Exhibits
Morrison Nature Center and the surrounding Star K Ranch property provide hours of
indoor and outdoor fun for everyone. Be brave and introduce yourself to our
resident bull snake, box turtle and tiger salamander - they'll be glad to meet
you!
Curl up in comfy chairs and couches and read about these and other animal
species in the library filled with kids’ books, field guides,
reference manuals and natural history favorites. You can also explore the seasonally
changing interpretive exhibits on local plant and animal life.
Feeling dramatic? Kids of all ages can dress up in animal costumes, play with
hand-made wooden puzzles and blocks and put on a puppet show!
More natural discoveries exist outside throughout Star K Ranch. Dog-friendly trails
and a wetland observation area are all close by. Take the kids on a self-guided
sensory tour or bring your friends for a picnic lunch and enjoy the self-guided history tour –
maps are available in the Morrison Nature Center or at the kiosk just southeast
of the Nature Center and parking area.
Programs
Join us for a naturalist-guided walk and talk. View the Aurora Nature News for a current program schedule. We can
also come to you – schedule a naturalist talk on a hot topic of your choice for
your HOA, civic or social club. Call 303.326.8445 to discuss program options.
Wildlife
Star K Ranch "regulars" include mule deer, painted turtles,
snapping turtles, red-tailed hawks, American kestrels, western meadowlarks,
great horned owls, blue jays and coyotes.
Trails
The Star K Ranch trail system is open daily, dawn to dusk. It consists
of Star K Ranch trails and portions of the High Line Canal trail and the Sand
Creek Greenway trail. The trail system is open to leashed dogs, with the exception of our wetland loop.
Facilities
Plenty of hassle-free parking, a bike rack, courtesy horse corral,
trail-side benches, large shelter with picnic tables, indoor restrooms, outdoor
port-a-lets and pet pick-up-bag stations.