Saturday, August 21 & Saturday, September 18, various times Ages 4-9 yrs, free. Anything can happen when you spend an hour out in nature! Go on a scavenger hunt, build the best stick house anyone has ever seen, sketch a flashy bird, discover hidden insects, and so much more.
Saturday, September 18, 9 a.m. to noon. All ages, free. Join our BioBlitz to record the Monarchs and other pollinators you see along with their habitat to help us better protect pollinators in our community. Learn about pollinators and help gather conservation data. No experience necessary! Register to join.
Third Tuesday of Each Month, 10 to 11 a.m. All ages, free. Different topics and locations each month, check the website calendar for details. Tuesday morning with nature's most wonderful surprises! Drop in Discovery Stations are free, hands-on style programs featuring a range of nature topics. Outdoor location and topics will change monthly. Stations are…
Wednesdays, August 25 to October 6, 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Ages 6-14 yrs. $90/10 weeks The art club is taking a journey through tropical rain forests to see the animals that live in them for some creative drawings, sculptures, and paintings. Get excited about macaws, monkeys, tigers, or other tropical animals with artist Dave Sullivan…
Ages 6+ 60 minutes, a sky full of stars, and one very large telescope…what will we find? The night sky search is on!
Friday, September 24, 8 to 9 a.m. All ages, free. Take a leisurely walk down Cattail Trail and enjoy birding at Majestic View. Bring your own binoculars, limited pairs will be available.
Saturday, September 25, 10 to 11 a.m. Ages 6-12 yrs, $15 (materials included) Let your little artist paint for you as an instructor leads this step-by-step tutorial to create an acrylic-on-canvas autumn-themed masterpiece. No experience is necessary. Register kids online as space is limited-no need to register parents. Dress for the weather and bring painting…
Wednesdays, August 25 to October 6, 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Ages 6-14 yrs. $90/10 weeks The art club is taking a journey through tropical rain forests to see the animals that live in them for some creative drawings, sculptures, and paintings. Get excited about macaws, monkeys, tigers, or other tropical animals with artist Dave Sullivan…
All ages, free. Join us in Olde Town Arvada as we turn our telescopes to the stars and other celestial objects. Cancelled if inclement weather. Meet in Olde Town Arvada Square.
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.
Wednesdays, August 25 to October 6, 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Ages 6-14 yrs. $90/10 weeks The art club is taking a journey through tropical rain forests to see the animals that live in them for some creative drawings, sculptures, and paintings. Get excited about macaws, monkeys, tigers, or other tropical animals with artist Dave Sullivan…
Wednesdays, October 6 to November 24, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Adults, $70/8 weeks. Come unwind in nature with an evening of art. Watercolor, painting, drawing—explore different techniques each week as you create take-home masterpieces. All supplies included, beginners and experienced artists welcome.
Adults, free. Whether you’re new to birding or you can ID any bird with a glance, autumn is a great time for seeing migratory birds as they pass through Colorado. Join us for a leisurely walk as we go looking for birds throughout Arvada. Bring your own binoculars, limited pairs will be available. Locations will…
All ages, free. Enjoy a walk along one of Arvada’s 149+ miles of trails with an experienced naturalist to answer all your nature-related questions along the way. Deer, coyotes, owls...you never know what we might see! An email with the walk location will be sent to all registered participants the week of the program.
Adults, free. Between hungry bears and rutting elk, autumn can be a tricky time to recreate outdoors. Come learn how to stay wildlife-safe whether you’re riding a bike, hiking, camping, or just hanging out in your own backyard.
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