Science & Nature
Backyard Wildlife
Sandstone Ranch Park 3001 Colorado Highway 119, Longmont, CO, United StatesJoin volunteer naturalists for a hands-on program to learn about local animals. Visit the historic ranch house after the program.
Bear Cubs Program
Bear Creek Lake Regional Park 15600 W. Morrison Rd., Lakewood, CO, United StatesLearn about the bugs of Bear Creek through stories, songs, and interactive programs. Ages 3-5 with adult. Registration required. Park entry fee required.
Virtual Reality Arcade
Denver Museum of Nature & Science 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, United StatesThe pop-up experience uses virtual reality technology and features six bays for individual VR opportunities and a four-person Virtual Reality Transporter ride. “VR Arcade” is located on the first floor of the Museum near the popular “Space Odyssey” exhibition. “We tested a VR experience for the past year that was very popular with our guests, […]
Curious Connections in Nature
University of Colorado Museum of Natural History Broadway, Boulder, CO, United StatesLearn how everything is connected in the world through hands-on activities, multi-media displays, and specimens from the museum’s collection.
Family Workshop: Miniature Japanese Garden
Denver Botanic Gardens Plains Conservation Center 21901 E. Hampden Avenue, Aurora, CO, United StatesJourney to the land of the rising sun and discover the unique features of the Denver Botanic Gardens’ Japanese garden. Each child will design and create a miniature Japanese garden to take home. Classes are designed for families with children ages 5-10. Family Workshops at Denver Botanic Gardens are a great way for families to […]
Pixelated: Sculpture by Mike Whiting at Denver Botanic Gardens-York Street
Denver Botanic Gardens York St. 1007 York St., Denver, United StatesSculptures created within the pixelated aesthetic of vintage video games are featured throughout the Gardens’ natural landscapes. Whiting’s sculptures also represent the intersection of two distinct visual styles: 8-bit pixel graphics—which have enjoyed a recent resurgence in games like "Minecraft"—and minimalist sculpture. Technological limitations in early video games like "Pac-Man" and "Space Invaders" reduced the […]
Viewing of International Space Station (ISS)
10:03PM viewing: Visible for 3 minutes; maximum height-15 degrees; appears 12 degrees above North northwest; disappears 12 degrees above Northeast How do I Spot The Station? What does all this sighting information mean? Time is when the sighting opportunity will begin in your local time zone. All sightings will occur within a few hours before […]
Family Fun at Sombrero Marsh
Thorne Nature Experience 1466 63rd St., Boulder, CO, United StatesJoin the nature center staff with partners from Birds of Prey to celebrate summer camp with new friends. Birds of Prey program begins at 3:15pm.
Dinosaur Discovery Day
Dinosaur Ridge 16831 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison, CO, United StatesEnjoy Reptiles & Birds Day. Volunteers are stationed along the Dinosaur Ridge Trail at significant interpretive sites, while many others staff booths and activities at the Main Visitor Center Complex for kids and adults of all ages. Visitors can hike at their own pace or take the shuttle bus at $4 per person on these […]
The Perseids Meteor Shower
According to NASA meteor expert Bill Cooke, the Perseids are perhaps the most popular meteor shower of the year; and in 2018, they'll be the best shower of the year. During the Perseids' peak this weekend, spectators should see about 60-70 meteors per hour, but in outburst years (such as in 2016) the rate can […]
