Th – November 17: Rock Jumping + Play at Prospect Park

We’re meeting 1:30pm at Prospect Park (3862 Youngfield Service Rd, Golden, CO 80401). We’ll be meeting at this park all of November. This park has construction going on, but we’re free to use the trail system + playground – we just have to walk a bit. Look up “Wheat Ridge Greenbelt Youngfield Entrance” in your …

M – November 14: Spray Paint + Pickles

Spray paint art today! Two kinds in play with the same basic ingredients: spray paint + water. Whatever the weather, we’ll be completing these project outside over a tarp, and we will need to take turns. I will bring one tarp. If anyone else has a tarp to contribute, it’ll be colorful afterwards! Dish soap …

Th – November 10: Tree ID on the Wildlife Trail at Prospect Park

We’re meeting 1:30pm at Prospect Park. We do have an issue with the maps, so if you can’t find us, it’s likely that. From Google maps, the address is 3862 Youngfield Service Rd, Golden, CO 80401 or 39°46’23.2″N 105°08’32.9″W. You’ll end up under a bridge if using Apple maps! So use 4100 Youngfield St. Wheat …

M – November 7: Cardboard Neighborhood

It’s that time again! Jennifer + Monica are organizing the pickup of bicycle boxes for the kids to use. Each kid will have one large box, plus whatever else you bring, to create a structure for the town. Bicycle boxes are a thicker material and difficult to cut into small pieces, so other cardboard is …

Th – November 3: Exploring at Prospect Park

We’re meeting 1:30pm at Prospect Park (3862 Youngfield Service Rd, Golden, CO 80401). We’ll be meeting at this park for all of November. This park has construction going on, but we’re free to use the trail system + playground – we just have to walk a bit. Use the address above to find us! Because …

M – October 31: Halloween Smells + Yells

It’s costume time! Please bring a costume – nobody needs to wear it the whole time, but let’s dress up. It’s supposed to be lovely outside, so we’ll set up there until afternoon. Our activities: Ghost in the graveyardWe’ll start the day by trying to find ghosts. See the ghost? Run! Donuts on a stringWho …

Th – October 27: Moss + Lichen Hunt @ Little Park

We’re meeting 1:30pm at Little Park (21763 Miller Ln, Idledale, CO 80453). We’ll be meeting at this park for all of October. Let’s meet near the parking lot again, and head down the trail. If you’re pretty late, find us! We’ll head southwest down the creek trail toward Lair o’ the Bear, stopping to explore …

M – October 24: Sweet Science

Sugary experiment week! The experiments are broken up by family, so we can take turns being in charge. Your kids can also lead, if they’d like. I added a link to each experiment for a quick reference point, but you don’t need to stick to that. We’ll go through the list in this order:(1) mentos …

Th – October 20: Forest Play + Tree Climbing @ Little Park

We’re meeting 1:30pm at Little Park (21763 Miller Ln, Idledale, CO 80453). We’ll be meeting at this park for all of October. Let’s meet near the parking lot again, and head down the trail. If you’re pretty late, find us! We’ll head southwest down the creek toward Lair o’ the Bear, stopping to explore along …

M – October 17: Terrariums

Build a terrarium out of whatever materials you + your kid love. These can go like an indoor fairy garden, or they can harbor live plants, or a thousand things between. Mason jar terrariums. If you have all the tweezers, a spice jar terrarium. The dream terrarium (life goal). Bring a jar to use + some …