Calendar
Film Schedule
See the schedule for films in the Freyer – Newman Center Sturm Family Auditorium. Included with admission. No reservations required.
Classes and programs are facilitated in English unless otherwise noted.
Friday, July 12
Prairie Origami
Join instructor Sabrina Xu to learn the art of origami while connecting with nature at the Plains Conservation Center. After an introduction to
Sunday, July 14
Prairie Homestead Harvest: Raising Farm Animals and Gardening in the 1800's
Join us for an interactive educational program that immerses participants into the world of 19th century gardening and homesteading. With hands-on
Sunset Prairie Hike at Plains Conservation Center
Watch the sunset, hang where the pronghorn play and discover one of the most scenic destinations in Aurora. With an elevation slightly higher than
Thursday, July 18
Camping on the Prairie Overnight Adventure for Families
Join us at Plains Conservation Center for an overnight camping adventure! Start with a sunset wagon ride across the prairie to learn about
Friday, July 19
Prairie Origami
Join instructor Sabrina Xu to learn the art of origami while connecting with nature at the Plains Conservation Center. After an introduction to
Saturday, July 20
Family Workshop at Plains Conservation Center: The Cheyenne
Join us to learn about the Cheyenne Native Americans and how they utilized the natural resources to survive on the prairie in the 1800s. Explore
Sunday, August 18
Sunset Prairie Hike at Plains Conservation Center
Watch the sunset, hang where the pronghorn play and discover one of the most scenic destinations in Aurora. With an elevation slightly higher than
Monday, August 19
Full Moon Hike
Discover Aurora's true nature under the light of the full moon and learn a little about its history with this guided nature hike.
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Thursday, August 22
Guided Homeschool Exploration at Plains Conservation Center: Birds
Come meet the birds of the Colorado prairie! Learn about birds through scavenger hunts, hiking in the shortgrass, and dissecting an owl pellet.
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Guided Homeschool Exploration at Plains Conservation Center: Birds
Come meet the birds of the Colorado prairie! Learn about birds through scavenger hunts, hiking in the shortgrass, and dissecting an owl pellet.
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Saturday, August 24
Family Workshop at Plains Conservation Center: Building Shelters in the 1800s
In the 1800s, people living on the Colorado prairie and in the mountains had to use their natural resources to build homes. Come learn how the Ute
Saturday, August 31
Prairie Homestead Harvest: Raising Farm Animals and Gardening in the 1800's
Join us for an interactive educational program that immerses participants into the world of 19th century gardening and homesteading. With hands-on
Saturday, September 7
Family Workshop at Plains Conservation Center: Bugs!
Explore the big wonders of the tiny creatures we call bugs. How many legs do they have? What do they eat? Where do they live? Learn the answers to
Saturday, September 14
Agriculture Festival at Plains Conservation Center
Celebrate food, nature and agriculture!
Join us for the annual agriculture festival and learn about where your food comes from and how you can
Agriculture Festival at Plains Conservation Center
Celebrate food, nature and agriculture!
Join us for the annual agriculture festival and learn about where your food comes from and how you can
Saturday, September 21
Family Workshop at Plains Conservation Center: Birds of a Feather
Come out to the Plains Conservation Center and learn about the birds that frequent the prairie. Take a wagon ride to the riparian area to look and