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Parks and Open Space Department
303-739-7160 303-739-7143 (fax)
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Don’t miss out on Events and Programs at Aurora’s parks, trails, and natural areas. Annual events put on by the Department, like the ones listed below, offer something for every member of your family.
Don’t forget we feature year-round programs through Aurora’s Morrison Nature Center!
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2008 EVENTS, ACTIVITIES & HOOPLA
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Enter the $10,000 Trout Tournament with GUARANTEED pay- out of $10k for the largest trout caught at the Aurora Reservoir! This event takes place Saturday, May 17. Registration Info Click Here
New Special Instructions have been posted for participants. Please view and call 303-739-1286 with any questions.
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The much anticipated Wal-Mart Kid’s Fishing Derby is set for Saturday, June 7. This popular event is sponsored annually at the Aurora Reservoir by the Aurora Parks & Open Space Department. MAP Kids up to 15 years of age fish free and everyone wins prizes! This event is sponsored in part by Southshore.
 Voted the National Community of the Year, livesouthshore.com
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Trails Day 2008 will be held Saturday, June 7 at DeLaney Farm. Registration for the Trails Day 5k event will begin April 1st. Fun events and activities for the whole family! Register Now and be sure to view the flyer for more info on this great event.
Where will the trail take you?
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Utah Park Grand Re-opening will take place Saturday, Aug. 9 from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This much anticipated celebration will have fun activities for all ages. Utah Park is located at Jewell Ave. and Peoria St.
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Trick or Treat Nature Trail - Exploring nature along the Sand Creek Greenway is always a treat but will be even more fun at Halloween. Check back for details on the 2008 event.
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Interpretive/Educational Programs - Program Calendar. For more information about interpretive/educational programs, call 303-739-2428 or 303-326-8948 or e-mail to nature@auroragov.org.
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Environmental Programs – The City of Aurora Park and Open Space Naturalists offer a wide variety of on-site or in the classroom educational programs about ecosystems and animals that live in the Aurora area. Call to schedule a field trip at an open space area or to host a program in your classroom. 303-739-2428 or e-mail at nature@auroragov.org.
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Junior Rangers offer an opportunity for kids 6 – 10 to get outside and explore plants and animals of STAR K RANCH. Sept. – May, 2nd Sun. and Thurs. of each month (NO November classes), Thurs. and Sun. 9:30 - 11 AM, at the Morrison Nature Center at STAR K RANCH. FREE. Please register for Junior Rangers by calling 303-739-2428. MAP
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Star K Kids includes a nature story, puppet show, or other activity for ages under 5. The program is free and is on Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. at the Morrison Nature Center at Star K Ranch. MAP Drop in or call 303-739-2428. (Join us at the AWQUA Lounge which opens on May 31, 2008)
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Nature Series – The Nature Series is held on the 3rd Saturday of each month and features and educational program about an animal or plant found within Aurora’s natural areas. Times and locations vary. Please pre-register, seating is limited. Contact us at 303-739-2428.
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Learn more about the Morrison Nature Center at Star K Ranch classes and programs.
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Citywide Events - Information
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