City of Boulder

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Upcoming Activities Calendar

Sign Up	KIDS: After School Adventures Tuesday, May 21, 2019 \| 03:30 PM \| Sawhill Ponds Join OSMP for an afternoon of exploring, climbing, splashing, and observing wildlife. After School Adventures is an opportunity for the whole family to connect with nature. Enjoy using your imagination to build, discover, and observe the natural w... more
Sign Up	KIDS: Insect Storytime Wednesday, May 22, 2019 \| 09:30 AM \| Sawhill Ponds What kind of insects can we find at Sawhill ponds and how many legs will they have? Join seasonal naturalist Dakota Anderson for picture books followed by a short hike along the ponds to discover the answer. This program is designed for ages 3-5, ... more
Sign Up	KIDS: Nature Play Thursday, May 23, 2019 \| 10:00 AM \| Flagstaff Summit West Join OSMP for a morning of exploring, climbing and observing wildlife. Nature play is an opportunity for the whole family to connect with nature. Enjoy using your imagination to build, discover, and observe the natural world. A great way for child... more
Waitlist	Wildflower Bonanza on Shanahan Ridge- PROGRAM FULL Saturday, May 25, 2019 \| 09:00 AM \| Other OSMP Location \| Registration Required The Shanahan Ridge trails loop through one of the most beautiful parts of OSMP. The pine forests and lush, wet meadows are thick with wildflowers and a haven for wildlife. Join a flower treasure hunt with naturalist Dave Sutherland to seek out bl... more
Waitlist	Jungle Birds of Boulder - PROGRAM FULL Sunday, May 26, 2019 \| 07:30 AM \| Registration Required Why fly to Belize or Costa Rica when their tropical birds will come to us? Join naturalist Dave Sutherland for an easy hike into a local birding hot-spot to search for colorful migratory song birds newly arrived from the steamy jungles south of th... more
Sign Up	KIDS: After School Adventures Tuesday, May 28, 2019 \| 03:30 PM \| South Mesa Join OSMP for an afternoon of exploring, climbing, splashing, and observing wildlife. After School Adventures is an opportunity for the whole family to connect with nature. Enjoy using your imagination to build, discover, and observe the natural w... more
Register	Ancient Hunting: An Introduction to the Atlatl Tuesday, May 28, 2019 \| 05:00 PM \| Registration Required Come join us for this rare opportunity to experience and test your skills with an ancient spear throwing techniques over 30,000 years old. In this interactive program, OSMP’s Christian Driver of Cultural Resources will teach participants about th... more
Sign Up	KIDS: Spring Color Hunt Storytime Wednesday, May 29, 2019 \| 09:30 AM \| Sawhill Ponds 9:30 a.m. Story Time 10:00 Color Hunt Can we find ten different colors at Sawhill Ponds? Join seasonal naturalist Ellen Orleans for story time (including foot stomping and arm flapping!) followed by a walk among ponds, with an eye out for ducks ... more
Sign Up	KIDS: Nature Play Thursday, May 30, 2019 \| 10:00 AM \| Sawhill Ponds Join OSMP for a morning of exploring, climbing, splashing, and observing wildlife. Nature play is an opportunity for the whole family to connect with nature. Enjoy using your imagination to build, discover, and observe the natural world. A great w... more
Sign Up	Sketchbook Exercise in the Open Spaces Friday, May 31, 2019 \| 10:00 AM \| NCAR This class can be a first introduction into a drawing and sketchbook practice or initiate new attempts in an established drawing routine outdoors. This hike is open to all generations and invites participants from ages 7 to 100. We provide drawin... more