Learn Everything There is to Know About Eagles

Discover the wild world of eagles on Saturday, Jan. 27, 10 - 11 a.m. at the Morrison Nature Center. The program is free and open to everyone 5 years and older (children younger than 16 years must be accompanied by an adult).

Program participants will get to see eagles close-up and will learn about their keen eyesight, specially designed feet, sharp beaks and large wings. Register online or call 303.326.8650 (registration #249975).

 

View the Coyote Call to Learn About This and Other Nature Programs
 
High Country Snowshoe Excursions

Venture into the winter wilderness for a day of snowshoeing. Anyone 18 years and older who can manage an easier to moderate, 3 - 5 mile snowshoe trek are encouraged to join in. Participants must complete a hiker readiness form beforehand and bring their own snowshoes and equipment. View page 7 of the 2018 Day Tripper News for more information.
 
All excursions leave from the Aurora Center for Active Adults on Tuesdays at 7:15 a.m. and return at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required (online or by calling 303.739.7950) and each session costs $34 ($26 for Aurora residents).

Caribou Ranch, Nederland, Jan. 16 (registration #249926)
Cub Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park, Jan. 23 (#249927)
The Pool, Rocky Mountain National Park, Jan. 30 (#249928)
Dream Lake, Allenspark, Feb. 6 (#249929)
Echo Lake, Mt. Evans, Feb. 13 (#249930)
Prospect Canyon, Rocky Mountain National Park, Feb. 27 (#249931)

Half-Price Day Passes at the Aurora Reservoir in January

There is no "off-season" at the Aurora Reservoir! Enjoy walking and biking the trails as well as fishing, archery, playgrounds, cookouts and nature viewing 12 months of every year.

Use the passcode #NoOffSeason at the entrance gate during the month of January and get access to all the Aurora Reservoir has to offer for only $5 per vehicle.

Slow Pitch Umpire Training
 
Increase your knowledge of slow pitch softball and learn how to umpire games with confidence by participating in a four-session free clinic on Wednesdays, Jan. 31 - Feb. 21, 6 - 9 p.m. at the Aurora Municipal Center (field training location to be announced in class).

Training will cover basic rules and game management techniques. Those who attend all classes and the on-field training will receive a certificate of completion. Register online (registration #249992) or call 303.326.8650.

Register Online
Sand Creek Park Now Open to the Public

The new improvements to Sand Creek Park, located at 2700 N Peoria Street, near the RTD Light Rail Fitzsimmons Station, are completed!

The park features picnic shelters, three ponds, hundreds of native trees and shrubs and a brand new Discovery Playground that is inspired by the surrounding natural riparian and prairie landscapes.

An elevated overlook and human sized "birds nest" are unique features that set this park apart from all others. Internal paths and a portion of the Sand Creek Regional Greenway Trail and Colorado Front Range Trail wind through the park.

Read the Press Release
Parks, Recreation & Open Space | Aurora, CO | AuroraGov.org