Events

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 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. […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

(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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Kids 4-12 years old come to the farm for a day of animal interactions, outdoor play, crafts and more. Standard Camp Hours 9AM-3PM. Before care available from 8AM-9AM. Aftercare available […]

Join us in honoring the Day of the Dead with an afternoon of culture, community, and celebration—featuring Aztec dancers, mariachi, lucha libre, escaramuza, dancing horses, trick ropers, face painting, sugar […]

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 […]

Through discovery stations, hands-on experiments, and an outdoor field investigation, young naturalists will explore the three big survival strategies—migration, hibernation, and adaptation—and gather real evidence of the season's change.

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 […]