Self-Guided Tours

SELF-GUIDED TOURS

We encourage groups to visit us outside of our regular Science Field Trip times. Self-Guided Tours are generally available the following times:

Mondays–all day
Tuesday–after 12:30
Wednesdays–after 12:30
Thursdays–after 12:30
Fridays–after 12:30

Please register to avoid overbooking.

To register for a self-guided tour, please first review our Group Use Policy. Then, contact Maggie Willden, at maggie@blufflake.org. Finally, download a PDF of our Self-Guided packet for students and our Self-Guided packet for teachers.

	May 2019
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			1	2	3	4 Bird Walk (FREE) Bird Walk (FREE)May 4, 2019 8:00 am - 8:30 am Join our birding experts on a walk around Bluff Lake! Bird walks take place on the first Saturday of each month. See more details •
5	6	7	8	9 RESCHEDULED Fireside Chat-Who's Scat is That? with South Platte River Environmental Education RESCHEDULED Fireside Chat-Who's Scat is That? with South Platte River Environmental EducationMay 9, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO THURSDAY, 5/23/19 Title: Whose Scat is That? Presented by South Platte River Environmental Education (SPREE) Description: Scat and tracks can tell us a lot about animals! Join SPREE to learn about the critters of Denver and the South Platte River by examining the clues they leave behind. All ages are welcome for our fun and informational Fireside Chats on the second Thursday of each month. Bluff Lake will bring in experts to explain the wonders and mysteries of our environment. Join us for s'mores or popsicles after each program! See more details •	10	11 Bird Day at Bluff Lake Bird Day at Bluff LakeMay 11, 2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Join us for live birding banding demonstrations with the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, live flying demonstrations with HawkQuest, and additional activities for the whole family! See more details •
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19	20	21	22	23 Fireside Chat-Who's Scat is That? with South Platte River Environmental Education Fireside Chat-Who's Scat is That? with South Platte River Environmental EducationMay 23, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Rescheduled from Thursday 5/9/19 Title: Whose Scat is That? Presented by South Platte River Environmental Education (SPREE) Description: Scat and tracks can tell us a lot about animals! Join SPREE to learn about the critters of Denver and the South Platte River by examining the clues they leave behind. All ages are welcome for our fun and informational Fireside Chats on the second Thursday of each month. Bluff Lake will bring in experts to explain the wonders and mysteries of our environment. Join us for s'mores or popsicles after each program! See more details •	24	25 Family Day: Reptiles & Amphibians (FREE) Family Day: Reptiles & Amphibians (FREE)May 25, 2019 8:00 am - 11:00 am Join our FREE Family Nature Adventure Days on the last Saturday of each month for activities, crafts, scavenger hunts, and kids' equipment to borrow for exploration hikes. Our May theme is Reptiles & Amphibians. Meet some live reptiles and amphibians for yourself at our Nature’s Educators booth (9 a.m. – 11 a.m.)! Enjoy facts, games, and crafts about this interesting group of animals. Borrow one of our nets to go on a frog hunt, and use our Reptiles & Amphibians field guide during your hike! See more details •
26 Qigong & Mindfulness Walk (FREE) Qigong & Mindfulness Walk (FREE)May 26, 2019 7:00 am - 8:30 am Join us for Sunday morning Qigong and a mindfulness walk around Bluff Lake, led by Joann Calabrese, mindfulness and qigong instructor. Group meets at the downstairs Pavilion for Qigong, a gentle mind-body practice that promotes health and vitality as well as focused awareness. The mindfulness walk around Bluff Lake begins around 40 minutes later. Come for either or both! Program will begin at 7:30 am in March, April and September, and at 7 am May-August. See more details •	27	28	29	30	31