Drop by anytime between 2 and 5 p.m. to go inside the historic schoolhouse, where students studied and played from 1880 to the World War II era. Make a Valentine, too. Volunteers will be on hand to share the school’s history and restoration with visitors. Please register to receive updates in case of inclement weather or cancelation. Registration required. Register Registration is required through Discover Boulder County, Parks & Open Space’s volunteer and event registration system. If you’re new to the system, you'll need to create an account. But it’s easy and we only use your contact information to communicate about events you register for. We will never sell or give your information to a third party.

Get ready for the total lunar eclipse the following week. Discover why eclipses happen, when and how to best watch, and find out about future eclipses. Viewing with telescopes following the program. Presentations will be at the picnic shelter, followed by stargazing in the parking area. The Longmont Astronomical Society provides telescopes. Bring a chair or blanket, a light jacket, and a red flashlight, and get ready to enjoy a night under the stars! Registration required. Register Registration is required through Discover Boulder County, Parks & Open Space’s volunteer and event registration system. If you’re new to the system, you'll need to create an account. But it’s easy and we only use your contact information to communicate about events you register for. We will never sell or give your information to a third party.

Hop in your car with friends and family and join us for a driving tour of some of Boulder County’s best areas to view birds of prey. Follow the tour map to designated stops with a volunteer naturalist, search the skies for raptors, learn about their habitat and behavior, and work on your observation and identification skills. Registration required. Register Registration is required through Discover Boulder County, Parks & Open Space’s volunteer and event registration system. If you’re new to the system, you'll need to create an account. But it’s easy and we only use your contact information to communicate about events you register for. We will never sell or give your information to a third party.

Boulder County supports an amazing variety of grasses. The grass family is one of the most important and common plant families, yet grasses are often overlooked because some don’t regard them as very showy. But look closely, and you’ll develop a new appreciation for these beautiful plants! Grasses provide critical food for people and wildlife, prevent soil erosion, and are heroes in the fight against climate change. Registration required. Register Registration is required through Discover Boulder County, Parks & Open Space’s volunteer and event registration system. If you’re new to the system, you'll need to create an account. But it’s easy and we only use your contact information to communicate about events you register for. We will never sell or give your information to a third party.

Join us for an eye-opening exploration of the great diversity of plant communities in Boulder County, using our room-size map. While we are one of the smallest counties in the state, we are also one of the most biodiverse! Learn about the various life zones of the county and what growing things to look for when you visit them. Registration required. Register Registration is required through Discover Boulder County, Parks & Open Space’s volunteer and event registration system. If you’re new to the system, you'll need to create an account. But it’s easy and we only use your contact information to communicate about events you register for. We will never sell or give your information to a third party.

Easy Hike. Spring forward and join us for a leisurely walk at Carolyn Holmberg Preserve where we will look for signs of spring’s return. Join volunteer naturalists in exploring what makes spring the great awakening that it is. Registration required. Register Registration is required through Discover Boulder County, Parks & Open Space’s volunteer and event registration system. If you’re new to the system, you'll need to create an account. But it’s easy and we only use your contact information to communicate about events you register for. We will never sell or give your information to a third party.

Enter the world of amphibians and reptiles as we explore these fascinating creatures. Through hands-on activities and exploration, learn about how these amazing animals are the same and very different. This program is geared toward children ages 5 to 8, but all are welcome. Registration required. Register Registration is required through Discover Boulder County, Parks & Open Space’s volunteer and event registration system. If you’re new to the system, you'll need to create an account. But it’s easy and we only use your contact information to communicate about events you register for. We will never sell or give your information to a third party.

Get in the spring spirit and join us to celebrate our native evergreens! When other trees have dropped their leaves and skies turn cold and gray, evergreens keep our forests bright. Learn all about our conifers in this slideshow and hands-on event. You’ll have a new appreciation for the wondrous abilities of these trees and their associations with other members of the forest community, some quite strange and unexpected. You’ll also learn how to identify our native pines, firs, spruces, and junipers. Registration for most programs begins on the 20th of the month before the event. Registration required. Register Registration is required through Discover Boulder County, Parks & Open Space’s volunteer and event registration system. If you’re new to the system, you'll need to create an account. But it’s easy and we only use your contact information to communicate about events you register for. We will never sell or give your information to a third party.