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See the schedule for films in the Freyer – Newman Center Sturm Family Auditorium. Included with admission. No reservations required.

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Classes and programs are facilitated in English unless otherwise noted.

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Thursday, April 24

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Rags to Rugs at Plains Conservation Center

April 24, 2025 | Adults, Art Exploration

Braided rag rugs are a traditional American way to use fabric scraps to make something useful. Come learn this historic method of up-cycling that

Saturday, April 26

12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Wagon Tour at Plains Conservation Center

April 26, 2025 | Adult, Offsite, Plains Conservation Center, Tours

Get to know the prairie in a whole new way. On our ride across the plains, participants watch for wildlife in the landscape, from prairie dogs to

Friday, May 2

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Sunset Wagon Tour at Plains Conservation Center

May 2, 2025 | Adults, Offsite, Plains Conservation Center, Tours

Get to know the prairie in a whole new way. On our ride across the plains, participants watch for wildlife in the landscape, from prairie dogs to

Saturday, May 3

12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Wagon Tour at Plains Conservation Center

May 3, 2025 | Adults, Offsite, Plains Conservation Center, Tours

Get to know the prairie in a whole new way. On our ride across the plains, participants watch for wildlife in the landscape, from prairie dogs to

2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Prairie Origami

May 3, 2025 | Adults, Families, Art Exploration, Family Programs, Homeschool Programs, Offsite

Join instructor Sabrina Xu to learn the art of origami while connecting with nature at the Plains Conservation Center. After an introduction to

Sunday, May 4

7:15 - 8:15 p.m.

Sunset Prairie Hike at Plains Conservation Center

May 4, 2025 | Adults, Children, Families, Family Programs, Offsite

Watch the sunset, hang where the pronghorn play and discover one of the most scenic destinations in Aurora. With an elevation slightly higher than

Tuesday, May 6

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Prairie Pup Adventures at Plains Conservation Center

May 6, 2025 | Children, Families, Science & Art, Offsite, Plains Conservation Center, Toddler & Preschool Programs, Family Programs

Prairie Pup Adventures at the Plains Conservation Center offers a fun way for preschool aged children to learn about the animals, plants and people

Thursday, May 8

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Sunset Wagon Tour at Plains Conservation Center

May 8, 2025 | Adults, Offsite, Plains Conservation Center, Tours

Get to know the prairie in a whole new way. On our ride across the plains, participants watch for wildlife in the landscape, from prairie dogs to

Friday, May 9

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Sunset Wagon Tour at Plains Conservation Center

May 9, 2025 | Adults, Offsite, Plains Conservation Center, Tours

Get to know the prairie in a whole new way. On our ride across the plains, participants watch for wildlife in the landscape, from prairie dogs to

Saturday, May 10

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Watercolor and Ink Nature Journaling at Plains Conservation Center

May 10, 2025 | Adults, Art Exploration, Science & Art

Develop a personal connection to the beauty and importance of the prairie through observation and journaling techniques using meta-data, questions

12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Family Make and Take at Plains Conservation Center: Bee Hotel

May 10, 2025 | Adults, Children, Families, Family Programs, DIY, Homeschool Programs, Offsite, Plains Conservation Center, Science & Art, Toddler & Preschool Programs

Did you know that some bees live alone rather than in hives? Enjoy smores, lemonade and an assortment of honey while you learn about the different

2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Native American Beading Workshop

May 10, 2025 | Adults, DIY, Offsite, Plains Conservation Center

Learn about the history of Native American style beading from porcupine quill work to modern-day styles. JoDene Sherwood (Blackfeet/Assiniboine/Cree)

2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Family Make and Take at Plains Conservation Center: Bee Hotel

May 10, 2025 | Adults, Children, Families, Family Programs, DIY, Homeschool Programs, Offsite, Plains Conservation Center, Science & Art, Toddler & Preschool Programs

Did you know that some bees live alone rather than in hives? Enjoy smores, lemonade and an assortment of honey while you learn about the different

Monday, May 12

7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Full Moon Hike

May 12, 2025 | Adults, Children, Families, Family Programs, Offsite, Plains Conservation Center

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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Tuesday, May 13

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Homeschool Science Supplement at Plains Conservation Center: Studying Animal Populations

May 13, 2025 | Children, Families, Homeschool Programs, Family Programs

Learn how scientists estimate populations of the plants and animals that they study. Students will explore different ways that scientists study wild

Friday, May 16

4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Introduction to Tea Blending at Plains Conservation Center

May 16, 2025 | Adults, DIY, Food & Cooking, Offsite

Have you ever wanted to try to create your own tea blends that you KNOW you will enjoy? Learn the basics of matching the flavors and properties of

Saturday, May 17

12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Wagon Tour at Plains Conservation Center

May 17, 2025 | Adults, Offsite, Plains Conservation Center, Tours

Get to know the prairie in a whole new way. On our ride across the plains, participants watch for wildlife in the landscape, from prairie dogs to

Sunday, May 18

9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Native Plant Identification

May 18, 2025 | Adults, Offsite, Plains Conservation Center

Explore the diversity of Colorado's shortgrass prairie in this immersive Native Plant ID class! Get to know the whispering native grasses, bright

Thursday, May 22

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Guided Homeschool Exploration at Plains Conservation Center: Animal Interactions

May 22, 2025 | Children, Families, Homeschool Programs, Family Programs

What are the different ways in which animals interact with each other? Through games and crafts, students will explore the various types of

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Guided Homeschool Exploration at Plains Conservation Center: Animal Interactions

May 22, 2025 | Children, Families, Homeschool Programs, Family Programs

What are the different ways in which animals interact with each other? Through games and crafts, students will explore the various types of

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