The geologic history of Boulder County’s remarkable landscape goes back nearly two billion years! Rocks contain a record of the earth’s history that can be read like the pages in a book. Join volunteer naturalists for this slide program and learn how to read this fascinating story in the rocks.Registration required.Register .tribe-events-c-subscribe-dropdown{display:none;}

Why is there no planet between Mars and Jupiter? Explore the story of the asteroid belt and how Jupiter shaped this busy region of space. With Mars and Jupiter appearing close together, volunteer naturalists will guide a discussion about solar system history and the rocky leftovers orbiting our Sun. 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 .tribe-events-c-subscribe-dropdown{display:none;}

How fast can a turkey run? Do they fly? Did you know wild turkeys can be found all over the Front Range, including at Heil Valley Ranch? Come learn all about wild turkeys during this program, which includes a short hike, hands-on crafts, and games.Registration required.Register .tribe-events-c-subscribe-dropdown{display:none;}

A world of crafty little crawlers and miniature flashy flyers lives in Boulder County, a big stage where small-scale romance, rivalry, and adventure, unfold. Enter a hidden realm where furry moths and beautiful beetles play out tales of skullduggery and devotion. Learn about some of our most interesting insects through photo stories and activities. Come and discover the secrets and drama of our small but mighty insect wildlife!Registration required.Register .tribe-events-c-subscribe-dropdown{display:none;}

Join us for an easy and short walk around Lagerman Reservoir as we look for the migrating hawks and eagles dotting the landscape. Learn with volunteer naturalists where our birds of prey go in the fall and winter and how travelers and visitors from up north make their home in Boulder County for the season. The walk will start and end at the shelter and viewing opportunities will be provided there as well. The trail is 1.6 miles long with no places to sit and is exposed to the sun and wind. Come prepared!Registration required.Register .tribe-events-c-subscribe-dropdown{display:none;}

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 volunteer naturalist and search the skies for raptors, learn about their habitat and behavior, and work on your observation and identification skills.Registration required.Register .tribe-events-c-subscribe-dropdown{display:none;}