What a nice treat for Centennial families to experience just a week after Thanksgiving. Students and parents had plenty of fun activities to choose from as they filtered in for the evening. Combined with free pizza and an amazing raffle, the event was well-rounded and enjoyable for all. History Colorado and USFS were set up next to each other and had a stream of children and adults stopping by to try trivia and history bingo while learning some cool facts along the way. What

On a cloudy, brisk morning, Acres Green Elementary 4th grade students greeted SOLE staff at the Tri-Lakes Office near Chatfield Reservoir. Although we had to be quiet inside the workspace, outdoors was alight with activity! Students recounted their favorite part of the day being Chatfield lore when they toured the dam. Mrs. Kendall led them on a short hike across the high top of the dam. They also heard and smelled the frothy water at the outlet, where Mrs. Kendall told them

Lake County Intermediate’s fourth graders embarked on an adventurous field trip at Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA). The weather was sunny and serene as teachers and parents grouped up the bustling children. Colorado Parks and Wildlife educators incorporated the grade level ecosystem unit into their stations. Jamie discussed how the Arkansas River runs through Leadville’s backyard! Students had a fun time solidifying their knowledge of nonliving and living elements

Monterey Elementary halls transformed into a party when the Family Nature Night began. Students couldn't get enough of Wildlife Trivia. Spinning the wheel is always a thrill. What can we learn about next? Making leaf drawings at the Generation Wild table provided a creative way to connect with nature. Catamount Institute made compost fun with live worms! They are so great for our gardens! Bear Creek Nature Center had an amazing array of taxidermy and animal artifacts. El Pue

As families entered Pennock Elementary for Family Nature Night , they were warmly greeted at the welcome table! Emily and Tabbi gave out tickets for the awaited raffle. Next kids could spin the wheel for a Colorado wildlife category. Katie picked numerous brains with trivia questions, and any attempt won a prize! With bracelets on wrists and bouncy balls in pockets, kids proceeded to the many other booths. How cool was it to drop a token in Rocky Mountain Arsenal's board and

Clyde Miller Elementary fourth graders unloaded lunch bins from the bus on a chilly Friday around 10:00 AM. Four groups split off in different directions at the Plains Conservation Center. Invested staff from Denver Botanic Gardens led our educational programs. Ms. Judy told us the spiky yucca plant had many uses for Native Americans. Observant students noticed it had been chewed on--likely by a pronghorn antelope. The tipi encampment is nested amidst the far expanses of flat