Share your discoveries and celebrate the end of mySummer with fun activities.
Join us at Barr Lake State Park (13401 Piccadilly Rd., Brighton) on Tuesday, July 10 starting at 10:45 am for a day filled with outdoor fun and summer adventure.
Schedule of events:
10:45 am - Arrive and meet at the Nature Center
11 am – Barr Lake ranger-led program
12 pm – Free refreshments at Barr Lake provided by Food Bank of the Rockies
1 pm – Anythink program
2 pm – Explore on your own
Admission: No matter your age, you can sign up for mySummer at your local Anythink and receive a $3.50 gift certificate to Colorado Parks & Wildlife that can be used at any Colorado state park – including Barr Lake. If you've already used your mySummer gift certificates, you can also show your Anythink library card at the entrance gate between the hours of 10:45 am-1 pm on July 10 for free admission. Otherwise, entrance to Barr Lake State Park is $7 per vehicle.
You see them on hikes and in your back yard, but do you know their names and uses? Learn to identify some of Colorado's most common native plants.
Enjoy a gourmet cheese tasting while learning from local cheese expert Mike Keuler. Discover different cheese styles and expand your palate.
Learn how to make delicious and healthy recipes perfect for sharing around the summer campfire. Appropriate for adults. Space is limited; registration is required.
Discover the art and science of one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world. Choose from a variety of base teas, herbs and spices to create your own signature blend.
Appropriate for adults. Space is limited; registration is required.
You see them on hikes and in your back yard, but do you know their names and uses? Learn to identify some of Colorado's most common native plants. Appropriate for adults. Space is limited; registration is required.
Explore the history and legend of Guatemalan worry dolls while creating a unique doll of your own. Experience a tradition used by the Maya to relieve stress and promote restful sleep. Appropriate for adults. Space is limited; registration is required.
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