All ages, free. Bring the kids for this family birding excursion. We’ll walk at a kid’s pace while we look for birds, learn about their unique adaptations, and nurture a curiosity for the natural world in participants of all ages. Child-friendly binoculars will be available. Register online here.
All ages, free. Sunset is a great time for exploring Arvada’s parks - you never know what wildlife you might see! Locations will vary, be sure to register in advance to receive an email with the meeting location. Register online here.
Geared toward ages 2-12 yrs, free. Connect with your little ones in our Nature Explore Space. Try new activities or simply free-play in nature with wood cookies, forts, and more. Dress for the weather - outdoors only. Register online here.
All ages, free. Join us in the garden for story time with a few good books. Enjoy children’s books about nature and the environment from timeless classics to new discoveries. Register in advance, space is limited. Register online here.
This site will focus on removing the Japanese Knotweed and Common Teasel that are growing along Ralston Creek. These are both invasive species that can ruin natural habitat. Be sure to join us for our post project celebration at Anderson Park in Wheat Ridge https://goo.gl/maps/jiBb3GGEig5uxu5u9. Volunteers will be treated to live music, free food from…
As one of the most heavily-used parks in Arvada, this park needs some attention. Volunteer crews at this location will focus on picking up trash to prevent it from going into the watershed and harming wildlife. Be sure to join us for our post project celebration at Anderson Park in Wheat Ridge https://goo.gl/maps/jiBb3GGEig5uxu5u9. Volunteers will…
The heavy usage of this park has led to the adjacent portion of Ralston Creek being badly polluted with trash. Volunteer crews at this location will focus on picking up trash to prevent it from polluting the watershed and harming wildlife. Be sure to join us for our post project celebration at Anderson Park in…
At the confluence of Ralston and Clear Creeks, the watershed in this location collects everything that washes into the watershed. Volunteer crews at this location will focus on picking up trash to prevent it from polluting the watershed and harming wildlife. Be sure to join us for our post project celebration at Anderson Park in…
Ages 6-adult, $5/person, $15/family Try something new this year - decorate your pumpkins with paint and craft materials that glow in the dark! We’ll supply the materials, you bring your pumpkins. They’ll be ready to display on your porch and won’t decompose like carved pumpkins. Register here.
All ages, free Celebrate birds and their migration through the area with Majestic View Nature Center, Standley Lake, and other partners. Start the morning with a family-friendly bird walk led by Nature Center staff and then enjoy booths and bird activities for the whole family, no registration required. Click here for more information about the…
Ages 8+, $20/family. Join Colorado Survival Instructor Aaron "Hutch" Hutchings as he teaches a variety of indigenous skills like using bow drills and making cordage from plants. Register here.
All ages, free. In October we’ll join with Standley Lake Stargazers and Standley Lake Library to observe the moon. Register here.
Ages 8+, $20/family. Join Colorado Survival Instructor "Hutch" Hutchings as he guides your family through creating a basket with cattail leaves. Register here.
All ages, free. In October we’ll join with Standley Lake Stargazers and Standley Lake Library to observe the moon. In November we’ll focus on the largest planets in our solar system. Register here.
All ages, free. You read that right, we’ll be stargazing from the comfort of the Nature Center using a remotely-controlled robotic telescope! This program will take place regardless of the weather. Register here.
