Our Naturalist team invites you to discover the beauty, mystery, and uniqueness of Aurora’s natural places. Join us for a trail hike, nature class, or outdoor program – we look forward to seeing you! Make sure to register.

Join SCRGP staff and Denver Field Ornithologists for a relaxing bird walk along the Greenway during the fall migration season! Become a community scientist and help us gather data on what kinds of birds visit the Greenway during the summer. No previous birding experience necessary. Únase al personal del SCRGP y a los ornitólogos de […]

Explore nature through the lens of art. Through watercolors, crayons, pencils and sculpture, we'll immerse ourselves in nature in a whole new way. We'll provide the materials, and you'll leave with a masterpiece! Make sure to register.

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 programa semanal de mentoría para jóvenes con el objetivo de alcanzar el éxito en lo académico […]

Discover Aurora’s true nature through puppets, interactive activites & virtual story time! This program is developed for kids 5 years and younger. Make sure to register!

Discover Aurora’s true nature through puppets, interactive activites & virtual story time! This program is developed for kids 5 years and younger. Make sure to register!

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 Dr. Denver, CO 80239 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quién: Estudiantes de primaria y secundaria con salida temprana los jueves Qué: Almuerzo […]

Bring your child to the Aurora Reservoir to discover Aurora’s true nature through puppets, activities and exploration time on the trail. This program is designed to practice patterns, language, counting, and social skills for kids ages 5 and younger. Make sure to register!

Who: High school-aged Leadership Corps students   What: Come check out a talk given by ELK Board Member Sydney Reichert detailing her journey backpacking over 2,000 miles on the Appalachian Trail! Food will be provided.   When: Friday, September 19th from 4:30-7pm   Where: ELK Education Center, 12680 Albrook Dr. Denver, CO 80239   How to RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/4Awn0Q3s49   Quiénes: Estudiantes de […]

Join SCRGP staff and Denver Field Ornithologists for a relaxing bird walk along the Greenway during the fall migration season! Become a community scientist and help us gather data on what kinds of birds visit the Greenway during the summer. No previous birding experience necessary. Únase al personal del SCRGP y a los ornitólogos de […]

Join us for this monthly event series that gets your family outside and learning. No cost and no reservation required. Join us near our entrance for crafts, activities, guided walks, and local education partners. Weather permitting.  For more dates and times visit: https://www.blufflake.org/events/publicprograms For questions email: education@blufflake.org

Who: ELK families and community   What: A fun day of fishing with family, friends, and neighbors. This is our biggest fishing event of the year!   When: Saturday, September 20th from 10am-2pm   Where: Lake Lehow   How to RSVP: Registration link coming soon!   Quiénes: Familias y comunidad de ELK Qué: Un divertido día de pesca con familiares, amigos y vecinos. […]

Do you know a young person fascinated by nature, science, or all things animals? If so, sign them up for our Junior Naturalist program! Each month, a city of Aurora Naturalist dives deep into a nature topic and takes our Junior Naturalist cohort along for the adventure. Participants leave with more knowledge, a sense of […]

Come join us for The Urban Farm’s 4th annual farm to table dinner fundraiser! On September 20th, just in time for the Fall Equinox. Welcome in fall with food from the farm prepared by SAME Café and Convivio Café as well as beverages from FlyteCo Brewing, Tipsy Gypsy, and Tractor Beverage. This is a zero […]

Shake off the stresses of the day and join us as we explore the beauty and mysteries of nature at night. This program allows participants the opportunity to safely re-engage their senses while sparking curiosity about the species that thrive at night.

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 programa semanal de mentoría para jóvenes con el objetivo de alcanzar el éxito en lo académico […]

Discover Aurora’s true nature through puppets, interactive activites & virtual story time! This program is developed for kids 5 years and younger. Make sure to register!

Discover Aurora’s true nature through puppets, interactive activites & virtual story time! This program is developed for kids 5 years and younger. Make sure to register!

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 Dr. Denver, CO 80239 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quién: Estudiantes de primaria y secundaria con salida temprana los jueves Qué: Almuerzo […]

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Who: Supporters of ELK   What: Join us for our largest fundraiser of the year! With your support, we can make certain that youth in our community receive the exceptional science and natural resource education and mentoring services they need to flourish academically and beyond into environmental science careers! At this event, we will award our Lifetime […]

Our Naturalist team invites you to discover the beauty, mystery, and uniqueness of Aurora’s natural places. Join us for a trail hike, nature class, or outdoor program – we look forward to seeing you! Make sure to register.

Join SCRGP staff and water expert Jordan Parmen (Metro Water Recovery) to become a community scientist! Help us collect and identify the bugs who live in the Sand Creek. To get a more detailed picture of the aquatic life in the creek, the samples we take will be sent to RiverWatch, a statewide volunteer water […]

This free event for all ages to enjoy vehicles in all their shapes and sizes. From police cars to snowplows your family will love playing, climbing, and touching all different vehicles. 9/27, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free Dicks Sporting Goods Park - Lot H

September 27th, 2025 Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, Visitor Center Celebrate National Wildlife Refuges with free activities on the Refuge!