It is always a treat for the SOLE Team to visit Ridgway Elementary and spend the evening with its students. At this year's Family Nature Night, there was an estimated 70 students and 60 adults (130 total) that attended! The event started at 5 pm with Archery in the gym, pizza in the cafeteria, and our "backyard bass" activity outside. We teamed up with our friends at Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership for an evening Ridgway won't forget! They were able to provide an outstandin

The students enrolled in Acres Green's after school program were eagerly curious as the SOLE Team began setting up for their Family Nature Night. Puzzled by the equipment (and allured by the pizza) they asked if they could try out some of the activities before the event (officially) started. The SOLE Team believes that everyone should have an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, so the after school students were able to check out the archery and backyard bass activities. Some o

Students of Murphy Creek slowly trickled through its doors for Family Nature Night on September 17. The YMCA and other programs were ending just as our Nature Night began, so any kids leaving those programs were encouraged to stay for our activities and FREE pizza! An estimate of around 55 kids and 35 adults (90 total) attended. This was an awesome event for all that attended. Families were greeted near the flagpole where they signed in and received their raffle tickets. Outs

What a night! On September 11th, Vista Peak Exploratory was jam-packed with students from the moment we opened the doors at 5pm. We estimated about 149 students and 83 adults (232 total) attended. So many families attended, we were completely out of pizza by 5:30! Note to SOLE: bring more pizza! Families were able to enjoy activities provided by our partners. Bird Conservancy of the Rockies facilitated a bird-watching activity, while History Colorado quizzed students on fun f

Our first Family Nature Night of the 2018-19 school year was held at the Chappelow Arts Magnet School in Evans. This is Chappelow's second year as a SOLE school, and around 150 students and parents attended. Students were greeted by Katie Denny, a teacher who communicated with SOLE staff throughout the year and helped plan the entire event. Several SOLE partners came out for Nature Night, including Poudre Learning Center, Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, and A&H Adventures! P