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 […]

Free Public Event- RSVP Required and space is limited A lecture series about birds and birdwatching, for those who cannot access outdoor birding opportunities or cannot get enough birds.   […]

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 […]

Why do green leaves explode into red, orange, and gold every autumn? Become a color chemist at the nature center and uncover the hidden pigments inside leaves, running a real […]

Who: Youth ages 10-22 What: A weekly mentorship program for youth to achieve success in academics and life outside of school. Learn more here. When: Wednesdays from 4-6pm Where: ELK […]

Discover Aurora’s true nature through puppets, stories, interactive activities, socialization with other little ones and discovery time on the trail. Registration required.

Who: Elementary and middle school students with early release on Thursdays What: Lunch and a variety of science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities, games, and crafts. STEAM Club is […]

Join SCRGP and Denver Field Ornithologists for a morning bird walk during fall migration season. Catch glimpses of the beautiful birds living along the Sand Creek and migrating through during […]

Join Groundwork Denver on Saturday, October 10, from 9 AM to 2 PM for a volunteer day at The Loop, a vacant lot at 14th and Kendall in Lakewood that’s […]

Who: ELK families and community members — everyone is invited!   What: Join us for our biggest fishing trip of the year! We'll spend the day fishing and sharing community […]

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 Aurora naturalists as we explore the natural world through an artistic lens using different media. No prior experience necessary, just a love of nature and an interest in art. […]

Who: Students in grades 2-7   What: Join ELK for fun activities during the day off from school! We’ll have snacks, lunch, outside time, and time to play – all […]

Join us in cleaning out our two trash capture sites, located at Weir Gulch and Bear Creek! Trash clean outs happen ever two weeks from 9am-2pm (timing may vary depending […]

Who: Youth ages 10-22 What: A weekly mentorship program for youth to achieve success in academics and life outside of school. Learn more here. When: Wednesdays from 4-6pm Where: ELK […]

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 wind, and via litter. We […]

Who: Elementary and middle school students with early release on Thursdays What: Lunch and a variety of science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities, games, and crafts. STEAM Club is […]

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 loss. We will use shovels […]

Free Event, Please Register here. "Earth Listening Circles provide a sacred space for guided meditation, reflective dialogue, and the cultivation of collective wisdom, empowering participants to address today’s pressing issues […]

Touch-a-Truck, Bear Garden, Live Music, Arts & Crafts, Pumpkin Patch, and More!

Slither and crawl into the world of misunderstood creatures as we get up close with snakes and spiders to learn why they’re not so scary after all.

Beavers are THRIVING along the Sand Creek Greenway! Join SCRGP staff and Park Rangers from Adams County and Commerce City for a program all about beavers. Feel a real beaver […]

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 […]