Tuesday, June 5, 2012
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LITTLETON, Colo. - Come join the fun, learn about nature and watch Roxborough State Park change with the season. Park naturalists will lead you on a journey of discovery through their guided hikes and activities. Programs are free, however, please remember that all vehicles entering the park must purchase a $7 daily pass or display a valid annual pass. Please note some programs require reservations. For program information and reservations call the park at 303-973-3959.
6/5/2012: Kids Hour
Get your children involved in nature! Bring your kids to the park for fun activities, stories, and/or short nature hikes. Ages: for 5 and younger accompanied by an adult. Please call for more information and to register. Registration required 24 hours prior.
Call (303) 973-3959.
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Roxborough State Park
6/9/2012: Rox Revealed
Trees of Roxborough with naturalist Doris Cruze. Hikes or programs each Saturday morning.
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Roxborough State Park
6/9/2012: Willow Creek Hike
Join volunteer naturalist and native plant master, Lenore Mitchell, on this hike to find early summer wildflowers, identify plant families by sight and by keying techniques. Reservations required. Please call 303-973-3959.
Time: noon - 2 p.m.
Location: Roxborough State Park
6/9/2012: Junior Naturalist: Geology Hike
Join volunteer naturalist Roger Dowell on a hike to learn about the geology of Roxborough State Park. You will learn answers to the geology questions in your Junior Naturalist booklet. Learn how the rocks were formed and about the ancient mountain system.
Reservations required. Please call 303-973-3959.
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Roxborough State Park
6/13/2012: Guided Bird Walk
Grab your bird book and binoculars and join us for bird watching adventures. These hikes are for all ability levels. Dress for changing weather conditions. Reservations required. Please call 303-973-3959. Naturalists Paul & Phoebe Thayer.
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Roxborough State Park
6/13/2012: Photography Hike
Landscape photography. Join naturalist and photographer, Derald Hoffman, on a 2-hour hike on the Fountain Valley Trail. We will concentrate on landscape composition and dynamic range opportunities. Learn techniques of famous landscape photographers. Registration required 24 hours prior.
Call 303-973-3959.
Time: 9 - 11 a.m.
Location: Roxborough State Park
6/16/2012: Bird Watching & Geology
Join Front Range Birding Company and Roxborough's naturalists on a hike to search for birds and learn about the natural resources of Roxborough. Bring binoculars and water. Children 12 and over are welcome. Registration required 24 hours prior. Call 303-973-3959.
Time: 8-11 a.m.
Location: Roxborough State Park
6/16/2012: Rox Revealed
Geology and nature hike with naturalist Roger Dowell.
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Roxborough State Park
6/16/2012: Early Morning Photography Hike
Join naturalist and photographer Terrell Campbell on this early morning hike to catch first light and maybe some wildlife surprises. Bring a camera and tripod. Dress for all weather conditions. Registration required. Call 303-973-3959.
Time: 7 a.m.
Location: Roxborough State Park
6/17/2012: Guided Bird Walk
Grab your bird book and binoculars and join us for bird watching adventures. These hikes are for all ability levels. Dress for changing weather conditions. Naturalist Doris Cruze.
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Location: Roxborough State Park
6/17/2012: Special Father's Day Rox Ride
Take your parent out for a special treat on a naturalist-led ride to enjoy the beauty of the park. Registration required. Call 303-973-3959. Donations requested for vehicle maintenance.
Time: 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Location: Roxborough State Park
6/17/2012: Rox Talk
Join naturalist Mary Taylor on the patio for informal conversation about what rocks tell us about their origins and the environments in which they were formed.
Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Roxborough State Park
6/19/2012: Art Class
Flowers: Combined Pastels & Watercolor. Learn how to capture the beauty of Roxborough's buildings, landscape, and foliage using a variety of techniques with naturalist Phyllis Vandehaar. Age restrictions do apply for each class. Call for a materials list. Registration required. Call 303-973-3959.
Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Roxborough State Park
6/23/2012: Early Park Opening
Enjoy early openings to get in a refreshing hike or take some early morning photos.
Time: 5 a.m.
Location: Roxborough State Park
6/23/2012: Sunrise Hike
Join naturalists for an early morning hike. Afterwards enjoy a continental breakfast at the Visitor Center.
Registration required. Call 303-973-3959. A donation of $7.50 per person is requested. Non-refundable tickets for confirmed hike will be sent to you. Hike takes place rain or shine. Make check payable to Friends of Roxborough.
Time: 5:30 a.m.
Location: Roxborough State Park
6/23/2012: Rox Revealed
Summer Bloom Hike with naturalist Betty Timson
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Roxborough State Park
6/23/2012: Roxy Puppet Theater
Join the Puppet Players for fun, wild and wacky tales of Roxborough wildlife. Ages: 8 and younger, accompanied by an adult. Registration required. Call 303-973-3959, 24 hours prior, please.
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Roxborough State Park
6/23/2012: Summer Concert: Darren Skanson and Strings
Bring a chair and join us on the patio for a summer of music "on the Rox." Tickets are not required, however, we will "pass the hat" for donations.
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Roxborough State Park
6/23/2012: Carpenter Peak via Elk Valley Hike
Join naturalist Peter Laux on this 8-mile hike to Carpenter Peak using the Elk Valley and Powerline Trails through several montane ecosystems in the western portion of the Park. Return on the Carpenter Peak trail. Bring water, food, and clothing appropriate for the weather. Registration required. Call 303-973-3959.
Time: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Roxborough State Park
6/23/2012:Rox Revealed
Water, Mover of Mountains with naturalist Ron Hoffman
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Roxborough State Park
Colorado Parks and Wildlife was created by the merger of Colorado State Parks and the Colorado Division of Wildlife, two nationally recognized leaders in conservation, outdoor recreation and wildlife management. Colorado Parks and Wildlife manages 42 state parks, all of Colorado's wildlife, more than 300 state wildlife areas and a host of recreational programs. To learn more about Colorado's state parks, please see: http://parks.state.co.us. To learn more about Colorado's wildlife programs, please see: http://wildlife.state.co.us
6/5/2012: Kids Hour
Get your children involved in nature! Bring your kids to the park for fun activities, stories, and/or short nature hikes. Ages: for 5 and younger accompanied by an adult. Please call for more information and to register. Registration required 24 hours prior.
Call (303) 973-3959.
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Roxborough State Park
6/9/2012: Rox Revealed
Trees of Roxborough with naturalist Doris Cruze. Hikes or programs each Saturday morning.
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Roxborough State Park
6/9/2012: Willow Creek Hike
Join volunteer naturalist and native plant master, Lenore Mitchell, on this hike to find early summer wildflowers, identify plant families by sight and by keying techniques. Reservations required. Please call 303-973-3959.
Time: noon - 2 p.m.
Location: Roxborough State Park
6/9/2012: Junior Naturalist: Geology Hike
Join volunteer naturalist Roger Dowell on a hike to learn about the geology of Roxborough State Park. You will learn answers to the geology questions in your Junior Naturalist booklet. Learn how the rocks were formed and about the ancient mountain system.
Reservations required. Please call 303-973-3959.
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Roxborough State Park
6/13/2012: Guided Bird Walk
Grab your bird book and binoculars and join us for bird watching adventures. These hikes are for all ability levels. Dress for changing weather conditions. Reservations required. Please call 303-973-3959. Naturalists Paul & Phoebe Thayer.
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Roxborough State Park
6/13/2012: Photography Hike
Landscape photography. Join naturalist and photographer, Derald Hoffman, on a 2-hour hike on the Fountain Valley Trail. We will concentrate on landscape composition and dynamic range opportunities. Learn techniques of famous landscape photographers. Registration required 24 hours prior.
Call 303-973-3959.
Time: 9 - 11 a.m.
Location: Roxborough State Park
6/16/2012: Bird Watching & Geology
Join Front Range Birding Company and Roxborough's naturalists on a hike to search for birds and learn about the natural resources of Roxborough. Bring binoculars and water. Children 12 and over are welcome. Registration required 24 hours prior. Call 303-973-3959.
Time: 8-11 a.m.
Location: Roxborough State Park
6/16/2012: Rox Revealed
Geology and nature hike with naturalist Roger Dowell.
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Roxborough State Park
6/16/2012: Early Morning Photography Hike
Join naturalist and photographer Terrell Campbell on this early morning hike to catch first light and maybe some wildlife surprises. Bring a camera and tripod. Dress for all weather conditions. Registration required. Call 303-973-3959.
Time: 7 a.m.
Location: Roxborough State Park
6/17/2012: Guided Bird Walk
Grab your bird book and binoculars and join us for bird watching adventures. These hikes are for all ability levels. Dress for changing weather conditions. Naturalist Doris Cruze.
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Location: Roxborough State Park
6/17/2012: Special Father's Day Rox Ride
Take your parent out for a special treat on a naturalist-led ride to enjoy the beauty of the park. Registration required. Call 303-973-3959. Donations requested for vehicle maintenance.
Time: 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Location: Roxborough State Park
6/17/2012: Rox Talk
Join naturalist Mary Taylor on the patio for informal conversation about what rocks tell us about their origins and the environments in which they were formed.
Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Roxborough State Park
6/19/2012: Art Class
Flowers: Combined Pastels & Watercolor. Learn how to capture the beauty of Roxborough's buildings, landscape, and foliage using a variety of techniques with naturalist Phyllis Vandehaar. Age restrictions do apply for each class. Call for a materials list. Registration required. Call 303-973-3959.
Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Roxborough State Park
6/23/2012: Early Park Opening
Enjoy early openings to get in a refreshing hike or take some early morning photos.
Time: 5 a.m.
Location: Roxborough State Park
6/23/2012: Sunrise Hike
Join naturalists for an early morning hike. Afterwards enjoy a continental breakfast at the Visitor Center.
Registration required. Call 303-973-3959. A donation of $7.50 per person is requested. Non-refundable tickets for confirmed hike will be sent to you. Hike takes place rain or shine. Make check payable to Friends of Roxborough.
Time: 5:30 a.m.
Location: Roxborough State Park
6/23/2012: Rox Revealed
Summer Bloom Hike with naturalist Betty Timson
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Roxborough State Park
6/23/2012: Roxy Puppet Theater
Join the Puppet Players for fun, wild and wacky tales of Roxborough wildlife. Ages: 8 and younger, accompanied by an adult. Registration required. Call 303-973-3959, 24 hours prior, please.
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Roxborough State Park
6/23/2012: Summer Concert: Darren Skanson and Strings
Bring a chair and join us on the patio for a summer of music "on the Rox." Tickets are not required, however, we will "pass the hat" for donations.
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Roxborough State Park
6/23/2012: Carpenter Peak via Elk Valley Hike
Join naturalist Peter Laux on this 8-mile hike to Carpenter Peak using the Elk Valley and Powerline Trails through several montane ecosystems in the western portion of the Park. Return on the Carpenter Peak trail. Bring water, food, and clothing appropriate for the weather. Registration required. Call 303-973-3959.
Time: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Roxborough State Park
6/23/2012:Rox Revealed
Water, Mover of Mountains with naturalist Ron Hoffman
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Roxborough State Park
Colorado Parks and Wildlife was created by the merger of Colorado State Parks and the Colorado Division of Wildlife, two nationally recognized leaders in conservation, outdoor recreation and wildlife management. Colorado Parks and Wildlife manages 42 state parks, all of Colorado's wildlife, more than 300 state wildlife areas and a host of recreational programs. To learn more about Colorado's state parks, please see: http://parks.state.co.us. To learn more about Colorado's wildlife programs, please see: http://wildlife.state.co.us
Contact:
Angel Tobin, 303-973-3959, angel.tobin@state.co.us
Deb Frazier, 303-866-3203 ext. 4342, deb.frazier@state.co.us
Angel Tobin, 303-973-3959, angel.tobin@state.co.us
Deb Frazier, 303-866-3203 ext. 4342, deb.frazier@state.co.us
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