Here are the activities that Boulder County Parks & Open Space has going on for kids this month. You can also see them on our Hikes & Events Calendar.
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Hanging Out With Bats
Friday October 5, 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Nederland Mining Museum, 200 N. Bridge St., Nederland
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Join volunteer naturalists to learn about the bats of Boulder County, their habits and habitat, and their importance to humans. Also learn how mines can provide safe and stable habitats for our local bats. For ages 3-7 with accompanying adult.
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Junior & Senior Fishing Derby
Saturday October 13, 9 a.m.-noon
Wally Toevs Pond at Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat off of 75th Street between Jay Road and Valmont Road, Boulder
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Create a fishing dream team! This special event is for pairs of one senior and one junior participant fishing together as a team.
There will be prizes given to the senior and junior pair who catch the heaviest trout, have the largest age difference, and are first to catch the limit.
- Seniors must be age 64 or older and juniors must be age 15 or younger.
- Event takes place rain or shine!
- The pond is stocked with rainbow trout.
- Artificial and live bait are both permitted at Wally Toevs Pond.
- Seniors must have a valid Colorado fishing license.
For more information contact Michelle Marotti at 303-678-6219 or mmarotti@bouldercounty.org.
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Goats Galore – Meet and Greet
Sunday October 14, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Agricultural Heritage Center, 8348 Highway 66, Longmont
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Join the Goats Galore 4-H club for a drop-in program all about goats. Why do people raise goats? Do goats really eat tin cans and tennis shoes? How do I get involved in 4-H? Learn about raising goats, different breeds, and their housing and feed requirements.
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Gold Panning
Saturday October 27, noon-2 p.m.
Nederland Mining Museum, 200 N. Bridge St., Nederland
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Try your hand at gold panning! This activity led to the settlement of Boulder County as people sought their fortunes. Do you have what it takes to travel back in time and search for gold? Programs are open to ages 5 and older.
Registration is required.
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