 9:00am to 11:00am Littleton , COVenture into the woods to create unique, pint-sized lodging for a fairy, child or other creature. Natural "found" materials like...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required. Free...
MoreCrazy 'Bout Crawdads
Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Littleton , COA summer day is a great time to wade in the water, searching for these amusing creatures. We'll catch them, study them, and return them to...
MoreGeology Underfoot at Devil's Backbone
Friday, July 31, 2015 - 10:00am to 11:30pm Loveland, COJoin naturalist Ed and travel through millions of years of time as you gain insights into the fascinating geology of this prominent local landmark...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Friday, July 31, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required. Free...
MoreBlue Moon Hike
Friday, July 31, 2015 - 8:00pm to 9:00pm Colorado Springs, COThe second full moon of the month is called a blue moon which happens rarely. Join us on this one and a half hour guided evening stroll as we...
MoreBlue Moon Over My Open Space
Friday, July 31, 2015 - 8:30pm to 10:30pm , COJoin a naturalist to celebrate the 2nd full moon of July by going on a moonlit exploration of Horsetooth Mountain Open Space. Explore myths and...
MoreNature Tools
Saturday, August 1, 2015 - 9:00am to 11:00am Westminster, CODid you know that you can make rope from milkweed plants? Standley Lake is an exciting place that offers opportunities to practice our outdoor...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Saturday, August 1, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required. Free...
MoreContinental Divide Trail Alpine Tunnel to Hancock Lake Trail Reroute 8/1-8/2
Saturday, August 1, 2015 - 8:00pm to Sunday, August 2, 2015 - 2:30pm St. Elmo, COJoin Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado on the first of three projects aimed at rerouting a section of the iconic Continental Divide Trail, near St....
MorePine Cone Bird Feeder Class
Sunday, August 2, 2015 - 10:00am to 11:30am Westminster, COJoin us in making a pine cone bird feeder! We will experiment with different recipes to attract different types of birds and learn what birds...
MoreNew Tribe Summer Camp
Monday, August 3, 2015 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Arvada, CONew Tribe Summer Camp
Monday – Friday, August 3-7, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Ages 10-18 yrs. $210.
As a new tribe is formed we...
MoreRanger Pam's Nature Adventures
Monday, August 3, 2015 - 9:30am to Monday, August 24, 2015 - 11:30am Littleton, COUnforgettable educational adventures await you as you explore hands-on nature with Ranger Pam. Each session focuses on a different topic.
...
MoreNew Tribe Summer Camp
Tuesday, August 4, 2015 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Arvada, CONew Tribe Summer Camp
Monday – Friday, August 3-7, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Ages 10-18 yrs. $210.
As a new tribe is formed we...
MoreCameras and Creatures
Tuesday, August 4, 2015 - 9:00am to 10:00am Loveland, COBobcat Ridge Natural Area, meet at the picnic shelter 0.1 miles from the parking lot.
Cougars, bobcats, skunks, oh my! Join us for a talk in...
Tiny Trekkers
Tuesday, August 4, 2015 - 10:00am to 11:00am Loveland, COTiny Trekkers programs are for you and your toddler. These programs occur on the 1st Tuesday of each month. Each program takes a different nature...
MoreScience Behind the Scenery: Breeding Birds in Natural Areas: Stories and Significance
Tuesday, August 4, 2015 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm Ft. Collins, CO215 N. Mason Community Room, please enter on the north side of the building.
These informative talks are designed for adults (16+) to learn...
New Tribe Summer Camp
Wednesday, August 5, 2015 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Arvada, CONew Tribe Summer Camp
Monday – Friday, August 3-7, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Ages 10-18 yrs. $210.
As a new tribe is formed we...
MoreMeet the Vegetable Gardeners
Wednesday, August 5, 2015 - 9:30am to 11:30am Littleton, COJoin us at Hudson Gardens’ Vegetable Garden to observe Colorado Master Gardener Volunteers doing what they do best! The Gardeners will be...
MoreFort Collins, The River and You
Wednesday, August 5, 2015 - 10:00am to 11:30am Ft. Collins, COPoudre Trail, meet at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery parking lot, 408 Mason Court.
Discover the Cache la Poudre River as it both...
Guided Gourmet Lunch Hike with a Steamboat Ski and Resort Ambassador and a Yampatika Naturalist
Wednesday, August 5, 2015 - 10:30am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, CODiscover when plants, animals, and incredible views the Steamboat Ski area has to offer. $39 includes lunch and a ride to the top of the Gondola....
MoreNew Tribe Summer Camp
Thursday, August 6, 2015 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Arvada, CONew Tribe Summer Camp
Monday – Friday, August 3-7, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Ages 10-18 yrs. $210.
As a new tribe is formed we...
MoreNature Nuggets: Daring Dogs!
Thursday, August 6, 2015 - 9:30am to 10:30am Fort Collins, COPineridge Natural Area, meet at the parking lot next to Dixon Reservoir off of road 42C.
Bring your little ones (ages 3-7) to learn about...
Yampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Thursday, August 6, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required. Free...
MoreNature Nuggets: Daring Dogs!
Thursday, August 6, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:00pm Fort Collins , COPineridge Natural Area, meet at the parking lot next to Dixon Reservoir off of road 42C.
Bring your little ones (ages 3-7) to learn about...
Campfire at Nix Farm: From Past to Present
Thursday, August 6, 2015 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm Fort Collins, CONix Farm Native Plant Garden in Kingfisher Point Natural Area, 1745 Hoffman Mill Road
Spend an evening cozy by a campfire close to home...
New Tribe Summer Camp
Friday, August 7, 2015 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Arvada, CONew Tribe Summer Camp
Monday – Friday, August 3-7, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Ages 10-18 yrs. $210.
As a new tribe is formed we...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Friday, August 7, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required. Free...
MoreOn the Trail of Predators
Saturday, August 8, 2015 - 8:00am to 11:00am Loveland, COJoin naturalist David Neils on a guided hike through Sulzer Gulch at Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch, located west of Loveland off of Hwy 34. You’ll learn...
MoreThe Buzz about Bees
Saturday, August 8, 2015 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, COYou’ll have the chance to watch bees and other pollinators in action as we investigate the colorful flowers growing throughout Hudson Gardens and...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Saturday, August 8, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required. Free...
MoreDinosaur Discovery Day: Reptile and Bird Day
Saturday, August 8, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Morrison, COJoin the Friends of Dinosaur Ridge and several special guests on Saturday, August 8th 10 am to 2 pm to explore the relationship between dinosaurs...
MoreSkullduggery
Sunday, August 9, 2015 - 9:30am to 11:00am Westminster, COHave you ever found? Many interesting and unusual relationships between animals are revealed by their skulls. Skulls also give clues about how...
MoreRustic Women of Soapstone Prairie
Sunday, August 9, 2015 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Wellington, COSoapstone Prairie Natural Area, meet at the north parking lot.
Learn about three historical women who homesteaded at Soapstone Prairie and...
Underwater Wildlife at yankee Doodle Park
Tuesday, August 11, 2015 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm Arvada, COUnderwater Wildlife at Yankee Doodle Park
Tuesday, August 11, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
All ages (kids under 8 yrs. must be with an adult), Free...
Drawing from Nature: Birds
Tuesday, August 11, 2015 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm Fort Collins, CONix Farm Office in Kingfisher Point Natural Area, 1745 Hoffman Mill Road
No art experience is required; you are welcome to participate at...
Guided Gourmet Lunch Hike with a Steamboat Ski and Resort Ambassador and a Yampatika Naturalist
Wednesday, August 12, 2015 - 10:30am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, CODiscover when plants, animals, and incredible views the Steamboat Ski area has to offer. $39 includes lunch and a ride to the top of the Gondola....
MoreBeyond the Basics: Advanced Topics in Beekeeping
Wednesday, August 12, 2015 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Littleton, COWhat pests and diseases do beekeepers need to worry about in Colorado? Why, how, and when should I make a split? Is a combine the right solution...
MoreWalking With Nature
Wednesday, August 12, 2015 - 6:15pm to 8:00pm Arvada, COWalking with Nature
Wednesday, August 12, Gather at 6:15 p.m., start at 6:30 p.m.
All ages, Families welcome. $3.
Ralston...
MoreAstronomy: Perseids Meteor Shower
Wednesday, August 12, 2015 - 9:00pm to 11:00pm Loveland, COBobcat Ridge Natural Area, meet at the picnic shelter 1/8 of a mile from the parking lot.
Enjoy a brief family-friendly astronomy program at...
Nature Nuggets: Building Beavers
Thursday, August 13, 2015 - 9:30am to 10:30am Fort Collins, COMagpie Meander Natural Area. Meet at Soft Gold Park, 520 Hickory Street.
Bring your little ones (ages 3-7) to learn about nature with...
Nature Nuggets: Building Beavers
Thursday, August 13, 2015 - 9:30am to 10:30am Fort Collins, COMagpie Meander Natural Area. Meet at Soft Gold Park, 520 Hickory Street.
Bring your little ones (ages 3-7) to learn about nature with...
Yampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Thursday, August 13, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required. Free...
MoreNature Nuggets: Building Beavers
Thursday, August 13, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:00pm Ft. Collins, COMagpie Meander Natural Area. Meet at Soft Gold Park, 520 Hickory Street.
Bring your little ones (ages 3-7) to learn about nature with...
Yampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Friday, August 14, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required. Free...
MoreLeave No Trace
Friday, August 14, 2015 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm Westminster, COBe a good steward when you are in the outdoors. Leave No Trace (LNT) means leaving nature as you found it. This fun interactive session teaches...
MoreMeet the Beekeeper at Hudson Gardens
Saturday, August 15, 2015 - 9:30am to 11:30am Littleton, COStop by our apiary from 9:30 to 11:30 am while our beekeepers are working their hives, and you’ll have the chance to observe working beehives and...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Saturday, August 15, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required. Free...
MoreFamily Fishing Festival
Saturday, August 15, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Red Cliff, COFamily Fishing Festival with Team USA
On August 15th at the historic Camp Hale, hosted at Nova Guides Lodge, families will have the...
Stellar Stars
Saturday, August 15, 2015 - 8:00pm to 9:00pm Westminster, COAre you scared of the dark? Darkness is a common fear, but knowledge can make you brave. Discover the beauty of our stellar stars and its...
MoreHistory of Standley Lake
Sunday, August 16, 2015 - 10:00am to 11:00am Westminster, COStandley Lake Regional Park is a 3,000-acre park located in unincorporated Jefferson County. Ever wonder how it was formed or how it came to be a...
MoreBlack-footed Ferret Exploration
Tuesday, August 18, 2015 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm Wellington, COExplore one of North America’s rarest animals in this unique opportunity. We will journey together to Soapstone Prairie for a presentation about...
MoreMeet the Vegetable Gardeners
Wednesday, August 19, 2015 - 9:30am to 11:30am Littleton, COJoin us at Hudson Gardens’ Vegetable Garden to observe Colorado Master Gardener Volunteers doing what they do best! The Gardeners will be...
MoreGuided Gourmet Lunch Hike with a Steamboat Ski and Resort Ambassador and a Yampatika Naturalist
Wednesday, August 19, 2015 - 10:30am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, CODiscover when plants, animals, and incredible views the Steamboat Ski area has to offer. $39 includes lunch and a ride to the top of the Gondola....
MoreWildflowers Through the Seasons
Wednesday, August 19, 2015 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm Loveland, COBobcat Ridge Natural Area, meet in the parking lot.
Come see what is in bloom and learn about native plants. 1-2 mile; easy. Free,...
Campfire at the Cabin: From Past to Present
Wednesday, August 19, 2015 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm Fort Collins, COSouthwest of Fort Collins, location provided with registration.
Spend an evening cozy by a campfire complete with stories and s’mores! These...
Night Sky Over the Backbone
Wednesday, August 19, 2015 - 8:00pm to 9:30pm Loveland, COCome explore the night sky over Devil’s Backbone Open Space. Join a naturalist at sunset for a presentation on all the amazing celestial sights...
MoreSenior Stroll
Thursday, August 20, 2015 - 8:30am to 9:30am Highlands Ranch, COJoin a park ranger for an easy stroll around Fly'n B Park. Learn about the history of the park while getting a little exercise. For ages 50...
MoreNature Nuggets: Building Beavers
Thursday, August 20, 2015 - 9:30am to 10:30am Ft. Collins, COMagpie Meander Natural Area. Meet at Soft Gold Park, 520 Hickory Street.
Bring your little ones (ages 3-7) to learn about nature with...
Yampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Thursday, August 20, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required. Free...
MoreNature Nuggets: Building Beavers
Thursday, August 20, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:00pm Ft. Collins, COMagpie Meander Natural Area. Meet at Soft Gold Park, 520 Hickory Street.
Bring your little ones (ages 3-7) to learn about nature with...
Science Behind the Scenery: Back Home: The Black-footed Ferret at Soapstone Prairie
Thursday, August 20, 2015 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Ft. Collins, CONix Farm Office at Kingfisher Point Natural Area, 1745 Hoffman Mill Road
These informative talks are designed for adults to learn more about...
Natural History of Coyote Ridge
Friday, August 21, 2015 - 9:00am to 11:00am Ft. Collins, CODiscover the wide variety of prairie wildlife and plants and see how geology connects it all as you ascend into the foothills. 2.5 miles; moderate...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Friday, August 21, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required. Free...
MoreSmithsonian at Soapstone
Saturday, August 22, 2015 - 9:30am to 11:30am Wellington, COSoapstone Prairie, meet at the north parking lot.
Hear about the 1930's Smithsonian Institute's excavation and amazing discoveries...
Yampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Saturday, August 22, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required. Free...
MoreNature Journaling Club: Big Landscape, Small Details
Saturday, August 22, 2015 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Loveland, COBobcat Ridge, meet at the parking lot.
No art experience required! Nature journaling is a fun way to develop a greater appreciation for...
South Side Summer Stroll
Sunday, August 23, 2015 - 8:00am to 10:00am Westminster, COEach season is unique and brings changes to the park’s plants and animals. We will hike on the south side of the lake to find flowers in bloom and...
MoreGuided Gourmet Lunch Hike with a Steamboat Ski and Resort Ambassador and a Yampatika Naturalist
Wednesday, August 26, 2015 - 10:30am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, CODiscover when plants, animals, and incredible views the Steamboat Ski area has to offer. $39 includes lunch and a ride to the top of the Gondola....
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Thursday, August 27, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required. Free...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Friday, August 28, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required. Free...
MoreJunior Ranger Hike
Friday, August 28, 2015 - 5:00pm to 7:30pm , COHave you always wanted to be a Junior Ranger? Now you can! Join naturalists on a hike to Horsetooth Falls at Horsetooth Mountain Open Space and...
MoreLet's Get Batty
Friday, August 28, 2015 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Littleton, COJoin us for a fun-filled family friendly evening all about the tiny mystical creatures that fly through the night sky. Start the evening off with...
MoreBirding in The Gardens: Bird Walks
Saturday, August 29, 2015 - 8:00am to 11:00am Littleton, COJoin us on the last Saturday of every month to explore Hudson Gardens and visit with its feathered residents! Each month we team with an Audubon...
MoreScenery Stories: Walk the Gangplank
Saturday, August 29, 2015 - 9:00am to 2:30pm Wellington, COSoapstone Prairie, meet in the north parking lot.
Hike with a friendly and fun geologist to the top of Coyote Ridge to discover the...
Outdoor Mentors Festival
Saturday, August 29, 2015 - 9:00am to 2:00pm Brighton, COOUTDOOR MENTORS FESTIVAL
Hosted by
The Outdoor Mentors Coalition and Barr Lake State Park
August 29, 2015 9 am to 2 pm...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Saturday, August 29, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required. Free...
MoreFamily Night Walk
Saturday, August 29, 2015 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm , CONorthwest Fort Collins, location provided with registration.
Explore a natural area after dark. Discover all aspects of the night on a short...
Full Moon Stroll
Saturday, August 29, 2015 - 7:30pm to 8:30pm Westminster, COHave you ever wondered what the lake looks like under the glow of the moon? Join our park naturalist for a full moon stroll and see firsthand the...
MorePrairie & Foothills Adaptations
Sunday, August 30, 2015 - 9:00am to 11:30am Ft. Collins, COReservoir Ridge Natural Area, meet in the parking lot at the west end of Michaud Lane.
The prairie and foothills can be tough places to live...
Carnivores in the City
Sunday, August 30, 2015 - 10:00am to 11:00am Westminster, COLions, Coyotes, and Bears oh my! Predators such as, mountain lions, coyotes, and bears are adapting to urban settings. Discover ways to coexist...
MoreTiny Trekkers
Tuesday, September 1, 2015 - 10:00am to 11:00am Loveland, COTiny Trekkers programs are for you and your toddler. These programs occur on the 1st Tuesday of each month. Each program takes a different nature...
MoreScience Behind the Scenery: The Poudre's Eastern Screech Owls
Tuesday, September 1, 2015 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm Ft. Collins, COThese informative talks are designed for adults (16+) to learn more about research and science related to natural areas. Rocky Mountain Bird...
MoreMeet the Vegetable Gardeners
Wednesday, September 2, 2015 - 9:30am to 11:30am Littleton, COJoin us at Hudson Gardens’ Vegetable Garden to observe Colorado Master Gardener Volunteers doing what they do best! The Gardeners will be...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Thursday, September 3, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required. Free...
MoreMap and Compass Treasure Hunt
Thursday, September 3, 2015 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm Highlands Ranch, COThe ability to use a map and compass are a must when hiking outdoors. Even in this high-tech GPS era, nothing replaces the value of these crucial...
MoreBirdwatching for Beginners at South Platte Park
Thursday, September 3, 2015 - 5:30pm to 7:00pm Littleton, COIn this introductory bird watching course, you'll learn to use field guides, binoculars, and observation skills to become familiar with...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Friday, September 4, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required. Free...
MoreYampatika Naturalist on site at Fish Creek Falls
Saturday, September 5, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Steamboat Springs, COJoin a Yampatika Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna, the geology and history of this fascinating canyon. No registration required. Free...
MoreFerrets First Festival
Saturday, September 5, 2015 - 11:00am to 1:00pm Ft. Collins, COOne year ago, a group of endangered black-footed ferrets were released at Soapstone Prairie, a landscape they once inhabited. Join Natural Areas...
MoreAstronomy & Skygazing at bobcat Ridge: Our Cosmic Address
Saturday, September 5, 2015 - 7:00pm to 10:00pm Loveland, COBobcat Ridge Natural Area, meet at the picnic shelter 0.1 miles from the parking lot.
Enjoy a brief family-friendly astronomy program at...
Community Drum Circle
Tuesday, September 8, 2015 - 6:15pm to 7:45pm Littleton, COJoin people of all levels of musical expertise to share your rhythmical spirit in an oasis of beauty! Community drum circles are popping up...
MoreHistory Hike at Devil's Backbone
Wednesday, September 9, 2015 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm Loveland, COJoin local author and tour guide Ken Jessen for a hike through the history of Devil’s Backbone Open Space, located just west of Loveland off of...
MoreBecome a Naturalist at South Platte Park
Wednesday, September 9, 2015 - 6:00pm to 8:30pm Littleon, COMake your time in nature more meaningful by discovering how to read the tracks, plants and landscape. Gain skills in tracking, wildlife and bird...
MoreThursday Tot-Times
Thursday, September 10, 2015 - 10:00am to 10:45am Westminster, COIntroduce your toddler to nature with short talks and trail walks. Come enjoy a 45 minute nature activity with your toddler every second Thursday...
MoreBirding: Intermediate/Advanced at South Platte Park
Thursday, September 10, 2015 - 5:30pm to 7:00pm Littleton, COAre you ready to take birding to a new level? Build your skills or add to previous classes during this hike to focus on using behavior, calls, and...
MoreFort Collins Comic Con
Saturday, September 12, 2015 - 8:00am to 8:00pm Fort Collins, COFort Collins Comic Con is the premier geek event in Northern Colorado.
Fort Collins Comic Con was created to fill a void for Northern...
MoreNature's Harvest Fest
Saturday, September 12, 2015 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Fort Collins, COThis event brings together the NoCo Nature Fest and the Gardens' Harvest Festival in a one-day celebration of all things nature and harvest...
MoreCooley Lake Nature Walk at South Platte Park
Saturday, September 12, 2015 - 9:30am to 11:00am Littleton, COExplore Cooley Lake wildlife area during a naturalist-guided walk. This area has limited public access to protect wildlife.
More16th Annual Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Fair
Saturday, September 12, 2015 - 10:00am to Sunday, September 13, 2015 - 7:00pm Fort Collins, COThe Sustainable Living Fair offers a weekend of solution-based, interactive, family oriented events designed to educate people of all ages and...
MoreRadical Reptiles
Saturday, September 12, 2015 - 10:00am to 11:00am Littleton, COUncover the secrets of snakes, tortoises, and lizards right in your backyard! Join Nature's Educators for a fun-filled educational...
MoreGeohazards and Preparedness Day
Saturday, September 12, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Morrison, COCome join the Friends of Dinosaur Ridge on Saturday September 12, 2015 from 10AM to 2PM for a free event with hands-on activities including gold...
MoreNo Child Left Inside
Saturday, September 12, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Colorado Springs, CONo Child Left Inside is a national initiative to encourage children to go out into our parks and natural areas to enjoy the outdoors. Come...
More"Westy" Family Camp Night
Saturday, September 12, 2015 - 12:00pm to Sunday, September 13, 2015 - 10:00am Westminster, COStandley Lake is pleased to host "Westy Family Camp Night". Come out and enjoy s’mores, snores and a day full of activities with your...
MoreHike the Backbone with Your Four-Legged Friend
Tuesday, September 15, 2015 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm Loveland, CODo you like to hike with your dog on Larimer County Open Spaces? Join county naturalist and Certified Dog Behavior
Consultant Sheri for a...
Bugling Elk of Autumn at South Platte Park
Tuesday, September 15, 2015 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm Littleton, COListen to bull elk bugle and watch as they parade across hundreds of acres in the limited-access Highlands Ranch Backcountry. A vehicle-drawn...
MoreBecome a Naturalist at South Platte Park
Wednesday, September 16, 2015 - 6:00pm to 8:30pm Littleon, COMake your time in nature more meaningful by discovering how to read the tracks, plants and landscape. Gain skills in tracking, wildlife and bird...
MoreHomeschool Science Days: Gold Panning at South Platte Park
Thursday, September 17, 2015 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, COYou'll find as much gold today as the first miners did in 1859! Travel back in time through Colorado's history and learn how to pan for...
MoreGeology Underfoot at Devil's Backbone
Friday, September 18, 2015 - 10:00am to 11:30am Loveland, COJoin naturalist Ed and travel through millions of years of time as you gain insights into the fascinating geology of this prominent local landmark...
MorePioneer Life at Bobcat Ridge: Ranch Visit
Saturday, September 19, 2015 - 9:00am to 10:00am Loveland, COBobcat Ridge Natural Area, meet at the parking lot.
Explore early ranching history in Northern Colorado with a walk in and around the...
Meet the Beekeeper at Hudson Gardens
Saturday, September 19, 2015 - 9:30am to 11:30am Littleton, COStop by our apiary from 9:30 to 11:30 am while our beekeepers are working their hives, and you’ll have the chance to observe working beehives and...
MoreMeet the Vegetable Gardeners
Saturday, September 19, 2015 - 9:30am to 11:30am Littleton, COJoin us at Hudson Gardens’ Vegetable Garden to observe Colorado Master Gardener Volunteers doing what they do best! The Gardeners will be...
MoreAutumn Plant Walk
Saturday, September 19, 2015 - 10:00am to 11:30am Loveland, COJoin Wandering Botanist Kathy at Devil's Backbone Open Space to learn about our wildflowers, weeds, and folklore. Approximately 1.5 hour...
MorePutting Your Rose Garden to Bed
Saturday, September 19, 2015 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, COPreparing your roses for winter is the key to growing fabulous flowers in the spring. A rose growing expert from the Denver Rose Society will...
MorePioneer Life at Bobcat Ridge: Hike to a Pioneer Cabin
Saturday, September 19, 2015 - 10:00am to 8:30pm Loveland, COBobcat Ridge Natural Area, meet at the parking lot.
Explore pioneer history in Northern Colorado with a hike to a restored pioneer cabin. Be...
Nature Journaling Club: Riverside Wonders
Saturday, September 19, 2015 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Bellevue, COGateway Natural Area, meet at the picnic shelters by the farthest parking lot.
No art experience required! Nature journaling is a fun way to...
Beeswax Lip Balm Workshop
Saturday, September 19, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:30pm Westminster, COReady for those cold, dry days and nights ahead? Treat your chapped lips to some soothing lip balm made with all natural stuff including our local...
MoreOverwintering Honeybee Hives
Saturday, September 19, 2015 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Littleton, COLearn what happens to honeybees during their “dormant” winter months and what you can do to carry your hives successfully into the next season....
MoreCampfire at Nix Farm: Wildlife Wildfire
Saturday, September 19, 2015 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm Ft. Collins, CONix Farm Native Plant Garden in Kingfisher Point Natural Area, 1745 Hoffman Mill Road.
Spend an evening cozy by a campfire close to home...
History of Standley Lake
Sunday, September 20, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:00pm Westminster, COStandley Lake Regional Park is a 3,000-acre park located in unincorporated Jefferson County. Ever wonder how it was formed or how it came to be a...
MoreTreeclimbing: Dances with Branches at South Platte Park
Sunday, September 20, 2015 - 12:00pm to 2:30pm Littleton, COHaul yourself to the top of a large cottonwood tree for a new forest perspective. A certified instructor provides all the ropes and safety...
MoreHike the Falls with Your Four-Legged Friend
Tuesday, September 22, 2015 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm , CODo you like to hike with your dog on Larimer County Open Spaces? Join county naturalist and Certified Dog Behavior
Consultant Sheri for a...
Become a Naturalist at South Platte Park
Wednesday, September 23, 2015 - 6:00pm to 8:30pm Littleon, COMake your time in nature more meaningful by discovering how to read the tracks, plants and landscape. Gain skills in tracking, wildlife and bird...
MoreAutumn Plein Air Painting at South Platte Park
Friday, September 25, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, COUsing watercolor, acrylic or pencil, learn to see and observe nature through creativity as fall puts on a color show in South Platte Park. All...
MoreCampfire at the Cabin: Wildlife Wildfire
Friday, September 25, 2015 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm Ft. Collins, CONix Farm Native Plant Garden in Kingfisher Point Natural Area, 1745 Hoffman Mill Road.
Spend an evening cozy by a campfire close to home...
Birding in The Gardens: Bird Walks
Saturday, September 26, 2015 - 8:00am to 11:00am Littleton, COJoin us on the last Saturday of every month to explore Hudson Gardens and visit with its feathered residents! Each month we team with an Audubon...
MoreHOOTenanny Owl & Bluegrass Festival
Saturday, September 26, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Littleton, COThe Audubon Society of Greater Denver invites you and your family to investigate and celebrate owls, the stealthy nocturnal hunters (a.k.a. ninjas...
MorePre-Historic Adventures
Saturday, September 26, 2015 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Westminster, COHow do we know what dinosaurs looked like, all those years ago? Come use the tools and techniques to examine real fossils and figure out how...
MoreWild Plant Walkabout at South Platte Park
Sunday, September 27, 2015 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, COFrom nutritious food and drink to soothing salves and lotions, plants have been helpful to humans since the beginning. Discover common plants in...
MoreMoon Over My Open Space
Sunday, September 27, 2015 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Loveland, COJoin a naturalist on a moonlit exploration of Devil’s Backbone Open Space, located just west of Loveland off of Hwy 34. Learn all about humankind’...
MoreSupermoon Eclipse at South Platte Park
Sunday, September 27, 2015 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Littleton, CONature is putting on a rare show this year…a total lunar eclipse on a fall super-moon. Watch this giant blood-moon form from a riverside meadow in...
MoreSkygazing: Lunar Eclipse
Sunday, September 27, 2015 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Fort Collins, COFossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area, meet in the parking lot off Carpenter Road.
Enjoy viewing the night sky with telescopes and...
Become a Naturalist at South Platte Park
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 - 6:00pm to 8:30pm Littleon, COMake your time in nature more meaningful by discovering how to read the tracks, plants and landscape. Gain skills in tracking, wildlife and bird...
MoreRestoration Along the River
Thursday, October 1, 2015 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm Fort Collins, CONorth Shields Ponds Natural Area, meet at the parking lot north of Vine Street.
Join a natural areas environmental planner on a trip along...
Sunset Canoeing at South Platte Park
Friday, October 2, 2015 - 5:00pm to 7:30pm Littleton, COExplore Cooley Lake's shoreline, move silently past herons, ducks, and beavers as the sun slips behind the mountains. Each canoe must have at...
MoreSupper with Snakes
Friday, October 2, 2015 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm Highlands Ranch, COHave a fear or fascination with snakes? This family fun event is perfect for you! Join the Backcountry Wilderness Area and the Zoological...
MoreFamily, Farming and Fermentation
Friday, October 2, 2015 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm HIghlands Ranch, COEver wondered why it's called Cheese Ranch? Learn the history of the ranch while enjoying beer from Grist Brewing Company and tasting the...
MoreCampfire at the Cabin: Wild in Winter
Friday, October 2, 2015 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm Ft. Collins, COSouthwest of Fort Collins, location provided with registration.
Spend an evening cozy by a campfire complete with stories and s’mores! These...
Become a Naturalist at South Platte Park
Saturday, October 3, 2015 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Littleon, COMake your time in nature more meaningful by discovering how to read the tracks, plants and landscape. Gain skills in tracking, wildlife and bird...
MoreHooked! Family Fishing Skills at South Platte Park
Saturday, October 3, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, COFishing has never been easier or more fun! Learn basic skills and practices from our local Chatfield Lake experts and put your skills to use in...
MoreBusy Beavers
Saturday, October 3, 2015 - 10:00am to 11:00am Westminster, COThe North American Beaver likes to stay busy, even in the fall. Beavers are well known engineers because they drastically change their environment...
MoreEastern Plains Adventure Guided by South Platte Park Naturalists
Monday, October 5, 2015 - 8:00am to 4:00pm Littleton, COJoin South Platte Park on an adventure to the Plains Conservation Center. We will explore the world of Native American and early settlers, then...
MoreTiny Trekkers
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 - 10:00am to 11:00am Loveland, COTiny Trekkers programs are for you and your toddler. These programs occur on the 1st Tuesday of each month. Each program takes a different nature...
MoreThursday Tot-Times
Thursday, October 8, 2015 - 10:00am to 10:45am Westminster, COIntroduce your toddler to nature with short talks and trail walks. Come enjoy a 45 minute nature activity with your toddler every second Thursday...
MoreBeaver Safari Hayride at South Platte Park
Thursday, October 8, 2015 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm Littleton, COEnjoy a fall evening on an open trailer hayride seeking beavers. Enjoy stories, visit lodges and, hopefully, catch a glimpse of active animals. ...
MoreScience Behind the Scenery: Giving the Poudre River New Life
Friday, October 9, 2015 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm Fort Collins, COThese informative talks are designed for adults (16+) to learn more about research and science related to natural areas. This evening's talk...
MoreThe History of the Yellowstone Bison Herd
Friday, October 9, 2015 - 3:30pm to 5:00pm Fort Collins, COHistory and science converge with current events as you learn about the history of the Yellowstone bison herd from Jack Rhyan, of USDA Animal and...
MoreBeaver Safari Hayride at South Platte Park
Friday, October 9, 2015 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm Littleton, COEnjoy a fall evening on an open trailer hayride seeking beavers. Enjoy stories, visit lodges and, hopefully, catch a glimpse of active animals. ...
MoreAutumn Birds
Saturday, October 10, 2015 - 8:30am to 10:30am Westminster, COCome search for fall migrating birds at Standley Lake! Feel free to bring binoculars and a field guide to help identify our flying visitors. You...
MoreFestiFall at Hudson Gardens
Saturday, October 10, 2015 - 9:00am to 2:00pm Littleton, COCelebrate the new season at Hudson Gardens with games, crafts, pumpkins, and face painting!
Bee amazed by the wonders of beekeepers, have a...
MoreCooley Lake Nature Walk at South Platte Park
Saturday, October 10, 2015 - 9:30am to 11:00am Littleton, COAccess the Park's wildlife refuge area during a naturalist-guided walk. This area has limited public access to protect wildlife.
MoreBeaver Safari Hayride at South Platte Park
Saturday, October 10, 2015 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm Littleton, COEnjoy a fall evening on an open trailer hayride seeking beavers. Enjoy stories, visit lodges and, hopefully, catch a glimpse of active animals. ...
MoreCampfire at Nix Farm: Wild in Winter
Saturday, October 10, 2015 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm Ft. Collins, CONix Farm Native Plant Garden in Kingfisher Point Natural Area, 1745 Hoffman Mill Road.
Spend an evening cozy by a campfire close to home...
Nature Photography: Beginning at South Platte Park
Monday, October 12, 2015 - 8:00am to 11:00am Littleton, CONature Photography: Beginning - Learn how to observe nature through a lens and take your camera off 'auto' to get the picture you want...
MoreHomeschool Science Days: Trees at South Platte Park
Thursday, October 15, 2015 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, CODiscover what scientists learn about hugging a tree! Experience the importance of trees amidst the fall foliage. For ages 6-10.
MoreScience Behind the Scenery - Bringing Bison Back
Thursday, October 15, 2015 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm Fort Collins, COThese informative talks are designed for adults to learn more about research and science related to natural areas. Parking is limited—please...
MoreAstronomy & Skygazing at Bobcat Ridge: Winter Stories in the Sky
Friday, October 16, 2015 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm Loveland, COBobcat Ridge Natural Area, meet at the picnic shelter 1/8 of a mile from the parking lot.
Enjoy a brief family-friendly astronomy program at...
Night Sky Photography Workshop
Friday, October 16, 2015 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm Loveland, COInterested in taking beautiful images of Colorado’s night skies but not sure where to start? Join naturalist and astro-photographer Zach for an...
MoreFriday Night Films: "Coywolf" at South Platte Park
Friday, October 16, 2015 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm Littleton, COSkip the theater and enjoy fireside nature films in the atmosphere of the nature center! When the size and power of a wolf meet stealth and urban...
MoreBig Birds of River Bluffs Open Space
Saturday, October 17, 2015 - 10:00am to 12:00pm , COJoin naturalist Carl at River Bluffs Open Space for a look at the larger than life birds that use this river corridor. Carl will also tell the...
MoreSurviving Zombieland
Saturday, October 17, 2015 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm Westminster, COThe Zombies are coming! Are you ready to handle a zombie attack? Learn how real zombies are created in the natural world, then be prepared to...
MoreGeocaching at South Platte Park
Saturday, October 17, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Littleton, COJoin the newest game using a GPS unit to find hidden treasure caches throughout the US and the globe. Learn how to use a GPS unit, find sources...
MoreWild by Wild
Saturday, October 17, 2015 - 4:30pm to 9:30pm Ft. Collins, COStop by and view the gallery of the latest wild animal “selfies” taken by remote cameras. New fun family activities include checking a camera,...
MoreBlack Footed Ferret Exploration
Saturday, October 17, 2015 - 4:30pm to 9:30pm Wellington, COExplore one of North America’s rarest animals in this unique opportunity. We will journey together to Soapstone Prairie for a presentation about...
MoreCooley Lake Nature Walk at South Platte Park
Sunday, October 18, 2015 - 9:30am to 11:00am Littleton, COAccess the Park's wildlife refuge area during a naturalist-guided walk. This area has limited public access to protect wildlife.
MoreTreeclimbing: Dances with Branches at South Platte Park
Sunday, October 18, 2015 - 12:00pm to 2:30pm Littleton, COHaul yourself to the top of a large cottonwood tree for a new forest perspective. A certified instructor provides all the ropes and safety...
MoreNature Photography: Intermediate at South Platte Park
Monday, October 19, 2015 - 8:00am to 11:00am Littleton, COLearn how to observe nature through a lens and take your camera off 'auto' to get the picture you want - whether it's a flower,...
MoreCommunity Drum Circle
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 - 6:15pm to 7:45pm Littleton, COJoin people of all levels of musical expertise to share your rhythmical spirit in an oasis of beauty! Community drum circles are popping up...
MoreThe Amazing Honeybee: Pollination and Beyond
Wednesday, October 21, 2015 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Littleton, CODid you know that it takes about 556 honeybees, visiting two million flowers, to make one pound of honey? Learn amazing facts like this in this...
MoreGeology Underfoot at Devil's Backbone
Friday, October 23, 2015 - 10:00am to 11:30am Loveland, COJoin naturalist Ed and travel through millions of years of time as you gain insights into the fascinating geology of this prominent local landmark...
MoreHaunted Trail: Legend of Bell Witch at South Platte Park
Saturday, October 24, 2015 - 6:30pm to 9:30pm Littleton, COThey say the Bell Witch haunts rivers and torments families over lost land and love. Do you have the courage to walk her dark banks and forest? ...
MoreSpooky Nature Walk
Sunday, October 25, 2015 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm Westminster, COOwls, bats, and spiders oh my! Learn about the animals and things that tend to spook us on Halloween. Wear your favorite costume and take a guided...
MoreRocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Refuge Daytrip
Friday, October 30, 2015 - 8:00am to 2:00pm Littleton, COJoin South Platte Park to tour the refuge, hike and search for fall wildlife, including deer in rut, waterfowl, raptors and more. Entrance fees,...
MoreBirding in The Gardens: Bird Walks
Saturday, October 31, 2015 - 8:00am to 11:00am Littleton, COJoin us on the last Saturday of every month to explore Hudson Gardens and visit with its feathered residents! Each month we team with an Audubon...
MoreCertified Interpretive Program (CIG) at South Platte Park
Tuesday, November 3, 2015 - 8:30am to 5:00pm Littleton, COEarn the National Association for Interpretation's internationally-recognized certification required for many jobs in parks, history centers...
MoreCertified Interpretive Program (CIG) at South Platte Park
Wednesday, November 4, 2015 - 8:30am to 5:00pm Littleton, COEarn the National Association for Interpretation's internationally-recognized certification required for many jobs in parks, history centers...
MoreCertified Interpretive Program (CIG) at South Platte Park
Thursday, November 5, 2015 - 8:30am to 5:00pm Littleton, COEarn the National Association for Interpretation's internationally-recognized certification required for many jobs in parks, history centers...
MoreCertified Interpretive Program (CIG) at South Platte Park
Friday, November 6, 2015 - 8:30am to 5:00pm Littleton, COEarn the National Association for Interpretation's internationally-recognized certification required for many jobs in parks, history centers...
MoreNight Sky Photography Workshop
Friday, November 6, 2015 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm Loveland, COInterested in taking beautiful images of Colorado’s night skies but not sure where to start? Join naturalist and astro-photographer Zach for an...
MoreWilderness First Aid at South Platte Park
Saturday, November 7, 2015 - 8:00am to Sunday, November 8, 2015 - 5:00pm Littleton, COUpon completion of the 16-hour Wilderness First Aid program (November 7-8, 8am-5pm), you’ll be certified by the AAOS Emergency Care and Safety...
MoreFishing 101 with CU South Denver
Saturday, November 7, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Parker, COAre you looking for something to do on a wonderful fall weekend? Have you ever thought of fishing? Then come on down and learn how. CU South...
MoreBuffalo Bill Experience Show
Saturday, November 7, 2015 - 4:45pm to 6:00pm Parker, COCome one, come all, to the amazing Buffalo Bill Experience Show. Have you ever wondered what made Buffalo Bill Cody so famous? Maybe you are...
MoreThursday Tot-Times
Thursday, November 12, 2015 - 10:00am to 10:45am Westminster, COIntroduce your toddler to nature with short talks and trail walks. Come enjoy a 45 minute nature activity with your toddler every second Thursday...
MoreAutumn Birds
Saturday, November 14, 2015 - 8:30am to 10:30am Westminster, COCome search for fall migrating birds at Standley Lake! Feel free to bring binoculars and a field guide to help identify our flying visitors. You...
MoreCooley Lake Nature Walks at South Platte Park
Saturday, November 14, 2015 - 9:30am to 11:00am Littleton, COHere's your chance to experience the limited-access wildlife area at Cooley Lake, South Platte Park. These free (yes, no charge) naturalist-...
MoreReady,Set, Sleep!
Saturday, November 14, 2015 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm Westminster, COAre you ready for the chilly season? Discover how different animals survive the cold months. Some migrate to warmer areas, some grow thick warm...
MoreDuck and Waterfowl ID at South Platte Park
Saturday, November 14, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Littleton, CODabbling, diving, and tipping, oh my! Join us to learn how to identify common and not-so-common waterfowl visiting this winter. We'll start...
MoreCommunity Drum Circle
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 - 6:15pm to 7:45pm Littleton, COJoin people of all levels of musical expertise to share your rhythmical spirit in an oasis of beauty! Community drum circles are popping up...
MoreBeekeeping Basics
Wednesday, November 18, 2015 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Littleton, COAre you curious about beekeeping or looking to start your first hive next year? During this class you’ll be introduced to the art of beekeeping...
MoreHomeschool Science Days at South Platte Park
Thursday, November 19, 2015 - 10:00am Littleton, COHomeschoolers, take advantage of time scheduled for you to experience naturalist-guided programs that take you throughout the Park. The content...
MoreHistory Hike at Devil's Backbone
Saturday, November 21, 2015 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Loveland, COJoin local author and tour guide Ken Jessen for a hike through the history of Devil’s Backbone Open Space, located just west of Loveland off of...
MoreWildlife Photography
Saturday, November 21, 2015 - 10:00am to 3:00pm Parker, COAre you one of those people that loves to capture wildlife in the lens of a camera? Maybe you have taken hundreds of photographs, but you just can...
MoreTurkey Time!
Saturday, November 21, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:00pm Westminster, COWild Turkeys are more than just a meal! Once driven nearly to extinction in much of the United States, the wild turkey has returned. Learn about...
MoreFall and Early Winter Nature Camps at South Platte Park
Monday, November 23, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, COWhen school’s out for even a day kids look for something challenging to keep them busy. South Platte Park offers several programs during Fall and...
MoreFall Break Nature Camp at South Platte Park
Monday, November 23, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, COChildren will delight in autumn games, hikes, and nature-based activities designed and lead by park naturalists. For children ages 6 – 10. Choose...
MoreFall and Early Winter Nature Camps at South Platte Park
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, COWhen school’s out for even a day kids look for something challenging to keep them busy. South Platte Park offers several programs during Fall and...
MoreFall Break Nature Camp at South Platte Park
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, COChildren will delight in autumn games, hikes, and nature-based activities designed and lead by park naturalists. For children ages 6 – 10. Choose...
MoreFall and Early Winter Nature Camps at South Platte Park
Wednesday, November 25, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, COWhen school’s out for even a day kids look for something challenging to keep them busy. South Platte Park offers several programs during Fall and...
MoreFall Break Nature Camp at South Platte Park
Wednesday, November 25, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, COChildren will delight in autumn games, hikes, and nature-based activities designed and lead by park naturalists. For children ages 6 – 10. Choose...
MoreThanksgiving Falls Hike
Saturday, November 28, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Fort Collins, COShake off the post-holiday blues with a hike to Horsetooth Falls after Turkey Day with Volunteer Naturalist Janet. Plan on the hike and have an...
MoreSoaring Raptors
Saturday, November 28, 2015 - 9:00am to 10:30am Westminster, COWhat does it take to be a bird of prey? Discover what sets apart raptors, such as eagles, hawks and owls! We might catch a glimpse of our national...
MoreBighorn Rut Hike Guided by South Platte Park Naturalists
Monday, November 30, 2015 - 8:00am to 2:00pm Littleton, COThis is an all-day adventure to Waterton Canyon to explore big horn sheep. We'll hike into the canyon, and look and listen for big horn...
MoreCunning Coyote
Saturday, December 5, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:00pm Westminster, COCoyotes are no longer strangers to the city or to our park! Come discover what makes the coyote such a successful neighbor. We will also discuss...
MoreBECOME A CERTIFIED INTERPRETIVE GUIDE!
Tuesday, December 8, 2015 - 8:30am to Friday, December 11, 2015 - 5:00pm Ft. Collins, COLearn to give powerful and effective presentations to any audience. The City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department is offering the National...
MoreCommunity Drum Circle
Tuesday, December 8, 2015 - 6:15pm to 7:45pm Littleton, COJoin people of all levels of musical expertise to share your rhythmical spirit in an oasis of beauty! Community drum circles are popping up...
MoreCooley Lake Nature Walks at South Platte Park
Saturday, December 12, 2015 - 9:30am Littleton, COHere's your chance to experience the limited-access wildlife area at Cooley Lake, South Platte Park. These free (yes, no charge) naturalist-...
MoreWilderness Survival
Saturday, December 12, 2015 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Parker, COHunters, Anglers, and Other Outdoor Enthusiasts; Have you ever wondered what would happen if something were to go wrong when you were in the field...
MoreHoliday Bird Feeder Wreath
Saturday, December 12, 2015 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm Westminster, COJoin us in making a bird feeder wreath for the holidays! We will experiment with different recipes to attract different types of birds and learn...
MoreGeminids Meteor Shower Gazing at South Platte Park
Saturday, December 12, 2015 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm Littleton, COThe Geminids is the king of meteor showers, producing up to 120 meteors per hour. We'll look for meteors outside and we'll stream the...
MoreHomeschool Science Days at South Platte Park
Thursday, December 17, 2015 - 10:00am Littleton, COHomeschoolers, take advantage of time scheduled for you to experience naturalist-guided programs that take you throughout the Park. The content...
MoreRaptors of Winter at South Platte Park
Saturday, December 19, 2015 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, COJoin a naturalist and other birdwatchers as we seek nature's most impressive hunters in winter skies, including owls, bald eagles, prairie...
MoreHike With Santa Claus
Saturday, December 19, 2015 - 11:30am to 1:00pm Parker, COEnjoy an enchanted hike with Santa Claus! Santa will lead a half-mile hike around our Nature Trail and discuss the wildlife portrayed in the...
MoreWinter Solstice Ice Lanterns
Saturday, December 19, 2015 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm Westminster, COWhat is the winter solstice? Come find out all about the winter solstice around a campfire and learn how to make your own ice lanterns to light up...
MoreWinter Break Nature Camp at South Platte Park
Monday, December 21, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, COWhen school’s out for even a day kids look for something challenging to keep them busy. Activities include tracking, winter survival, and winter...
MoreWinter Break Nature Camp at South Platte Park
Tuesday, December 22, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, COWhen school’s out for even a day kids look for something challenging to keep them busy. Activities include tracking, winter survival, and winter...
MoreWinter Break Nature Camp at South Platte Park
Wednesday, December 23, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, COWhen school’s out for even a day kids look for something challenging to keep them busy. Activities include tracking, winter survival, and winter...
MoreHike With Santa Claus
Wednesday, December 23, 2015 - 11:30am to 1:00pm Parker, COEnjoy an enchanted hike with Santa Claus! Santa will lead a half-mile hike around our Nature Trail and discuss the wildlife portrayed in the...
MoreWinter Break Nature Camp at South Platte Park
Monday, December 28, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, COWhen school’s out for even a day kids look for something challenging to keep them busy. Activities include tracking, winter survival, and winter...
MoreWinter Break Nature Camp at South Platte Park
Tuesday, December 29, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, COWhen school’s out for even a day kids look for something challenging to keep them busy. Activities include tracking, winter survival, and winter...
MoreWinter Break Nature Camp at South Platte Park
Wednesday, December 30, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, COWhen school’s out for even a day kids look for something challenging to keep them busy. Activities include tracking, winter survival, and winter...
MoreNo School Nature Camp at South Platte Park
Monday, January 4, 2016 - 8:30am to 4:00pm Littleton, COWhen school’s out for even a day kids look for something challenging to keep them busy. South Platte Park offers several programs during those...
MoreBeekeeping Express
Wednesday, January 6, 2016 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm Littleton, CODon’t worry… it’s not too late to learn how to get a hive started in 2016! Spend time with Hudson Gardens’ Lead Beekeeper Bob Shiflet for this...
MoreCooley Lake Nature Walks at South Platte Park
Saturday, January 9, 2016 - 9:30am Littleton, COHere's your chance to experience the limited-access wildlife area at Cooley Lake, South Platte Park. These free (yes, no charge) naturalist-...
MoreWinter Weather and Snow Animal Snacks
Saturday, January 9, 2016 - 10:30am to 11:15am Arvada, COAges 3-6 yrs.
What is snow and why does it fall? Your tyke will learn about winter weather and create snow animal snacks. Sign up in...
Honeybee Hive Management Systems
Wednesday, January 13, 2016 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Littleton, COLearn why “bee space” is important and how to choose a management system that will maximize the efficiency of your hive.This session will cover...
MoreMaking Light: Fat, Oil, and Wax Lamps
Thursday, January 14, 2016 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm Arvada, CO14th (Fat), 21st (Oil), 28th (Wax)
All ages (young children with adult), $17 per class.
During these short days of winter, imagine...
MoreIllumination - Making Light: Fat, Oil, Wax Lamps
Thursday, January 14, 2016 - 6:30pm Arvada, COIllumination - Making Light: Fat, Oil, & Wax Lamps
As the days get shorter and dusk arrives earlier, try to imagine life before the...
MoreNo School Nature Camp at South Platte Park
Friday, January 15, 2016 - 8:30am to 4:30pm Littleton, COWhen school’s out for even a day kids look for something challenging to keep them busy. South Platte Park offers several programs during those...
MoreChristmas Bird Count for Kids!
Monday, January 18, 2016 - 9:00am to 2:00pm Brighton , COThe Bird Conservancy of the Rockies is proud to announce it's 4th annual Christmas Bird Count for Kids! Join local families and naturalists...
MoreIntroduction to Backyard Beekeeping
Tuesday, January 19, 2016 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm Arvada, COAll ages, $12.
Have you ever wondered what it takes to keep your own beehive? This Pioneer Farmsteaders class covers the equipment,...
MoreHomeschool Science Days at South Platte Park
Thursday, January 21, 2016 - 10:00am Littleton, COHomeschoolers, take advantage of time scheduled for you to experience naturalist-guided programs that take you throughout the Park. The content...
MoreMaking Light: Fat, Oil, and Wax Lamps
Thursday, January 21, 2016 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm Arvada, CO14th (Fat), 21st (Oil), 28th (Wax)
All ages (young children with adult), $17 per class.
During these short days of winter, imagine...
MoreIllumination - Making Light: Fat, Oil, Wax Lamps
Thursday, January 21, 2016 - 6:30pm Arvada, COIllumination - Making Light: Fat, Oil, & Wax Lamps
As the days get shorter and dusk arrives earlier, try to imagine life before the...
MoreChatfield State Park - What do beavers do in the winter?
Saturday, January 23, 2016 - 10:00am to 11:30am Littleton, COJoin Volunteer Naturalist Suzanne Peterson for this program about beavers. Learn what these giant rodents do in the winter to survive. Be...
MoreMaking Light: Fat, Oil, and Wax Lamps
Thursday, January 28, 2016 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm Arvada, CO14th (Fat), 21st (Oil), 28th (Wax)
All ages (young children with adult), $17 per class.
During these short days of winter, imagine...
MoreIllumination - Making Light: Fat, Oil, Wax Lamps
Thursday, January 28, 2016 - 6:30pm Arvada, COIllumination - Making Light: Fat, Oil, & Wax Lamps
As the days get shorter and dusk arrives earlier, try to imagine life before the...
MoreChatfield State Park - Birdwalk
Saturday, January 30, 2016 - 7:00am to 11:00am Littleton, COJoin Volunteer Naturalist and bird expert Joey Kellner for this monthly hike where you can explore the park and search for feathered treasure....
MoreRaptors of Winter at South Platte Park
Saturday, January 30, 2016 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Littleton, COJoin a naturalist and other birdwatchers as we seek nature's most impressive hunters in winter skies, including owls, bald eagles, prairie...
MoreWild Wings: Meet Live Birds of Prey at South Platte Park
Saturday, February 6, 2016 - 10:00am to 11:30am Littleton, COAssorted live raptors such as falcons, owls and hawks take flight in front of your eyes! Learn about their habits and importance in the...
MoreBeekeeping Express
Wednesday, February 10, 2016 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm Littleton, CODon’t worry… it’s not too late to learn how to get a hive started in 2016! Spend time with Hudson Gardens’ Lead Beekeeper Bob Shiflet for this...
MoreThursday Tot-time
Thursday, February 11, 2016 - 10:00am to 10:45am Westminster, COIntroduce your toddler to nature with short talks and trail walks. Come enjoy a 45 minute nature activity with your toddler. Each program offers...
MoreCooley Lake Nature Walks at South Platte Park
Saturday, February 13, 2016 - 9:30am Littleton, COHere's your chance to experience the limited-access wildlife area at Cooley Lake, South Platte Park. These free (yes, no charge) naturalist-...
MoreSigns Left Behind
Saturday, February 13, 2016 - 10:00am to 11:30am Highlands Ranch, COHave you ever wondered which animal left the tracks you see on the trails? Learn about the tracks and other clues critters leave behind from a...
MoreNaturally Artistic
Saturday, February 13, 2016 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Westminster, CONatural materials are all around us! Come use pine needles, leaves, rocks, and much more to create a natural master piece. Dress appropriately for...
MoreDuck and Waterfowl ID at South Platte Park
Saturday, February 13, 2016 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm Littleton, CODabbling, diving, and tipping, oh my! Join us to learn how to identify common and not-so-common waterfowl visiting this winter. We'll start...
MoreNo School Nature Camp at South Platte Park
Monday, February 15, 2016 - 8:30am to 4:30pm Littleton, COWhen school’s out for even a day kids look for something challenging to keep them busy. South Platte Park offers several programs during those...
MoreHomeschool Science Days at South Platte Park
Thursday, February 18, 2016 - 10:00am Littleton, COHomeschoolers, take advantage of time scheduled for you to experience naturalist-guided programs that take you throughout the Park. The content...
MoreFull Moon Hike
Monday, February 22, 2016 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm Highlands Ranch, COHike by the light of the moon around the Highlands Ranch Historic Park to look and listen for animal sights and sounds. Learn the history of the...
MoreAfter-School Outdoor Explorers
Friday, February 26, 2016 - 3:00pm to 4:30pm Westminster, COJoin us at Standley Lake as we explore the natural world around us! The after school outdoor explorers program is designed for children who are...
MoreAustralia Ecotour via South Platte Park
Wednesday, March 2, 2016 - 12:00pm to Thursday, March 17, 2016 - 12:00pm Littleton, COJoin South Platte Park down under for an ecotour of a lifetime. We'll explore Melbourne and Victoria, including Great Ocean Road and the...
MoreHive Startup: Installing Nucleus Hives & Package Bees
Wednesday, March 9, 2016 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Littleton, CODon’t miss this essential class covering the best techniques for installing package bees and nucleus frames into new and existing hives. You’ll...
MoreThursday Tot-time
Thursday, March 10, 2016 - 10:00am to 10:45am Westminster, COIntroduce your toddler to nature with short talks and trail walks. Come enjoy a 45 minute nature activity with your toddler. Each program offers...
MoreCooley Lake Nature Walks at South Platte Park
Saturday, March 12, 2016 - 9:30am Littleton, COHere's your chance to experience the limited-access wildlife area at Cooley Lake, South Platte Park. These free (yes, no charge) naturalist-...
MoreCampfire Fun
Saturday, March 12, 2016 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Highlands Ranch, COJoin a Highlands Ranch Metro District park ranger for campfire games, songs, stories and fun. Hot cocoa and s’mores will be served. All ages and...
MoreWho Loves the Moon?
Saturday, March 19, 2016 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm Westminster, COCome learn about the marvelous mammals that come out at night! You will learn about the interesting ways these furry creatures can defend...
MoreNo School Nature Camp at South Platte Park
Monday, March 21, 2016 - 8:30am to Thursday, March 24, 2016 - 4:30pm Littleton, COWhen school’s out for even a day kids look for something challenging to keep them busy. South Platte Park offers several programs during those...
MoreAfter-School Outdoor Explorers
Friday, March 25, 2016 - 3:00pm to 4:30pm Westminster, COJoin us at Standley Lake as we explore the natural world around us! The after school outdoor explorers program is designed for children who are...
MoreSpring Birds
Saturday, March 26, 2016 - 8:00am to 9:30am Westmisnter, COAs the spring season settles in, so do our feathered friends! We will practice using binoculars and learn important tips on bird identification....
MoreFamily Nature Club
Saturday, March 26, 2016 - 10:00am to 11:30am Highlands Ranch, COThis is an opportunity for the whole family to dive into nature and discover a nature-themed topic while exploring Fly'n B Park. Please join...
MoreStories on the Trail
Saturday, April 2, 2016 - 11:00am to 12:00pm Westminster, COStandley Lake has partnered with City of Westminster Libraries: College Hill Library, to bring you this unique program:
Have you ever wanted...
The Bees Knees
Saturday, April 2, 2016 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Westminster, COSaturday April 2nd, 1-3P
Do they really have knees? Join beekeeper Mark Singer to find out and take a closer look at the Honey Bee and its...
Thursday Tot-time
Thursday, April 7, 2016 - 10:00am to 10:45am Westminster, COIntroduce your toddler to nature with short talks and trail walks. Come enjoy a 45 minute nature activity with your toddler. Each program offers...
MoreSpring Birds
Saturday, April 9, 2016 - 8:00am to 9:30am Westmisnter, COAs the spring season settles in, so do our feathered friends! We will practice using binoculars and learn important tips on bird identification....
MoreHoneybee Hive Inspections
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Littleton, COLearn a systematic approach to opening and inspecting your hives to gain maximum efficiency with minimal upset to your honeybees.This class will...
MoreAfter-School Outdoor Explorers
Friday, April 22, 2016 - 3:00pm to 4:30pm Westminster, COJoin us at Standley Lake as we explore the natural world around us! The after school outdoor explorers program is designed for children who are...
MoreClean River Design Challenge
Saturday, April 30, 2016 - 10:00am to 3:00pm , CODespite the significant evolution in the health of the South Platte, the reality of trash and other forms of pollution continue to be an ongoing...
MoreBald Eagle Discovery
Saturday, May 7, 2016 - 9:00am to 10:30am Westminster, COTake a guided nature tour through Standley Lake Nature Refuge to get an “up-close” look at our resident eagles. This tour will discuss every...
MoreWho made that nest?
Sunday, May 8, 2016 - 9:00am to 10:00am Westminster, COThere is something about discovering a bird’s nest that can be described as magical! In this program you will learn about Standley Lake’s Birds...
MoreM. U. L. E. Y. Kids' Day
Saturday, May 14, 2016 (All day) Calhan, COThe Pikes Peak Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) is hosting M. U. L. E. Y. Kids’ Day at the Rocky Mountain Roosters facilities (North of...
MoreBald Eagle Discovery
Saturday, May 14, 2016 - 9:00am to 10:30am Westminster, COTake a guided nature tour through Standley Lake Nature Refuge to get an “up-close” look at our resident eagles. This tour will discuss every...
MoreMorning Bird Walk
Saturday, May 21, 2016 - 7:30am to 8:30am Westminster, COStandley Lake has partnered with Heritage Golf Course to bring you this one of a kind program: Beginning and expert birders are invited to explore...
MoreBald Eagle Discovery
Sunday, May 22, 2016 - 9:30am to 10:45am Westminster, COTake a guided nature tour through Standley Lake Nature Refuge to get an “up-close” look at our resident eagles. This tour will discuss every...
MoreSnake Awareness
Saturday, May 28, 2016 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Westminster, COStandley Lake has partnered with Colorado Native Reptile Company to bring you a live educational animal program. We invite you to discover the...
MoreBald Eagle Discovery
Sunday, May 29, 2016 - 8:30am to 10:00am Westminster, COTake a guided nature tour through Standley Lake Nature Refuge to get an “up-close” look at our resident eagles. This tour will discuss every...
MoreRegistration for Summer T-ball, Baseball, Softball
Monday, May 30, 2016 (All day) to Friday, July 29, 2016 (All day) Centennial, COSeason starts May 30. Teams will practice once a week and have one game a week on either Wednesday or Thursday.
NEW!! Pre-K T-ball (3 &...
Bald Eagle Discovery
Friday, June 3, 2016 - 8:30am to 10:00am Westminster, COTake a guided nature tour through Standley Lake Nature Refuge to get an “up-close” look at our resident eagles. This tour will discuss every...
MoreNature's Educators Series: Live animal programs
Saturday, June 4, 2016 - 10:30am to 11:30am Westminster, COStandley Lake has partnered with Nature’s Educators to bring you a series of live educational animal programs. Due to the popularity of the...
MoreAdventures Outside: Day Camps along the River
Monday, June 6, 2016 (All day) Denver, COLooking for a way to get your kids outside and active this summer while you are at work? Don't want them to stop learning just because it...
MoreInsect and Spider Mania
Sunday, June 12, 2016 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Westminster, COCalling all young entomologists! An endless variety of insects are hiding just about everywhere outdoors, waiting for us to find! From the tiny...
MoreAdventures Outside: Day Camps along the River
Monday, June 13, 2016 (All day) Denver, COLooking for a way to get your kids outside and active this summer while you are at work? Don't want them to stop learning just because it...
MoreAdventures Outside: Day Camps along the River
Monday, June 20, 2016 (All day) Denver, COLooking for a way to get your kids outside and active this summer while you are at work? Don't want them to stop learning just because it...
MoreAdventures Outside: Day Camps along the River
Monday, June 27, 2016 (All day) Denver, COLooking for a way to get your kids outside and active this summer while you are at work? Don't want them to stop learning just because it...
MoreSchool of Snakes
Saturday, July 2, 2016 - 9:00am to 10:00am Westminster, COWhile snakes have been villainized both in folklore and in pop-culture, we'll learn about why these creatures are important to us through...
MoreSchool of Snakes
Saturday, July 2, 2016 - 10:00am to 11:00am Westminster, COWhile snakes have been villainized both in folklore and in pop-culture, we'll learn about why these creatures are important to us through...
MoreAdventures Outside: Day Camps along the River
Monday, July 4, 2016 (All day) Denver, COLooking for a way to get your kids outside and active this summer while you are at work? Don't want them to stop learning just because it...
MorePrairie Dogs: Novelty or Nuisance?
Sunday, July 10, 2016 - 9:00am to 10:30am Westminster, COCome join us at Standley Lake Regional Park’s Nature Center to learn about Prairie Dogs and the role they play in the park, positive and negative...
MoreAdventures Outside: Day Camps along the River
Monday, July 11, 2016 (All day) Denver, COLooking for a way to get your kids outside and active this summer while you are at work? Don't want them to stop learning just because it...
MoreAdventures Outside: Day Camps along the River
Monday, July 18, 2016 (All day) Denver, COLooking for a way to get your kids outside and active this summer while you are at work? Don't want them to stop learning just because it...
MoreOwl Pellet Dissection Class
Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 3:00pm to 4:45pm Westminster, COLearn all about owls and what they eat! You’ll get to dissect an owl pellet that will contain valuable clues to what the owl was eating and the...
MoreNature's Educators Series: Live animal programs
Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm Westminster, COStandley Lake has partnered with Nature’s Educators to bring you a series of live educational animal programs. Due to the popularity of the...
MoreAdventures Outside: Day Camps along the River
Monday, July 25, 2016 (All day) Denver, COLooking for a way to get your kids outside and active this summer while you are at work? Don't want them to stop learning just because it...
MoreJr. Ranger Adventures
Saturday, July 30, 2016 - 9:00am to 1:00pm Westminster, COWhat does it take to be a Jr. Ranger? Come find out on our two day Jr. Ranger program! Junior Rangers will explore the parks natural and...
MoreJr. Ranger Adventures
Sunday, July 31, 2016 - 9:00am to 1:00pm Westminster, COWhat does it take to be a Jr. Ranger? Come find out on our two day Jr. Ranger program! Junior Rangers will explore the parks natural and...
MoreAdventures Outside: Day Camps along the River
Monday, August 1, 2016 (All day) Denver, COLooking for a way to get your kids outside and active this summer while you are at work? Don't want them to stop learning just because it...
MoreKids Fishing Derby
Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Westminster, COIn this fishing class, you’ll learn many things like how to tie a hook, the anatomy of a fish, what it is to be an “ethical angler” and how to...
MoreSkullduggery
Sunday, August 7, 2016 - 9:00am to 11:00am Westminster, COHave you ever found? Many interesting and unusual relationships between animals are revealed by their skulls. Skulls also give clues about how...
MoreAdventures Outside: Day Camps along the River
Monday, August 8, 2016 (All day) Denver, COLooking for a way to get your kids outside and active this summer while you are at work? Don't want them to stop learning just because it...
MoreNature's Educators Series: Live animal programs
Saturday, August 13, 2016 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm Westminster, COStandley Lake has partnered with Nature’s Educators to bring you a series of live educational animal programs. Due to the popularity of the...
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