OUTDOOR RECREATION

AMENITIES: Portable restrooms, volleyball court, multi-use trails (approx. 14 miles), fish cleaning station, outdoor amphitheater, picnicking, and more from sunrise to sunset. Camping, paddling and watercraft activities are available from May 1-September 30. FISHING: Fish year-round! An ADA accessible fishing pier is available May-September, and shoreline fishing is allowed October-April. More than 13 varieties of fish inhabit the lake, which is stocked regularly throughout the summer by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. WILDLIFE VIEWING: Standley Lake provides habitat to hundreds of animal species yearround. Coyotes, prairie dogs and numerous reptiles and amphibians can be seen on the trails. The park is also a hot spot for bird watchers as over 220 species have been reported in recent years. Visit the pollinator garden and the nature center to learn about Colorado’s pollinators and various other wildlife.

www.cityofwestminster.us/ StandleyLakeRegionalPark STANDLEY LAKE NATURE PROGRAMS

Standley Lake Regional Park and Wildlife Refuge is offering nature programs this winter and spring! Online registration for all programs is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please visit the city website, Standley Lake Facebook page, or contact Park Naturalist, Anne Gundrum, for more information at 303-658-2793 or agundrum@cityofwestminster.us.

STANDLEY LAKE SPECIAL USE PERMIT

Host a special event such as a wedding, family reunion, company picnic, graduation party or other celebration. A variety of locations and amenities (bell tents, outdoor grill and canopy rentals) are available upon request. Permit fee varies. Online application is available at www.cityofwestminster.us/StandleyLakeRegionalPark.

All Levels Bird Walk

Bird enthusiasts of all levels are encouraged to join winter and spring morning bird walks with Standley Lake’s volunteers Mike Clark, avid birder, and Jeff Birek, local Ornithologist! Experience the chance to observe and identify Standley Lake’s winter and spring birds while enjoying the lake’s unique, natural setting. AGES: 8+ Sa Jan 7 8-10 a.m. Free SL 2310801-A Sa Jan 21 8-10 a.m. Free SL 2310801-B Sa Feb 4 8-10 a.m. Free SL 2310801-C Sa Feb 18 8-10 a.m. Free SL 2310801-D Sa Mar 4 8-10 a.m. Free SL 2310801-E Sa Mar 18 8-10 a.m. Free SL 2310801-F Sa Apr 1 7-9 a.m. Free SL 2310801-G Sa Apr 15 7-9 a.m. Free SL 2310801-H

Bald Eagle Discovery

A bald eagle sighting is an exhilarating experience, but spotting one did not used to be a common occurrence. Discover the fascinating history behind our nation’s symbol and why the birds thrive today. ALL AGES Sa Feb 11 10-11 a.m. Free SL 2310802-A Sa Mar 11 10-11 a.m. Free SL 2310802-B Sa Apr 8 10-11 a.m. Free SL 2310802-C

SATURDAY April 22

9-10 a.m.

Help out Westminster’s hard-working pollinators on Earth Day! “Bee” a part of the maintenance of Westminster’s community pollinator garden and enjoy activities with the Park Naturalist and members of the Butterfly Pavilion. Standley Lake | 2310803-A