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Outdoor School for Tots

February 1, 2020 / Mary Jo Brooks / Families, Kids, Parenting, Parks/Open Space, Schools/Education / No Comments

The temperature is a brisk 23 degrees as bundled-up preschool children tromp down the steps at Bluff Lake Nature Center, eager to start their school day. “Where should we go today?” asks instructor Brett Dabb. “The cicada forest!” yell several children.

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Bluff Lake: A Living Laboratory

December 1, 2019 / Mary Jo Brooks / Parks/Open Space / No Comments

On a recent Saturday morning—with temperatures hovering just above freezing—a dozen devoted birdwatchers gathered at Bluff Lake Nature Center for their monthly bird walk. Using scopes, binoculars and long-lensed cameras, the group recorded 32 different species of birds, including 10 different species of ducks.

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…NE News Updates

November 1, 2019 / Martina Will, PhD and Carol Roberts / Aurora, Business, Community Issues, Denver News, Development, News Updates, Parks/Open Space, Stanley Marketplace / No Comments

This month: 1) Gotham Greens, 2) Open Space Supporters Say Park Hill Land Can’t Legally Be Developed, 3) Major Fossil Discovery by DMNS Team

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Public art roams the prairie in newest Stapleton neighborhood “Wind Gate”

August 1, 2019 / Barbara Neal / Arts/Culture, Central Park, Parks/Open Space / No Comments

The Wind Gate Art Suite by Rodrigo Nava, from Putney, VT, consists of three distinct sculpture arrays installed in Stapleton’s new neighborhood north of 56th Avenue.

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Lilac Ash Borers

August 1, 2019 / Martina Will, PhD / Community Issues, Home & Garden, Parks/Open Space / No Comments

Theo Sam, an inquisitive 9-year old, has many ideas and questions about the world around him. When he spotted holes in a tree near his mailbox, he puzzled over them briefly before beginning to investigate.

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Wildlife Contraband Becomes Conservation Library

June 1, 2019 / Martina Will, PhD / Commerce City, National Issues, Parks/Open Space, Schools/Education / No Comments

A lion, row upon row of feline heads of many varieties, bags of bear claws and dozens of coin purses made of frogs are among the 1.3 million items stored at the National Wildlife Property Repository in Commerce City.

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Ballot Issue 300, May 7, 2019: Where can homeless people sleep?

March 1, 2019 / Martina Will, Ph.D. / Community Issues, Denver News, Elections, Parks/Open Space, Public Safety / 2 Comments

Northeast Denver residents who love the outdoors are lucky to have the Sand Creek Greenway and Trail close by. But this recreational amenity has long been a popular site for those who are homeless.

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Urban Farm Is Here To Stay

October 1, 2018 / Melinda Pearson / Announcements, Community Organization, Denver News, Events, Families, Kids, Parks/Open Space, People / No Comments

After a long wait for a written agreement, The Urban Farm is excited its official partnership with the City of Denver is about to begin.

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October & Early November Events

October 1, 2018 / Chris Hegstrom / Announcements, Community Issues, Community Organization, Events, Local Events, Parks/Open Space, People, Seasonal / No Comments

Local Events taking place in October & early November 2018

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August & Early September Events

August 1, 2018 / Chris Hegstrom / Announcements, Events, Families, Food, Health & Wellness, Home & Garden, Kids, Kids Camps & Classes, Local Events, Parenting, Parks/Open Space, Seasonal / No Comments

Events happening in our area in early August & September

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