These fascinating creatures are more than cute little rodents who chew up the grass. This presentation is both fun and informative. It looks at the history, ecology, social structure, life cycle, behavior, and language of this keystone species — the pillar of the prairie.
Ben will discuss the history and biology of this world-changing species; how beavers can help us fight drought, flooding, wildfire, and climate change; and how we can coexist with this challenging but vital rodent (the beaver!).
Children ages 3-6 will love to visit the farm to learn about animals, plants, and agricultural life. Piggies! program shares a great pig story and then we get to meet our pigs in person! All 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.
Welcome to the Louisville Bee City Pollinator Garden Tour! Join us at the beautiful Memory Square Park starting point for a fun and educational, self-guided event showcasing the beauty and importance of pollinators and learn how to create pollinator safe habitats and low-water landscapes.
Children ages 3-6 will love to visit the farm to learn about animals, plants, and agricultural life. Pollinators introduces kids to the pollinators all around us and then they get to create their own butterfly! All 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.
Using games and activities, we will learn how to use our senses to find the stories of the plants and animals living at Mud Lake Open Space. Find animal signs, identify the many trees, and explore the amazing diversity of plants and animals. How many will you find? This program is geared toward children ages 6-8, but all are welcome.
Dr. Olivia Messinger Carril will discuss how to garden for bees, based on the most recent scientific findings, with the goal of providing them with a safe harbor in the face of large-scale landscape changes.
oin Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Lafayette Open Space for a fascinating morning of discovering life of Coal Creek! Find the fish, inspect the insects, binocular the birds and mind the mammals! Lots of hands-on exploration as well as expert guidance to help you become familiar with the beautiful Coal Creek corridor! This program is for adults and families with children age 8 and older.
Experience Family Science Nights at Butterfly Pavilion for the unbeatable price of $5 per person! At these events, you can explore our exhibits after hours and enjoy self guided activities at themed stations scattered through the exhibits! As a bonus, upon completing all activities, each family member earns a special sticker and enjoys a 10% discount in our gift shop! Make your family nights memorable with our affordable and educational after-hours experience! Registration required! Ticket sales will close at 6:30pm on the day of the event, and admission to the event will also end at that time.
Learn how the building of cities, planting of trees, creation of water projects and other human activities have ushered in many species (including some of the most familiar) and ushered out a number of others. What other songbirds followed the path of the Blue Jay? What water birds are newcomers to our prairie landscape? And what of the Burrowing Owl? Join naturalist Martin Ogle, and Lafayette Historical Society's Gerry Morrell to find out!
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