Events

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 […]

For over 15 years, this free nature program has been sparking joy, curiosity, and lifelong love for nature —so long, in fact, that some of our first little explorers now bring their own! Join us for songs, stories, puppets, crafts, and hands-on nature fun designed just for kids ages 5 and under (and their grown-ups […]

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 […]

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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 13-24   What: Join ELK for a conversation with Colorado Parks & Wildlife to discuss career paths, decision making, and job readiness. Learn how to prepare for job interviews, tailor your resume for desired positions, and consider whether certain […]

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 […]

Love to play, but the winter chill got you done? Don't let that stop you because we are celebrating National Play Outside Day by getting out into nature anyway! Join us for some fun ways to take play into the great outdoors.

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 a naturalist and learn all about the fascinating wildlife that roam the prairie.

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 […]

For over 15 years, this free nature program has been sparking joy, curiosity, and lifelong love for nature —so long, in fact, that some of our first little explorers now bring their own! Join us for songs, stories, puppets, crafts, and hands-on nature fun designed just for kids ages 5 and under (and their grown-ups […]

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 13-24   What: The ELK Education Center will be open for students to come eat food, watch TV, play games, do homework, or just hang out. This is an open session for new people to get to know […]

Celebrate love of all things nature with a walk on the praire. You and the ones you love can enjoy a winter sunset and look for wildlife at one of Aurora's most loved open spaces!

Explore winter birdlife and discover which feathered friends brave the cold during our February bird walk. Register here

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We are thrilled to invite our Bluff Lake community to the Grand Opening Celebration for our Campus Improvements Project on February 14! What to expect: Our parking lot will be closed for this event. Please bike, roll, or stroll if possible, or park along the south side of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. or in […]

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 […]

For over 15 years, this free nature program has been sparking joy, curiosity, and lifelong love for nature —so long, in fact, that some of our first little explorers now bring their own! Join us for songs, stories, puppets, crafts, and hands-on nature fun designed just for kids ages 5 and under (and their grown-ups […]

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 […]

"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 ourselves, the earth, and each […]

Who: Youth ages 14-24   What: Join ELK and the Cottonwood Institute for a career fair organized by the Youth Steering Committee! There will be resume workshops, mock interviews, and breakout sessions on how to find jobs you'll love. There will be plenty of organizations to network with at the fair — some are even hiring! Lunch […]

Enjoy the winter season on the Greenway! Join SCRGP staff and bird guides from Denver Field Ornithologists for our Winter Bird Walk. Come out and help us search for and identify the many birds who decide to tough it out for the colder winter season in Colorado. Get warm with a cup of hot tea […]

¡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 […]

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 […]

For over 15 years, this free nature program has been sparking joy, curiosity, and lifelong love for nature —so long, in fact, that some of our first little explorers now bring their own! Join us for songs, stories, puppets, crafts, and hands-on nature fun designed just for kids ages 5 and under (and their grown-ups […]

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 […]

Day Off School Camp

Natural Resource Director Tess leads a tour of Bluff Lake Nature Center, focusing on behind the scenes conservation and land management. This one and a half hour, one mile tour is for folks who are interested in conservation or curious to know more about Bluff Lake! It will take place once each season on Saturdays. […]

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Please do not sign up for an ELK program before completing the enrollment process form at https://elkkids.org/get-involved/enroll/ Who: Ages 14-18   What: Join ELK and Friends of Dillon Reservoir Rangers for a snow adventure learning about snowpack, watersheds, and hydrology. We'll depart at 10am and return to the ELK Education Center (12680 Albrook Dr., Denver, CO 80239) at […]