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FARM All programs are hosted at The Farm unless otherwise noted.

Adopt an Animal

Anyone can adopt an animal at The Farm and become its parent. As an adoptive parent, help provide the food and care of your animal. It’s easy to adopt: choose your favorite Farm animal and adopt it for a year by making a tax-deductible donation. A Farm parent receives an adoption certificate and his/her name listed at The Farm. Your adopted animal stays at The Farm where it is cared for by Farm staff and welcome your visit regularly. For all practical purposes, some of the animals are sold when they reach maturity. For more information and to fill out an adoption form, visit fcgov.com/thefarm.

The Farm Store

Looking for a unique farm-related gift? The Farm Store is the place to shop. We are stocked with farm toys, puzzles, t-shirts, and novelties.

The Farm Museum

Take a walk through yesteryear’s farm era. See displays that depict farming from the turn of the century to the early 1930s including the Ross Proving Up House.. Guess what the mystery tool is and how it was used. Test your farm strength by lifting a bale of hay with and without the aid of a pulley system.

Volunteer

Help keep The Farm grounds and animal pens looking great. Volunteers must be at least 13 years old and willing to work hard. Volunteers usually work two hour shifts any day of the week. For more information visit engage.fcgov.com/d/fn.

Pony Rides

Take your child for a pony ride, you will lead your cowpoke for up to 10 minutes in the arena. Closed-toed shoes recommended. Admission to The Farm and a pony token are required. Maximum weight to ride the ponies is 150 lbs. Weather permitting. 4/3-10/17 Sa 11:00 AM-3:00 PM Su Noon-3:00 PM

FACE COVERINGS OR MASKS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL RECREATION FACILITIES

Also, it is expected that all visitors maintain 6 feet of physical distance. If you are ill or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, we ask that you do not participate until 72 hours after your symptoms have ended.

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FAMILY PROGRAMS Goat Therapy

Spend time with the goats and their kids for a mid-day break. Enjoy their antics and forget about the stresses of the day. Age: 16 years & up 5/7 F 12:15-1:00 PM $12 208639-01

Goat Yoga

Must love goats. The four-legged yoga enthusiasts will join in the fun! Goats may interact with you or they may curl up in a corner. The City is not responsible for “acts of nature” from the goats. Note: Bring an old yoga mat or towel. Age: 5 years & up 5/17 M 5:30-6:15 PM $20 208030-01 5/18 Tu 5:30-6:15 PM $20 208030-02

SPRING YOUTH PROGRAMS Li’l Dumplin’ Farmers

Learn about life on a farm. Meet the animals and help with farm chores such as gathering eggs and milking a cow or goat. After the chores are finished, enjoy a picnic with the animals. Note: Bring a sack lunch for picnic. Age: 2 years 4/5-4/19 M 11:00 AM-Noon $36 208609-01 4/26-5/10 M 11:00 AM-Noon $36 208609-02 4/13-4/27 Tu 11:00 AM-Noon $36 208609-03

Li’l Dumplin’s & Beyond

All the favorite chores Lil Dumplins enjoy, plus a few added touches. Along with gathering eggs, milking a cow or goat and riding the ponies, create a mini-scrapbook using pictures taken during class. Each Dumplin also receives a souvenir T-shirt. Age: 2 years 4/5-4/19 M 9:30-10:30 AM $50 208624-01 4/6-4/20 Tu 9:30-10:30 AM $50 208624-02 4/26-5/10 M 9:30-10:30 AM $50 208624-03

Little Peepers

Explore the barnyard in each class by gathering eggs, milking a cow or goat, and reading stories in the hayloft. Age: 3 years 4/16-4/30 F 9:00-10:00 AM $30 208610-01 4/16-4/30 F 10:15-11:15 AM $30 208610-02 5/6-5/20 Th 9:00-10:00 AM $30 208610-03 5/6-5/20 Th 10:15-11:15 AM $30 208610-04

INCLUSION SUPPORT

Individuals of all abilities and ages are welcome to participate in any program listed in the Recreator. If you are interested in participation support due to a disability, or other support need, requests should be made two weeks prior to program start date. Visit fcgov.com/aro for more details.

Pony Riding Lessons

Round ‘em up and bring those cowpokes to The Farm where both you and your child will learn to groom and saddle a pony. Lead your child’s pony as the basics of riding are taught. Note: Other children may not attend this class. Parent and child must wear closed toed shoes. Age: 3-5 years 5/4-5/13 Tu,Th 1:00-2:00 PM $60 208614-01 4/10-5/1 Sa 9:30-10:30 AM $60 208614-02 5/5-5/14 W,F 1:00-2:00 PM $60 208614-03 4/18-5/9 Su 11:00 AM-Noo $60 208614-04

Pee Wee Farmers

A favorite since The Farm opened. Learn what life on a farm is like through hands-on experience. Milk a cow or goat, gather eggs, help make snacks, and ride the ponies. Age: 4-5 years 4/6-4/27 Tu 1:30-3:00 PM $46 208606-05 4/7-4/28 W 9:30-11:00 AM $46 208606-06 4/8-4/29 Th 9:30-11:00 AM $46 208606-07 4/8-4/29 Th 1:30-3:00 PM $46 208606-08 4/9-4/30 F 1:30-3:00 PM $46 208606-09

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The Farm provides hands-on family fun with interactive and educational experiences. Participate in life as a farmer at Day Camps, find your inner spirit animal at Goat Yoga, and watch for the arrival of babies in the spring. For more information and to register see The Farm section and visit fcgov.com/thefarm for baby arrival updates.

After School Farmers

Experience life on a farm by participating in farm activities such as milking the cow or goat, taking a hayride, feeding the animals, and some surprises too. Age: 6-10 years 4/7-4/28 W 4:00-5:30 PM $46 208601-01

SUMMER DAY CAMPS Mini Day Camp

Fun on The Farm involves your child, the animals, and hours of activities designed to entertain and educate. Campers explore country life as they milk the cow, gather eggs, ride the ponies, and go on treasure hunts. Mornings are topped off with picnic lunches in the silo, hayloft, or maybe even on a hayride. Note: Sack lunch required. Age: 6-7 years 6/1-6/4 Tu-F 8:30 AM-12:30 PM $75 308604-01 6/8-6/11 Tu-F 8:30 AM-12:30 PM $75 308604-02 6/15-6/18 Tu-F 8:30 AM-12:30 PM $75 308604-03 7/13-7/16 Tu-F 8:30 AM-12:30 PM $75 308604-04

Not-So-Mini Day Camp

An extended version of Mini Day Camp. Campers can be found doing typical farm chores such as gathering eggs, milking the cow or goat, and riding the ponies. Other activities include crafts and going on a hayride. Note: Sack lunch required. Age: 6-7 years 6/22-6/25 Tu-F 8:30 AM-3:30 PM $150 308605-01 6/29-7/2 Tu-F 8:30 AM-3:30 PM $150 308605-02 8/3-8/6 Tu-F 8:30 AM-3:30 PM $150 308605-03

Farm Day Camp

Every summer is new and exciting at day camp. Each session is packed full of games, crafts, barnyard trivia, and chores. Campers help take care of the animals by gathering eggs, milking the cow, and slopping the pigs. A field trip and an overnight at the Farm highlight the second week. Note: Sack lunch required. Children must be picked up by 8:30 a.m. on the Friday after the overnight. Age 8-12 years 6/1-6/11 Tu-F 8:30 AM-3:30 PM $235 308602-01 6/15-6/25 Tu-F 8:30 AM-3:30 PM $235 308602-02 7/6-7/16 Tu-F 8:30 AM-3:30 PM $235 308602-03 7/20-7/30 Tu-F 8:30 AM-3:30 PM $235 308602-04

INCLUSION SUPPORT

Individuals of all abilities and ages are welcome to participate in any program listed in the Recreator. If you are interested in participation support due to a disability, or other support need, requests should be made two weeks prior to program start date. Visit fcgov.com/aro for more details.

Pony Camp, Beginner

Pony campers learn to groom, saddle, and ride a pony during their week at The Farm. Pony chores are included for our young equestrians and safety is stressed at all times. Age: 8-12 years 6/1-6/4 Tu-F 8:30-11:00 AM $160 308607-01 6/1-6/4 Tu-F 11:45 AM-2:15 PM $160 308607-02 6/8-6/11 Tu-F 11:45 AM-2:15 PM $160 308607-03 6/15-6/18 Tu-F 8:30-11:00 AM $160 308607-04 6/22-6/25 Tu-F 8:30-11:00 AM $160 308607-05 6/29-7/2 Tu-F 8:30-11:00 AM $160 308607-06 7/6-7/9 Tu-F 11:45 AM-2:15 PM $160 308607-07 7/20-7/23 Tu-F 8:30-11:00 AM $160 308607-08 7/27-7/30 Tu-F Noon-2:30 PM $160 308607-09

Pony Camp, Advanced

Once your child has mastered grooming and saddling, this camp is for them. The basics of riding are reviewed and more time is spent riding. Age: 8-12 years 6/8-6/11 Tu-F 8:30-11:00 AM $160 308608-01 6/15-6/18 Tu-F 11:45 AM-2:15 PM $160 308608-02 6/22-6/25 Tu-F 11:45 AM-2:15 PM $160 308608-03 6/29-7/2 Tu-F 11:45 AM-2:15 PM $160 308608-04 7/6-7/9 Tu-F 8:30-11:00 AM $160 308608-05 7/13-7/16 Tu-F 11:45 AM-2:15 PM $160 308608-06

Pony Camp, Advanced continued

7/13-7/16 7/20-7/23 Tu-F Tu-F 8:30-11:00 AM 11:45 AM-2:15 PM $160 $160 308608-07 308608-08

Horsemanship I

Learn to groom, saddle, and ride a horse. Class size is limited. Age: 12-15 years 6/7-6/10 M-Th 12:15-2:45 PM $160 308616-01 6/14-6/17 M-Th 12:15-2:45 PM $160 308616-02 6/28-7/1 M-Th 12:15-2:45 PM $160 308616-03 7/12-7/15 M-Th 9:00-11:30 AM $160 308616-04

Horsemanship II

Designed for teens who have taken Horsemanship I or Pony Camps. Now that you know how to groom and saddle, additional time is spent riding and learning more about horses. Age: 12-15 years 6/21-6/24 M-Th 9:00-11:30 AM $160 308617-01 6/21-6/24 M-Th 12:15-2:45 PM $160 308617-02 6/28-7/1 M-Th 9:00-11:30 AM $160 308617-03 7/5-7/8 M-Th 9:00-11:30 AM $160 308617-04 7/5-7/8 M-Th 12:15-2:45 PM $160 308617-05 7/12-7/15 M-Th 12:15-2:45 PM $160 308617-06 7/19-7/22 M-Th 12:15-2:45 PM $160 308617-07 7/19-7/22 M-Th 9:00-11:30 AM $160 308617-08

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Masks & Masks By Robert Allen, UCHealth ACNE ACNE &

By Robert Allen, UCHealth Masks are vital to COVID-19 pandemic control practices. But how do you keep your skin clear during a time when wearing a mask is essential to slowing the spread of the virus? The mechanics of mask-wearing, including increased heat, friction and occlusion/ moisture, lead to the clogging of pores, said Dr. Whitney High, director of the UCHealth Dermatology Clinic at University of Colorado Masks are vital to COVID-19 pandemic control practices. But how do you keep your skin clear during a time when wearing a mask Hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus and dermatology professor with the University of Colorado School of Medicine. is essential to slowing the spread of the virus? The mechanics of mask-wearing, including increased heat, friction and occlusion/ moisture, lead to the clogging of pores, said Dr. Whitney High, director of the UCHealth Dermatology Clinic at University of Colorado

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