October 2020
Join us for our annual Boo on the Bluff!

This year Boo on the Bluff will look a little different, but we still want you to have the chance to get dressed up, explore outside, and get some candy! Our self-guided scavenger hunt will have fully hands-free stops, be completely self-guided, and maintain social distancing.

We will be doing timed entry, limiting one group into the site every 5 minutes. To reserve your timeslot, click the button below! Family groups (8 people max) cost $10 if you reserve online ahead of time, and $15 if you pay day of the event. Drop-in groups may have to wait, to ensure safe social distancing, so we encourage you to register early!
Boo on the Bluff FAQs
What is a spooky self-guided scavenger hunt?
We will give each family a map guiding you to locations where we have hidden mini pumpkins. You will need to use the clues and the map to help you find the pumpkins! Then you will record a hidden message we have written on the pumpkin to prove you found it. Candy will be safely passed out by a staff member once you return to the top. The activity will be scaffolded so it can be enjoyed by 3 year olds or 12 year olds!

We will have two routes, one designed for younger kids (less than 1/4 mile), which should take about a half hour and will go over to the Sand Creek area. The other will take roughly an hour and will travel to the board walk and then walk along Sand Creek (less than 1 mile).

Are masks required?
Masks are required when interacting with Bluff Lake staff, so when your family is at either the intro station or the candy station. Once you are down in the site, masks are optional but socially distancing from other groups is required and continuing to wear masks is recommended.

What defines a family group?
A family group is whatever you want it to be. The only limitation is that you cannot have more than 8 people in the group. If two families of 4 want to do the scavenger hunt together, and assume the risks associated with not social distancing from another family, they are welcome to. We will not combine any groups without their previous permission. Infants being carried or in a stroller do not count towards 8 person total.
What will you do if it gets too crowded?
We will only be letting one family down into the site every 5 minutes, and ensuring that only 12 families are “on the course” at a time. If more families show up, we will have small activities in our upstairs area for you to do while you wait including a selfie/photo station. Registering ahead of time will guarantee you to start within 15 minutes of your start time. 

See more answered FAQs HERE
Don't forget to register for Wine & Zoom!

This year, we have a lot to celebrate including a sold-out summer camp season, huge visitation numbers as the community sought refuge at Bluff Lake during the pandemic, meaningful distance learning programs, and a staff and board dedicated to continuing Bluff Lake's mission even during such an unpredictable time. In the interest of keeping everyone safe and expanding our reach to those farther away, we have decided to hold this event virtually.

This event is our chance to thank our incredible donors and stakeholders for their unfailing support and contributions to our organization. The program will last one hour and will include messages from our Board President Jon Fitzpatrick and our Executive Director Rachel Crouch, guest presentations from Denver Museum of Nature and Science Curator Dr. Paula Cushing and Bluff Lake birder Dr. George Ho, and a silent auction. Staff will also provide updates on our site and you will see interviews of summer campers and videos of our summer camp in action!

Registration is free, but you must register in order to receive the Zoom Webinar access information.
After School Fall Session #2
Join us after school on Wednesdays or Thursdays from 3:30-4:45 PM at Bluff Lake to take a much needed break in nature while also exploring the diverse habitats of Bluff Lake! Each session will be custom built for the children that register, making sure to cover topics that they are most interested in such as animal tracking, shelter building, and more! Complete fun activities and crafts, learn from environmental experts, expand your exploration skills, and spend time with free play in Sand Creek. Each session last 5 weeks. Registration is already open and filling fast so reserve your spot today!

Wednesday Program:
  • 10/21/2020 - 11/18/2020
Thursday Program:
  • 10/22/2020 - 11/19/2020
Longtime program attendee Gabe examines a crawdad during a recent afterschool program.
Bluff Lake is there when you need us.
Come visit our site, connect with nature, and practice social distancing by using our trails.