Naturalist Guided Night Hikes!

Summer is in full bloom! Join us as we celebrate the season in the Bear Creek Greenbelt. These hikes are designed for the whole family, but keep in mind each one will average an hour and a half of walking and observing. And don't forget to dress appropriately for Colorado's ever changing weather. No dogs please.

All registration close dates are the Monday preceding the hike. 

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National Trails Day volunteer service project!

Help improve the trails at your local open space! Volunteers will assist park staff with trail maintenance, construction and reclamation work at William Frederick Hayden Park at Green Mountain. The project will focus on the Box o’ Rox trail and some surrounding social trails. We will also have a naturalist program available for our youngest volunteers while their parents work on the trail. This event is made possible through the support of the Colorado Mountain Bike Association (COMBA) and REI. Following the trail project, please join us for an afternoon of trail outreach and a bicycle demo at the Rooney Road trailhead in cooperation with Jefferson County Open Space, COMBA, Wheat Ridge Cyclery and Yeti Bicycles.

Registration is required
More information call 303-697-6159

Registration is not required for the afternoon activities

The first full weekend in June has been designated as no-license-required fishing in the state of Colorado. Come and join the park naturalists to learn the basics of fishing. We will learn about types of fish, bait, fishing ethics and how to catch the big one. We will have 50 fishing poles to give away on a first-come, first served basis.

Registration deadline: May 27

More information or to register 303-697-6159

Use Activity # 259905

Saturday Night Campfire Programs

Join us for an evening of fun and education for the entire family! A marshmallow roast will follow, weather permitting.
Join us as we celebrate National Get Outdoors Day with Leave No Trace and summer safety! We will learn how to minimize our impact on the environment when recreating outdoors and about important safety rules to follow when spending time outside this summer. Brian Kell from Metro State’s Outdoor Adventure Program will be joining us as a guest speaker.

No registration required. Park entry fee applies. 

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Jr. Naturalist Camp 

Jr. Naturalists will discover their natural world by exploring nature first-hand though activities, hikes and teamwork. Space is limited.

Ages:  6-10
Fee: $50 for 1 child (includes park entrance fee)
Registration:  303-697-6159 deadline June 3

Use Activity #259946

Saturday Night Campfire Programs

Join us for an evening of fun and education for the entire family! A marshmallow roast will follow, weather permitting.

Dive into the wonderful world of wetlands! Wetlands are important ecosystems which provide food, water and shelter for many wildlife species. We will discover who calls a wetland home and the important role wetlands play in creating habitat for wildlife.

No registration required. Park entry fee applies. 

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Jr. Naturalist Camp 

Jr. Naturalists will discover their natural world by exploring nature first-hand though activities, hikes and teamwork. Space is limited.

Ages:  6-10
Fee: $50 for 1 child (includes park entrance fee)
Registration:  303-697-6159 deadline  June 3

Use Activity #259946

Celebrate the Summer Solstice

Join Bear Creek Lake Park naturalists for an exciting new program series this summer! We will learn the basics of night sky viewing and what tools to use when stargazing.  

Ages: All
Fee: $2/person/evening (Park entrance fee is waived)

Use Activity # 259920-01 

Bear Creek Lake Park Trout Fishing Tournament!

Cast your line and reel in the big one at the Bear Creek Lake Park trout fishing tournament. The target fish for this event will be rainbow trout, and the winner will be determined by weight. The tournament will take place on Bear Creek Reservoir with 25 available slots for watercraft and 25 slots for shore fisherman. This is a team event; at least one team member must be 18 years or older. There will be cash prices for first, second and third place. All boats will require a mandatory boat inspection.

Fee: $60/team (includes park entrance fee)

Registration: 303-697-6159 or register online

Registration deadline: June 18

Use Activity #259902

Saturday Night Campfire Programs

Join us for an evening of fun and education for the entire family! A marshmallow roast will follow, weather permitting.

Have you ever thought about why you would hug a bear and not a snake? Why are we so afraid of the reptile called “SNAKE”? Come to this campfire program and find out all the hidden secrets about our slithering friends.

No registration needed. Park entry fee applies 

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Jr. Naturalist Camp 

Jr. Naturalists will discover their natural world by exploring nature first-hand though activities, hikes and teamwork. Space is limited.

Ages:  6-10
Fee: $50 for 1 child (includes park entrance fee)
Registration:  303-697-6159 deadline  June 3

Use Activity #259946

Join Bear Creek Lake Park, Lookout Mountain Nature Center and the Clear Creek Ranger District for this special astronomy program which will be held on top of Mt. Evans! We will learn how stargazing on Mt.
Evans reveals our cosmic connection. Space is limited.

Registration opens: May 28

Registration and more information visit LMNC Nature Program

Saturday Night Campfire Programs

Join us for an evening of fun and education for the entire family! A marshmallow roast will follow, weather permitting.
Ever wondered how Coyote got its tail? Or how Grandmother Spider stole the sun? This evening is sure to bring out the storyteller in all of us. Be prepared to take a few of these stories home to share with your family and friends.

No registration needed. Park entry fee applies.

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Saturday Night Campfire Programs

Join us for an evening of fun and education for the entire family! A marshmallow roast will follow, weather permitting.
Animals leave many signs of their presence behind including scat, tracks and bones. Become your own backyard tracker by learning how to identify different tracks and scat and how to tell an herbivore from a carnivore just by looking at an animal’s skull. Then sample a tasty “scat” snack!

No registration needed. Park entry fee applies 

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Jr. Naturalist Camp 

Jr. Naturalists will discover their natural world by exploring nature first-hand though activities, hikes and teamwork. Space is limited.

Ages:  6-10
Fee: $50 for 1 child (includes park entrance fee)
Registration:  303-697-6159 deadline  June 3

Use Activity #259946

Pulling 4 Colorado volunteer service project!

Join us for this volunteer event focusing on invasive weed education and removal. Light refreshments will be served.

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Saturday Night Campfire Programs
Trees, Flowers and Bugs "Oh My"

Join us for an evening of fun and education for the entire family! A marshmallow roast will follow, weather permitting.

What do trees, flowers and bugs have in common? We will partner with Jonathan Geurts from the Jefferson Conservation District and the NRCS to find out why all three are important to each other and to people.  

No registration needed. Park entry fee applies 

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Jr. Naturalist Camp 

Jr. Naturalists will discover their natural world by exploring nature first-hand though activities, hikes and teamwork. Space is limited.

Ages:  6-10
Fee: $50 for 1 child (includes park entrance fee)
Registration:  303-697-6159 deadline  June 3

Use Activity #259946

Fun for the whole family!

This annual family adventure race involves teams of two completing a lake crossing, mountain bike course and a run. There are two categories: adult and adult/youth (5-15 years old). Participants will receive an event shirt. Space is limited.

Fee: $20/person

More information: 303-697-6159

Use Activity # 259904-01 for Adult/Youth category.
Use Activity # 259904-02 for Adult category

Saturday Night Campfire Programs

Join us for an evening of fun and education for the entire family! A marshmallow roast will follow, weather permitting.
Do vampire bats really exist? Are bats blind? Find out the answers to these questions and more as we unfold the secret life of bats. We will also go on a short hike in search of the bats that call the park home!

No registration needed. Park entry fee applies.

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Bear Creek Lake Park Astronomy Series

Join Bear Creek Lake Park naturalists for an exciting new program series this summer! We will learn the basics of night sky viewing and what tools to use when stargazing.  

Ages: All

Fee: $2/person/evening (Park entrance fee waived)

Use Activity #259920-02

Jr. Naturalist Camp 

Jr. Naturalists will discover their natural world by exploring nature first-hand though activities, hikes and teamwork. Space is limited.

Ages:  6-10
Fee: $50 for 1 child (includes park entrance fee)
Registration:  303-697-6159 deadline  June 3

Use Activity #259946

Saturday Night Campfire Programs

Join us for an evening of fun and education for the entire family! A marshmallow roast will follow, weather permitting.

Hawk Quest brings live birds of prey to our Learning Circle Amphitheater. You and your family will have a chance to view predator-prey relationship at close range. Don’t forget to bring your cameras! 

No registration needed. Park entry fee applies.

More information 303-697-6159

Jr. Naturalist Camp 

Jr. Naturalists will discover their natural world by exploring nature first-hand though activities, hikes and teamwork. Space is limited.

Ages:  6-10
Fee: $50 for 1 child (includes park entrance fee)
Registration:  303-697-6159 deadline  June 3

Use Activity #259946

Saturday Night Campfire Programs

Join us for an evening of fun and education for the entire family! A marshmallow roast will follow, weather permitting.
Do you recycle things you throw away? Explore the often misunderstood lives of nature’s recyclers. Fungi, magpies and earthworms all play a role in cleaning up planet Earth! Discover this important step in the cycle of life which keeps our planet healthy and clean. 

No registration needed. Park entry fee applies
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Bear Creek Lake Park Astronomy Series

Join Bear Creek Lake Park naturalists for an exciting new program series this summer! We will learn the basics of night sky viewing and what tools to use when stargazing. The astronomy team from Lookout Mountain Nature Center will be joining us for a star party on William Frederick Hayden Park on Green Mountain.

Ages: 10 and up

Parking will be in the Rooney Road lot at 1000 S. Rooney Rd.

 Use Activity #259920-03

Saturday Night Campfire Programs

Join us for an evening of fun and education for the entire family! A marshmallow roast will follow, weather permitting.
Take a trip around the bug world with the Butterfly Pavilion! Hop on board as we explore animals from the desert to the rainforest and everywhere in between. Learn hands-on (literally!) about the diversity and classifications of these exotic animals. 

No registration needed. Park entry fee applies
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