Lawrence Family Nature Night
The students of Lawrence Elementary had a blast at their Family Nature Night! About 76 kids and 37 adults (113 total) attended the event. Our partners brought amazing activities, and even some live education tools for this epic night! Majestic View Nature Center, along with Jeffco Open Space, brought 3 snakes to show, including the native Bull Snake featured above. Some students loved the idea of learning and touching these magnificent reptiles...while some parents watched fr
Milliken Family Nature Night
Gloomy weather wasn't going to stop Milliken Elementary's 3-5th graders from having an awesome night of outdoor family fun! Students left with a sense of accomplishment while building confidence in their archery, fishing, and wildlife identification skills. We estimated a total of 80 students and 46 adults (126 total) attended. Thank you Milliken for the great turnout this year! The SOLE Team was aided by partners from the Bird Conservancy and Barr Lake State Park! Michelle S
Another Perfect Family Nature Night at Paonia Elementary
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
Ridgway Celebrates Spring with their Second Annual Family Nature Night
As the sunlight glistened on the surrounding mountains, families filed into Ridgway Elementary’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 and Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership. Upon entering the school, families were greeted by the Welcome Table and a fun activity with Ridgway State Park.
Family Nature Night Returns to Eagle Valley!
Eagle Valley Elementary students and staff are no rookies when it comes to Family Nature Night! With partners and SOLE activities set up and ready to go, families began arriving right at 5 pm. They were greeted at the Welcome Table with a smile and raffle tickets for the kids. Parents listened as Bonnie explained what activities lay beyond and kids picked out stickers they wanted from the table. Backyard bass was front and center as people walked the path up to the school. Ma
A Wondrous Family Nature Night at Walden Elementary
As the sunlight glistened brightly on snow-capped mountains in the distance, families filed into Walden’s third annual Family Nature Night. Before them lay an array of activities with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) staff and our wonderful partners: Yampatika and Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Upon entering the school, families were greeted by an unlikely life form: fish eggs! A staff member from the Bellvue-Watson Fish Hatchery shared his wealth of knowledge about Colora
First Family Nature Night Launches at STEM Launch
STEM Launch experienced their very first Family Nature Night as this is the school’s first year in the SOLE program. The Welcome Table was set up just outside the main doors where Shalana greeted everyone with raffle tickets and a rundown of the event. The wind kept the rest of the activities indoors for the evening, but much excitement was still to be had! Backyard Bass and archery were placed in the gym, partners were spaced throughout the atrium and main hallway, and delic
Crawford Elementary has a Great Turnout at Their First Family Nature Night!
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
Eiber Families Fill SOLE’s Family Nature Night
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
Family Nature Night Returns to Pamona
Grand Junction’s warm spring weather brought families galore to the Pamona Elementary School Family Nature Night in early April. Families arrived with smiles and excitement as the evening began at 5 pm. Upon arrival, families first stopped at the welcome table, where they were greeted by Emily, a teacher, and a surprise visitor, Talon, the boater safety mascot! Many activities were spread throughout the school lawn and a few hid inside classrooms. Pizza was freshly delivered
