Event Type Youth and Family
November
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Do you have a special child in your life that loves exploring in nature? Join our all outdoor Nature Detectives program. Children ages 4 and
Event Details
Do you have a special child in your life that loves exploring in nature? Join our all outdoor Nature Detectives program. Children ages 4 and younger will love becoming Nature Detectives and making discoveries in the Audubon forests, streams, and gardens alongside a favorite adult. We’ll enjoy songs, stories, games, and movement activities fun for the child in all of us. Connect with nature and other families while playing with us in the woods!
Please Note:
- Classes every Thursday from Oct. 17 – Nov. 14 (5-week session).
- 9-10:15am
- Theme for session: Fall is Here!
- $75 registration includes all five dates for one child. Sibling registration is $40 per sibling. Younger siblings under 1 year of age are welcome to join at no additional cost.
- This program is 100% outdoors.
- Please dress for the weather.
- Adults required to accompany child throughout the program.
Registration required. No walk-ins available. Thank you!
Time
October 17, 2024 9:00 am - November 14, 2024 10:15 am(GMT+00:00)
Location
Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center
11280 Waterton Rd.
Event Registration
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PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this field trip (limit: 30 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will
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- PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this field trip (limit: 30 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. Other requirements are described below.
From venomous fangs to noxious flowers, Colorado's wildlife hosts an arsenal of adaptations to paralyze, poison, and irritate their way out of a sticky situation. Learn about the toxic biology of ten Colorado species, and how we can safely coexist with even our most dangerous wildlife.
Recommended for ages 10 and up.
Features a live animal demonstration.
Time
November 4, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center
11280 Waterton Rd.
Event Registration
RegistrationDecember
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PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this field trip (limit: 30 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will
Event Details
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- PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this field trip (limit: 30 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. Other requirements are described below.
Winter migration brings a unique diversity of waterfowl to the Front Range, and the Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center is a prime location to experience these colorful and charismatic creatures. Learn how to spot and identify 12 common (and uncommon) Colorado ducks, and the adaptations that help them thrive from the ponds to the skies.
Time
December 3, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center
11280 Waterton Rd.
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Explore the fantastic world of flight in the animal kingdo
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Explore the fantastic world of flight in the animal kingdom. From birds and bats to butterflies and beetles, we’ll explore the biomechanics that give life a liftoff in this full day drop off camp, including outdoor exploration and build challenges that combine biology, physics, and fun.
Registration required, no walk-in spots available. Thank you!
Time
January 2, 2025 9:00 am - 3:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Denver Audubon Nature Center
11280 Waterton Rd.
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In this full day drop off program, we’ll take a tip from Colorado’s winter wildlife and learn how animals survive through the coldest months of the year. Then try out your own survival skills with shelter building, fire starting, and foraging activities.
Registration required, no walk-in spots available. Thank you!
Time
January 3, 2025 9:00 am - 3:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Denver Audubon Nature Center
11280 Waterton Rd.
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The winter rutting season makes winter a fantastic time to experience Colorado’s mammalian life. In this full day drop off camp, learn about our many kinds of furry friends and their diverse adaptations through hands-on activities, then hike the popular Waterton Canyon Trail for a chance to encounter Big Horn Sheep, beaver, elk, and other wildlife that depend on this crucial watershed.
Registration required, no walk-in spots available. Thank you!
Time
January 6, 2025 9:00 am - 3:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Denver Audubon Nature Center
11280 Waterton Rd.