06-11-2013, 11:10 AM
PUEBLO, Colo. - Lake Pueblo State Park is offering programs for kids ages 4-8 and their parents designed to inspire young children to embrace nature and to encourage children and parents to enjoy the outdoors together. Each program includes a hands-on activity. All programs are Fridays from 10 to 10:45 a.m., and meet at the Lake Pueblo Visitor Center. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No pre-registration is required.
June 14: First Impressions and What's Wild?
June 21: Observation Station: Make your own binoculars!<br />
June 28: Going Batty: A Misunderstood Mammal<br />
July 5: Now you see them"¦: Where do insects hide?<br />
July 12: On the Prowl: How do they move?<br />
July 19: The Art of Nature<br />
July 26: Underwater Homes: Aquatic Environments<br />
August 2: Hoo Cooks for You?: All About Owls<br />
August 9: It Becomes Natural: Adaptations in the Wild<br />
August 16: Slithering Snakes and Friends
Star Gazings<br />
Lake Pueblo along with the Southern Colorado Astronomical Society are hosting monthly star gazing events. Telescopes and experiences members of the society will be available, but you can bring your own equipment too. All star gazing events will be held at the park Visitors Center starting at 8:30 p.m., weather permitting on June 14, July 5, August 16 and September 6.
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife manages 42 state parks, all of Colorado's wildlife, more than 300 state wildlife areas and a host of recreational programs. To learn more, please visit cpw.state.co.us.
For more information about Division of Wildlife go to: http://wildlife.state.co.us.
June 14: First Impressions and What's Wild?
June 21: Observation Station: Make your own binoculars!<br />
June 28: Going Batty: A Misunderstood Mammal<br />
July 5: Now you see them"¦: Where do insects hide?<br />
July 12: On the Prowl: How do they move?<br />
July 19: The Art of Nature<br />
July 26: Underwater Homes: Aquatic Environments<br />
August 2: Hoo Cooks for You?: All About Owls<br />
August 9: It Becomes Natural: Adaptations in the Wild<br />
August 16: Slithering Snakes and Friends
Star Gazings<br />
Lake Pueblo along with the Southern Colorado Astronomical Society are hosting monthly star gazing events. Telescopes and experiences members of the society will be available, but you can bring your own equipment too. All star gazing events will be held at the park Visitors Center starting at 8:30 p.m., weather permitting on June 14, July 5, August 16 and September 6.
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife manages 42 state parks, all of Colorado's wildlife, more than 300 state wildlife areas and a host of recreational programs. To learn more, please visit cpw.state.co.us.
For more information about Division of Wildlife go to: http://wildlife.state.co.us.