This calendar can be used to learn about events happening in the Northeast Denver Metro area. It contains events from several organizations, and you can learn more on each organization’s website.
Who: Families — all ages are welcome What: Join ELK for a free family trip to Keystone Science School! We'll enjoy a BBQ lunch; participate in volunteer activities like trash pickup, painting, and weeding; and learn tips for camping and making the most of the summer outdoors. When: Saturday, May 16th from 8am-5pm Where: Meet at the […]
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 loss. We will use shovels and other hand tools to pull and dig out these undesirable plants. Youth 12+ may attend with parental supervision. If […]
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 with renewed strength, clarity, and purpose." - Pachamama Alliance Connect deeply with nature and build community in this three hour event focused on listening to […]
The monarch butterfly's migration is still as mysterious as it is amazing to scientists and butterfly fans alike. These beautiful butterflies need our help, and one way to do this is by joining us to participate in the Journey North monarch monitoring project. This community science program runs across the country to track the monarch […]
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 tiniest explorers. Drop in at your own pace to play, be social, and enjoy a new self-guided activity each week. It’s the perfect time to […]
Please do not sign up for an ELK program before completing the enrollment process form at https://elkkids.org/get-involved/enroll/ Who: Youth ages 7-22 What: A weekly mentorship program for youth to achieve success in academics and life outside of school. When: Wednesdays from 4-6pm Where: ELK Education Center, 12680 Albrook Dr. Denver, CO 80239 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quién: Jóvenes de 7 a 22 años Qué: Un […]
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 wind, and via litter. We want to create a safe and healthy area for visitors and wildlife, so trash pick up is a very important […]
Please do not sign up for an ELK program before completing the enrollment process form at https://elkkids.org/get-involved/enroll/ 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 different each week! When: Thursdays from 12:30-3pm Where: ELK Education Center, 12680 Albrook […]
Our Commerce City pollinator garden is in need of some serious updates! Come out to the Wetland Loop to help prepare the garden for this season. We will be prepping the garden for planting, installing an Olla irrigation system (it gets toasty out at the garden during the summer), and planting! No previous experience required. […]
Join us for a fun, educational, and hands-on experience in the outdoors as we gain new skills and learn about the natural environments found in Aurora. Beavers are active in spring, and they’re some of Aurora’s coolest ecosystem engineers. Kids will explore chewed trees, dams, and scent mounds, then build their own mini dam challenge.
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 while learning more about science and nature. When: Monday, May 25th from 9am-3pm Where: ELK Education Center, 12680 Albrook Dr., Denver, CO 80239 How to RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/8fmVwGuhZB. Spots […]
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 tiniest explorers. Drop in at your own pace to play, be social, and enjoy a new self-guided activity each week. It’s the perfect time to […]
Please do not sign up for an ELK program before completing the enrollment process form at https://elkkids.org/get-involved/enroll/ Who: Youth ages 7-22 What: A weekly mentorship program for youth to achieve success in academics and life outside of school. When: Wednesdays from 4-6pm Where: ELK Education Center, 12680 Albrook Dr. Denver, CO 80239 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quién: Jóvenes de 7 a 22 años Qué: Un […]
Please do not sign up for an ELK program before completing the enrollment process form at https://elkkids.org/get-involved/enroll/ 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 different each week! When: Thursdays from 12:30-3pm Where: ELK Education Center, 12680 Albrook […]
Join Groundwork Denver and the Montbello Organizing Committee for a workshop on rainwater harvesting! You’ll leave with all of the information you need to install your own barrel, a 55-gallon rain barrel, and a rain barrel kit. This is your chance to improve your water conservation and create connections and resiliency in your neighborhood. This […]
Come out to Sand Creek Park to help prepare our City of Aurora pollinator garden for this season! We will be prepping the garden for planting and then installing native pollinator friendly plants. No previous experience required. All tools and supplies provided. Open to ages 5 and above. Water and snacks will be provided. ¡Ven […]
Admission costs waived for this SCFD Free Day at the farm. Open from 9AM-1PM.
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 wind, and via litter. We want to create a safe and healthy area for visitors and wildlife, so trash pick up is a very important […]
Slow down and get creative in nature. We’ll make crafts inspired by the landscape around us and spend time together appreciating the beauty of the outdoors.
(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 RSVP at this link to reserve your spot! Email us at education@blufflake.org with any questions.
Celebrate Black Birders Week this year with the SCRGP and Denver Audubon! This year’s theme: “Flyways & Freedom: Advocacy, Action, and the Future”. Started by a group of black nature enthusiasts and biologists from the Black AF in STEM collective, this week is aimed at creating and encouraging greater diverse representation in the world of […]
¡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 exploraremos la belleza de la naturaleza en español. Este programa gratuito es una excelente oportunidad para disfrutar y conectar en familia con la naturaleza de […]
To learn more about our youth Green Teams visit our website here! Groundwork Denver Green Teams are crews of young environmentalists who are paid members of our staff. While with us, they take on projects that improve metro Denver’s urban environment. Green Teams are offered seasonally, with some Teams operating only in the summer, and some […]