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Eagle Scout Unveils Orienteering Project

Claire Fontenot completed her Eagle Scout project this June at Bluff Lake. She built an orienteering course on the site of Bluff Lake, with posts and a map for visitors to complete their adventure.

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Leila Regan-Porter Leila Regan-Porter

Bluff Lake Nature Center Named “STEM Launch PBL Partner of the Year”

Bluff Lake Nature Center has been named the “STEM Launch PBL Partner of the Year” for the 2021-22 school year, joining organizations like The Denver Zoo, Westminster Water, and Olsson Engineering in being recognized for the innovative teaching methods offered to schools including STEM Launch.

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Leila Regan-Porter Leila Regan-Porter

Erickson’s April 2022 Site Update

What an interesting spring it’s been so far! If you’ve been to Bluff Lake recently you’ll see the grassy areas slowly getting greener, and leaves beginning to show on the rabbitbrush.

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Leila Regan-Porter Leila Regan-Porter

Erickson’s February 2022 Site Update

Is it winter or spring at Bluff Lake? In the last 10 days, we’ve seen temperatures as low as -3 F and as high as 50 F! We’ve also finally started to get a little more moisture at the site, as shown by our lake level gauge, which continues to climb steadily.

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Winter Activity Ideas

Feeling stuck inside and need some fun ideas on activities to do outside with your friends or family? These ideas below will have you actively involved in the outdoors, even in the Colorado cold and snow!

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Read Previous Newsletters Here

  • A group of children look out with binoculars in a large birds nest play station.

    Get Outside with Free Bluff Lake Events!

    Bird Walks, Forest Bathing, Qigong, and more wonderful nature experiences!

    May 2022 Newsletter
  • A family of five at Bluff Lake

    Celebrate Earth Day with Bluff Lake Nature Center!

    Site updates, volunteer opportunities, and more!

    April 2022 Newsletter
  • Two children carry a log

    Check Out Bluff Lake's 2021 Impact Report!

    Highlights from a year of growth and renewal

    March 2022 Newsletter
  • Snow surrounds spiky plants

    Winter Activities at Bluff Lake Nature Center!

    After School Sessions, Birds of Bluff Lake, Game Cam Footage, and More!

    February 2022 Newsletter
  • Adult and three children in Halloween costumes posing on hay bales with Bluff Lake in the background

    Thanksgiving Camp is Coming Up!

    Colorado Gives Day and More!

    November 2022 Newsletter

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We are looking for 100 camper families to donate any amount to our dedicated Summer Camper Families page. Here's what one of our campers' parents had to say about why they are supporting the Campus Improvements Project: "My children have thrive
Check out the latest Lark Bunting newsletter, where @denverfieldornithologists celebrate Bluff Lake Nature Center’s 30-year anniversary! From its rich history to its evolution into one of Denver’s top birding spots, this feature captures
Look what one of our students found by a prairie dog burrow during our field trip—a prairie dog jaw bone! These animals are an important food source for many of our predators here at Bluff Lake. Who do you think ate this one? Mire lo que uno
Join us for Family Nature Adventure Days this Saturday! Bring the whole family for a free day of fun at Bluff Lake Nature Center! From 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM, enjoy hands-on activities, crafts, and nature exploration with special guests from Denver Bota
Duckweed, one of the world’s tiniest flowering plants, floats on the surface of our lake and is often mistaken for algae. This little powerhouse benefits the lake by removing pollutants like nitrogen, phosphorus, and bacteria, while also helpin
Join us at Bluff Lake for some exciting, free events this week! Whether you’re a bird watcher or just looking to connect with nature in a mindful way, we have something for everyone: Bird Walk: Kick off your Saturday morning with our birding e
Bluff Lake has raised over $6.4M of our $8.25M goal from over 150 donors! We are setting a goal of 1,000 donors for this campaign, showcasing the incredible collective investment behind this project. Will you help us reach our goal of 1,000 donors?
Did you know that female praying mantises sometimes eat their mates? However, this only happens about 30% of the time. They eat their mate as a source of food for her and her offspring. Praying mantises are also skilled hunters, and can catch prey as
Boo on the Bluff 2024 is happening this Friday, the 25th, through Sunday, the 27th! Bring the family, wear your costumes, and explore Bluff Lake while solving clues and collecting candy. Don’t miss out on the updated scavenger hunt—reserv
Summer camp will always be nature focused and outdoors. So how will this project impact our summer camp? Here are a few things we are excited about that will be available for 2026 campers… 1. Drop off and pick up will be safer and smoother, w
Check out this juvenile Red-tailed Hawk! These birds of prey are known for their incredible eyesight—about 8 times sharper than ours! They can spot a mouse from 100 feet in the air. Keep your eyes peeled for them soaring above or perched like t
Want to show your support for our Campus Improvements with a yard sign? Contact BLNC Development Director Leila Regan-Porter at leila@blufflake.org to get yours while supplies last. - ¿Quieres mostrar tu apoyo a las mejoras de nuestro sitio c
Join us on October 25th, 26th and 27th for our annual Boo on the Bluff event filled with an exciting scavenger hunt, spooky crafts, candy, prizes and more as you explore Bluff Lake. To sign up, we ask for a $10 donation per group via the QR code abov
Bluff Lake Nature Center invites families on October 12th from 8:30am-12pm for our FREE Leave No Trace themed event filled with exciting, hands on nature activities. No registration required! - El Bluff Lake Nature Center invita a las familias el 12
Our team has been working on the Campus Improvements Project for over three years to create an asset the community can use and enjoy for generations. The completion of the new building and site improvements is set for Fall 2025 and includes: 1. Acce