Adults As consumers, we are all aware of genetically modified organisms or GMOs. GMO safety and the issue of mandatory food labeling are super-hot topics, and potential applications of this technology are fascinating and far-reaching. Let E.J. Bennett paint you the whole picture and help you make sense of all of the information on the […]

All ages Help recognize and honor the veterans of our community. On November 5th, the Saturday before Veterans Day, our community is encouraged to invite a veteran (or veterans) to join them in a short appreciation walk. Walks will take place within Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge, 9210 W. 80th Avenue, led by Councilmember Mark McGoff and at Majestic […]

Ages 4-10 yrs Engage in some democratic fun as your child learns about and argues for their favorite animals to become the President of the Prairie. The candidates are lining up for your vote: the bison, the pronghorn, the prairie dog and the rattlesnake. Who will get your vote? Register in advance. We are MVNC, […]

Ages 10yrs  to adult Tour the Amazon Basin of Peru and Brazil. See photos of the rainforest and its birds, insects, fresh water dolphins, fish, turtles, caimans, giant otters, and sloths. Visit remote native villages of the area. Travel to the headwaters of the Amazon and visit the "Lost City of the Inca's", Machu Picchu, […]

All ages Celebrate birds and their migration through the area with the North JeffCo Nature Centers. A guided bird watch will meet at Standley Lake Nature Center (West 100th Ave. & Simms St., Westminster, CO 80005) at 8 a.m. Then enjoy an open house with activities and learning for the whole family in and around […]

Ages 6 yrs. to adult Have fun learning about bats– what’s real and what’s not, how they fly, how they live, what they eat! Bat crafts, games and snacks for everyone! Head outside to look for real bats. Fun for the whole family. Sign up early!

Ages 5-12 yrs Children will create their very own work of art (acrylic on canvas) while being surrounded and inspired by nature. This is an outdoors, instructor led class with a step by step tutorial. No experience necessary. Be ready to have a fantastic time. All supplies included. Please dress appropriately for the activity and […]

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

All Ages Water is the spring of all life, an important resource to carry with you. Let a master crafter from Sarqit Outdoor Living School guide you through the creation of a beautiful all natural water canteen, self-cooling and self-insulating. Sign up in advance.

First Thursday and Third Monday at 10 a.m. All ages, Free. Bring the kids to get lost in the world of wonderful words and fabulous illustrations, from timeless classics to new discoveries, all with a nature theme. Sit in the green grass among the flowers if the weather allows, or cuddle up next to the […]