Here are the activities that Boulder County Parks & Open Space has going on this month for kids! You can also see them on our Hikes & Events Calendar.
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Gold Panning
Saturday July 6, noon-2 p.m.
Nederland Mining Museum 200 N. Bridge Street, Nederland
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Nature Detectives in the Field: Moon Mysteries
Tuesday July 9, 2-3 p.m.
Louisville Public Library, 951 Spruce Street.
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Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first human moon landing and increase your knowledge of our favorite night light! Take part in hands-on demonstrations and discover other fascinating moon facts. For families with children ages 6-16, but anyone is welcome.
Registration is required.
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Evening at the Museum
Friday July 12, 7-8:30 p.m.
Nederland Mining Museum, 200 N. Bridge St., Nederland
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Share coffee and dessert as you explore history and mountain lore. At this family event, Geosphere 1889, children role play as historical adventurers to solve a rock-related mystery ahead of their evil nemesis, Baron von Vaderstein.
Registration is required.
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Fun on the Farm: Pioneer Life
Friday July 12 at 9:30-10:15 a.m.
Agricultural Heritage Center, 8348 Highway 66, Longmont
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Bring your 3-6 year olds to the farm to learn about animals, plants, and agricultural life. Programs include a short story time, hands-on activities, and a take-home craft. Afterwards, explore the farm. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Nature Detectives: Moon Mysteries Night Walk
Tuesday July 16, 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Near Superior. Location provided to registered participants.
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Increase your knowledge of our favorite night light! Enjoy a moonlit walk while discovering fascinating facts about the moon. For families with children ages 6-16, but anyone is welcome.
Registration is required.
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Catfish Night
July 19, 7:30 -11 p.m.
Stearns Lake at Carolyn Holmberg Preserve (access trailhead from Dillon Road on South 104th Street)
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Enjoy a summer night of fishing! Anglers must have a current Colorado fishing license. (Kids under 16 don’t need a license.) Open to shore fishing only. Artificial and live bait permitted. Check-in required at trailhead on South 104th Street
For more information, please call Dave Hoerath at 303-678-6204. The event will not be canceled due to weather.
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Fun on the Farm: Worms
Friday July 26, 10:30-11:15 a.m
Agricultural Heritage Center, 8348 Highway 66, Longmont
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Bring your 3-6 year olds to the farm to learn about animals, plants, and agricultural life. Programs include a short story time, hands-on activities, and a take-home craft. Afterwards, explore the farm. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Summer Heritage Evening: Livestock
Saturday July 27, 4-7 p.m.
Walker Ranch Homestead, 8999 Flagstaff Mountain Road, approximately 7 miles west of Boulder.
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Meet animals up close at the petting zoo and learn about the animals on Walker Ranch long ago. Talk with costumed volunteers as they demonstrate late 1800s chores and games. Become a team of horses or oxen and design your own brand. You will also be invited to do some ranch chores and play historical games. Free and fun for all ages. For more information, call 303-776-8848 or email skippen@bouldercounty.org.
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Backyard Wildlife at Sandstone Ranch
Saturday July 27, 10:30 a.m.-noon
The Visitor Center is located south of Highway 119, one mile east of Weld County Road 1. Take the east entrance to the Sandstone Ranch area, turning south on Sandstone Drive. Follow the directional signs to the Upper Visitor Center parking lot.
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Join volunteer naturalists for a hands-on program to learn about the animals that call your backyard home. After the program visit the beautiful, historic ranch house to learn about the human history associated with this site. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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