South Suburban Parks and Recreation

Calling All Musicians: Bring your own“Name that Tune” entry or join in ours fora hands-on evening of musical merriment.Bring or create a musical instrument. Allability levels welcome! Musical theme isHalloween.6725010 Oct 18 F 6-7:30 pmWild Wings: Assorted live raptors takeflight in the classroom. Always a favorite!Phone the Carson Nature Center in Dec tosee if the new raven, or barn owl will makean appearance.672501 Jan 17 F 6-7:30 pmCalling All Musicians: Bring your own“Name that Tune” entry or join in ours fora hands-on evening of musical merriment.Bring or create a musical instrument. Allability levels welcome! Bring your sweetheartfor love songs serenades.672502 Feb 14 F 6-7:30 pmForensic Botany: Solve a “whodunit”based on native plant clues. Use yourbotanical mastery and wildlife knowledgeto explain who, when and where.672503 Mar 14 F 6-7:30 pmCooley Lake NatureWalks All Ages*Access South Platte Park’s wildlife refugearea guided by a naturalist. This area haslimited public access to protect wildlife.Please register by calling 303-730-1022, orsign up at Carson Nature Center.2nd Sat each monthAlso Sundays, Oct 6 and Mar 16FREE!9:30-11 amBeaver Safari Ride All ages*Enjoy a fall evening on an open trailer hayrideseeking beavers at sunset. Enjoy storiesand activities as you watch for them neartheir lodges. 6 pm-7:30 pm6750210 Oct 10 Th6750310 Oct 11 F$9 adults, $7 youth* $6 adults, $5 youth*RHousehold Rates: $24 /$17 R for 2 adults,3 youth at the same addressBald EaglesFREE!6*-AdultCatch a glimpse of our national symbolright in town as you hike with a naturalistto find eagles perched over the lakes orriver in search of prey.675291 Jan 25 Sa 8:30-10:30 am$9 adult, $7 youth*$6 adults, $5 youth* RHousehold Rates: $24 /$17 R for 2 adults, 3youth at the same addressYouth - NatureTree Climbing!7*-AdultEnjoy the thrill of heights and a new viewpointon nature. A certified instructorprovides the equipment you need to safelyreach the treetop.673409 Sep 156734010 Oct 206734011 Nov 17Su 12-2:30 pm$33/$30 R*Youth are ages 16 & under and must beaccompanied by an adult.Nature CampsWinter Day Camps6-10 yrsDelight in a full day adventure packed withnature encounters. Different activities eachday include nature play, finding wildlife,hiking, with warm-up indoors with gamesand crafts. Dates and times below.8:30 am-4:30 pm$32 /$26 RIn-Service Days6720810 Oct 17 Th MigrationMadness6720910 Oct 18 F Nature SuperHeroes672083 Mar 6 Th Eco Kids Camp672093 Mar 7 F Spring SensationsMartin Luther King Day Camp672031 Jan 20 MPresident’s Day Camp672032 Feb 17 MSpring Break WeekNature CampChildren learn what the flora and fauna areup to. They’ll build observation and trackingskills, and learn about the local birdsand insects.672073 M-Th Mar 24-278:30 am - 4:30 pm$129 /$119 RNature Club8-12 yrsNature-lovers gather after school to ventureout in the park for exploration and games.Discover unknown places in the park. Endthe school day with outdoor fun! Carpooldrivers are welcome to hike the park, too!671909 Sep 3, 176719010 Oct 1, 156719110 Oct 29, Nov 12Tu 4-5 pm$12 /$8 RBirthday Partiesat the Nature Center303-730-1022Includes:• 1.5 hour naturalist-guided program• Additional 30-minutes in the party room• Up to 12 participants (additional fees forlarger groups)• Invitations and small party favorThemes include:• The River (includes time at the river table)• Wildlife Detectives• Princess Adventures• Fort or Fairyhouse• Crazy ‘bout Crawdads (seasonal)• Bug Bonanza (seasonal)Ask us about additional adventures.$129 /$119 RCheck out more Family NaturePrograms on pg. 53 in the Adult Section.NatureYouthNature information: 303-730-1022Register by calling 303-347-5999Fall/Winter 2013-14 31