Are you curious about butterflies or ever wondered where monarchs go during their incredible migration? Join volunteer naturalists for a beginner’s guide to our colorful local butterflies. This slideshow program will review the amazing life cycle of butterflies, and will cover basic information on behavior, host plants, identification tips, and more. Sign up for this program on the Age Well Center website. .tribe-events-c-subscribe-dropdown{display:none;}

Drop by anytime between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to go inside the historic Altona Schoolhouse where students studied and played from 1880 to the World War II era. Volunteers will be on hand to share the school’s history and restoration with visitors. If time allows, you can take part in a game or spelling bee.

Summer skies sparkle with meteors! Learn what causes meteor showers and why August’s Perseids are among the year’s favorites. Volunteer naturalists will help you get ready for peak viewing and share tips for watching shooting stars with the naked eye 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;}

Join us for a special open house at the Assay Office Museum, a surviving structure from the heyday of hard rock mining in the Colorado mountains. Discover how miners once tested ore for valuable metals using assaying. Explore original tools and historical artifacts and hear stories from the mining boom era. Learn about the families who lived and worked in this rugged landscape and helped shape the region's rich mining heritage. This is a must-visit for anyone passionate about mining history, geology, or Colorado history. No registration needed.

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. Registration opens on June 20. <!--Register--> .tribe-events-c-subscribe-dropdown{display:none;}

4.ª anual: A la Montaña con la Familia “La Naturaleza nos empodera a ser resilientes” Programación completamente en español. Please note this event is completely in Spanish. Este evento ya está lleno y no hay lista de espera, gracias. .tribe-events-c-subscribe-dropdown{display:none;} Horario: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Bienvenida e inscripción: Es esencial llegar dentro de esta hora para recoger tu horario, formalizar las exenciones de responsabilidad y recoger cualquier material necesario para los talleres. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Talleres: Tendran que inscribirte en uno de los talleres durante el proceso de inscripción. Las familias que se inscriban juntas deben asistir al mismo taller. Noon-3 p.m. Almuerzo, sorteo y actividades de entretenimiento: ¿Qué hay de nuevo este año? Organizaremos una pequeña fiesta comunitaria con comida, un sorteo y entretenimiento. Podrás elegir entre descansar y recibir un tratamiento de acupuntura, disfrutar de la música en vivo, jugar a juegos al aire libre o hacer una caminata. 3 p.m. Evento termina Seguridad y normas: Por motivos de seguridad de todos los participantes, te pediremos que te detengas en la verja de la finca, donde un miembro del personal comprobará que estás inscrito antes de permitirte el acceso al recinto. Agradecemos tu comprensión, ya que no podemos permitir la asistencia […]

Letters of Promise invites you to build a mindful, reciprocal relationship with the land through papermaking and reflection. Rooted in Indigenous guiding principles, ecological restoration, and the histories of place, this program blends gratitude, storytelling, and future-minded stewardship. You'll learn to make seed-embedded paper, then write your own letter of appreciation and plant it in the landscape to help nurture the next generation of native plants. Registration required.Register .tribe-events-c-subscribe-dropdown{display:none;}

Watch your step! Join volunteer naturalists on a moderate trek through prime rattlesnake habitat and learn about these often misunderstood and feared creatures. Meet at the shelter to share in a discussion about rattlesnake habitat and behavior and learn things you’d never imagine through seeing and feeling. You’ll walk away feeling more comfortable about sharing open space with these scaly friends.Registration required.Register .tribe-events-c-subscribe-dropdown{display:none;}

Strike it rich! Try your hand at gold panning and learn how the search for treasure sparked the European settlement of Boulder County. Do you have what it takes to uncover gold like a 19th-century prospector? Fun for kids 5 and older (and grown-ups, too). Registration required. Register for the Noon Session Register for the 12:45 Session Register for the 1:30 Session .tribe-events-c-subscribe-dropdown{display:none;}