Celebrate National Wildlife Refuge week and Go Wild In Your Park at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge at our FREE, annual Refuge Day celebration for the entire family on October 19, 2019, from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Visitor Center.
Event activities include archery, wildlife activity booths, black-footed ferrets, wildlife arts and crafts, face painting, and Nature’s Educators with live raptors! Explore Refuge trails or take the wildlife drive to see bison, deer, hawks, black-footed ferrets (an endangered species), and more! All activities are geared for family fun and a great way to connect with nature! The event is FREE and no reservations are needed.
Click below for the event flyer.
Refuge Day Flyer
Vote For Your Favorite Refuge Photos!
The Refuge's Ninth Annual Amateur Photo Contest is underway! Stop by the Visitor Center through November 30 to cast your vote. Winners will be announced in early December and will have their photos turned into postcards available for sale at Nature's Nest Books & Gifts.
Take the Refuge's 11-mile Wildlife Drive in your vehicle to see bison, deer, hawks, waterfowl and more! Along the way there are parking lots near trail heads to hike the more than 10 miles of trails. Click on the link below for a map of the wildlife drive and trail system. It's free and a great way to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Refuge.
Trail and Wildlife Drive Map
Check out our nature programs, tours, hands-on activities, news and more. Best of all, these programs are free! To sign up for a nature program please call the visitor center at 303-289-0930, space is limited. To receive an electronic copy, send your e-mail address to rockymountainarsenal@fws.gov. Include in the subject line Wild News.
Wild News Nature Programs