All ages/families
Love to geocache? There’s an app for that. If you are a long time explorer or this is something you have always wanted to try,then bring your smart phone and join a Metro District park ranger to search for hidden caches. This is a great way for families or individuals to discover the Metro District parks and trails. This program requires a smart phone and a geocaching app from Groundspeak,Inc., full version.

Fee:  Resident $10  Nonresident $12

Activity #105319-A
If you are registering as a group, please use Activity #105319-B.

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Location
Fly'n B Park, 2910 W. Plaza Dr., Highlands Ranch

All ages/families
Curiousssss about snakes or maybe just sssscared of them? Learn the facts about these legless reptiles and how they benefit our community. Get up close and personal with several kinds of live snakes!

Fee:  Resident $10  Nonresident $12

Activity #105325-A
If you are registering as a group, please use Activity #105325-B.

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Location
Metro District Parks, Recreation & Open Space Service Center, Highlands Ranch

Ages 10 & older
Flowers for mom after brunch! Join a Native Plant Master and Metro District Park Ranger on a hike up to Highlands Point. Take in the view from the highest point in Highlands Ranch while learning about some of the native wildflowers that grow in the area. Please leave your furry friends at home and wear sturdy shoes.

Fee:  Resident $10  Nonresident: $12

Activity #105310-A
If you are registering as a group, please use Activity #105310-B.

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Location
Red-tail Park, 2674 Pemberly Avenue, Highlands Ranch (meet at basketball court)

Ages 8 – 12
The ability to use a map and compass are a must when hiking outdoors. Even in this high-tech GPS era, nothing replaces the value of these crucial tools and the understanding of how both can help you find your way in the wilderness. Learn how to read a map, orient yourself and find various sites using a map and compass. Find hidden treasures on an exciting scavenger hunt in the open space. All participants will get to keep their found treashres as well as a Silva compass. An accompanying adult is required to come along, partner with the child and learn.

Fee:  Resident $20  Nonresident: $23

Activity #105324-A

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Location
Dad Clark Park, 3385 Asterbrook Cir., Highlands Ranch

The public is invited to attend.

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Location
62 W. Plaza Drive

The Metro District offices will be closed.

The public is invited to attend.

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Location
62 W. Plaza Drive

This is a baseball skills competition open to both boys and girls ages six to 13 (age as of December 31, 2013). Kids will compete in base running, batting and throwing. The top boy and girl scorer in each age group from each local competition will advance to a sectional competition. The top boy and girl scorer in each age group at the sectional will then advance to the state competition at Coca-Cola All Star Park in August.

Pre-registration is not required.

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Location
Northridge Park, 8800 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch

All ages
In cooperation with local angling experts, fishers of all ages will learn to bait, cast, tie knots, reel ‘em in and unhook the catch. The first 75 people to sign up will receive a free rod when attending the class.

Fee:  Resident $10  Nonresident: $12

Activity #105304-A

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Location
Shea Stadium, 3270 Redstone Park Cir., Highlands Ranch

Ages 3-5
What is a baby coyote called? What about a baby hawk? Come learn different baby names of critters in Highlands Ranch. We will play a matching game and make a craft to take home!

Fee:  Resident $12  Nonresident $14

Activity #105101-A

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Location
Metro District Parks, Recreation & Open Space Service Center, 3280 Redstone Park Cir., Highlands Ranch