Ages 10 yrs - Adult, $5 Ditch the frost for a night and live in the vicarious warmth of Joe and Nickie McMillan’s trip to Kenya, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. See amazing snapshots from Amboseli National Park and Masai Mara National Reserve. Learn about the safari trips in National Parks like Manyara, Serengeti and Hwange. See […]

Ages 10 yrs - Adult, $12 Have you ever wondered what it takes to keep your own beehive? This class, taught by Pioneer Farmsteaders will cover the equipment and resources needed to start a backyard hive. We will also discuss the life of the honeybee and the important role that small-scale beekeepers play in supporting […]

All ages, FREE Bring your children for a nature playdate at our “Nature: Explore” space, where they can build snow forts, climb on logs, jump stump to stump, balance rocks, and connect with their world. No screens, no plans, no slides or swings, rather loads of unstructured imagination and creativity.   Stay as long as you […]

This February the Nature Center hosts the North Jeffco Gem & Mineral Club’s exhibit; featuring Lyons sandstone, Mt. Antero granite, fossilized wood, smoky quartz, garnets, pyrite and more. Go home with a token of your visit. Stop in during public hours to enjoy the display (10 to 3; M, T, W, Th, and Sat.).   […]

The Cherry Creek Chorale’s biennial American Songbook II concert series presents a fascinating mix of outstanding selections from American choral literature and favorite songs that lost the Oscar race but are loved and remembered by everyone. Choral classics draw from composers Randall Thompson, Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein and Eric Whitacre.   Oscar contenders consist of music […]

Ages 3-5 yrs Open your ears to a new world of words as a local mom and native Russian speaker brings the language to life. Through nature themed books, songs, games and stories, you will leave with a few new words to add to your conversation. Knowing Russian is not needed to join in on […]

Colorado Hebrew Chorale Tu B’Shvat performance at Shalom Cares Senior Residence. The Colorado Hebrew Chorale has an extensive history of free concerts for the residents of Shalom Cares, their families, and for the community. All Those Trees! focuses on two February holidays: Tu B’Shvat, the Jewish New Year of the Trees, and Valentine’s Day (though […]

All ages Bring your children for a nature playdate at our “Nature: Explore” space, where they can build snow forts, climb on logs, jump stump to stump, balance rocks, and connect with their world. No screens, no plans, no slides or swings, rather loads of unstructured imagination and creativity.   Stay as long as you like, […]

$5/person, $15/family All ages It's cold outside! How can you be better prepared to enjoy the winter landscape? Take some lessons from wildlife on survival, learn what to pack, and add a few skills that may help you out in a pinch. Join Naturalist Angela Borland to explore the world of winter and leave with […]

Adults, $40 for 2-week session Wednesdays, February 22 and March 1, 6-8pm Express the beauty of nature through different watercolor techniques. We will experiment with dry brushes, salt, rubber cement, and enjoy tea as we create scenes from nature. Register in advance. Instructor: David Sullivan. Visit Arvada.org/public-classes to register for this and other classes in […]

All ages Join Arvada native Dean Bernard as he shares some helpful tips on how to get outside on one of Arvada's 150 miles of trails during the winter months. Adults and children will enjoy this informative walk along Ralston Creek Trail. Walk at a casual pace for 1 to 1 ½ hours. Dress for […]

All ages, $5/person, $15/family Meet some of the animals from the Downtown Aquarium and compete with them in the Animal Olympics! Who will win? Sign up in advance, and please leave your dogs at home. Visit Arvada.org/public-classes to register for this and other classes.