Connecting with the natural world is easy in Colorado. All you have to do is head east to the plains or west into the mountains. FREE programs take place in a variety of Jefferson County Open Space parks including Lookout Mountain Nature Center (LMNC) and the Hiwan Homestead Museum, throughout the year. The Center offers a variety of nature programs with topics that explore the diversity and richness of the foothills. Discover wildlife, plants, geology, astronomy and more.
You can find a full list of upcoming programs here. Most programs require advance registration and are FREE unless otherwise noted. Registration opens one month in advance of a program.
August highlights include:
“Yoga Hike” on Friday, August 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Lookout Mountain Nature Center.
“The Monthly Naturalist” (adults only) on Saturday, August 11 from 7:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at White Ranch Park.
“Cow Camp Supper” on Saturday, August 11 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hiwan Museum.
“Yoga in the Grove” on Sunday, August 12 & Sunday, August 19 from 11 a.m. to noon at Hiwan Heritage Park.
“Late Summer Wildflowers” on Tuesday, August 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Alderfer/Three Sisters Park.
“Nature Journal Club: Sunset Journaling” on Friday, August 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Mount Falcon Park.
“Movie in the Grove: The Big Year” on Saturday, August 18 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Hiwan Heritage Park.