NATURE PROGRAMS Please register for programs directly on the website, AuroraGov.Org/Nature. To register for programs happening at the Plains Conservation Center, please go to: BotanicGardens.org/Plains-Conservation-Center
MORRISON NATURE CENTER AT STAR K RANCH
Time slots are available on a limited, firstcome, first-served basis. Programs are free unless otherwise specified.
STAR K KIDS
Ages 5 & younger Discover Aurora’s true nature through puppets, interactive activities and discovery time on the trail. Registration required. 40247 Aug. 5 41627 Sept. 23 40249 Aug. 12 41629 Sept. 30 40251 Aug. 19 41646 Oct. 7 40254 Aug. 26 41648 Oct. 14 41621 Sept. 2 41650 Oct. 21 41623 Sept. 9 41652 Oct. 28 41625 Sept. 16 Thu., 9:30-10:30 a.m. 40248 Aug. 5 41628 Sept. 23 40250 Aug. 12 41630 Sept. 30 40252 Aug. 19 41647 Oct. 7 40255 Aug. 26 41649 Oct. 14 41622 Sept. 2 41651 Oct. 21 41624 Sept. 9 41653 Oct. 28 41626 Sept. 16 Thu., 11 a.m.-noon
NATURALIST NATURE WALKS & PROGRAMS: INSECTS OF AURORA – COLLECTING & CREATING A COLLECTION
Ages 8 & older Whether they are flying, crawling, or burrowing, insects add to the ambiance of any summer experience in the outdoors and are essential components of our wild habitats. Join us this summer at Star K Ranch as we search for, collect, identify, preserve,
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and create a permanent insect collection. 41631 Sept. 4 | Sat., 10:30 a.m.-noon • $2/per person
NATURALIST NATURE WALKS & PROGRAMS: COYOTE TALES
Ages 8 & older Coyotes are unique animals that have adapted to living among humans quite successfully. In addition to walking the Star K Ranch trails looking for signs of coyotes, spend the morning learning about their role within ecosystems, as well as the history and cultural significance of this Aurora resident. 41632 Sept. 4 | Sat., 2-3 p.m. • $2/per person
BOOKWORMS: A BOOKCLUB FOR NATURE ENTHUSIASTS
Ages 16 & older Calling all bookworms! Grab a copy of this month’s book club selection and join us as we dive into the book’s topic, themes, characters and more. We’ll discuss together and enjoy some time on the nearby nature trails. The Songs of Trees: Stories from Nature’s Great Connectors by David George Haskell IN-PERSON BOOK CLUB @ STAR K RANCH 40241 Aug 14 | Sat., 9-10:30 a.m. Voices from Bears Ears: Seeking Common Ground on Sacred Land by Rebecca Robinson IN-PERSON BOOK CLUB @ STAR K RANCH 41633 Sept. 11 | Sat., 3-4:30 p.m. The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire that Saved America IN-PERSON BOOK CLUB @ STAR K RANCH 41657 Oct. 16 | Sat., 3-4:30 p.m. VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB 41658 Oct. 20 | Wed., 6-7:30 p.m.
