All ages, free. Drop-in Tuesday morning to discover nature’s wonderful surprises. Discovery stations are free, hands-on style programs featuring a range of nature topics. Stations are suitable for all ages but children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
All ages, free. Cozy up by a warm fire 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.
Adults, free. Join us for a mid-day mindfulness break in nature. During this guided meditation, various techniques will be used, including sound healing, shinrin-yoku (forest bathing), grounding, breath work, and mindfulness practice. Following the formal meditation is an opportunity to discuss your experience with trained facilitators and deepen your connection to the more than human…
Majestic View is heading into the mountains! Join us for a moderate hike exploring our local Jeffco Open Space parks. Hike location will be within one hour drive of the Nature Center and will be sent to registered participants.
Adults, free. Join us for a mid-day mindfulness break in nature. During this guided meditation, various techniques will be used, including sound healing, shinrin-yoku (forest bathing), grounding, breath work, and mindfulness practice. Following the formal meditation is an opportunity to discuss your experience with trained facilitators and deepen your connection to the more than human…
Adults, $5. Locations will vary, register in advance to receive location. Spring is an exciting time for birding in the Front Range! Migratory birds are starting to return and set up territories while others simply pass through. Each day brings a different bird! Whether you’re new to birding or you can ID any bird at…
Volunteers help lead programs, protect the park, maintain the garden, create displays and so much more! Stop by to learn more and chat with current volunteers. Volunteering at the Nature Center is a great way to meet new people, get involved in the community, learn new skills, and make a difference!
Ages 6+, $20/family. Join Colorado Survival Instructor Aaron "Hutch" Hutchings as he teaches primitive and survival coding and signaling skills then have some fun putting your newly-learned skills to use! All supplies included. Register online here.
All ages, free. Join our friends from Standley Lake Stargazing as they discuss the wonders of the night sky and then have time to look through telescopes at the objects you’ve discussed. If the weather is too cold, stay cozy inside while observing the objects through a remote telescope. Register online here.
All ages, $5/family The whole family will have fun learning about wildflowers and pollinators and creating your own seed balls to take home filled with pollinator-friendly, native wildflowers! Dress for mess, we’ll be getting our hands dirty! Register online here.
Adults, free. Join us to learn tips, tricks, and techniques for managing Colorado's particular gardening challenges such as poor soil, an arid climate, and varying temperatures. Register online here.
Adults, free. Calling all nature lovers! In collaboration with the Standley Lake and Arvada libraries, we invite you to join us for a monthly book group to read and discuss nature-related books. When the weather is nice we’ll take the discussion out into the park. March selection: Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary…
Join us to practice mindfulness and connection with nature. Drawing upon the principles of "Deep Ecology", instructors will be using a variety of modalities to build partnership and peace of mind with nature. Among those practices include ecopsychology, mindfulness meditation, forest bathing and a variety of other activities that can refresh and enliven the spirit. …
Join us to practice mindfulness and connection with nature. Drawing upon the principles of "Deep Ecology", instructors will be using a variety of modalities to build partnership and peace of mind with nature. Among those practices include ecopsychology, mindfulness meditation, forest bathing and a variety of other activities that can refresh and enliven the spirit. …
Adults, free. Join us for a mid-day mindfulness break in nature. During this guided meditation, various techniques will be used, including sound healing, shinrin-yoku (forest bathing), grounding, breath work, and mindfulness practice. Following the formal meditation is an opportunity to discuss your experience with trained facilitators and deepen your connection to the more than human…
