Thursday, October 17
Full Moon Hike
Discover Aurora's true nature under the light of the full moon and learn a little about its history with this guided nature hike.
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Saturday, October 19
Family Workshop at Plains Conservation Center: Birds of a Feather
Come out to the Plains Conservation Center and learn about the birds that frequent the prairie. Take a wagon ride to the riparian area to look and
Superstition and Mythology of Aurora Owls
The Greek goddess Athena associates owls with protection while the Hopi see burrowing owls as the god of death. Learn about the owls native to
Sunday, October 20
Sunset Prairie Hike at Plains Conservation Center
Watch the sunset, hang where the pronghorn play and discover one of the most scenic destinations in Aurora. With an elevation slightly higher than
Thursday, October 24
Guided Homeschool Exploration at Plains Conservation Center: Nature Art
Create nature art at the beautiful Plains Conservation Center through mud painting, yucca braiding and an explorative wildlife walk.
Audience: Fa
Guided Homeschool Exploration at Plains Conservation Center: Nature Art
Create nature art at the beautiful Plains Conservation Center through mud painting, yucca braiding and an explorative wildlife walk.
Audience: Fa
Guided Homeschool Exploration at Plains Conservation Center: Nature Art
Create nature art at the beautiful Plains Conservation Center through mud painting, yucca braiding and an explorative wildlife walk.
Audience: Fa
Tuesday, October 29
Prairie Pup Adventures at Plains Conservation Center
Prairie Pup Adventures at the Plains Conservation Center offers a fun way for preschool aged children to learn about the animals, plants and
Wednesday, October 30
Homeschool Science Supplement at Plains Conservation Center: Exploring Plant Pigments
In this class, students will use different scientific techniques to extract plant pigments from a variety of leaves. We will then use the process
Thursday, October 31
Guided Homeschool Exploration at Plains Conservation Center: Creepy Crawlers and Spooky Critters
Learn about snakes and spiders through crafts, activities, and meeting a live snake. Costumes encouraged! Candy provided!
Audience: Families with
Guided Homeschool Exploration at Plains Conservation Center: Creepy Crawlers and Spooky Critters
Learn about snakes and spiders through crafts, activities, and meeting a live snake. Costumes encouraged! Candy provided!
Audience: Families with
Saturday, November 9
Family Workshop at Plains Conservation Center: Cooking in the 1800s
Work together to cook a meal on the wood burning stove in the sod village. Learn how to peel, chop, measure, and mix to prepare fresh applesauce
Tuesday, November 12
Prairie Pup Adventures at Plains Conservation Center
Prairie Pup Adventures at the Plains Conservation Center offers a fun way for preschool aged children to learn about the animals, plants and
Thursday, November 14
Guided Homeschool Exploration at Plains Conservation Center: Ethnobotany
Whether for edible, medicinal or spiritual purposes, plants have been used by humans for centuries. Join us on the prairie to learn about native
Guided Homeschool Exploration at Plains Conservation Center: Ethnobotany
Whether for edible, medicinal or spiritual purposes, plants have been used by humans for centuries. Join us on the prairie to learn about native
Friday, November 15
Full Moon Hike
Discover Aurora's true nature under the light of the full moon and learn a little about its history with this guided nature hike.
Presented and
Tuesday, November 19
Homeschool Science Supplement at Plains Conservation Center: Weather
What causes the weather we have? Learn about how air pressure, fronts, local conditions, geography and more affect the weather that we experience
Tuesday, November 26
Prairie Pup Adventures at Plains Conservation Center
Prairie Pup Adventures at the Plains Conservation Center offers a fun way for preschool aged children to learn about the animals, plants and
Tuesday, December 3
Prairie Pup Adventures at Plains Conservation Center
Prairie Pup Adventures at the Plains Conservation Center offers a fun way for preschool aged children to learn about the animals, plants and
Saturday, December 7
Family Make and Take at Plains Conservation Center: Winter Themed Bird House
Fall in love with winter on the prairie and create a miniature bird house with festive winter decorations, while sipping hot cocoa and roasting