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NATURE
Please register for programs directly on the website, AuroraGov.Org/Nature. To register for programs happening at the Plains Conservation Center, please go to: BotanicGardens.org/Plains-Conservation-Center
MORRISON NATURE CENTER AT STAR K RANCH
Time slots are available on a limited, firstcome, first-served basis. Programs are free unless otherwise specified.
STAR K KIDS
Ages 5 & younger Discover Aurora’s true nature through puppets, interactive activities and discovery time on the trail. Registration required. 36965 April 1 36966 April 8 36967 April 15 36968 April 22 36969 April 29 • Thu., 9:30-10:30 a.m.
ART IN NATURE: SCULPTURE
Ages 6 years & older Use nature as inspiration to mold, sculpt and build! Materials and tools provided. Participants can take their sculptures home. 36970 April 9 • Fri., 6:30-8 p.m. • $5/per person
JUNIOR NATURALISTS
Ages 6-8 years Join us for a fun educational experience in the outdoors as we learn all about the natural environments found in Aurora. Wetland Climatologists Have you ever wanted to learn about the weather? Where does it come from? Why does it change so fast? Why does it snow so much in the spring? This is your chance to discover Aurora’s weather and develop skills to recognize what is happening in the skies above us. 36576 April 17 • Sat., 1-3 p.m. • $10/per person
BOOKWORMS: A BOOKCLUB FOR NATURE ENTHUSIASTS
Ages 16 & older H is for Hawk by Helen MacDonald Calling all bookworms! Grab a copy of this month’s book club selection (H is for Hawk by Helen MacDonald) and join us and our friends with the Sand Creek Regional Greenway as we dive into the book’s topic, themes, characters and more.
IN-PERSON BOOK CLUB
36972 April 10 • Sat., 3-4:30 p.m.
VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB
36973 April 14 • Wed., 6-7:30 p.m.
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EARTH DAY CELEBRATION 2021
All ages Celebrate Earth Day at Star K Ranch! Join us for a celebratory nature walk through the cottonwood forest and experience socially distanced stations. Get crafty and creative while we learn about Aurora’s important natural resources including wildlife, water, plants, and more! Time slots are available every 20 minutes throughout the day. Time slot registration is required to comply with social distancing measures. April 24 • Sat., 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. • $2/per person • Register on website
NATURE AT NIGHT
Ages 2 & older Changing Seasons Enjoy the sounds, sights and smells of an evening walk while we learn about the change of seasons. 36974 April 2 • Fri., 7-8 p.m. • $2/per person, kids 2 years and under are free
SENAC CREEK NATURE CENTER AT AURORA RESERVOIR
When attending programs at Senac Creek Nature Center, reservoir entry is free for the time of the program. Time slots are available on a limited, firstcome, first-served basis. Programs are free unless otherwise specified.
NATURE AT NIGHT
Ages 2 & older Evening Nature Hike Enjoy the sounds, sights and smells of an evening walk at Aurora Reservoir. 36975 April 14 • Wed., 7-8 p.m. • $2/per person, kids 2 years and under are free
FULL MOON HIKE
Ages 8 & older Pink Moon Discover Aurora’s true nature under the light of the full moon and learn a little about its history through this guided nature hike. 36976 April 26 • Mon., 6:30-8 p.m. • $2/per person
SENAC SCIENTISTS
Ages 6-10 years April Showers April showers brings May flowers! Join us as we explore the importance of moisture and how it changes our natural landscapes through experiments, crafts and exciting demonstrations. 36977 April 3 • Sat., 1-2:30 p.m. • $2/per person
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PLAINS CONSERVATION CENTER
To register for programs happening at the Plains Conservation Center, please visit: BotanicGardens.org/Plains-ConservationCenter
SUNDAY MORNING STROLL
All ages Immerse yourself in the subtle beauty and intriguing history of the high plains shortgrass prairie during this guided nature hike. 36978 April 4 • Sun., 10-11:30 a.m. • $5/per person
JUNIOR NATURALISTS
Ages 9-12 years Join us for a fun educational experience in the outdoors as we learn all about the natural environments found in Aurora. Prairie Climatologists Have you ever wanted to learn about the weather? Where does it come from? Why does it change so fast? Why does it snow so much in the spring? This is your chance to discover Aurora’s weather and develop skills to recognize what is happening in the skies above us. 36577 April 11 • Sun., 1-3 p.m. • $10/per person
FULL MOON HIKE @ PCC
Ages 8 & older Pink Moon Discover Aurora’s true nature under the light of the full moon and learn a little about its history through this guided nature hike. 36979 April 26 • Mon., 6:30-8 p.m. • $5/per person
NATURE AT NIGHT
Ages 6 & older Stories by the Fire: Rebirth and Renewal Become captivated by stories of nature coming to life as we roast marshmallows around the campfire. 37049 April 30 • Fri., 7:30-8:30 p.m. • $8/per person
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OPEN SPACE PROGRAMS
Time slots are available on a limited, firstcome, first-served basis. Programs are free unless otherwise specified.
SPRING WILDLIFE WALK
Ages 8 & older Discover what birds, mammals and beyond inhabit the early spring ponderosa pine forest. 36980 April 3 • Sat., 8-10 a.m. • Ponderosa Preserve • $2/per person
Ages 18 & older Appreciate the important roles topography, plants and animals play in our environment and how they have influenced history, folklore & culture with this guided hike. This month we take a hike on the open prairie while learning about how the Denver Pacific Railroad changed the lives of our ancestors and to the natural spaces around it. 36575 April 8 • Thu., 10-11:30 a.m. • $5/per person • Pronghorn Natural Area
MORNING BIRD WALK
Ages 8 & older Join us to observe what birds are out and about. 36971 April 10 • Sat., 8-10 a.m. • Pronghorn Natural Area
VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
Please register for virtual programs directly on the website, under the Morrison Nature Center header. We will use your registering email address to send you the associated link for the virtual program.
VIRTUAL PROGRAM: THE FROG PRINCE: FROGS IN FAIRYTALES
All ages Frogs, toads, salamanders, oh my! Join a city of Aurora Naturalist as we dip into amphibian biology and learn about their importance within our favorite fairytales and local ecosystems. This program will be done virtually. A link will be sent to your email address a few days prior to this program. 36981 April 28 • Wed., 2-3 p.m.
