Explore Colorado With Fun Outdoor Events From Planet Explore
With Spring’s glorious temperatures, Colorado is a joy to explore. The North Face has made outdoor participation a priority with Planet Explore a portal to the outdoors for people of all ages to find outdoor events in their area.
In Denver, Planet Explore has teamed up with the Audubon Society of Greater Denver, the Blufflake Nature Center, Trips for Kids Denver/Boulder, Big City Mountaineers and Environmental Learning for Kids to help promote these fantastic events.
1) Bluff Lake Nature Center has planned several events that will help you celebrate Earth Day.
Wednesday, April 21: STARGAZING. The Bluff Lake Nature Center will kick off Earth Day events on April 21 with a members-only event at dusk. An amateur Astronomer will bring his telescopes to Bluff Lake and share the wonders of the universe.
Thursday, April 22: EARTH DAY. On Earth Day, BLNC will partner once again with Stapleton-area business on our Locavore Earth Day event. A number of local businesses will donate a portion of their day’s proceeds to Bluff Lake Nature Center.
Saturday, April 24: RECYCLING. Bring your electronics, baby gear, and more to Bluff Lake for FREE (or low cost) recycling. BLNC will also be showing recycled art from local artists and their educators will work with children to assemble small worm bins. The recycling opportunities that will be available include B-Logistics (books, CDs, DVDs, video games), WeeCycle and Techno+Rescue (electronics). Check planetexplore.com for specifics.
Sunday, April 25: WESTERLY CREEK CLEAN-UP. Help BLNC and your Stapleton neighbors as they spend time cleaning-up Westerly Creek. This is an annual neighborhood tradition, and they collect a wide variety of trash – from the common (plastic water bottles) to the extraordinarily large (mattresses).
Saturday, MAY 1: SPRING TREE PLANTING. This is a great opportunity to teach children about nature as they learn to plant trees and shrubs. Register at PlanetExplore.com.
2) Big City Mountaineers is partnering with Leave No Trace and AEE (Association for Experiential Education) at the National Get Outdoors Day event June 12. They also have the Junior Ranger program where they take families on short hikes around City Park and talking about the principles of LNT. It is a program geared for families of all ages and will run throughout the day.
3) Earn a Certificate in Outdoor Adventure at the Audubon Nature Center at Chatfield . Sign-up for this new series for beginner outdoor enthusiasts and seasoned hikers who want to know more about “what’s out there.” This fun, lighthearted, informative series is great for children, parents and other adults to explore together. Go at your own pace – sessions are offered each weekend throughout the year at the Audubon Nature Center. Complete all 10 sessions and receive an official ASGD Certificate in Outdoor Adventure. You must be an ASGD Friends member to participate. To register, call 303-973-9530.
Your adventure includes:
Be Prepared for the Outdoors
GPS for Beginners
Map & Compass Basics
Birding 101
Front Range Habitats: Ponds and RiversüFront Range Habitats: Prairies
Front Range Habitats: Foothills
Common Plants
Mammals
Reptiles & Amphibians
Upcoming Sessions:
Saturday, April 3 from 10am-12pm – Be Prepared for the Outdoors
Saturday, April 24 from 10am-12pm – Map & Compass Basics
Saturday, May 1, 10am-12pm – Birding 101
Saturday, May 8, 10am-12pm – GPS for Beginners
Saturday, May 15, 10am-12pm – Ponds & River
Saturday, May 22, 10am-12pm – Common Plants
For additional information, please go to PlanetExplore.com.
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