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July
Wild Walk
Saturday, July 4
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Get outdoors this holiday and get healthy! Celebrate the Fourth of July on this 6K walk through the Refuge. Sponsored by Commerce City, Bass Pro Shops, Shamrock Foods, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service who will host a walk through the Refuge to jump start the holiday. Don’t forget to bring your sunscreen and water! Strollers are welcome.
Friends of a Feather
Saturday, July 11
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Keep your eyes to the sky for this early morning expedition.
Bike the Refuge
Wednesday, July 15
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Grab your helmet and water bottle for a leisurely bike ride that meanders through prairie dog towns, woodlands, and along lake edges.
Early Risers Hike
Saturday, July 18
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Start your day with a fresh cup of coffee before heading out on this early morning Refuge hike. Catch a glimpse of Refuge wildlife just beginning their day. Water, sunscreen, and sturdy shoes recommended.
Photo Tour
Tuesday, July 21
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Keep your camera ready for some spectacular wild shots!
Froggy Night Out
Saturday, July 25
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Listen to the jug-a-rum of bullfrogs and the whining of chorus frogs on this adventurous night hike around our Refuge wetland. Don’t forget your flashlights and bug spray!
August
Hayride
Saturday, August 1
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and renew your sense of wonder during this family-style hayride under the open sky.
Refuge Nightlife
Saturday, August 8
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
When we’re in bed, many amazing creatures are just beginning their day on the Refuge. Join us to discover nocturnal animals that soar overhead or walk stealthily on the ground. Be ready to test your night vision while we search for creatures of the night!
Bike the Refuge
Sunday, August 9
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Grab your helmet and water bottle for a leisurely bike ride that meanders through prairie dog towns, woodlands, and along lake edges.
Wildflower Walk
Saturday, August 11
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Lace up your sneakers for a guided exploration of the Refuge in search of native flowering plants. Examine summer blooms and learn easy tricks to identify various plants.
Tales of the Earth from the Rocky Mountains
Saturday, August 15
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Join Renee Fajardo around the campfire for this evening of interactive and dynamic storytelling about the Rocky Mountains and Colorado. Take part in the stories and make a craft to take home as a souvenir.
Bike the Refuge
Tuesday, August 18
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Grab your helmet and water bottle for a leisurely bike ride that meanders through prairie dog towns, woodlands, and along lake edges.
Disappearing Treasures
Tuesday, August 18
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Join us on this very unique opportunity to tour the only National Eagle and Wildlife Property Repository in the country to see firsthand wildlife items that have been confiscated at our US borders and learn about illegal wildlife trade. You’ll also learn about the Native American Eagle Feather Program. Families are welcome.
Song Dogs
Saturday, August 22
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Enjoy an evening under the stars while on a relaxing hayride. Learn some intriguing facts about coyotes and their life on the prairie. Keep your ears tuned for the sound of coyote howls rolling across the open fields.
FISHING FRENZY
Saturday, August 29
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Calling all young anglers ages 3 – 15 years old!
This derby is for you and filled with action, crafts and lots of fishing! Prizes will be awarded in each fishing category. Visit the skill booths to learn about casting, knot tying, fish ethics, water safety, fish identification, and fly tying. Then get your picture taken with a pro angler. Be sure to take a special tour to see the bison before you leave! Lunch will be provided by Friends of the Front Range Wildlife Refuges for a minimal charge.
September
Skins, Skulls and Tracks
Saturday, September 5
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Enjoy the summer evening at the amphitheater at Lake Mary for an up-close look at the mammals of the Refuge. Touch the fur, investigate the skulls, and identify the tracks they leave behind.
Hayride
Sunday, September 6
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and renew your sense of wonder during this family-style hayride under the open sky.
Home on the Range
Saturday, September 12
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Observe the Refuge’s newest wildlife residents – cinnamon colored American bison calves! Watch as they explore their new home and interact with the bison herd. Learn some interesting facts about North America’s largest land mammal and how they almost became extinct. Recommended for families.
Home on the Range
Sunday, September 13
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Observe the Refuge’s newest wildlife residents – cinnamon colored American bison calves! Watch as they explore their new home and interact with the bison herd. Learn some interesting facts about North America’s largest land mammal and how they almost became extinct. Recommended for families.
Disappearing Treasures
Tuesday, September 15
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Join us on this very unique opportunity to tour the only National Eagle and Wildlife Property Repository in the country to see firsthand wildlife items that have been confiscated at our US borders and learn about illegal wildlife trade. You’ll also learn about the Native American Eagle Feather Program. Families are welcome.
Friends of a Feather
Saturday, September 19
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Keep your eyes to the sky for this early morning birding expedition.
Photo Tour
Sunday, September 20
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Keep your camera ready for some spectacular wild shots!
Bike the Refuge
Saturday, September 26
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Grab your helmet and water bottle for a leisurely bike ride that meanders through prairie dog towns, woodlands, and along lake edges.
Family Fishing
Saturday, September 26
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Gather the family and head out to the Refuge lakes! Get “hooked” on this unforgettable fishing adventure. The lakes are filled with bluegill, channel catfish, and trophy-size largemouth bass. Don’t forget to bring your cameras for a souvenir photo of your big catch. No pole? Don’t worry – you can borrow one of ours.
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