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NATURE
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. Please register for virtual programs directly on the website. We will use your registering email address to send you the associated Zoom link for the virtual program.
STAR K KIDS
Ages 5 & younger Discover Aurora’s true nature through puppets, interactive activities & virtual story time! This program is developed for kids 5 years & younger. This program will be done virtually. A Zoom link will be sent to your email address a few days prior to this program. 34902 Jan. 7 34903 Jan. 14 34904 Jan. 21 34905 Jan. 28 • Thu., 9:30-10 a.m.
Ages 8 & older 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 & your family members the opportunity to learn more about what interests you most. Choose from the dates & 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. 34939 Jan. 2 • Sat., 9-10 a.m. 34940 Jan. 2 • Sat., 1-2 p.m. 34914 Jan. 3 • Sun., 9-10 a.m. 34915 Jan. 3 • Sun., 1-2 p.m. 34916 Jan 23 • Sat., 9-10 a.m. 34917 Jan. 23 • Sat., 1-2 p.m.
TWILIGHT NATURE WALK
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. To register, call 303.236.8445. Availability is first come, first serve. Limited to one family per time slot. 34906 Jan. 8 • Fri., 3:30-4:30 p.m. 34907 Jan. 8 • Fri., 4:30-5:30 p.m.
NATURE
BOOKWORMS: A BOOKCLUB FOR NATURE ENTHUSIASTS
Ages 16 & older Calling all bookworms! Grab a copy of this month’s book club selection (The Way through the Woods by Long Litt Woon) & join us & our friends with the Sand Creek Regional Greenway, as we dive into the book’s topic, themes, characters & more. This program will be done virtually. A Zoom link will be sent to your email address a few days prior to this program. The Way through the Woods - Virtual Book Club 34908 Jan. 9 • Sat., 3-4:30 p.m. The Way through the Woods - Virtual Book Club 34909 Jan. 13 • Wed., 5-6:30 p.m.
VIRTUAL PROGRAM: WINTER WILDLIFE ADAPTATIONS
All ages Migrate, Hibernate, Adapt, or Die! Join us over Zoom as we learn about how our local wildlife prepares for winter. Investigate pelts and skulls, virtually & hear some amazing stories about their unique behaviors & adaptations. This program will be done virtually. A Zoom link will be sent to your email address a few days prior to this program. 34919 Jan. 9 • Sat., 10-11 a.m.
VIRTUAL PROGRAM: THE SUPERPOWERS OF OWLS
All ages With their precision hearing, night vision, silent flight & sharp talons, owls are outfitted with some remarkable superpowers! Join us over Zoom, as we take flight & learn about the owls that call Aurora home. This program will be done virtually. A Zoom link will be sent to your email address a few days prior to this program. 34920 Jan. 22 • Fri., 1-2 p.m.
VIRTUAL PROGRAM: SNAKES IN THE SNOW?
All ages Have you ever seen a snake on the snowy ski slopes? Probably not! That’s because reptiles, including snakes, are hunkered down for the winter. Join us over Zoom to learn all about how reptiles & amphibians survive the harsh winter. Our resident snake & turtle might even join the virtual call to show off their specialized adaptations. This program will be done virtually. A Zoom link will be sent to your email address a few days prior to this program. 34923 Jan. 27 • Wed., 10-11 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.
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 & your family members the opportunity to learn more about what interests you most. Choose from the dates & 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. 34925 Jan. 9 • Sat., 9-10 a.m. 34926 Jan. 9 • Sat., 1-2 p.m. 34927 Jan 23 • Sat., 9-10 a.m. 34928 Jan 23 • Sat., 1-2 p.m.
VIRTUAL PROGRAM: WINTER WATERFOWL
All ages Bird migrations happen all year long. Winter brings us a variety of migrants from up north, including bald eagles & several species of waterfowl. Join us for a virtual program about what species can be spotted in Aurora & how to identify them. This program will be done virtually. A Zoom link will be sent to your email address a few days prior to this program. 34924 Jan. 19 • Tue., 10-11 a.m.
PLAINS CONSERVATION CENTER Registration for the Sunday Morning Stroll Programs & more are on the Denver Botanic Gardens website: Botanicgardens. org, click education; registration; Plains Conservation Center. Please register for the virtual programs on the city of Aurora website.
VIRTUAL PROGRAM: WHAT IF YOU WERE A HOMESTEADER?
All ages Can you imagine what life would be like if you couldn’t go to the grocery store? Or if you could only bathe once a month? Join us for a virtual tour of life on the Colorado prairie in the 1890’s. We will explore the daily lives of our ancestors & how they paved the way to our modern ways of living. This program will be done virtually. A Zoom link will be sent to your email address a few days prior to this program. 34929 Jan. 6 • Wed., 10-11 a.m.
NATURE
VIRTUAL PROGRAM: THINK LIKE A STREAM
All ages Riffles, runs & pools oh my! Increase your understanding of dynamic stream environments through the use of an interactive stream table. Examine some of the key features that make for healthy streams and witness cause and effect in motion! This program will be done virtually. A Zoom link will be sent to your email address a few days prior to this program. 34930 Jan. 14 • Thu., 10-11 a.m.
VIRTUAL PROGRAM: THINK LIKE A PRAIRIE
All ages Learn about native grassland wildlife and explore some of the amazing ways these plants and animals survive in the harsh, semi-arid environment of the shortgrasssteppe prairie along the Colorado Front Range. This program will be done virtually. A Zoom link will be sent to your email address a few days prior to this program. 34913 Jan. 28 • Thu., 10-11 a.m.
SUNDAY MORNING STROLL
All ages Immerse yourself in the subtle beauty & intriguing history of the high plains short-grass prairie during this guided nature hike. If we are lucky enough to have snow on the ground, we will explore the wonders of nature & the history of this place wearing snowshoes provided for both adults & kids. The hike will proceed on foot as usual if no snow accumulation is present. Availability is first come, first serve. Limited to one family per time slot. 34911 Jan 10 34910 Jan. 31 • Sun., 10-11:30 a.m. • $5 per person.
OPEN SPACE PROGRAMS
IN PERSON. Call to Register 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 & your family members the opportunity to learn more about what interests you most. Choose from the dates & 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. 34932 Jan. 16 • Sat., 9-10 a.m. 34933 Jan. 16 • Sat., 1-2 p.m. 34934 Jan. 17 • Sun., 9-10 a.m. 34935 Jan. 17 • Sun., 1-2 p.m. 34936 Jan 19 • Tue., 10-11 a.m. 34937 Jan. 30 • Sat., 9-10 a.m. 34938 Jan. 30 • Sat., 1-2 p.m.
