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Programs & Workshops
Bat Myths Revealed!
Ages 6 & older
Have you always been creeped out by bats because of the negative hype surrounding them? This program will set you straight! Learn why bats are helpful to Highlands Ranch and the world! A batty dessert will be served!
Activity #205331-A Friday, September 24 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Wildlife in the Ranch
Ages 6 & older
Who are your wildlife neighbors? What animals can you expect to see here in Highlands Ranch? Touch a coyote pelt, a Great Blue Heron wing, and much more! Learn about your animal neighbors. Take a hike and search for them if weather permits.
Activity #205206-ASunday September 5, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Redstone Pond Fishing Pier
Rockin’ in the Ranch
Ages 7 - 10
What does igneous mean? What about metamorphic? Discover what those words mean and experiment with lots of cool rocks. Make a volcano and find out how they form!
Activity #205330-A Saturday, October 23, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Freaky Friday
Ages 6 - 11
Listen to scary stories, learn about nocturnal creatures, take a night hike, and decorate your own trick-or-treat bag to take home! Come in costume if you like! There will be treats!
Activity #205326-A Friday, October 29, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Nature Kid’s Club
Ages 6 - 10
The Nature Kid’s Club is designed to foster the enthusiasm and interest that your child may already have for the outdoors and the critters that live here! These programs are also geared toward those who might just need a little introduction to get them excited to explore the nearby natural open space areas. Depending on the theme, the program may include nature walks through the open space, games and/or crafts. A snack will always be provided. Please bring a drink.
These classes will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Highlands Ranch Metro District Parks, Recreation & Open Space Service Center, 3280 Redstone Park Circle unless otherwise noted.
Insectigations
What makes an insect different from a spider? Why do we care about them? Join us and look at insect and spider specimens. Make a bug vacuum, and look for these creepy crawlies in the open space.
Activity #205211-A Saturday, September 4,
3:30 - 5 p.m.
Hiking FUNdamentals
Experience what it’s like to hike in the great outdoors when you have all of the right stuff! Learn what to bring in your backpack. Find out how to avoid being struck by lightning in a thunderstorm.
Activity #205332-A Saturday, October 9
Whoooo’s there?
Learn about the owls that call Highlands Ranch home. Touch an owl wing, skull, and talon. Dissect an owl pellet!
Activity #205316-A Saturday, November 13
Friendly Fir, Prickly Pine, Square Spruce
Discover the differences between our evergreens and how to identify them! Make a pine cone ornament!
Activity #205303-A Saturday, December 11
Tolerate, Hibernate, or Migrate?
Learn how animals survive when the weather turns cold. Play a game and make a craft! Go on a walk and find animal tracks. Dress warm for the walk!
Activity #205301-A Saturday, January 15, 2011
Little Nature Explorers
Ages 3-5
These programs are designed with the little ones in mind! Your child will learn about nature through stories, hands-on activities, nature walks and crafts. Children must be accompanied by a parent. A snack will be provided. Please bring a drink. Dress appropriately for outdoor activities.
All classes will be held from 10 until 10:45 a.m. at the Highlands Ranch Metro District Parks, Recreation & Open Space Service Center, 3280 Redstone Park Circle.
Class maximum: 15
Fee: Resident: $6 Non-resident: $7
Feathered Friends
Birds are interesting creatures we see every day. Learn more about feathers, flying and hollow bones! Get to touch real bird wings and feathers and make a feathery craft to take home.
Activity #205101-B Friday, September 3
Things That Go Bump in the Night
Boo! There are many critters in Highlands Ranch that make you think of Halloween: Bats, coyotes and owls! Learn about these not-so-scary nighttime animals. See and touch real animal pelts and wings!
Activity #205101-C Friday, October 15
Terrific Turkeys
Gobble! Calling all wild turkeys! Learn more about the distant relative of the bird we enjoy over the holidays. Make a terrific turkey craft to take home.
Activity #305101-A Tuesday, November 16
Animal Tracks
Which animal left those tracks behind? Learn different animal tracks and make your own tracking book to take home! We will take a hike to look for animal tracks.
Activity #305101-B Monday, December 13
Life Cycle
Did that butterfly always look like that? Many animals go through changes before they become an adult. Learn about metamorphosis of some critters that call Highlands Ranch home.
Activity #305101-C Thursday, January 20, 2011
Hunter Safety/
Education Class
The course includes a minimum of 10 hours of classroom instruction and the firing of a firearm. This course covers hunter responsibility, hunting laws and regulations, survival and first aid, primitive hunting (archery and muzzle loading), wildlife identification and field care of game, firearms actions and functioning, and safe gun handling. Students must past written examination and complete qualification shooting with a .22 caliber rifle.
Classroom sessions will be held at the Highlands Ranch Metro District Parks, Recreation & Open Space Service Center, 3280 Redstone Park Circle. Range day is held at the Colorado Division of Wildlife Hunter Education Building. For questions about the content of the class please contact Steve Blue at sblue46@q.com.
Fee includes manuals and ammunition. Firearms, targets, and all safety equipment are provided by the instructor. Classes are open to students ages 10 and older. Parents are also encouraged to attend. Class size is limited to 40 students. For more registration information, please contact Amber Garrett at 720-240-5934 or agarrett@highlandsranch.org.
Fee: $10
The registration deadline is Friday, Sept. 24 or until the class is full
Schedule:
Session A – Activity #205102-A
Classroom sessions:
Monday, August 30 - Wednesday, September 1, 6 – 9 p.m.
Range Day: Thursday, September ,2 6 – 9:30 p.m.
The registration deadline is Friday, August 27, or until class is full.
Session B – Activity #205102-B
Classroom sessions:
Monday, September 27 - Wednesday September 29, 6 – 9 p.m.
Range Day: Thursday, September 3,0 6 – 9:30 p.m.
The registration deadline is Friday, September 24, or until class is full.
Scout Classes/Badge Requirements
Are you looking for a program to fulfill badge requirements?
Earn your
badges with the Metro District’s parks and recreation staff. The Highlands Ranch Metro District offers a number of programs in which Scouts may earn a badge. Classes are also open to groups in addition to Scouts. Don’t see a particular badge listed? Give us a call with details, and we’ll create a program to fit your troop’s needs. For more information, please call Jill Nunes at 720-240-5933.
Get
Out, Get Moving!
Healthy Steps
Get Active, Live Healthy!
 Healthy
Steps
Get Active, Get Healthy!
The Metro District has created the Healthy Steps program to get you on the
trail to a more active lifestyle. Register now and you will receive a
pedometer, log book, walking suggestions, and a Highlands Ranch Outdoor Guide
that shows all of the great trails and parks where you can get your steps.
You'll also be able to connect with other walkers through our options walking
partner list, accessed by the link below. To register for Healthy Steps,
please call Brenda Willcutt at
720-240-5911.
Fee:
Resident: $10 Non-resident: $12
Activity # 505108-A
Click here for the
Healthy Steps walking list.
This page was last updated on
August 29, 2010
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