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Free Day at Plains Conservation Center in Aurora

POSTED BY
Laura

If the weather is fair, consider a visit to the Plains Conservation Center in Aurora. It offers six miles of hiking trails where diverse wildlife can be observed including: raptors, pronghorn antelope, insects, snakes and prairie dogs. You can explore the place for FREE during 2023 free days: January 19, February 23, March 11, June 15, July 15, August 17, November 18 and December 7.

Special programming includes wagon rides to the prairie and sod homestead (weather permitting). Explore the nature center, authentic Cheyenne camp with tipis, sod houses, blacksmith shop and one-room school house.

Visitors can hike along rolling trails and may see rattle snakes, prairie dogs, pronghorn, coyotes and red-tailed hawks. Those who are especially lucky may catch a glimpse of the resident bald eagle family.

Tour the homestead. Fuel up on treats in the picnic shelter. The Center helps visitors grow their knowledge and appreciation of the prairie ecosystem.

The Center opens at 6:30 a.m. on Monday through Friday and at 8 a.m. on Saturday & Sunday, closing at 4:30 p.m. every day.

The Visitor Center opens at noon on Wednesday to Friday and at 9 a.m. on Saturday & Sunday.

The site is now managed by the Denver Botanic Gardens. 21901 E. Hampden Ave., Aurora.

Free Day at Plains Conservation Center
When
February 23, 2023 @ 10:00 am-4:30 pm
What
Free Day at Plains Conservation Center
Where
Plains Conservation Center
21901 E. Hampden Ave.
Aurora,CO80013
Cost
FREE
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When
March 11, 2023 @ 10:00 am-4:30 pm
What
Free Day at Plains Conservation Center
Where
Plains Conservation Center
21901 E. Hampden Ave.
Aurora,CO80013
Cost
FREE
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When
June 15, 2023 @ 10:00 am-4:30 pm
What
Free Day at Plains Conservation Center
Where
Plains Conservation Center
21901 E. Hampden Ave.
Aurora,CO80013
Cost
FREE
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When
July 15, 2023 @ 10:00 am-4:30 pm
What
Free Day at Plains Conservation Center
Where
Plains Conservation Center
21901 E. Hampden Ave.
Aurora,CO80013
Cost
FREE
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When
August 17, 2023 @ 10:00 am-4:30 pm
What
Free Day at Plains Conservation Center
Where
Plains Conservation Center
21901 E. Hampden Ave.
Aurora,CO80013
Cost
FREE
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When
November 19, 2023 @ 10:00 am-4:30 pm
What
Free Day at Plains Conservation Center
Where
Plains Conservation Center
21901 E. Hampden Ave.
Aurora,CO80013
Cost
FREE
Add to Calendar: Google Outlook/iCal
When
December 7, 2023 @ 10:00 am-4:30 pm
What
Free Day at Plains Conservation Center
Where
Plains Conservation Center
21901 E. Hampden Ave.
Aurora,CO80013
Cost
FREE
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Plains Conservation Center

21901 E. Hampden Ave.
Aurora, CO 80013

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Posted by Laura on January 3, 2023 | Updated December 28, 2022 Filed Under: Things To Do

One comment on “Free Day at Plains Conservation Center in Aurora”

  1. Bob on January 6, 2022 at 8:43 am said:

    Great place to visit.

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