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NATURE
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. 38284 May 6 38288 May 13 38292 May 20 38294 May 27 • Thu., 9:30-10:30 a.m. 38286 May 6 38290 May 13 38293 May 20 38295 May 27 • Thu., 11 a.m.-noon
WATERSHED WALK: WONDERS OF WATER
Ages 8 & older Have you ever wondered where water in a river or a stream comes from? Come learn about this important natural resource flowing right in your backyard with a hike through a local watershed and interactive demonstration. 38328 May 2 • Sun., 1-3 p.m. • $2/per person
BOOKWORMS: A BOOKCLUB FOR NATURE ENTHUSIASTS
Ages 16 & older The Language of Butterflies by Wendy Williams Calling all bookworms! Grab a copy of this month’s book club selection (The Language of Butterflies by Wendy Williams) and join us and our friends at the Sand Creek Regional Greenway as we dive into the book’s topic, themes, characters and more. We will discuss this book during an in-person Saturday session and again during a virtual Wednesday session.
IN-PERSON BOOK CLUB
38296 May 8 • Sat., 10-11:30 a.m.
VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB
38297 May 12 • Wed., 6-7:30 p.m.
TWILIGHT NATURE WALK
All Ages Experience the magical time in nature after sunset and before complete darkness. We’ll look and listen for wildlife along the trail at Star K Ranch. 38298 May 7 • Fri., 8-9 p.m. • $2/per person, no charge for children under 2 years old
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LARPING ADVENTURE
Ages 13-17 A Botanical Survey of the Morrison Kingdom An educational & native plant LARPing adventure. Survey Queen Nature’s land to determine the botanical resources available & which invaders have infiltrated her majesty’s realm. Unbeknownst, the neighboring Kingdom of Ce’Ment, has sent scouts to determine the botanical wealth of Morrison. 38329 May 16 • Sun., 1-3 p.m. • $2/per person
JUNIOR NATURALISTS
Ages 6-8 Join us for a fun educational experience in the outdoors as we learn all about the natural environments found in Aurora. Wetland Climatologists Have you ever wanted to learn about the weather? Where does it come from? Why does it change so fast? Why does it snow so much in the spring? This is your chance to discover Aurora’s weather and develop skills to recognize what is happening in the skies above us. 38318 May 15 • Sat., 1-3 p.m. • $2/per person
FULL MOON HIKE
Ages 8 & older Flower Moon Discover Aurora’s true nature under the light of the full moon and learn a little about its history through this guided nature hike. 38300 May 26 • Wed., 7:30-9 p.m. • $2/per person, no charge for children under 2 years old
NATURALIST NATURE WALKS & PROGRAMS: RAPTOROLOGY
Ages 8 & older Aurora open spaces are home to many incredible raptor species, including eagles, owls, hawks, and falcons. Join us for a guided hike as we observe wild raptors and learn about their unique adaptations. 38301 May 15 • Sat., 10-11 a.m. • $2/per person, no charge for children under 2 years old
NATURALIST NATURE WALKS & PROGRAMS: SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF SPRING
Ages 2 & older Engage your senses and experience nature in a new way as we take a mindful walk through the Cottonwood forests of Star K Ranch. 38303 May 22 • Sat., 9-10 a.m. • $2/per person, no charge for children under 2 years old
Ages 6 & older Explore the marvels and mysteries of migration while learning about which animals migrate to Aurora for spring and summer and which reside here all year long. 38304 May 22 • Sat., 1-2 p.m. • $2/per person, no charge for children under 2 years old
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SENAC CREEK NATURE CENTER AT AURORA RESERVOIR
When attending programs at Senac Creek Nature Center, reservoir entry is free for the time of the program. Time slots are available on a limited, firstcome, first-served basis. Programs are free unless otherwise specified.
SENAC SCIENTISTS
Ages 6-10 Wiggling Waters Join us for a discovery day at the water’s edge looking for and investigating critters that wiggle, waddle, and swim in our local reservoirs, streams, and ponds. 38319 May 1 • Sat., 10-11:30 a.m. • $2/per person
SENAC SCIENTISTS
Ages 11-13 Wiggling Waters A discovery day at the water’s edge looking for and investigating critters that wiggle, waddle, and swim in our local reservoirs, streams, and ponds. 38320 May 1 • Sat., 1-2:30 p.m. • $2/per person
LITTLE NATURALISTS
Ages 5 & younger Discover Aurora’s true nature through puppets, interactive activities and discovery time on the trails at Aurora Reservoir. Registration required. 38307 May 7 38309 May 21 • Fri., 9:30-10:30 a.m.
MORNING BIRD WALK
Ages 8 & older Join us to observe what birds are out and about at the Aurora Reservoir. 38310 May 8 • Sat., 8-10 a.m.
NATURE AT NIGHT: EVENING NATURE WALK
Ages 2 & older Enjoy the sounds, sights and smells of an evening walk at Aurora Reservoir. 38313 May. 19 • Wed., 7:45-8:45 p.m. • $2/per person, no charge for children under 2 years old
RIDIN ROUND THE RESERVOIR: MEMORIAL WEEKEND BIKE RIDE
Ages 12 & older Experience the natural beauty around Aurora Reservoir as the seasons change on this interpretive bike ride. Bring your own bike or borrow one of ours. Helmets provided. 38335 May 29 • Sat., 7:30-9 a.m. • $2/per person
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PLAINS CONSERVATION CENTER
To register for programs happening at the Plains Conservation Center, please visit: BotanicGardens.org/Plains-ConservationCenter
All ages Immerse yourself in the subtle beauty and intriguing fauna of the high plains short-grass prairie during this guided wildflower walk. 38308 May 1 • Sat., 10-11:30 a.m. • $5/per person
JUNIOR NATURALISTS
Ages 9-12 years Join us for a fun educational experience in the outdoors as we learn all about the natural environments found in Aurora. Prairie Climatologists Have you ever wanted to learn about the weather? Where does it come from? Why does it change so fast? Why does it snow so much in the spring? This is your chance to discover Aurora’s weather and develop skills to recognize what is happening in the skies above us. 38306 May 2 • Sun., 1-3 p.m. • $8/per person
SUNDAY MORNING STROLL
All ages Immerse yourself in the subtle beauty and intriguing history of the high plains shortgrass prairie during this guided nature hike. 38314 May 9 • Sun., 10-11:30 a.m. • $5/per person
PRAIRIE BIRDING SAFARI RIDE
Ages 6 & older Pink Moon Enjoy the open prairie & its diversity of plant and animal life as you search for resident birds while riding in a safari vehicle. Whether you are new to birding or a seasoned pro, all skill levels are welcome. 38315 May 23 • Sun., 9-10:30 a.m. • $8/per person
FULL MOON HIKE
Ages 8 & older Flower Moon Discover Aurora’s true nature under the light of the full moon and learn a little about its history through this guided nature hike. 38316 May 26 • Wed., 7:30-9 p.m. • $5/per person
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OPEN SPACE PROGRAMS
Time slots are available on a limited, firstcome, first-served basis. Programs are free unless otherwise specified.
NATURE HISTORY SERIES: BISON OF THE GREAT PLAINS
Ages 18 & older Appreciate the important roles topography, plants and animals play in our environment and how they have influenced history, folklore and culture with this guided hike. 38305 May 12 • Wed., 10-11:30 a.m. • Pronghorn Natural Area • $2/per person
NATURE AT NIGHT: CREATURES OF THE NIGHT
Ages 2 & older Enjoy the sounds, sights and smells of an evening walk as we see what creatures are out and about! 38317 May 21 • Fri., 8-9 p.m. • Red-Tailed Hawk Park • $2/per person, no charge for children under 2 years old
ORIENTEERING IN NATURE
Ages 13-17 Orienteering 101 Adventurers have depended upon map and compass skills to aid their travels and adventures for centuries. After an introduction to map and compass use, explorers will get first-hand experience using teamwork and their new skills to navigate through a beginner’s orienteering course, gaining confidence and enjoying the outdoors along the way. 38342 May 23 • Sun., 10 a.m.-noon • Jewell Wetlands • $2/per person
