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NATURE
MORRISON NATURE CENTER AT STAR K RANCH To register for programs, call 303-326-8445. Time slots are available on a limited, firstcome, first-served basis.
STAR K KIDS
VIRTUAL. Call to Register Ages 5 & younger Discover Aurora’s true nature through puppets, interactive activities & virtual story time! 34740 Dec. 3 34741 Dec. 10 34742 Dec. 17 34743 Dec. 31 • Thu., 9:30-10 a.m.
TO FEED OR NOT TO FEED?
VIRTUAL. Call to Register Ages 8 & older With the cold weather upon us, it is tempting to feel sorry for our wild neighbors & their ability to find enough food through the winter. Get advice while diving into the policies & research associated with the wildlife feeding. 33965 Sat., Dec. 5 • 11 a.m.-noon
TWILIGHT NATURE WALK
IN PERSON. Call to Register All Ages Experience the magical time in nature after sunset & before complete darkness. We’ll look & listen for wildlife along the trail at Star K Ranch. 33966 Dec. 11 • Fri., 4:30-5:30 p.m.
BOOKWORMS: A BOOKCLUB FOR NATURE ENTHUSIASTS
VIRTUAL. Call to Register Ages 16 & older Calling all bookworms! Grab a copy of the November book club selection (Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard) & join us & our friends with the Sand Creek Regional Greenway, as we dive into the book’s topic, themes, characters & more Pilgrim at Tinker Creek - Virtual Book Club 33977 Dec. 12 • Sat., 3-4:30 p.m. Pilgrim at Tinker Creek - Virtual Book Club 33978 Dec. 16 • Wed., 6-7:30 p.m.
FAMILY FUN NATURE SERIES: EXPLORE COTTONWOOD FOREST IN SNOWSHOES
IN PERSON. Call to Register Ages 2 & older Kids (& parents) who spend time outdoors are healthier, less stressed, can focus better, are more creative & are better at problem solving. Gain some reprieve from screen time by joining us in exploring Aurora’s True Nature in this Family Fun Nature Series! If we are lucky enough to have snow on the ground, we will explore the wonders of nature wearing snowshoes provided for both adults & kids. The hike will proceed on foot as usual if no snow accumulation is present. 34096 Dec. 6 • Sun., 10-11:30 a.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.
WINTER DISCOVERY WALK
IN PERSON. Call to Register All Ages Raptors & coyotes and deer, oh my. Come walk the trails at the Aurora Reservoir & see who braves the winter in Aurora. 34264 Dec. 5 • Sat., 1-2 p.m. 34739 Dec. 5 • Sat., 10-11 a.m. PLAINS CONSERVATION CENTER No further December programming is available. Check back in January for more programs at Plains Conservation Center.
OPEN SPACE PROGRAMS
NATURE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
IN PERSON. Call to Register All Ages Join a Naturalist for a fun & informative nature hike for everyone as we explore the wildlife that calls the natural area in your neighborhood home. Participants will receive tips on learning to read the signs wildlife leave behind as well as interact with props that help in identification & deeper understanding about some of wildlife able to cohabitate with humans. You may be surprised by your natural neighbors! 34086 Dec. 1 • Tue., 3-4:30 p.m. • Horseshoe Park
