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MORRISON NATURE CENTER AT STAR K RANCH To register for in-person programs, call 303.326.8445. Time slots are available on a limited, first-come, first-served basis. Programs are free unless otherwise specified.
TWILIGHT NATURE WALK
All Ages Experience the magical time in nature after sunset and before complete darkness. We’ll look and listen for wildlife along the trail at Star K Ranch. Please call 303.326.8445 to register for this program. Availability is first come, first serve. Limited to one household of four or less persons. 35277 Feb. 26 • Fri., 5-6 p.m.
All Ages Our Naturalist team invites you to develop your own nature program! Have you ever wondered what snakes are doing the winter, curious about the history of the Dust Bowl, or want to take a stroll through our local ecosystems with a trained eye? These Choose Your Own Adventure nature programs are intended to give you and your family members the opportunity to learn more about what interests you most. Choose from the dates and times listed, think of a nature topic that you want to learn more about, then give our Nature Center a call to schedule, 303.326.8445. Availability is first come, first serve. Limited to one family per time slot. 35081 Feb. 6 • Sat., 9-10 a.m. 35082 Feb. 6 • Sat., 1-2 p.m. 35087 Feb. 23 • Sun., 9-10 a.m. 35088 Feb. 23 • Sun., 1-2 p.m. 35083 Feb. 27 • Sat., 9-10 a.m. 35084 Feb. 27
• Sat., 1-2 p.m.
NATURE
SENAC CREEK NATURE CENTER AT AURORA RESERVOIR When attending programs at Senac Creek Nature Center, reservoir entry is free for the time of the program. To register for in-person programs, call 303.326.8445. Time slots are available on a limited, first-come, first-served basis. Programs are free unless otherwise specified.
All Ages Our Naturalist team invites you to develop your own nature program! Have you ever wondered what snakes are doing the winter, curious about the history of the Dust Bowl, or want to take a stroll through our local ecosystems with a trained eye? These Choose Your Own Adventure nature programs are intended to give you and your family members the opportunity to learn more about what interests you most. Choose from the dates and times listed, think of a nature topic that you want to learn more about, then give our Nature Center a call to schedule, 303.326.8445. Availability is first come, first serve. Limited to one household of four or less persons. 35267 Feb. 10 • Wed., 5-6 p.m. 35270 Feb. 13 • Sat., 9-10 a.m. 35271 Feb. 13 • Sat., 1-2 p.m. 35278 Feb. 27 • Sat., 9-10 a.m. 35279 Feb. 27 • Sat., 1-2 p.m. PLAINS CONSERVATION CENTER To register for programs happening at the Plains Conservation Center, please go to: BotanicGardens.org/Plains-ConservationCenter
SUNDAY MORNING STROLL
All ages Immerse yourself in the subtle beauty & intriguing history of the high plains shortgrass prairie during this guided nature hike. If we are lucky enough to have snow on the ground, we will explore the wonders of nature and the history of this place wearing snowshoes provided for both adults and kids. The hike will proceed on foot as usual if no snow accumulation is present. Availability is first-come, first served. Limited to one household of four or less persons. 35266 Feb. 7 • Sun., 10-11:30 a.m. • $20 per time slot 35274 Feb. 21 • Sun., 10-11:30 a.m. • $20 per time slot
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OPEN SPACE PROGRAMS To register for in-person programs, call 303.326.8445. Time slots are available on a limited, first-come, first-served basis. Programs are free unless otherwise specified.
All Ages Our Naturalist team invites you to develop your own nature program! Have you ever wondered what snakes are doing the winter, curious about the history of the Dust Bowl, or want to take a stroll through our local ecosystems with a trained eye? These Choose Your Own Adventure nature programs are intended to give you and your family members the opportunity to learn more about what interests you most. Choose from the dates and times listed, think of a nature topic that you want to learn more about, then give our Nature Center a call to schedule, 303.326.8445. Availability is first-come, first served. Limited to one household of four or less persons.. 35264 Feb. 2 • Tue., 3-4:30 p.m. • Sand Creek Park 35269 Feb. 13 • Tue., 9-10 a.m. • Great Plains Park 35272 Feb. 16 • Tue., 3-4:30 p.m. • Sand Creek Park VIRTUAL PROGRAMS Please register for virtual programs directly on the website, under the Morrison Nature Center header. We will use your registering email address to send you the associated link for the virtual program.
STAR K KIDS
Ages 5 & younger Discover Aurora’s true nature through puppets, interactive activities and virtual story time! This program is developed for kids 5 years and younger. This program will be done virtually. A link will be sent to your email address a few days prior to this program. 35077 Feb. 4 35078 Feb. 11 35079 Feb. 18 35080 Feb. 25 • Thu., 9:30-10 a.m.
BOOKWORMS: A BOOKCLUB FOR NATURE ENTHUSIASTS
Ages 16 & older Calling all bookworms! Grab a copy of this month’s book club selection (The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery) and join us and our friends at the Sand Creek Regional Greenway as we dive into the book’s topic, themes, characters and more. This program will be done virtually. A link will be sent to your email address a few days prior to this program. The Soul of An Octopus – Virtual Book Club 35288 Feb. 20 • Sat., 3-4:30 p.m.
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VIRTUAL PROGRAM: WILDLIFE SAFETY AND AWARENESS
All ages Coyotes and bobcats and owls, oh my! What does the city of Aurora do about these creatures? Learn about some of Aurora’s most pressing wildlife issues, as well as how best to coexist with nature in your neighborhood. This program will be done virtually. A link will be sent to your email address a few days prior to this program. Please register to receive the link. 35265 Feb. 3 • Wed., 10-11 a.m.
VIRTUAL PROGRAM: RED RIDING HOOD – WOLVES IN LITERATURE
All ages Bad rap or just bad? Join a Naturalist as we dive into the historical, cultural, mythological and present-day importance of wolves. This program will be done virtually. A link will be sent to your email address a few days prior to this program. Please register to receive the link. 35268 Feb. 11 • Thu., 2-3 p.m.
VIRTUAL PROGRAM: MUSHROOM MADNESS
Ages 10 & older Have you ever seen a mushroom pop up in your garden overnight and wondered where it came from? Join us as we dive into the fantastic world of mushrooms! Learn about the interconnected underground web they are a part of and some of the unique mushrooms we have in Colorado and around the world. This program will be done virtually. A link will be sent to your email address a few days prior to this program. 35281 Feb. 19 • Fri., 2-3 p.m.
VIRTUAL PROGRAM: STORIES IN THE NIGHT SKY – LOVE & ROMANCE
Ages 12 & older The stories in the stars are the stories of us. Learn about the constellations in the night sky in January and February, and the stories of love, lust and war that they’ve inspired over the years. This program will be done virtually. A link will be sent to your email address a few days prior to this program. 35273 Feb. 19 • Fri., 5-6 p.m.
VIRTUAL PROGRAM: WILDLY ROMANTIC – MATING RITUALS WILDLIFE SPECIES
Ages 12 & older Who’s mating, who’s courting, and who’s already having kids? Join us for an entertaining program about how single wild creatures in Aurora find a mate or two! This program will be done virtually. A link will be sent to your email address a few days prior to this program. 35085 Feb. 20 • Sat., 11 a.m.-noon
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VIRTUAL PROGRAM: LITTLE MISS MUFFET – SPIDERS IN STORIES
All ages Bad rap or just bad? From Charlotte’s Web to Little Miss Muffet, take a closer look at the spiders that have had starring roles in some of our favorite childhood stories. This program will be done virtually. A link will be sent to your email address a few days prior to this program. 35275 Feb. 24 • Wed., 1-2 p.m.
VIRTUAL PROGRAM: THEM DOGS OF THE PRAIRIE- PRAIRIE DOGS AS A KEYSTONE SPECIES
Ages 7 & older Have you ever been curious about those mound-building rodents you sometimes see around Aurora? Come learn about the importance of prairie dogs as a keystone species in prairie ecosystems. This program will be done virtually. A link will be sent to your email address a few days prior to this program. 35276 Feb. 25 • Thu., 3:30-4:30 p.m.
VIRTUAL PROGRAM: THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF COYOTES
All ages Most people are familiar with the antics of one Wile E. Coyote cartoon but how much do you know about actual coyotes? Join this virtual program to learn about the coyotes cunning hunting skills, creative camouflage, social interactions and more! This program will be done virtually. A link will be sent to your email address a few days prior to this program. 35086 Feb. 26 • Fri., 1-2 p.m.
VIRTUAL PROGRAM: THE INS, OUTS, UPS & DOWNS OF PRAIRIE DOGS
Ages 12 & older Whether you think prairie dogs are cute or a nuisance, there is no denying that they play a big role in shaping the prairie ecosystem. Come learn about the importance of prairie dogs as a keystone species while also exploring some of the myths and challenges associated with these mound-building rodents. This program will be done virtually. A link will be sent to your email address a few days prior to this program. 35280 Feb. 28 • Sun., 10-11:30 a.m.
