Thursday, May 16
Sunset Wagon Tour at Plains Conservation Center
Get to know the prairie in a whole new way. On our ride across the plains, participants watch for wildlife in the landscape, from prairie dogs to
Friday, May 17
Sunset Wagon Tour at Plains Conservation Center
Get to know the prairie in a whole new way. On our ride across the plains, participants watch for wildlife in the landscape, from prairie dogs to
Saturday, May 18
Yeast Breads on the Wood Burning Stove
Try your hand at making yeast breads on the wood burning stove and enjoy the satisfaction of butter on a fresh warm slice. No bread machine or
Family Workshop at Plains Conservation Center: Dusty Science
Dust off your curiosity and get dust on your boots! Come learn about the science of atmospheric dust on the dusty prairie. We will explore the
Wagon Tour at Plains Conservation Center
Get to know the prairie in a whole new way. On our ride across the plains, participants watch for wildlife in the landscape, from prairie dogs to
Sunday, May 19
Nature Hike for Adults
Relax, catch some breathtaking views, learn about the resident flora and fauna of the Colorado plains and enjoy some free time without the kids
Tuesday, May 21
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, May 23
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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Friday, May 24
Guided Homeschool Exploration at Plains Conservation Center: Life on the Farm
Do you ever wonder how people got their food on the prairie in the 1800s? Before there were grocery stores, they had to grow and raise their own
Guided Homeschool Exploration at Plains Conservation Center: Life on the Farm
Do you ever wonder how people got their food on the prairie in the 1800s? Before there were grocery stores, they had to grow and raise their own
Sunset Wagon Tour at Plains Conservation Center
Get to know the prairie in a whole new way. On our ride across the plains, participants watch for wildlife in the landscape, from prairie dogs to
Saturday, May 25
Girl Scouts Cooking on the Homestead at Plains Conservation Center
Girl Scout Brownie and Juniors will chop, squeeze, measure, and bake to create a tasty spread of homemade foods. Expand your kitchen skills by
Girl Scouts Cooking on the Homestead at Plains Conservation Center
Girl Scout Brownie and Juniors will chop, squeeze, measure, and bake to create a tasty spread of homemade foods. Expand your kitchen skills by
Friday, May 31
Blooms on the Prairie
Discover what is blooming on the prairie at different times of year while learning about native and non-native plants. This guided nature hike
Sunset Wagon Tour at Plains Conservation Center
Get to know the prairie in a whole new way. On our ride across the plains, participants watch for wildlife in the landscape, from prairie dogs to
Sunday, June 2
Art in Nature: Poetry Writing on the Prairie
Tap into your creativity and enjoy the wonder of the written word! Admire and learn about the prairie's beauty and power while you create you own
Thursday, June 6
Guided Homeschool Exploration at Plains Conservation Center: Prairie Bugs
Explore the big wonders of the tiny creatures we call bugs. How many legs do they have? What do they eat? Where do they live? Learn the answers to
Guided Homeschool Exploration at Plains Conservation Center: Prairie Bugs
Explore the big wonders of the tiny creatures we call bugs. How many legs do they have? What do they eat? Where do they live? Learn the answers to
Friday, June 7
Sunset Wagon Tour at Plains Conservation Center
Get to know the prairie in a whole new way. On our ride across the plains, participants watch for wildlife in the landscape, from prairie dogs to
Saturday, June 8
Family Workshop at Plains Conservation Center: Homestead Gardening
Get your hands dirty in our homestead garden and plant a mini garden of your own, then head inside the sod house to whip up some fresh herb