We're breaking rocks! Bring some collected rocks to try smashing, preferably different colors, plus a hammer + a pair of goggles/eye protection. We're going to pound rocks to see what’s inside! We can bring bowls and jars to collect different colors of grit and powder to make pourable, sand-style art in small jars. Gray (her …
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the beavers' pond is growing impressive Once again, come find us at the Stone House in Lakewood, right off the Bear Creek greenbelt. There's a series of small fishing ponds, wide open fields and dirt trails, loads of little turnoffs to creekside space for play + the massive, paved trail too. Let's meet near the …
This is a BIG one, as you'll see below. If you want to read through the options with your kids, it might narrow your scope a bit. Zack (and Alison!) has spent a lot of time organizing this one and there are many options for play here. "Zack has been working hard at figuring out …
admiring the large beaver lodge Once again, come find us at the Stone House in Lakewood, right off the Bear Creek greenbelt. There's a series of small fishing ponds, wide open fields and dirt trails, loads of little turnoffs to creekside space for play + the massive, paved trail too. It's lovely here, shady in …
Town II. If our boxes have survived (fingers crossed, two snows later!), we'll resurrect Boxtown. We'll need more duct tape, glue and sharpies – and of course a new mayor! We can check on this project first, and then move the other stuff around depending on how well the boxes have held up and whether …
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This hike is a maybe, due to pending weather. It is STILL winter! Please text me, Christine, at 303-nine four nine-7517, if you plan to go. We'll group text with all interested families by noon on Friday and make a game-time decision. Friday, March 11 @ 1pm – Trading Post Trail at Red Rocks in …
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Come find us at the Stone House in Lakewood, right off the Bear Creek greenbelt. There's a series of small fishing ponds, wide open fields and dirt trails, loads of little turnoffs to creekside space for play + the massive, paved trail too. It's lovely here, shady in summer but you can find some sun …
It's time for cityscaping! Jennifer's family is dropping off bicycle boxes for us to use to build a town. We'll move the tables and chairs to make room for building a full town. Everyone can have their own space/box – whether it's a house or a business is up to each kiddo! – to decorate …
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Throwback of my kiddos, circa 2017 Come find us at the Stone House in Lakewood, right off the Bear Creek greenbelt. There's a series of small fishing ponds, wide open fields and dirt trails, loads of little turnoffs to creekside space for play + the massive, paved trail too. It's lovely here, shady in summer …
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