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Parks & Open Space

Hard Rock Mining Van Tour

Nederland Mining Museum 200 N. Bridge Street, Nederland

Tap into the towns, tools, and characters of our hard rock mining heritage by visiting mining sites of years gone by. Tours are open to ages 10 and older with accompanying adult. Some walking required. Registration for most programs begins on the 20th of the month before the event. Registration required. Register .tribe-events-c-subscribe-dropdown{display:none;}

Astronomy: The Wonders of Planets

Ron Stewart Preserve at Rabbit Mountain 14950 N. 55th St., Longmont

Join volunteer naturalists and astronomers from the Longmont Astronomical Society for this stargazing program. You know some of their names, but what do you know about the planets in our solar system? Discover the diverse worlds of our solar system, from fiery surfaces to icy realms and beyond. The presentation 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 out with the family! 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.