Connecting with the natural world is easy in Colorado. All you have to do is head east to the plains or west into the mountains. FREE programs take place in a variety of Jefferson County Open Space parks, including Lookout Mountain Nature Center (LMNC) and the Hiwan Homestead Museum, throughout the year. The Center offers a variety of nature programs with topics that explore the diversity and richness of the foothills. Discover wildlife, plants, geology, astronomy and more.
You can find and download a full list of upcoming programs here. All programs require advance registration and are FREE, unless otherwise noted. Registration opens one month in advance of a program.
July highlights include:
“The Monthly Naturalist” (adults only) on Saturday, July 7 from 7:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at Hildebrand Ranch Park.
“Summer Wildflowers” (ages 13+ with adult) on Tuesday, July 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Lair ‘o the Bear Park.
“Nature Journal Club: Sketching Insects” (all ages) on Saturday, July 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Flying J Ranch Park.
“The Night Sky” (ages 8+ with adult) on Friday, July 20 from 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Pine Valley Ranch Park.
“The Monthly Naturalist” (adults only) on Saturday, July 21 from 7:30 a.m. a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Deer Canyon Creek Park.
“Foothills Wildflowers” (ages 13+ with adult) on Monday, July 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Meyer Ranch Park.
