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Earth Day 2023

Archived This event has previously occurred and information may now be outdated.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…
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G.O. Time (Get Outdoors)

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.
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Nature Discoveries

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…
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Mayor’s Monarch Pledge 2021

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…
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Mad Science Camp: Zap Attack and Machine Mania

7/26 to 7/30/21- Ages 6-11 Full day as well as half day Gears, pulleys, blueprints and more — this camp covers the exciting fields of engineering and architecture! Students work together to design complex structures, explore the inner workings of motors and machines, design their own electrical circuits and create engaging take home projects to…
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Mad Science Camp: Zap Attack and Machine Mania

7/26 to 7/30/21- Ages 6-11 Full day as well as half day Gears, pulleys, blueprints and more — this camp covers the exciting fields of engineering and architecture! Students work together to design complex structures, explore the inner workings of motors and machines, design their own electrical circuits and create engaging take home projects to…
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Mad Science Camp: Zap Attack and Machine Mania

7/26 to 7/30/21- Ages 6-11 Full day as well as half day Gears, pulleys, blueprints and more — this camp covers the exciting fields of engineering and architecture! Students work together to design complex structures, explore the inner workings of motors and machines, design their own electrical circuits and create engaging take home projects to…
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Mad Science Camp: Zap Attack and Machine Mania

7/26 to 7/30/21- Ages 6-11 Full day as well as half day Gears, pulleys, blueprints and more — this camp covers the exciting fields of engineering and architecture! Students work together to design complex structures, explore the inner workings of motors and machines, design their own electrical circuits and create engaging take home projects to…
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Mad Science Camp: Molecular Madness

7/19 to 7/23/21- Ages 6-11 Full day as well as half day Explore a whimsical world of molecules and magic with bubbling beakers and all kinds of radical reactions in this exciting chemistry-themed camp! Prepare your own potions and all sorts of chemical concoctions to take home. Learn about the many types of chemical solutions…
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Mad Science Camp: Molecular Madness

7/19 to 7/23/21- Ages 6-11 Full day as well as half day Explore a whimsical world of molecules and magic with bubbling beakers and all kinds of radical reactions in this exciting chemistry-themed camp! Prepare your own potions and all sorts of chemical concoctions to take home. Learn about the many types of chemical solutions…