Despite the rain trickling from the sky, families were all smiles as they arrived at Paonia Elementary School’s second annual Family Nature Night. Before them lay an array of activities with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) educators, Rangers, and District Wildlife Managers as well as our wonderful partners: Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, The Nature Connection, and U.S. Forest Service. Upon entering the school, families were greeted by the CPW Southwest Education Coordinat

Students at Crawford Elementary School and their families arrived in the masses to experience everything their first annual Family Nature Night had to offer! Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and our partners offered a variety of activities while the savory aroma of pizza drifted through the halls. With help from school staff and CPW volunteers, the event was a spectacular time! The trivia wheel whirled again and again, determining what category a question would be asked from

A steady stream of families meandered through Eiber’s doors as Family Nature Night began on a beautiful April evening. Smiling faces were waiting at the Welcome Table greeting everyone with raffle tickets and information! Partners lined the hallways with activities aplenty, and pizza was waiting in the cafeteria with an added bonus of making s’mores in the hallway for dessert courtesy of Mountain Side Gear Rental. While munching on delicious chocolate, marshmallow, and graham

It was a great night for a Family Nature Night on Tuesday with cooperative weather and families eager for some fun. A smiling face was waiting at the Welcome Table where Katie was there to greet everyone with raffle tickets and a description of all the activities inside! Partners were spread through the school, and pizza was freshly waiting in the cafeteria. Many went for pizza first to fuel up for the awaiting activities. Denver Botanic Gardens brought an entire planting act

On a Wednesday evening after school, McGlone Academy filled with positive partners and interested families. All who attended Family Nature Night found a booth or activity that inspired involvement with the outdoors. Let’s remember some of the activities offered! Kids and teachers spun the trivia wheel for a wildlife category. They answered Jessica’s challenging questions for tiny prizes! At a booth with Environmental Learning for Kids, families could feel inside mystery boxes

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