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Upcoming Activities Calendar

Sign Up	StoryTime: Bilingual Edition (KIDS Ages 3-6) Wednesday, 28 September 2022 \| 10:00 AM \| Bobolink Monarchs are on the move! Join OSMP for a story focused on the Monarch butterfly’s epic migration from the wilds of Canada home to the forests of Mexico, read both in English and in Spanish, followed by games and a short, pollinator-powered natur... more
Sign Up	Sunrise Yoga: the power of connection Saturday, 01 October 2022 \| 08:00 AM \| Flagstaff Sunrise Amphitheater Join local certified yoga teacher Maddie Tyo for a free Vinyasa Yoga session, where we'll harmonize movement and breath to flow from one pose to the next in one of the best sunrise spots in Boulder. This all-levels class will utilize the power of ... more
Sign Up	A Nature Play Date (KIDS- All Ages) Sunday, 02 October 2022 \| 10:00 AM \| Teller Farm South Busy schedules? Too much screen time? Join OSMP for a Nature Play Date! Today’s families have less time to connect with nature than past generations. Unlike traditional education programs, Nature Play Dates offer opportunities to relax with your c... more
Sign Up	StoryTime: The Last Leaves (KIDS Ages 3-6) Wednesday, 05 October 2022 \| 10:00 AM \| South Mesa Should we worry as our favorite trees lose their leaves? Join OSMP for a short story on the changing of the seasons, a leaf-finding mission, and a craft, before the last leaves fall! This program is geared towards ages 3-6, but all are welcome. ... more
Sign Up	Grandparents + Children Hike (for Older Adults 60+ and the Children ages 5-12 in their lives) Saturday, 08 October 2022 \| 01:00 PM \| Shanahan Ridge / Lehigh Whether or not you are a grandparent, Open Space & Mountain Parks (OSMP) invites older adults to bring 1 or 2 children on this hike led by volunteer naturalist Debora Martin. We will have kid-friendly activities that encourage appreciation of spen... more
Register	A Full Moon Sunset Hike: The Hunter's Moon Sunday, 09 October 2022 \| 05:30 PM \| Flagstaff Summit West \| Registration Required October’s full moon presents us with a unique hiking opportunity - a sunset over the continental divide and an almost simultaneous moonrise over the great plains. Join OSMP’s Recreation Coordinator, Dakota Anderson, to experience the beauty of bot... more
Sign Up	StoryTime: Bats on the Brain (KIDS Ages 3-6) Sunday, 09 October 2022 \| 10:00 AM \| Teller Farm South Like many animals, bats are settling in for a long winter’s sleep. Join OSMP in wishing them goodnight with stories, a silly game of bat and moth tag, and a craft. This program is geared towards ages 3-6, but all are welcome. Please dress for th... more
Waitlist	Native Seed Collections - Restoring Ecosystems and Increasing Plant Diversity on Native Ag Land Tuesday, 11 October 2022 \| 09:30 AM \| Other OSMP Location \| Registration Required Climate change is a serious global challenge that will have profound impacts on human and natural systems. OSMP is proactively managing these systems to withstand and adapt to the effects of the changing climate, relying on data driven science and... more
Sign Up	A Nature Play Date (KIDS- All Ages) Tuesday, 11 October 2022 \| 10:00 AM \| Sawhill Ponds Busy schedules? Too much screen time? Join OSMP for a Nature Play Date! Today’s families have less time to connect with nature than past generations. Unlike traditional education programs, Nature Play Dates offer opportunities to relax with your c... more
Sign Up	Fishin' Fun! (KIDS- All Ages) Saturday, 15 October 2022 \| 09:30 AM \| Wonderland Lake Kids can enjoy learning to fish with OSMP Naturalist Staff. This program is best for children who have never been fishing or have limited fishing experience. Equipment and bait will be available, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer! Gua... more