Join us at the Nature Center (7030 Garrison St) on Saturday, April 20 from 10 am to noon for a morning of free, family fun! Dive into “plastic versus planet” with interactive booths, trash clean up contest drawing, and family activities–drawing winner gets a free rain barrel. Pro Tip: If you bike or walk to the event, you…
Discovering Pollinator Gardens Garden Host Applications Closed Check back next May for 2024 × Dismiss this alert. Click here for directions Pollinator garden tours are special in that they showcase many native plants, pollinators, and habitats that can be cultivated in the community. The focus of pollinator gardens are to benefit wildlife over traditional aesthetics,…
Archived This event has previously occurred and information may now be outdated. × Dismiss this alert. Earth Day In the Park, Rewarding Family Fun Parking notice Parking is LIMITED! Please carpool or consider biking or walking to the park. Parking lots are located at 7030 Garrison St and 8880 W 72nd Ave. Saturday, April 22…
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.
Ages 6+ 60 minutes, a sky full of stars, and one very large telescope…what will we find? The night sky search is on!
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.
Third Tuesday of Each Month, 10 to 11 a.m. All ages, free. Drop-in on Tuesday morning to discover nature’s wonderful surprises! Discovery Stations are free, hands-on style programs featuring a range of nature topics. Outdoor location and topics will change monthly, check the website calendar for details. Stations are suitable for all ages. Children under…
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…
This Event Has Ended The Pledge has ended, but the efforts continue! × Dismiss alert Mayor’s Monarch Pledge 2021 Calling all concerned butterfly & nature lovers – monarchs need our help! The eastern monarch butterfly population is down; they’ve declined 26% from just last year’s population size. So the City of Arvada is participating in…
