Events

Join our birding experts on a walk around Bluff Lake! Bird walks take place on the first Saturday of each month. Start time is 8:00am for the fall and winter […]

Commerce City knows how to celebrate our nation’s birthday each year with 4thFEST! Join us Saturday, July 4 outside DICK’s Sporting Goods Park (6000 Victory Way) for a huge professional fireworks […]

Free Event, Please Register here. Trash frequently makes its way to the Bluff Lake site from upstream in the creek, through the storm drains that empty at Bluff Lake, via […]

Enjoy these family-friendly events with performances from local bands and grab a bite to eat from a variety of food trucks. Take home a swag bag filled with information from […]

Get up close with some of Aurora's wild residents! Meet our snake, turtle, tarantulas, and tiger salamander while learning how these incredible animals survive and why they’re important to our […]

There’s no better way to enjoy Aurora Reservoir's aquatic ecosystems than by paddling through them. Clear your mind and get a workout as you join a City of Aurora Naturalist […]

Free Event, Please Register here. Trash frequently makes its way to the Bluff Lake site from upstream in the creek, through the storm drains that empty at Bluff Lake, via […]

Enjoy an evening walk at beautiful Aurora Reservoir as we search for bats near the water. We'll learn about bats in the nature center, then walk down near the water […]

Get ready to wade into the water and discover the hidden world beneath the surface! Join a naturalist to explore stream habitats, learn about aquatic ecosystems, and catch our friendly […]

Free Event, Please Register here. Join a group of dedicated volunteers who are managing noxious and invasive plants. Invasive plants can outcompete native species and cause habitat degradation and biodiversity […]

Who: ELK families — everyone is invited!   What: Join ELK on an adventure to the archery range at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge for an introduction to archery! This […]

Join certified nature connection guide Sheri Peterson on a mindfulness-focused walk to take in the wonder of the natural world. RSVP here, as spots are limited. Find more information on […]

Immerse yourself in nature while gathering data on all living creatures. Learn how to use the iNaturalist platform to capture and catalog life in Aurora open space! Whether you're a […]

Enjoy these family-friendly events with performances from local bands and grab a bite to eat from a variety of food trucks. Take home a swag bag filled with information from […]

Who: ELK families — everyone is invited!   What: Join ELK for a family fishing trip! We'll catch and release some fish and enjoy a day of sharing community with others. This […]

Join certified nature connection guide Sheri Peterson on a mindfulness-focused walk to take in the wonder of the natural world. RSVP here, as spots are limited. Find more information on […]

Join us for this monthly event series that gets your family outside and learning. No cost and no reservation required. Join us near our entryway for seasonal crafts, activities, guided […]

Summer Gluten Free Farmer's Market

(FREE) Gentle mind/body practice that promotes health and well-being followed by a contemplative walk. Last Sunday of each month starting at 7:30 AM. Class is limited to 18 participants. Please […]

¡Ven y disfruta de un día lleno de actividades y de una caminata al aire libre, todo en español! Acompáñanos en Bluff Lake Nature Center para un evento especial donde […]

Learn how to design and build a residential laundry-to-landscape graywater system! With supply shortages on the horizon, water conservation and water efficiency are more vital than ever. This class will […]

What better way to spend your evening than looking for birds along the Sand Creek Greenway? Join SCRGP and Denver Field Ornithologists for a fun and relaxing evening bird walk […]

Join our birding experts on a walk around Bluff Lake! Bird walks take place on the first Saturday of each month. Start time is 8:00am for the fall and winter […]

From western meadowlarks to birds of prey, a morning birding adventure never disappoints. Join us as we search for avian species big and small on a leisurely safari ride across […]

Bring your little ones (ages 5 and under) for a special morning just for tots and their grown-ups! From 9–11 a.m., the Nature Center will be open only to our […]