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Standley Lake has partnered with Heritage Golf Course to bring you this one of a kind program: Beginning and expert birders are invited to explore the designated Audubon Sanctuary at Heritage Golf Course in search of their resident and migratory birds! Learn about birding, bird identification, and how the golf course is protecting our avian friends. Some binoculars are available or bring your owns. We highly encourage you to bring sunscreen and water. You must register for this class through the City of Westminster’s Activity Registration Webpage:

Come join us at Standley Lake Regional Park’s Nature Center to learn about Prairie Dogs and the role they play in the park, positive and negative. Prairie Dogs are abundant in the area and seen by some as a nuisance, but they actually serve a purpose in the ecosystem and to the park. Come visit us for a short presentation describing the different ways they impact us, followed by a short walk (about 30-45 minutes) to view a nearby colony. Dress appropriately. You may want to bring sunscreen and water.

In this fishing class, you’ll learn many things like how to tie a hook, the anatomy of a fish, what it is to be an “ethical angler” and how to handle fish. Fishing poles will be provided to children only. Adults must have a fishing license and their own fishing pole. Bait will be provided. Dress appropriately. You must register for this class through the City of Westminster’s Activity Registration Webpage:
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Have you ever found? Many interesting and unusual relationships between animals are revealed by their skulls. Skulls also give clues about how the animal is adapted for survival in its environment and indicate how these adaptations may have led to the evolution of different species. When investigating skulls more closely, it becomes clear how skulls are used for mammal classification. Come and learn all about skull identification! You must register for this class through the City of Westminster’s Activity Registration Webpage:

While snakes have been villainized both in folklore and in pop-culture, we'll learn about why these creatures are important to us through games and activities. You’ll also get to meet a live snake from the Standley Lake Nature Center! Join us for some slithering fun. You must register for this class through the City of Westminster’s Activity Registration Webpage:
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Learn all about owls and what they eat! You’ll get to dissect an owl pellet that will contain valuable clues to what the owl was eating and the habitat in which the owl was hunting. Each pellet contains a complete disarticulated skeleton that will be studied using bone charts. You must register for this class through the City of Westminster’s Activity Registration Webpage:
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Standley Lake Regional Park is a 3,000-acre park located in unincorporated Jefferson County. Ever wonder how it was formed or how it came to be a regional park? At the nature center, we have all that information and more! Join us and discover all about the fascinating history of this beautiful area. From the first homesteading claims in the 1800s to what it has become today! Please join us and learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the history of Standley Lake. All ages must register for this class through the City of Westminster’s Activity Registration Webpage:

Learn about Bald Eagles, Great Blue Herons and Cormorants, just to name a few, all which live at the park. Go on a 1-mile hike and see how some of these birds hunt for food and watch their daily behavior. Dress appropriately. You may want to bring sunscreen and water. All ages must register for this class through the City of Westminster’s Activity Registration Webpage:
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Take a guided nature tour through Standley Lake Nature Refuge to get an “up-close” look at our resident eagles. This tour will discuss every aspect of an eagle’s life from cultural significance and mating rituals to what they eat for breakfast. This tour is interactive, fun and exciting, while at the same time, you will learn everything you want to know about the bald eagle. Dress appropriately. You may want to bring sunscreen and water. All ages must register for this class through the City of Westminster’s Activity Registration Webpage:

Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area
Each month volunteers from the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society provide telescopes for your viewing pleasure and share their knowledge about stars, planets, galaxies, and more. Dress warmly and bring a blanket or chair to sit on. Meet in the parking lot off Carpenter Road. Free, no registration required. For weather updates, visit the NCAS website at www.NoCoAstro.org.