ONGOING EVENTS
Nature notes club The Larimer County Natural Resources Nature Notes Club is accepting new members throughout the spring. Join current members already journaling in the style of John Muir and Aldo Leopold with Volunteer Naturalist Lisa. The club will have several outings throughout the county’s open space system, allowing members to immerse themselves in the full range and scope of what the Open Spaces have to offer. Club members will receive basic instruction on sketching, ecology, geology, wildlife and other natural sciences. Club members can participate in all session or just a few, whatever fits their schedule. Info/register: contact Rob Novak at rnovak@larimer.org or call 970-679-4561.
Telescope viewing Chamberlin Observatory, 2930 E. Warren Ave., on the University of Denver campus, has astronomy presentations and allows use of the 20-inch Alvan Clark refractor telescope beginning at 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Info: ~rstencel/Chamberlin/, or call 303-871-5172 for reservations.
Mining club The Denver Mining Club is a free (except for purchase of lunch) weekly meeting each Monday except on holidays with a mining-related speaker. Meetings begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Country Buffet Restaurant, 8100 W. Crestline Ave., Littleton. Purchase of buffet lunch is required.
River table Visit South Suburban Parks and Recreation’s Carson Nature Center in South Platte Park, 3000 W. Carson Drive, the first Saturday of each month and manipulate a river in the 12-foot stainless steel river table. The table is filled with plastic sand and recirculating water powered by pumps that can be controlled by participants. Visitors can create a city landscape and see how natural river actions affect their creation. Naturalists are on hand from 2 to 3 p.m. the first Saturday of each month to guide individuals and families through the free, hands-on experience. Info: 303-730-1022 or .
Science open house The Morrison Nature Center at Star K Ranch, 16002 E. Smith Road, offers a free open house with hands-on science activities from 1 p.m. on the third Sunday of the month. Register: 303-739-2428.
The National Center for Atmospheric Research NCAR’s Mesa Lab, a working research laboratory at the west end of Table Mesa Drive in Boulder, has a free visitor center that is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends. The visitor center has a climate exhibit, an eclipse telescope, working supercomputers, a gravity well, and hands on demonstrations of lightning, tornados and fluid dynamics. Info: 303-497-1174 or .
Renewable energy The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory Visitors Center, 15013 Denver West Parkway, Golden, is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Visitors Center features an interactive exhibit hall and DOE public reading room. Info: or 303-384-6565.
Nature/arts seminars Rocky Mountain Nature Association offers field-based, hands-on seminars in Rocky Mountain National Park. Seminar topics include: wildflowers, mammals, birds, cultural history, outdoor skills, photography, painting and writing. There are also Summer programs for kids. Info/register: call the Field Seminar Center at 970-586-3262 or visit .
Fort Collins Natural Areas activities “Tracks and Trails,” a guide filled with free summer activities sponsored by the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, is now available in print and online. Activities begin June 1 and continue through October. To pick up a print guide, visit Natural areas trailhead brochure boxes; the City of Fort Collins Natural Resources Department office, 215 N. Mason St. (Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.); City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Program office, 1745 Hoffman Mill Road,(Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.); or visit a Fort Collins-area libraries. To view the guide online, go to . Some activities require registration. To register, visit or call 970-416-2815. Info: .
Nature/science programs The Fort Collins Museum & Discovery Science Center, 200 Matthews St., Fort Collins, has many activities, programs and events for children and adults, ranging from lectures to stargazing to hands-on science labs. Also, the Museum offers free admission every third Sunday of the month. Info: or 970-221-6738.
Seedling classes for preschoolers Seedling Classes offer a hands-on way for young children (ages 3-5, with an adult) to explore the plant world with nature walks, hands-on explorations, stories and projects Tuesdays at 9:30 and 11 a.m. year-round at the Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. Cost is $10 per class for members, $12 per class for non-members. Pre-registration is required and class size is limited. Register/info: or 720-865-3580.
Children’s nature programs There are a variety of programs available for children at the Mordecai Children’s Garden at the Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. There are free drop-in programs available every weekday; “Exploration Stations” to visit from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; “Sensory Stations” to visit from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; a “Stories in Action” program at 10 a.m. Thursdays; and “Family Fun Nights” the fourth Friday of each month April through October. Info: or 720-865-3585.
Children’s nature/science programs The Children’s Museum of Denver, 2121 Children’s Museum Drive, has several science and nature activities for kids. Super Science Sundays at 3 p.m. on Sundays gives children a chance to try their hand at chemistry by mixing up and engineering their own toothpaste. Bubble Brigade at 11 a.m. on Sundays teaches kids about pressure with an explosive science experiment. Info: 303-433-7444 or .
Children’s workshops The Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., has many children’s workshops and events for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. For a list, call the Children’s Workshop coordinators at 303-370-8225 or 303-370-8347.
Birding trail routes on Internet The Colorado Birding Trail has expanded to the west. Colorado’s southwest region, which includes the San Luis Valley, has been incorporated into the Colorado Birding Trail website. This trail features 13 new routes and more than 200 sites that provide wildlife viewers and birders with opportunities to see unique species in some of Colorado’s most spectacular environments. Info: .
Family nature activity Twenty-five Colorado State Parks now have “Family Activity Backpacks” that can be checked out free of charge at the park visitor center or office for day use. The backpacks include: two large bug boxes, magnifiers, various guide books (covering insects, birds, wildflowers and pond or tree life depending on the park), binoculars and a nature journal. Backpacks can be found at the following state parks: Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area; Barr Lake State Park; Boyd Lake State Park; Castlewood Canyon State Park; Cheyenne Mountain State Park; Crawford State Park; Eldorado Canyon State Park; Golden Gate Canyon State Park; Highline Lake State Park; James M. Robb – Colorado River State Park; Lathrop State Park; Lake Pueblo State Park; Lory State Park; Mancos State Park; Mueller State Park; North Sterling State Park; Ridgway State Park; Rifle Gap State Park (and Rifle Falls); St. Vrain State Park; Stagecoach State Park; Steamboat Lake State Park; Sylvan Lake State Park; Trinidad Lake State Park; Vega State Park; and Yampa River State Park. Info: .
Nature programs The Starsmore Discovery Center, at the entrance of North Cheyenne Canon at 2120 S. Cheyenne Road, has guided “wildlife tracks and signs” walks at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays on the Columbine Trail. Info: 719-385-6086.
Kids nature programs Morrison Nature Center at Star K Ranch, 16002 E. Smith Road, Aurora, offers a free program, “Star K Kids,” for children ages 5 and under every Thursday at 9:30 and 11 a.m. with puppets, stories, activities and outdoor exploration. Info: 303-739-2428 or .
Nature activities South Suburban Parks and Recreation naturalists lead many outdoor, nature and environmentally related activities and events at Carson Nature Center, 3000 W. Carson Drive, Littleton. For a list of events, visit or call 303-730-1022.
Nocturnal nature program “Nature at Night,” a free program, is at 6:30 p.m. the third Friday of each month at Morrison Nature Center at Star K Ranch, 16002 E. Smith Road, Aurora. Info/register: 303-739-2428.
Nature programs The Morrison Nature Center at Star K Ranch, 16002 E. Smith Road, Aurora, offers a variety of nature programs for children and adults. For a list of events, call 303-739-2428 or visit .
Wildlife refuge programs The Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, East 56th Avenue at Havana Street, is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. There are various exhibits at the Visitor Center, and free nature programs and refuge tours. Info: 303-289-0930 for times and reservations, or visit .
Natural history seminars The Rocky Mountain Nature Association offers a series of outdoor seminars on natural history topics in Rocky Mountain National Park. Info: 970-586-3262 or .
Astronomy events Fiske Planetarium, on the University of Colorado Boulder campus, has a variety of astronomy shows, talks, and family matinees. The evening talks and shows are $7 adults, $5 students with valid I.D., and $3.50 for children and seniors. Saturday family shows are $6 adults, $3.50 children and seniors. Laser shows are $7. Info: 303-492-5002, or e-mail fiske@colorado.edu.
Public viewing at observatory The Sommers-Bausch Observatory on the University of Colorado Boulder campus is open to the public for stargazing (weather permitting) every Friday at 8 p.m. Info: 303-492-6732 or .
Junior naturalist program Roxborough State Park, 4751 N. Roxborough Drive, Littleton, offers a “junior naturalist” program for children. Kids ages 7-12 will use their artistic skills and gain knowledge of the outdoors in this program. Pick up a Junior Naturalist booklet at the visitor center. Kids must participate in at least two naturalist-led programs and complete all activities in the booklet to earn a certificate of completion and an official Junior Naturalist Patch. A $7 daily State Parks pass is required for all vehicles entering the park. Register: 303-973-3959.
Junior rangers program Rifle Falls State Park, 5775 Hwy. 325, Rifle is offering a Junior Ranger program for children ages 6-12 who want to discover the park’s wildlife, geology, ecosystems, history and environment through the eyes of a ranger. Participants can pick up a Junior Ranger activity book in the Rifle Falls campground entrance station on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Hours may vary. Participants should complete the activity book and return it to the campground entrance station to receive a signature noting completion and a Junior Ranger badge. Participants may also have their picture taken for display at the Rifle Gap Visitor center once a photo release form is signed. Info: 970-625-1607 or rifle.gap.park@state.co.us.
Junior rangers program The Morrison Nature Center at Star K Ranch, 16002 E. Smith Road, Aurora, offers a free junior rangers program for kids ages 6-12 at 1:30 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month. Registration is required! For information or to register, call 303-739-2428.
Self-guided junior ranger program North Cheyenne Canon Park, is offering a self-guided junior ranger program. Young rangers between the ages of 8 and 12 can earn “Steward Level” badges using Junior Ranger booklets which may be picked up from either the Starsmore Discovery Center, at the entrance of North Cheyenne Canon, 2120 S. Cheyenne Road, (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday) or at the Helen Hunt Falls Visitor Center, 4075 N. Cheyenne Canon Road,(9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Sundays). Young Rangers receive a booklet, pencil, patch and certificate of completion. Cost is $5 per person. Info: 719-385-6086 or .
Junior ranger activity Colorado National Monument in Fruita is unveiling a new Junior Ranger activity booklet for kids ages 5-12. The booklet is available at the CNM Visitor Center. Once kids have completed the required activities (usually takes 1 1/2 to 2 hours to complete), they can return to the visitor center where a park ranger reviews their work and awards them an official Junior Ranger badge and certificate. Info: 970-858-3617 or .
Green Building Group discussion group “Talking Green,” a Steamboat Springs Green Building Group, meets for educational discussions at 5:30 p.m. the 4th Tuesday of every month at Harwigs/L’Apogee, 911 Lincoln Ave. Info: 970-879-7529.
Kids nature program “Animal Art and Awesome Activities,” an animal-related art and activity program for kids ages 6-10, is from 10 a.m. to noon on the second Saturday of each month at the Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Cost is $10/class. Register: 720-898-7405.
Kids nature program “Nature Adventures,” a free parent/child program for kids ages 4-6 and parents, is at 11 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month at the Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. The program includes stories and nature activities, crafts, short hikes and games. Register: 720-898-7405.
Mineral group The Rocky Mountain Micromineral Association, a new mineral group, will meet from 2 to 4 p.m. the second Sunday of each month at the Colorado School of Mines Museum. The group is informal, with no dues, officers or newsletter. Microscopes and free microminerals are available at the meetings. Info: contact Richard Parsons, 303-838-8859 or Richard.parsons@att.net.
Self-guided homestead tours Castlewood Canyon State Park, 2989 S. Highway 83, Franktown, has a new one-fourth-mile trail and self-guided booklet that takes visitors on a tour of Park’s old homestead and its out-buildings. The trail booklet is available at the homestead and the Visitor Center. Info: 303-688-5242.
GPS, map and compass class On the second Friday of selected months (subject to staff availability), there are free USGS GPS, Map and compass classes at Building 810, Federal Center, Lakewood. Class schedule is: “Map and Compass” sessions are from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and “Using GPS and Topo Maps” sessions are from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Info/register: 303-202-4689 or e-mail gpsworkshops@usgs.gov, or visit .
Guided walks Garden of the Gods Park, 1805 N. 30th St., Colorado Springs, offers free daily guided walks at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Meet at the north main parking lot trail head. Take water, and wear sturdy shoes and a jacket. Info: 719-634-6666.
Roxborough Ride Naturalist-guided tours in a seven-passenger golf cart around the Fountain Valley Trail are offered at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in Roxborough State Park, 4751 N. Roxborough Drive, Littleton. A $7 daily State Parks pass is required for all vehicles entering the park. Reservations are required for the rides; donations are accepted for vehicle maintenance. Register: 303-973-3959.
Native plant tours The Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., offers “Rocky Mountain Native Plant Tours” from May through October. The tours can be schedules for groups of 10 or more with three-weeks advance notice. Drop-in tours are available Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m. (included with admission, dependent on guide availability). Info: 720-865-3585.
Eagle viewing tours View nesting eagles by taking a 2.5-mile walk to the gazebo at Barr Lake State Park, 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton. If you cannot make the walk, the “Eagle Express” runs on Sundays, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon through September. Reservations are strongly recommended. Register: 303-659-6005 or .
Guided wildflower tours The Denver Botanic Gardens is offering guided wildflower tours on Mount Goliath will be Tuesdays, Thursdays and some Saturdays late June through early August. Hikes begin at 9 a.m. Allow time to travel to the meeting location. Directions and instructions are available upon registration. Tours are open to adults and children ages 10 and older; reservations are required and must be made at least a week in advance. Register/info: 720-865-3585 or .
TODAY
Wildflower event Naturalists and Native Plant Masters Susan Dunn, Betty Timson, Barbara Fritts and other naturalists will lead short wildflower hikes, identify wildflowers and answer questions from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the patio in Roxborough State Park, 4751 N. Roxborough Drive, Littleton. A $7 daily State Parks pass is required for all vehicles entering the park. Info: 303-973-3959.
Wildflower walk Volunteer Naturalist Volunteer Josette Mastra will lead a walk in search of wildflowers, trees and shrubs, at 10 a.m. in Castlewood Canyon State Park, Canyon State Park, 2989 S. Highway 83, Franktown. Meet at the Visitors Center; no pets allowed. Take drinking water and a snack. A $7 daily State Parks pass is required for all vehicles entering the park. Register: 303-688-5242.
Homestead event “Life at the Howard Homestead,” a Living History program, will be from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Homestead Picnic area in Lory State Park, 708 Lodgepole Drive, Bellvue. A $7 daily State Parks pass is required for all vehicles entering the park. Info: 970-493-1623.
Bluebird program “Bluebirds and Nest Boxes,” a program about the study and life cycle of bluebirds from nest building to hatching of eggs and fledgling of young, will be at 1 p.m. in Cheyenne Mountain State Park, 410 JL Ranch Heights, Colorado Springs. Over 25 nest boxes are monitored annually at the park to record the nesting activities of western bluebirds and other cavity nesters. Each family attending the program will be given the opportunity to assemble a nest box at the end of the program. Meet at the Camper Services in the campground. A $7 daily State Parks Pass is required for all vehicles entering the park. Register: 719-576-2016.
Wildlife conservation film festival The final day of the 1st annual Rocky Mountain Conservation Film Festival, showcasing international, award-winning documentaries, is from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Visitor Center at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, 6550 Gateway Road, north of Dick’s Sporting Goods Park at Prairie Parkway and Gateway Road and east of Quebec Street. Tickets start at $5 and can be purchased through Friends of the Front Range Wildlife Refuges at /film-festival.
MONDAY
Guided plant walk A volunteer naturalist will lead a walk to observe and identify plants at 9 a.m. in Cheyenne Mountain State Park, 410 JL Ranch Heights, Colorado Springs. Wear sturdy hiking shoes, and take water and a camera. Meet at the Visitor Center. A $7 daily State Parks Pass is required for all vehicles entering the park. Register: 719-576-2016.
TUESDAY
Kids nature event “Kids Hour,” an event with activities, stories and/or short nature hikes, for ages 5 and younger (accompanied by an adult), will be at 10:30 a.m. at Roxborough State Park, 4751 N. Roxborough Drive, Littleton. Meet at the Visitor Center. A $7 daily State Parks pass is required for all vehicles entering the park. Register: 303-973-3959.
Nature art program “Drawing: Colored Pencils and Watercolor,” an art class led by Naturalist Phyllis Vandehaar, exploring how to capture Roxborough’s buildings, landscape and foliage using a variety of techniques, will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Roxborough State Park, 4751 N. Roxborough Drive, Littleton. Meet at the Visitor Center. A $7 daily State Parks pass is required for all vehicles entering the park. Registration is required; call for a list of materials needed. Register: 303-973-3959.
Guided bird walk A guided bird walk for birders of all ability levels will be from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Cheyenne Mountain State Park, 410 JL Ranch Heights, Colorado Springs. Take binoculars and drinking water; meet at the main trailhead in the parking lot. A $7 daily State Parks Pass is required for all vehicles entering the park. Register: 719-576-2016.
Bear program “Bear Aware,” a family-friendly program about Colorado bears and coexisting with them, will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Visitor Center in Lory State Park, 708 Lodgepole Drive, Bellvue. A $7 daily State Parks pass is required for all vehicles entering the park. Register: 970-493-1623.
WEDNESDAY
Wildflower program Naturalist and Native Plant Master Susan Dunn will give participants a look at Roxborough’s wildflowers at 6 p.m. in Roxborough State Park, 4751 N. Roxborough Drive, Littleton. Meet at the Visitor Center. The program is weather-dependent, please call on the day of the program. A $7 daily State Parks pass is required for all vehicles entering the park. Register/info: 303-973-3959.
Space program “60 Minutes in Space,” a free event, will be at 7 p.m. at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. Curator of invertebrate zoology, Paula Cushing, will describe her experience working with arachnonauts – spiders in space. Info: of 303-370-6000.
Kids nature program “Wet and Wild Wednesday: Explore the Shore,” a program for kids ages 6-12, will be at 9:30 a.m. at Aurora Reservoir, 5800 S. Powhaton Road. A $10 daily State Parks pass is required for all vehicles entering the park. Register/info: 303-739-2428.
FRIDAY
Kids nature program “Kids Konnecting with Nature Series: Wild Babies,” a program for kids ages 3-5 (with an adult) will be at 9:30 a.m. in Cheyenne Mountain State Park, 410 JL Ranch Heights, Colorado Springs. The program includes crafts, hands-on activities, puppets and stories. A $7 daily State Parks Pass is required for all vehicles entering the park. Meet at Camper Services in the campground. Register: 719-576-2016.
Birding program “Bird Songs for Beginners,” a program teaching participants how to identify birds through their songs and calls, will be at 7 p.m. at Cheyenne Mountain State Park, 410 JL Ranch Heights, Colorado Springs. A $7 daily State Parks Pass is required for all vehicles entering the park. Meet at Camper Services in the campground. Register: 719-576-2016.
Wildlife conservation film festival The 1st annual Rocky Mountain Conservation Film Festival, showcasing international, award-winning documentaries, is having its second showing from May 27-29 in the Visitor Center at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, 6550 Gateway Road, north of Dick’s Sporting Goods Park at Prairie Parkway and Gateway Road and east of Quebec Street. Tickets start at $5 and can be purchased through Friends of the Front Range Wildlife Refuges at /film-festival.
SATURDAY
Prairie dog program A program about black-tailed prairie dogs will be at 7 p.m. in Cheyenne Mountain State Park, 410 JL Ranch Heights, Colorado Springs. The program will explore the behaviors, family life and survival challenges of black-tailed prairie dogs. A $7 daily State Parks Pass is required for all vehicles entering the park. Meet at the Prairie Falcon Amphitheater in the Raptor Glen Camping Area. Register: 719-576-2016.
Wildflower event Naturalists and Native Plant Masters Susan Dunn, Betty Timson, Barbara Fritts and other naturalists will lead short wildflower hikes, identify wildflowers and answer questions from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the patio in Roxborough State Park, 4751 N. Roxborough Drive, Littleton. A $7 daily State Parks pass is required for all vehicles entering the park. Info: 303-973-3959.
History walk Volunteer Naturalist Volunteer Pat Murphy will lead a walk at 9:30 a.m. and discuss the Lucas Homestead and what’s left of the dam in Castlewood Canyon State Park, Canyon State Park, 2989 S. Highway 83, Franktown. While the walk is family-friendly, the trails are not suitable for strollers. Dress appropriately for the weather and take drinking water and a snack. A $7 daily State Parks pass is required for all vehicles entering the park. Register: 303-688-5242.
Junior Ranger program A Junior Ranger program for ages 7-12, will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Cheyenne Mountain State Park, 410 JL Ranch Heights, Colorado Springs. Pick up a Junior Ranger Training Booklet at the Visitor Center or Camper Services. Meet at Camper Services in the campground. A $7 daily State Parks Pass is required for all vehicles entering the park. Register: 719-576-2016.
Geology hike Volunteer Naturalist Volunteer Peter Laux will lead a 4.4-mile hike examining the rocks, cliffs and creek to see how the canyon is being formed at 12:30 p.m. Castlewood Canyon State Park, Canyon State Park, 2989 S. Highway 83, Franktown. Meet at the Event Facility Shelters. Take drinking water and a snack. A $7 daily State Parks pass is required for all vehicles entering the park. Register: 303-688-5242.
Bird watching and wildflowers event Front Range Birding Company and Roxborough’s naturalists will lead a hike in search of birds and wildflowers at 9 a.m. in Roxborough State Park, 4751 N. Roxborough Drive, Littleton. Take binoculars and water. Children ages 12 and older are welcome; meet at the Visitor Center. A $7 daily State Parks pass is required for all vehicles entering the park. Register: 303-973-3959.
Guided tree hike Naturalist Doris Cruze will lead a hike at 10:30 a.m. exploring the trees in Roxborough State Park, 4751 N. Roxborough Drive, Littleton. Meet at the Visitor Center. A $7 daily State Parks pass is required for all vehicles entering the park. Info: 303-973-3959.
Edible plant hike The Denver Botanic Gardens, in collaboration with the US Fish & Wildlife Service, is offering a guided “Colorado Edible Plants” hike, led by anthropologist and Regional Historic Preservation Officer Meg Van Ness, at North Table Mesa Mountain and Red Rocks Park. To register and for meeting time and location, visit and click on the “programs” link or call 720-865-3580.
Prairie wildlife program “Wildlife on the Prairie,” a program with several wildlife organizations with live animals, exhibits and hands-on activities, will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Centennial Village, 1475 A St., Greeley. Cost is $6 for ages 18-59, $3 ages 3-17, and $4 for ages 60+. Children ages two and younger and members of Friends of the Greeley Museums are admitted at no charge. Info: 970-350-9220 or .
Map/compass program “Topographic Maps,” the second in a two-part map/compass series, will be from 10 a.m. to noon in Cheyenne Mountain State Park, 410 JL Ranch Heights, Colorado Springs. This two-part program provides instruction on finding and following bearings to a destination and teaches about contour lines, scale, map symbols and grid lines on topographic maps. The class is geared towards adults and children ages 10 and older. Meet at the Camper Services in the campground. A $7 daily State Parks Pass is required for all vehicles entering the park. Register: 719-576-2016.
May 29
“Family mystery” hike A naturalist-led “Family mystery” hike challenges families to solve a puzzle, riddle or mystery as they walk and search for hidden clues along a 1-mile, easy trail at 1 p.m. in Cheyenne Mountain State Park, 410 JL Ranch Heights, Colorado Springs. The program is appropriate for ages 5 and up. Meet at the Visitor Center. A $7 daily State Parks Pass is required for all vehicles entering the park. Register: 719-576-2016.
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