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Upcoming Activities Calendar

Sign Up	Talkin' Turkeys: A Family Hike Sunday, 17 November 2024 \| 09:30 AM \| Chautauqua Ranger Cottage Meet Naturalist Kelly at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage for an easy to moderate family hike to learn all about turkeys! We will wander through the woods, play, and discover more about this amazing animal along the 2.4 mile Enchanted Mesa to McClint... more
Sign Up	A Nature Play Date: Youthful Oasis (KIDS- All Ages) Sunday, 24 November 2024 \| 10:30 AM Don't let cold weather keep you inside. Find all sorts of wintery wonders on a Nature Play Date with OSMP! Play Dates offer an opportunity for kids and their parents to have unstructured time in nature. Winter is a great opportunity to find anima... more
Sign Up	A Trail Less Traveled: Feathers and Rocks Sunday, 24 November 2024 \| 10:00 AM \| Buckingham Park Discover the hidden gems of OSMP beyond the well-known Chautauqua trails. Join naturalist Ellen on a captivating journey along the serene Joder Ranch Trail, as we ascend toward an easter view. This moderately easy hike offers the perfect blend of ... more
Sign Up	A Caroling Hike with Musician Jeff Kagan Saturday, 07 December 2024 \| 10:00 AM \| Chautauqua Ranger Cottage A part of Winterfest at Chautauqua Park, join Kids' Musician Jeff Kagan of "Jeff & Paige" and OSMP staff for a mellow holiday hike and caroling. Expect a moderate, group stroll through the Chautauqua meadow with a handful of stops along the way to... more
Sign Up	Life in the Cold: Winter Ecology Saturday, 07 December 2024 \| 11:00 AM \| Teller Farm North It may seem that life is slumbering during the cold winter months, but the non-human residents of OSMP are doing what they need to survive and thrive. Join us as we walk to the White Rocks trail, full of raptors and winter wildlife. We’ll talk abo... more
Sign Up	Recovery and Wellness Series: Recovery Community Holiday Celebration Saturday, 14 December 2024 \| 09:00 AM \| Chautauqua Ranger Cottage Experience a celebration of the recovery community this holiday season. This event is designed to share and learn from one another during the holidays, which can be stressful for many. Come share conversation, games, warm drinks and snacks, and di... more
Sign Up	A Caroling Hike with Musician Jeff Kagan Monday, 16 December 2024 \| 04:00 PM \| Bobolink Join musician, Jeff Kagan (of Jeff & Paige) and OSMP staff for a very mellow/flat holiday hike and caroling with your fellow hikers. Expect an easy group stroll along South Boulder Creek with a handful of stops along the way to sing some holiday f... more