Events

Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, Visitor Center Celebrate National Wildlife Refuges with free activities on the Refuge!

Discover the incredible journey of monarch butterflies as they migrate thousands of miles each fall and explore the important role native plants like milkweed play in their survival.

(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.

Discover the wild wonders of wetlands at Star K Ranch! Join a Naturalist to learn about this essential but disappearing ecosystem.

¡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 […]

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 from 3PM-5PM. Learn more and enroll here

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 […]

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 on weather and amount of trash build up). Please fill out the form linked here to let us know which clean out dates you would […]

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 months. RSVP via the link on our website, where you can also check out more birdwatching information and sign up for our birding mailing list. We will […]

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.   Experience birds and birding through an accessible and approachable indoor lecture series led by expert guide and bird photographer George Ho. These events are open […]

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 […]

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 leaf-smashing experiment to reveal the colors hiding all along, and heading outside on a fall color hunt to match your discoveries to the trees.

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 Education Center, 12680 Albrook Dr. Denver, CO 80239 Quién: Jóvenes de 10 a 22 años Qué: Un programa semanal de mentoría para jóvenes con el objetivo de […]

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 different each week! We often take field trips to spend time in nature or visit other community organizations. When: Thursdays from 1-4pm Where: ELK Education […]

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 the peak of the fall season while the leaves change color. Binoculars, bird guides and snacks will be provided to help you identify what you […]

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 being transformed into a green, sustainable community space with native plantings, garden beds, and water-conscious design. This is one of the first hands-on steps in […]

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 with others. Lunch and gear are provided, and you'll even get the chance to leave with your own fishing pole! This event is open to […]

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 our website about upcoming dates and what to expect.

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. Enjoy the scenic views at Aurora Reservoir as we welcome the fall season with family friendly, festive, and fun crafts.

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, October 12th from 9am-3pm   Where: ELK Education Center, 12680 Albrook Dr., Denver, CO 80239 […]

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 on weather and amount of trash build up). Please fill out the form linked here to let us know which clean out dates you would […]

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 Education Center, 12680 Albrook Dr. Denver, CO 80239 Quién: Jóvenes de 10 a 22 años Qué: Un programa semanal de mentoría para jóvenes con el objetivo de […]

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 project. Youth 8+ may attend […]

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! We often take field trips to spend time in nature or visit other community organizations. When: Thursdays from 1-4pm Where: ELK Education […]