Discover the quiet beauty of the shortgrass prairie, one of Colorado's native ecosystems. Along with rainforests, prairies are our most important carbon-sequestration communities. They are home to threatened species such... read more →
Celebrate Earth Day with Parks & Open Space! We have several events and volunteer projects planned. Earth Day Extravaganza: Watershed Event 9 a.m. - noon We are hosting a very... read more →
Come spend an evening learning about ongoing and future forest health projects in your area! The St. Vrain Forest Partnership is made up of over 200 agencies, organizations, and community... read more →
The geologic history of our landscape goes back nearly two billion years! Rocks contain a record of how this place was created and what lived here that can be read... read more →
Easy Hike. Wildflowers are blooming and showing their bright colors. Purples, yellows, whites and reds dot the hillsides and valleys at higher elevations. Bask in the natural beauty that sprouts... read more →
Join Andrea Van Sambeek (certified yoga instructor) for a gentle yoga class and take in the views from your mat. Pause, breathe, and revitalize in this idyllic setting. After connecting... read more →
Join volunteer naturalists for a short, moderately strenuous hike to explore a landscape created by folding and faulting and see evidence of the seas that once inundated this area. Bring... read more →
The different sandstone formations that form the tapestry of landforms we find in many parts of the foothills tell a story. Explore how uplift, erosion, and time have uncovered these... read more →
Bring your kids ages 5 and under to the farm to learn about animals, plants, and agricultural life. This program focuses on plants living in the garden. Program includes a... read more →
Join volunteer naturalists for a slide program to kick off the wildflower season! You’ll learn about a diversity of wildflowers and where and when to look for them. Near Longmont.... read more →