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Wild 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...
MoreNocturnal Wildlife Hike
Friday, January 18, 2013 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Littleton, COJoin us at the Audubon Nature Center to discover who is out and about at night and what activities these creatures are up to. Explore the trails...
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...
Nocturnal Wildlife Hike
Friday, February 15, 2013 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Littleton, COJoin us at the Audubon Nature Center to discover who is out and about at night and what activities these creatures are up to. Explore the trails...
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...
Rocky 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...
MoreRocky 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...
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...
MoreFriday Hike - Old Gordon Trail
Friday, March 15, 2013 - 10:00am to 3:00pm Grand Junction, CORanger Nick will lead this hike and focus on the geology and history of the area. This steadily ascending trail follows the path of historic...
MoreNocturnal Wildlife Hike
Friday, March 15, 2013 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Littleton, COJoin us at the Audubon Nature Center to discover who is out and about at night and what activities these creatures are up to. Explore the trails...
MoreGeocaching: High Tech Treasure Hunting for Leprechauns
Saturday, March 16, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Fountain, COSaturday, March 16, 10:00 a.m. – Noon
Catch the excitement and discover the great sport of Geocaching. It is enjoyed by families as a great...
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...
MoreObservatory 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...
MoreReflective Walkabout: Enough Circles - Spring into Action! (5-6 Miles)
Sunday, April 14, 2013 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm Larkspur, COGreetings!
We have an exciting opportunity taking place at Spruce Mountain Trail just South of Larkspur, Colorado. We'll be walking...
MoreNocturnal Wildlife Hike
Friday, April 19, 2013 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Littleton, COJoin us at the Audubon Nature Center to discover who is out and about at night and what activities these creatures are up to. Explore the trails...
MoreHey 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...
MoreFriday Hike - Sheep Herders Cabin
Friday, April 26, 2013 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Grand Junction, COExperience spectacular scenery on this route through the stream bed and around canyon walls. There are a few steep sections, but they are worth...
MoreClear Spring Ranch Heron Homecoming Bird Walk
Saturday, April 27, 2013 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Fountain, COSaturday, April 27, 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Each spring great blue herons return to nesting sites along Fountain Creek and migratory birds pass...
Fountain 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,...
Geology 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...
MoreFountain 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...
Fossils 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...
MoreNocturnal Wildlife Hike
Friday, May 17, 2013 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Littleton, COJoin us at the Audubon Nature Center to discover who is out and about at night and what activities these creatures are up to. Explore the trails...
MoreStorytelling 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”...
Wildflower 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...
MoreFriday Hike - Dominguez Canyon
Friday, May 24, 2013 - 9:00am to 5:00pm Whitewater, COVisit one of the top destinations for rock art in the area, and bring your camera! Distance: 8.4 miles; Elevation: 4990 - 6780 ft.; Difficulty:...
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...
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...
MoreWeekly Bird Walks with Yampatika
Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 8:00am to 11:00am Steamboat Springs, COParticipate in these morning birding strolls in and around Steamboat Springs. Are you new to birding, and interested in learning more or are you...
MoreFoothills Birding Tour
Saturday, June 1, 2013 - 8:00am to 2:00pm , COFORT COLLINS, Colo. – Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory, Wild Birds Unlimited - Fort Collins and the Legacy Land Trust will host a birding tour in...
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...
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...
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-...
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...
MoreWeekly Bird Walks with Yampatika
Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 8:00am to 11:00am Steamboat Springs, COParticipate in these morning birding strolls in and around Steamboat Springs. Are you new to birding, and interested in learning more or are you...
MorePark East Conservation Easement Volunteer Evening
Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 4:30pm to 7:30pm Glenwood Springs, COJoin neighbors and community members to help with conservation improvement projects on the Park East Conservation Easement. Bring your work gloves...
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...
MoreLove the Lower Loop - Trail Cleanup
Saturday, June 8, 2013 (All day) Crested Butte, COWant to get your hands dirty to help the Lower Loop? Join us on Saturday, June 8th to show your love for one of Gunnison County’s most popular...
MoreBirding Tour
Saturday, June 8, 2013 - 8:00am to 1:00pm Monte Vista, COBring your binoculars for a guided birding tour on a conserved ranch along the Rio Grande outside of Monte Vista. Led by Rio Grande Headwaters...
MoreHildebrand Ranch Sensitive Area Hike
Saturday, June 8, 2013 - 8:00am Golden, COPart of Hildebrand Ranch Park is designated as sensitive and is closed to public access to reduce habitat disturbance. Enjoy this unique...
MorePlant Walk at Cathy Fromme Prairie
Saturday, June 8, 2013 - 8:30am to 10:00am Fort Collins, COTake a leisurely stroll and explore interesting plants and flowers of the prairie. ½ mile, easy.
Photo courtesy of Kristi Schwickerath...
MoreGuided Hike on Hawkins Preserve
Saturday, June 8, 2013 - 9:00am to 11:00am Cortez, COThis event will be a guided hike/walk on a public park called Hawkins Preserve located here in Cortez. Montezuma Land Conservancy holds the...
MoreVolunteer Clean-Up Effort
Saturday, June 8, 2013 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Minturn, CO-Minturn “Bone Yard” property along the Eagle River in the Town of Minturn, Colorado
-Recently acquired by the Town of Minturn for open...
Bobcat 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...
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...
MoreAdventures Outside: Day Camps along the South Platte 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...
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...
MoreSPOT Outdoor Adventure Camp
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 9:00am to Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 5:00pm Longmont, COAre you a teen (12 -16 years) seeking some adventure for the summer? Leave your boredom behind and join us for some adventure as we explore the...
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...
MoreWeekly Bird Walks with Yampatika
Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 8:00am to 11:00am Steamboat Springs, COParticipate in these morning birding strolls in and around Steamboat Springs. Are you new to birding, and interested in learning more or are you...
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...
MoreBoulder 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,...
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;...
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 South Platte 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...
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...
MoreGone 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...
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...
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!...
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...
MoreWeekly Bird Walks with Yampatika
Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 8:00am to 11:00am Steamboat Springs, COParticipate in these morning birding strolls in and around Steamboat Springs. Are you new to birding, and interested in learning more or are you...
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...
MoreNocturnal Wildlife Hike
Friday, June 21, 2013 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Littleton, COJoin us at the Audubon Nature Center to discover who is out and about at night and what activities these creatures are up to. Explore the trails...
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...
MoreAdventures Outside: Day Camps along the South Platte 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...
MoreSPOT Outdoor Adventure Camp
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - 9:00am to Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 11:00am Longmont, COAre you a teen (12 -16 years) seeking some adventure for the summer? Leave your boredom behind and join us for some adventure as we explore the...
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’...
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...
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...
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...
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 South Platte 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...
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...
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’...
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...
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...
MoreLongs Peak Summit Attempt
Saturday, July 6, 2013 - 10:00am to Sunday, July 7, 2013 - 8:00pm Estes Park, COLet’s be honest: you’re not a bona fide Coloradoan until you’ve strapped on those hiking boots and tried to hike a 14er—hey, sometimes the truth...
MoreAdventures Outside: Day Camps along the South Platte 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...
MoreGone 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...
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...
MoreSPOT Outdoor Adventure Camp
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 - 9:00am to Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 5:00pm Longmont, COAre you a teen (12 -16 years) seeking some adventure for the summer? Leave your boredom behind and join us for some adventure as we explore the...
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...
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’...
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...
MorePineries Open Space Preview Hike
Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Colorado Springs, COJoin the Trails and Open Space Coalition, Palmer Land Trust and El Paso County Parks for a guided preview hike through the beautiful Pineries Open...
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...
MoreAdventures Outside: Day Camps along the South Platte 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
MoreGrin and Bear It Family Adventure Race
Friday, July 19, 2013 - 6:00pm to 8:30pm Lakewood, COThis annual family adventure race involves teams of two completing a lake crossing, mountain bike course and a run. There are two categories:...
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,...
MoreNocturnal Wildlife Hike
Friday, July 19, 2013 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Littleton, COJoin us at the Audubon Nature Center to discover who is out and about at night and what activities these creatures are up to. Explore the trails...
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...
MoreAdventures Outside: Day Camps along the South Platte 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...
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...
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...
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,...
MoreSPOT Outdoor Adventure Camp
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 - 9:00am to Thursday, July 25, 2013 - 5:00pm Longmont, COAre you a teen (12 -16 years) seeking some adventure for the summer? Leave your boredom behind and join us for some adventure as we explore the...
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...
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’...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Adventures Outside: Day Camps along the South Platte 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...
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,...
MoreNatural Areas Passport
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - 8:00am to Friday, November 15, 2013 - 5:00pm Ft. Collins, CONatural Areas Passport
Now through November 15
Everyone is invited to celebrate 20 years of natural areas with the Passport to the...
Nature 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...
MoreEco 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...
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...
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 South Platte 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...
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...
MoreHike 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...
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,...
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...
MoreThe 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...
MoreMedicinal Herb Walk
Saturday, August 10, 2013 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Steamboat Springs, COAccompany local herbalist, Mary O’Brien, on an easy-moderate hike in pursuit of native medicinal plants of the Yampa Valley. Learn how to...
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...
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,...
MoreAdventures Outside: Day Camps along the South Platte 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...
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’...
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...
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,...
MoreYampatika 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...
MoreNocturnal Wildlife Hike
Friday, August 16, 2013 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Littleton, COJoin us at the Audubon Nature Center to discover who is out and about at night and what activities these creatures are up to. Explore the trails...
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...
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...
MoreAdventures Outside: Day Camps along the South Platte 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...
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’...
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...
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...
MoreYampatika 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...
MoreMineral 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’...
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...
MoreYampatika 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...
MoreCastlewood Canyon - West Canyon Crawl
Saturday, August 31, 2013 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Franktown, COJoin Park Interpreter Warren Coker for a day in the creek. Be prepared to get muddy and wet as we follow Cherry Creek off-trail. As we hop rocks...
MoreMessages 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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
MoreNight Hike
Wednesday, September 18, 2013 - 7:30pm to 8:30pm Highlands Ranch, CODon't be afraid of the dark. Learn about the nocturnal critters that call Highlands Ranch home. Take a stroll to look and listen for animal...
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...
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...
MoreNocturnal Wildlife Hike
Friday, September 20, 2013 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Littleton, COJoin us at the Audubon Nature Center to discover who is out and about at night and what activities these creatures are up to. Explore the trails...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Soapstone Surprise
Saturday, October 5, 2013 - 9:00am to 10:30am Wellington, CTSoapstone Surprise
Saturday, October 5, 9-10:30 a.m., Soapstone Prairie Natural Area
Meet at the north parking lot.
Discover the...
I 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...
MoreHard 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 - 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...
Bobcat Ridge Basics
Monday, October 7, 2013 - 9:00am to 1:00pm Loveland, COBobcat Ridge Basics
Monday, October 7, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Bobcat Ridge Natural Area
Meet at parking lot.
Discover how the natural...
Castlewood 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...
Geology 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...
Hike to Homestead
Sunday, October 13, 2013 - 9:00am to 2:00pm Wellington, CTHike to a Homestead
Sunday, October 13, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Soapstone Prairie Natural Area
Meet at south parking lot.
Learn about the...
Nature 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...
MoreNocturnal Wildlife Hike
Friday, October 18, 2013 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Littleton, COJoin us at the Audubon Nature Center to discover who is out and about at night and what activities these creatures are up to. Explore the trails...
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...
Bear Creek Lake Park Haunted Trail Adventure
Saturday, October 19, 2013 - 4:30pm to 7:30pm Lakewood, COExperience Bear Creek Lake Park with all its ghostly magic in an evening of ghostly trails and tales. Walk along the Owl Trail and discover...
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-...
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...
MoreJack-O-Lantern Trail Walk
Saturday, October 26, 2013 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm Fountain, COReturn for the evening night walk to see the lighted Jack-O-Lantern trail, watch a Creepy Critters slide show, meet a live Tarantula and receive a...
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....
MoreNature 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...
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...
MoreNocturnal Wildlife Hike
Friday, November 15, 2013 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Littleton, COJoin us at the Audubon Nature Center to discover who is out and about at night and what activities these creatures are up to. Explore the trails...
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...
Nature 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...
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...
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...
MoreFrosty 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...
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...
MoreNocturnal Wildlife Hike
Friday, December 20, 2013 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Littleton, COJoin us at the Audubon Nature Center to discover who is out and about at night and what activities these creatures are up to. Explore the trails...
MoreCastlewood 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...
Winter 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.
...
More1st Hike 2014
Wednesday, January 1, 2014 - 11:00am to 1:00pm Pueblo, CO1st HIke of the new year!!
MoreSigns 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...
MoreEvening 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...
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...
MoreCSI: 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...
MoreThe Nature of Snow
Saturday, January 18, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Nederland, COSnow is an amazing substance! It changes form, it’s sculpted by the wind into beautiful shapes, it insulates, it fractures into deadly avalanches...
MoreMountain Hikes
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 9:45am Englewood, COEnjoy Colorado as she blooms into Spring! Register with activity number, 22160111 for the hike to Red Rocks Canyon, 2.8 mi, near Colorado...
MoreHike for Seniors
Thursday, January 30, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Longmont, COThe last Thursday of every month, Boulder County Parks and Open Space hosts a nature hike for seniors at a county park. Programs include...
MorePrairie Winter Hike
Saturday, February 1, 2014 - 1:00am to 3:00am Louisville, COLearn how grassland and wetland wildlife respond and adapt to winter on the prairie along the Colorado Front Range.
Volunteer naturalists...
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...
MoreWildlife in Winter Hike
Sunday, February 9, 2014 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Nederland, COJoin volunteer naturalists for a hike to learn about the ways that wildlife survives winter in the Rocky Mountains. We’ll talk about hibernation,...
MoreSnow 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...
MoreGreat 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...
MoreThe Crusty Rocks of Rabbit Mountain
Saturday, February 15, 2014 - 9:30am to 12:00pm Longmont, COJoin volunteer naturalists Megan Bowes, Roger Myers, and Linda Boley for a moderate 2-mile hike to discover the geology and lichens of Rabbit...
MoreFlooding 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...
MoreTrickster 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,...
MoreHike for Seniors
Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Louisville, COBoulder County Parks and Open Space hosts a nature hike for seniors every month. Programs include information about an area's history,...
MoreJunior 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!...
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...
Jon Kedrowski Presents: Mountaineering Pakistan
Thursday, March 13, 2014 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm Golden, COThe Colorado Mountain Club is thrilled to be hosting a speaker night with Jon Kedrowski—a Colorado native, author, speaker, ski-mountaineer, and...
MoreGreat 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...
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...
MoreShamrock 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...
More12th 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...
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...
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...
MoreWalk 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....
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...
MoreVolunteer as an Invasive Plant Monitor
Friday, April 11, 2014 - 8:45am Longmont, COInvasive Plant Monitors are needed to visit some of Boulder County’s most scenic properties while collecting ongoing scientific data in the field...
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...
MoreForest 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...
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...
MoreMountain Hikes
Tuesday, April 22, 2014 (All day) Englewood, COEnjoy Colorado as she blooms into spring with one of our many levels of hiking adventures. All hike levels depends on how far you want to hike....
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...
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...
MoreInterested in Bees? Become a volunteer Pollinator Monitor
Monday, April 28, 2014 - 8:30am Longmont, COVisit beautiful Boulder County Parks and Open Space properties and help determine the types of native pollinators that are present. This...
MoreInterested in Bees? Become a volunteer Pollinator Monitor
Monday, April 28, 2014 - 8:30am Longmont, COVisit beautiful Boulder County Parks and Open Space properties and help determine the types of native pollinators that are present. This...
MoreMountain Hikes
Wednesday, April 30, 2014 (All day) Englewood, COEnjoy Colorado as she blooms into spring with one of our many levels of hiking adventures. All hike levels depends on how far you want to hike....
MoreFoothills Geology
Saturday, May 3, 2014 - 9:00am to 1:00pm Ft. Collins, CTFoothills Geology
Saturday, May 3, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Coyote Ridge Natural Area
Meet at the parking lot on Taft Hill Road.
...
Outdoor 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!...
MoreSeasoned Hikers
Monday, May 5, 2014 - 7:30am to 4:30pm Westminster, COHike to beautiful locations in the back country. Hikes are approximately 3-7 miles round trip. Required gear:
hiking boots, day pack, water...
Mountain Hikes
Tuesday, May 6, 2014 (All day) Englewood, COEnjoy Colorado as she blooms into spring with one of our many levels of hiking adventures. All hike levels depends on how far you want to hike....
MoreAndrew Skurka: Lightweight Hiking Skills Clinic
Wednesday, May 7, 2014 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm Golden, COThe Colorado Mountain Club is thrilled to be hosting speaker night with Andrew Skurka where he will discuss the gear, supplies and skills...
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...
MoreRidgway Scenic Trail Construction
Saturday, May 10, 2014 - 8:00am to Sunday, May 11, 2014 - 4:00pm Ridgway, COGet outdoors and give back with Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado! Join VOC as we work to expand access for mountain bikers, hikers, and equestrian...
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...
MoreDinosaur Discovery Day Earth and Sky
Saturday, May 10, 2014 - 10:00am to 3:00pm Morrison, CODinosaur Discovery Day- Earth & Sky
Come join the Friends of Dinosaur Ridge on Saturday, May 10th, 10am-3pm for a day of geology...
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 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...
Seasoned Hikers
Monday, May 12, 2014 - 7:30am to 4:30pm Westminster, COHike to beautiful locations in the back country. Hikes are approximately 3-7 miles round trip. Required gear:
hiking boots, day pack, water...
Mountain Hikes
Wednesday, May 14, 2014 (All day) Englewood, COEnjoy Colorado as she blooms into spring with one of our many levels of hiking adventures. All hike levels depends on how far you want to hike....
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...
MoreMap 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...
MoreWildflower 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...
MoreSeasoned Hikers
Monday, May 19, 2014 - 7:30am to 4:30pm Westminster, COHike to beautiful locations in the back country. Hikes are approximately 3-7 miles round trip. Required gear:
hiking boots, day pack, water...
Mountain Hikes
Tuesday, May 20, 2014 (All day) Englewood, COEnjoy Colorado as she blooms into spring with one of our many levels of hiking adventures. Please keep in mind your ability and fitness level when...
MoreMountain Hikes
Wednesday, May 28, 2014 (All day) Englewood, COEnjoy Colorado as she blooms into spring. All hike levels depends on how far you want to hike. Please keep in mind your ability and fitness level...
MoreWalk 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!...
MoreSeasoned Hikers
Monday, June 2, 2014 - 7:30am to 4:30pm Westminster, COHike to beautiful locations in the back country. Hikes are approximately 3-7 miles round trip. Required gear:
hiking boots, day pack, water...
Camp Wapiyapi
Thursday, June 5, 2014 - 5:00pm to Monday, June 9, 2014 - 1:00pm Estes Park, COCamp Wapiyapi provides kids facing cancer a fun and “normal” camp experience, an experience they would not be able to get at a traditional...
MoreBoulder County Sunset Hikes - Walden Ponds
Thursday, June 5, 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,...
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...
MoreWalking the Gangplank: Geology at Soapstone Prairie
Sunday, June 8, 2014 - 8:00am to 12:00pm Fort Collins, COWalking the Gangplank: Geology at Soapstone Prairie
Sunday, June 8, 8 a.m.-noon, Soapstone Prairie Natural Area
Meet at the north...
Seasoned Hikers
Monday, June 9, 2014 - 7:30am to 4:30pm Westminster, COHike to beautiful locations in the back country. Hikes are approximately 3-7 miles round trip. Required gear:
hiking boots, day pack, water...
Foothills Geology
Monday, June 9, 2014 - 9:00am to 1:00pm Fort Collins, COFoothills Geology
Monday, June 9, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Coyote Ridge Natural Area
Meet at the parking lot on Taft Hill Road.
...
Walking 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...
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,...
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...
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...
MoreSeasoned Hikers
Monday, June 16, 2014 - 7:30am to 4:30pm Westminster, COHike to beautiful locations in the back country. Hikes are approximately 3-7 miles round trip. Required gear:
hiking boots, day pack, water...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
MoreHike to Homestead
Sunday, June 22, 2014 - 9:00am to 2:00pm Fort Collins, COHike to a Homestead
Sunday, June 22, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Soapstone Prairie
Meet at the south parking lot.
Learn about the early...
Celebrate 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...
MoreSeasoned Hikers
Monday, June 23, 2014 - 7:30am to 4:30pm Westminster, COHike to beautiful locations in the back country. Hikes are approximately 3-7 miles round trip. Required gear:
hiking boots, day pack, water...
Hike 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,...
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....
MoreHike for Seniors - Betasso Preserve
Thursday, June 26, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Boulder, COThe last Thursday of every month, Boulder County Parks and Open Space hosts a nature hike for seniors at a county park. Programs include...
MoreYampatika 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....
MoreWilderness 50th Anniversary Project: Beaver Meadows Trail
Saturday, June 28, 2014 - 8:00am to 4:00pm Evergreen, COCelebrate the 50th anniversary of the passing of the Wilderness Act of 1964. Join Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado, near Idaho Springs, as we...
MoreWilderness 50th Anniversary Project: Tanglewood Trail
Saturday, June 28, 2014 - 8:00am to 4:00pm Evergreen, COVolunteers needed to maintain and restore the Tanglewood Trail in Mt. Evans Wilderness, near Evergreen.
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of...
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....
MoreEscalante Canyon Historical Tour
Monday, June 30, 2014 - 7:30am to 1:00pm Palisade, COJoin the Colorado Canyon's Association for a guided historical tour through the Escalante Canyon and learn about famous gun fights. Proceeds...
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...
Hike 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...
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....
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....
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....
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!...
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...
MoreSeasoned Hikers
Monday, July 7, 2014 - 7:30am to 4:30pm Westminster, COHike to beautiful locations in the back country. Hikes are approximately 3-7 miles round trip. Required gear:
hiking boots, day pack, water...
Devils Canyon Hike
Monday, July 7, 2014 - 7:30am to 1:00pm Palisade, COGet outdoors and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Grand Valley with the Summer hike series, exploring a variety of trails. Join Palisade...
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...
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....
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....
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...
MoreSeasoned Hikers
Monday, July 14, 2014 - 7:30am to 4:30pm Westminster, COHike to beautiful locations in the back country. Hikes are approximately 3-7 miles round trip. Required gear:
hiking boots, day pack, water...
Eagle's Tail Hike
Monday, July 14, 2014 - 7:30am to 1:00pm Palisade, COGet outdoors and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Grand Valley with the Summer hike series, exploring a variety of trails. Join Palisade...
MoreButterflies 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...
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...
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....
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....
MoreSeasoned Hikers
Monday, July 21, 2014 - 7:30am to 4:30pm Westminster, COHike to beautiful locations in the back country. Hikes are approximately 3-7 miles round trip. Required gear:
hiking boots, day pack, water...
Hike 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...
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....
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...
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....
MoreSeasoned Hikers
Monday, July 28, 2014 - 7:30am to 4:30pm Westminster, COHike to beautiful locations in the back country. Hikes are approximately 3-7 miles round trip. Required gear:
hiking boots, day pack, water...
Lost Lake Hike
Monday, July 28, 2014 - 7:30am to 1:00pm Palisade , COGet outdoors and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Grand Valley with the Summer hike series, exploring a variety of trails. Join Palisade...
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...
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...
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...
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....
MoreWalk 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!...
MoreSeasoned Hikers
Monday, August 4, 2014 - 7:30am to 4:30pm Westminster, COHike to beautiful locations in the back country. Hikes are approximately 3-7 miles round trip. Required gear:
hiking boots, day pack, water...
Wrangler Loop Hike
Monday, August 4, 2014 - 7:30am to 1:00pm Palisade, COGet outdoors and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Grand Valley with the Summer hike series, exploring a variety of trails. Join Palisade...
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...
Hike 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...
MoreNature 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...
MoreYampatika 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....
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....
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...
MoreLake Agnes Trail Restoration
Saturday, August 9, 2014 - 8:00am to Sunday, August 10, 2014 - 4:00pm Walden, COGet outdoors and give back in the remote and stunning Lake Agnes region northwest of Rocky Mountain National Park. Volunteers will restore a...
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...
MoreSeasoned Hikers
Monday, August 11, 2014 - 7:30am to 4:30pm Westminster, COHike to beautiful locations in the back country. Hikes are approximately 3-7 miles round trip. Required gear:
hiking boots, day pack, water...
Left Over Lane Hike
Monday, August 11, 2014 - 7:30am to 1:00pm Palisade, COGet outdoors and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Grand Valley with the Summer hike series, exploring a variety of trails. Join Palisade...
MoreHike 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...
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...
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...
MoreSeasoned Hikers
Monday, August 18, 2014 - 7:30am to 4:30pm Westminster, COHike to beautiful locations in the back country. Hikes are approximately 3-7 miles round trip. Required gear:
hiking boots, day pack, water...
Devils' Canyon Pot Holes Hike
Monday, August 18, 2014 - 7:30am to 1:00pm Palisade, COGet outdoors and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Grand Valley with the Summer hike series, exploring a variety of trails. Join Palisade...
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...
MoreYampatika 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....
MoreYampatika 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....
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....
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...
MoreSeasoned Hikers
Monday, August 25, 2014 - 7:30am to 4:30pm Westminster, COHike to beautiful locations in the back country. Hikes are approximately 3-7 miles round trip. Required gear:
hiking boots, day pack, water...
Hike 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...
MoreYampatika 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....
MoreYampatika 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....
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....
MoreNature 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...
MoreYampatika 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....
MoreMike O'Brien Memorial Project: Mt. Crested Butte Summit Trail Restoration
Saturday, September 6, 2014 - 8:00am to Sunday, September 7, 2014 - 4:00pm Crested Butte, COGet outdoors and give back to the Colorado outdoors you love. Join Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado Sep. 6-7th at Crested Butte Mountain Resort as...
MoreEvergreen 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....
MoreWalk 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!...
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....
MoreWalking the Gangplank: Geology at Soapstone Prairie
Saturday, September 13, 2014 - 8:00am to 12:00pm Wellington, COWalking the Gangplank: Geology at Soapstone Prairie
Saturday, September 13, 8 a.m.-noon, Soapstone Prairie Natural Area
Meet at the...
Tombstone Nature Trail Restoration at Steamboat Lake State Park
Saturday, September 13, 2014 - 9:00am to Sunday, September 14, 2014 - 2:00pm Clark, COGive back to the Colorado outdoors you love with Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado. Help restore the popular and scenic Tombstone Nature Trail at...
MoreWesty 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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
MoreWalk on the Wild Side...at Night!
Thursday, September 25, 2014 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm Littleton, COJoin a naturalist guide on a moonlit walk through South Platte Park using only your night vision! We'll look for nocturnal wildlife, such as...
MoreSummit Lake Shelter Rehabilitation
Friday, September 26, 2014 - 7:30am to 4:00pm Idaho Springs, COGet outdoors and give back to the Colorado you love! Join Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado for a project at stunning Summit Lake Park, Denver'...
MoreHarvest At The Homestead
Saturday, September 27, 2014 - 9:00am to 1:00pm Aurora, COExplore 1887 Homesteading with authentic cooking, one-room schoolhouse lessons, blacksmithing and caring for our farm animals and garden. Help...
MoreNature 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...
MoreWhite Ranch Park Trail & Flood Restoration
Saturday, October 4, 2014 - 9:00am to 3:30pm Golden, COGet outdoors and give back with Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) as we work to restore areas in Jefferson County’s White Ranch Park, which...
MoreCairns - 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...
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...
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...
St. 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...
MoreDinosaur Discovery Day: Girl Scout Day; National Archeology and National Fossil Day
Saturday, October 11, 2014 - 9:30am to 3:00pm Morrison, COJoin the Friends of Dinosaur Ridge on Saturday, October 11, 9:30am-3pm as we celebrate Dinosaur Discovery Day: National Fossil Day and Girl Scout...
MoreGTO - 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,...
MoreNature 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...
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...
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...
MoreNature 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...
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...
MoreNature 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...
MoreNature 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...
MoreMLK 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...
MoreBald 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...
MoreFull 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...
MoreRaptors 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...
MorePresident'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...
MoreBald 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...
MoreCoyote 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...
MoreSaturday Guided Bird Walks
Saturday, March 7, 2015 - 9:00am to Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 9:00am Brighton , COGrab your binoculars and field guide, or check out a loaner set of ours, and enjoy an exciting morning of birding at Barr Lake. Park Naturalists...
MoreTalkin' 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....
MoreGeocaching
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...
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....
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...
MoreEaster Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4, 2015 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Brighton , COSaturday, April 4th 10am to 1pm
Bring your family and your Easter basket to gather eggs and fun nature facts. There will be crafts (by RMBO...
Talkin' 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....
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....
MoreGeology 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...
MoreFull 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...
MoreInternational 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...
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...
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...
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...
MoreBirding 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...
MoreInsect 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...
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...
MoreTuesday Bird Walks
Tuesday, May 26, 2015 - 8:00am to 10:00am Steamboat Springs, COBeginner bird walks. Locations vary around Steamboat Springs. Registration required, call 970.871.9151.
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...
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...
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...
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,...
MoreBald 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.
...
MoreTuesday Bird Walks
Tuesday, June 2, 2015 - 8:00am to 10:00am Steamboat Springs, COBeginner bird walks. Locations vary around Steamboat Springs. Registration required, call 970.871.9151.
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’...
MoreSaint Mary's Falls Trail Maintenance Project
Thursday, June 4, 2015 - 7:45am to 2:00pm Colorado Springs, COJoin Friends of the Peak to repair damage and improve drainage along the trail. The group will carpool through the gate to the trailhead. Work...
MoreCrazy '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...
MoreWhat'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...
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...
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...
MoreTuesday Bird Walks
Tuesday, June 9, 2015 - 8:00am to 10:00am Steamboat Springs, COBeginner bird walks. Locations vary around Steamboat Springs. Registration required, call 970.871.9151.
MoreTransformers-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...
MoreCrazy '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...
MoreColorado Rarities Birding Field Trip
Friday, June 12, 2015 - 12:00pm to Monday, June 15, 2015 - 12:00pm Gunnison, COJoin us for three days of birding in scenic western Colorado with experienced field guides from Denver Museum of Nature and Science and Rocky...
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...
Tuesday Bird Walks
Tuesday, June 16, 2015 - 8:00am to 10:00am Steamboat Springs, COBeginner bird walks. Locations vary around Steamboat Springs. Registration required, call 970.871.9151.
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....
MoreSaint Mary's Falls Trail Maintenance Project
Thursday, June 18, 2015 - 7:45am to 2:00pm Colorado Springs, COJoin Friends of the Peak to repair damage and improve drainage along the trail. The group will carpool through the gate to the trailhead. Work...
MoreJunior 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...
More20th Anniversary Trail Project
Saturday, June 20, 2015 - 8:00am to 3:30pm Colorado Springs, COJoin Friends of the Peak to celebrate our 20th anniversary! We’ll repair damage and improve drainage on the Saint Mary’s Falls Trail, then...
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,...
MoreTiger 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...
MoreOver the Dam
Sunday, June 21, 2015 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Westminster, COAt one point in history, Standley Lake Dam, was considered the largest earthen dam in the United States! Are you curious about what it took to...
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.
MoreGuided 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....
MoreYampatika 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...
MoreCrazy '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...
MoreBirding 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...
MoreRaspberry Section of Ring the Peak
Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 8:00am to 3:30pm Divide, COJoin Friends of the Peak to repair damage on this section of Ring the Peak. Friends of the Peak built this trail in 2003 and 2004. Two...
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...
MoreInsect 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...
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.
...
MoreGold 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....
MoreMoon 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’...
MoreSaint Mary's Falls Trail Maintenance Project
Thursday, July 2, 2015 - 7:45am to 2:00pm Colorado Springs, COJoin Friends of the Peak to repair damage and improve drainage along the trail. The group will carpool through the gate to the trailhead. Work...
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...
MoreYampatika 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...
MorePrairie 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...
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...
MoreCrazy '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...
MoreGuided 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...
MoreYampatika 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...
MoreGold 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!
MoreSpruce Gulch Invasive Weed Removal
Friday, July 10, 2015 - 8:00am to 4:00pm Boulder, COGet outdoors and build a better Colorado with Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado. Join VOC on July 10 outside Boulder to help with critical invasive...
MoreArtists' Day in the Field
Friday, July 10, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Wellington, COFor new and experienced artists: Hike the Towhee Trail and sketch or paint the wildlife and scenery in the footsteps of Edwin Cassedy, the...
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...
MoreNorth Slope Trail Project
Saturday, July 11, 2015 - 7:30am to 3:30pm Cascade, COJoin Friends of the Peak to repair erosion and improve drainage on the Mackinaw Trail on North Slope. The Mackinaw Trail goes along the shore of...
MoreJr. 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...
MoreJr. 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...
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,...
Seven Bridges Trail Project
Thursday, July 16, 2015 - 7:45am to 2:00pm Colorado Springs, COJoin Friends of the Peak to repair damage and improve drainage along the trail. The group will carpool through the gate to the trailhead. Work...
MoreCrazy '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...
MoreYampatika 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...
MoreTed 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...
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...
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...
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...
MoreGPS and Geocaching
Sunday, July 19, 2015 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm Colorado Springs, COPark volunteers, Dan and Pam Scott help you learn about geocaching and the basic operation of a GPS unit. This one and a half hour program will...
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.
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....
MoreYampatika 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...
MoreJunior 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...
MoreFitness Hike
Friday, July 24, 2015 - 9:00am to 10:00am Colorado Springs, COIf you’re interested in burning some calories on the trails and enjoying some great views, this is the place to be. Join us for your choice of...
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...
MoreElk Park Knoll Trail Project
Saturday, July 25, 2015 - 7:00am to 3:30pm Cascade, COJoin Friends of the Peak to improve the Elk Park Knoll Trail. Elk Park Knoll Trail has some erosion problems and a narrow spot. Volunteers will...
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...
MoreWeber Gulch Trail Restoration
Saturday, July 25, 2015 - 8:00am to Sunday, July 26, 2015 - 2:00pm Breckenridge , COReturn to Breckenridge this year with Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado, July 25-26, to help expand access to Breckenridge’s spectacular...
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...
MoreFlower 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 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...
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!
MoreGuided 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....
MoreSeven Bridges Trail Project
Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 7:45am to 2:00pm Colorado Springs, COJoin Friends of the Peak to repair damage and improve drainage along the trail. The group will carpool through the gate to the trailhead. Work...
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...
MoreMajestic View Tree Walk
Saturday, August 1, 2015 - 9:30am to 11:00am Arvada, COMajestic View Tree Walk
Saturday, August 1, 9:30-11:00 a.m.
All ages, $3/person, $10/family.
Join a City of Arvada arborist on...
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...
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...
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.
...
MoreTiny 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...
MoreGuided 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....
MoreBarr Trail Project
Thursday, August 6, 2015 - 8:00am to 2:00pm Manitou Springs, COJoin Friends of the Peak to repair the inevitable storm damage that Barr Trail suffers during the summer. Location of the project along Barr...
MoreYampatika 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...
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...
MoreBarr Trail Project via Longs Ranch Road
Saturday, August 8, 2015 - 8:00am to Sunday, August 9, 2015 - 4:30pm Manitou Springs, COJoin Friends of the Peak for an exceptional experience helping to improve Barr Trail. Volunteers can camp near the work area and help both...
MoreAvian Arvada - Bird Walks in Local Spaces
Saturday, August 8, 2015 - 8:00am to 11:00am Arvada, COAvian Arvada - Bird Walks in Local Spaces
Saturdays, August 8 and September 19, 8:00-11:00 a.m.
All ages, Free.
Join an Audubon...
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...
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...
MoreUnderwater 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...
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....
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...
MoreBarr Trail Project
Thursday, August 13, 2015 - 7:15am to 2:00pm Manitou Springs, COJoin Friends of the Peak to remove slip and trip hazards for the runners in the upcoming Ascent and Marathon. Volunteers will remove exposed...
MoreYampatika 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...
MoreYampatika 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...
MoreTenderfoot Mountain Trail Construction
Saturday, August 15, 2015 (All day) to Sunday, August 16, 2015 (All day) Dillon, COTenderfoot Trail Construction, Dillon, August 15-16
Join Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado August 15-16 in Summit County as we work to...
Yampatika 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...
MoreStellar 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...
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....
MoreCampfire 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...
Senior 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...
MoreYampatika 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...
MoreNatural 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...
MoreCrags to the Summit Trail Project
Saturday, August 22, 2015 - 7:30am to 4:30pm Colorado Springs, COJoin Friends of the Peak to improve this increasingly popular route to the summit of Pikes Peak. Work will be on an area below the summit boulder...
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...
MoreSouth 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...
MoreBarr Trail Project via the Cog
Thursday, August 27, 2015 - 11:30am to 6:00pm Manitou Springs, COJoin Friends of the Peak to improve drainage and repair damage on the trail near Barr Camp. The Pikes Peak Cog Railway has reserved seats for 8...
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...
MoreSevery Creek Restoration
Saturday, August 29, 2015 - 6:30am to 3:30pm Cascade, COJoin Friends of the Peak and Rocky Mountain Field Institute to help restore damaged areas near Severy Creek. RMFI has been working to restore...
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...
MoreContinental Divide Trail Alpine Tunnel to Hancock Lake Trail Reroute 8/29-8/30
Saturday, August 29, 2015 - 8:00am to Sunday, August 30, 2015 - 2:30pm St. Elmo, COJoin Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado on the second of three projects aimed at rerouting a section of the iconic Continental Divide Trail, near St...
MoreMike O'Brien Memorial Project: Pennsylvania Mountain Trail Construction
Saturday, August 29, 2015 - 8:00am to Sunday, August 30, 2015 - 4:00pm Evergreen, COCurrently, recreationists from Alma, as well as the surrounding area, can only access the Pennsylvania Mountain Natural Area from MALT's...
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...
Yampatika 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...
MoreFull 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...
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...
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...
MoreContinental Divide Trail Alpine Tunnel to Hancock Lake Trail Reroute 9/5-9/6
Saturday, September 5, 2015 - 8:00am to Sunday, September 6, 2015 - 2:30pm St. Elmo, COJoin Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado on the third and final weekend aimed at rerouting a section of the iconic Continental Divide Trail, near St....
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...
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...
MoreSeven Bridges Trail Project
Thursday, September 10, 2015 - 7:45am to 2:00pm Colorado Springs, COJoin Friends of the Peak to repair damage and improve drainage along the trail. The group will carpool through the gate to the trailhead. Work...
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...
MoreLong Canyon Trail Reroute
Saturday, September 12, 2015 (All day) Boulder, COJoin Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado in an effort to improve the historic Long Canyon Trial in Boulder. Volunteers will reroute the Long Canyon...
MoreQuandry Peak Trail and Ecological Restoration
Saturday, September 12, 2015 - 7:00am to Sunday, September 13, 2015 - 2:00pm Breckenridge , COJoin 30 other passionate people just like you while giving back to one of Colorado’s most popular 14’ers! Join Volunteers for Colorado as we...
MoreArthur's Rock Trail Restoration at Lory State Park
Saturday, September 12, 2015 - 8:00am to Sunday, September 13, 2015 - 4:00pm Bellvue, COArthur’s Rock Trail Restoration, Bellvue, September 12-13
Get outdoors with Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado, September 12-13, at Lory State...
MoreBarr Trail Project w the Cog and Barr Camp
Saturday, September 12, 2015 - 8:45am to Sunday, September 13, 2015 - 4:30pm Manitou Springs, COJoin Friends of the Peak for a memorable experience helping to improve Barr Trail, courtesy of support from both the Pikes Peak Cog Railway and...
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.
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...
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...
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...
MoreBarr Trail Project
Saturday, September 19, 2015 - 8:00am to 3:30pm Manitou Springs, COJoin Friends of the Peak to improve drainage and repair damage on the lower portion (first mile or two) of Barr Trail. Volunteers might also...
MoreBeaver Brook Trail Reroute
Saturday, September 19, 2015 - 8:00am to 4:00pm Genesee, COBeaver Brook Trail Reroute, Genesee, September 19
Help build a better Colorado by volunteering to build a new hiking trail just minutes...
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...
Autumn 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...
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...
Hike 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...
MoreSeven Bridges Trail Project
Thursday, September 24, 2015 - 7:45am to 2:00pm Colorado Springs, COJoin Friends of the Peak to repair damage and improve drainage along the trail. The group will carpool through the gate to the trailhead. Work...
MoreBuild a Trail to a Hidden Waterfall!
Friday, September 25, 2015 - 8:00am to Sunday, September 27, 2015 - 4:00pm Alamosa, COBuild a better Colorado with Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado as we restore a trail that provides access to a hidden waterfall and South Zapata...
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...
MoreBirding 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...
MoreGoose Creek Trail Restoration
Saturday, September 26, 2015 - 8:00am to Sunday, September 27, 2015 - 4:00pm Sedalia, COCelebrate National Public Lands Day by helping to build a better Colorado! Join Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado September 26-27 in the Lost Creek...
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...
MoreBecome 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...
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...
MoreMike O'Brien Memorial Project: Cougar Ridge Trail Restoration
Saturday, October 3, 2015 - 8:00am to Sunday, October 4, 2015 - 4:00pm Eagle, COMike O’Brien Memorial Project Cougar Ridge Trail Restoration, Minturn, October 3-4
Join Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado in Minturn to...
MoreBecome 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...
MoreHike to Homestead
Saturday, October 3, 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...
Busy 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...
MoreDay Hike: The Backdrop of the City
Sunday, October 4, 2015 - 8:00am to 1:00pm Fort Collins, COThe Foothills Trail, meet at the Reservoir Ridge parking lot on North County Road 23.
Traverse the rocky Foothills Trail from Reservoir...
Tiny 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...
MorePenitente Canyon Trail Construction and Recreation Day
Saturday, October 10, 2015 - 8:00am to Sunday, October 11, 2015 - 4:00pm Del Norte, COGet outdoors, give back, and play on a weekend of stewardship and recreation in the San Luis Valley! On Saturday, volunteers will work to...
MoreDay Hike: Hidden Secrets of Bobcat
Saturday, October 10, 2015 - 8:00am to 3:00pm Loveland, 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...
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...
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.
MoreGarden Park Trail Construction
Saturday, October 17, 2015 - 8:00am to Sunday, October 18, 2015 - 4:00pm Canon City, COGarden Park Trail Construction, Cañon City, October 17-18
Spend your weekend helping to build a better Colorado. Join Volunteers for...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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-...
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...
MoreBald Eagles at South Platte Park
Saturday, December 26, 2015 - 9:00am to 11:00am Littleton, COLearn the quirky habits of our national symbol - the bald eagle. Hike with a naturalist to look for eagles perched over the lakes or river in...
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...
MoreBald Eagles at South Platte Park
Saturday, January 2, 2016 - 9:00am to 11:00am Littleton, COLearn the quirky habits of our national symbol - the bald eagle. Hike with a naturalist to look for eagles perched over the lakes or river in...
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...
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-...
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...
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-...
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...
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...
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-...
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....
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...
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....
MoreEarth Day Clean-Up
Friday, April 22, 2016 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Westminster, COWe’ll supply the gloves, trash bags, and beautiful lake views! Attention: Standley Lake lovers, scouts, youth groups, and student interns – this...
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...
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