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Moose Country

North Park is considered the moose viewing capital of Colorado. Hear about their reintroduction and find out about their favorite habitats.

Details

Resource Type: 
Activity
Resource Topic: 
Birding/wildlife watching
Mammals
Education Standards: 
  • National Science Education Standards (1996)
    • Life Science
    • Levels K-4
    • Characteristics of organisms
    • Life cycles of organisms
    • Organisms and environments
    • Levels 5-8
    • Structure and function in living systems
    • Reproduction and heredity
    • Populations and ecosystems
    • Diversity and adaptations of organisms
Language: 
English
Education Continuum: 
Information
Grade Levels: 
N/A
Contact Organization: 
Colorado State Parks- State Forest
Contact: 
Matt Huerter
state.forest@state.co.us
970-723-8366

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Mischievous Mammals

Bats in the belfry, raccoons in the rafters, and fox in the freeway -- what next? From trash day and dumpsters to warm attics and city parks, a delightful 1 hour class presentation directs students to discover the resourceful ways that many mammals have found the components of habitat in areas of more dense human populations. Packets of pre and post visit information and activities accompany this program.

Details

Resource Type: 
Speaker, Presenter, Performer
Resource Topic: 
Predator-prey relationship
Ecology
Education Standards: 
  • 21st Century Learning Framework
    • Interdisciplinary Themes
    • Global Awareness
    • Using skills to understand and address global issues
    • Learning from and working collaboratively with individuals representing diverse cultures and lifestyles…
Language: 
English
Education Continuum: 
Information
Grade Levels: 
Kindergarten-5th
Contact Organization: 
City Park Center for the Environment
Contact: 
Karin Hostetter
cpceboard@hotmail.com
303-370-6669

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Mini-Beast Safari

Go on the hunt for the most successful animals on earth. Examine the methods used to classify groups of animals. Students develop scientific, mathematics and language skills while collecting and identifying invertebrates on safari in the schoolyard. Pre- & post-activities complete the in-depth study of our local mini-beasts.

Details

Resource Type: 
Lesson Plan
Activity
Resource Topic: 
Mammals
Ecology
Education Standards: 
Language: 
English
Education Continuum: 
Information
Grade Levels: 
3rd-4th
Contact Organization: 
Audubon Society of Greater Denver
Contact: 
Susan Smith
ASGDedu@aol.com
303-973-9981

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Meet the Mountains

This early childhood program introduces nature and science through stories, crafts, and hands-on activities, in a friendly environment. Themes may vary upon season and/or request.

Details

Resource Type: 
Lesson Plan
Activity
Resource Topic: 
Insects
Plants
Education Standards: 
  • 21st Century Learning Framework
    • Interdisciplinary Themes
    • Global Awareness
    • Using skills to understand and address global issues
    • Environmental Literacy
    • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of society’s impact on the natural world (e.g., population growth, population development, resource consumption rate, etc.)
    • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the environment and the circumstances and conditions affecting it, particularly as relates to air, climate, land, food, energy, water and ecosystems
Language: 
English
Education Continuum: 
Information
Grade Levels: 
Preschool-Kindergarten
Contact Organization: 
Colorado Mountain Club
Contact: 
Krista Javoronok
javork@cmc.org
(303) 996-2751

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Living with Lions and Bears

Colorado's lions and bears need good neighbors! Explore their habitat while discussing issues around our Front Range urban interface.

Details

Resource Type: 
Activity
Resource Topic: 
Mammals
Predator-prey relationship
Education Standards: 
  • 21st Century Learning Framework
    • Learning and Innovation Skills
    • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
    • Reason Effectively
    • Use Systems Thinking
    • Make Judgments and Decisions
    • Solve Problems
    • Interdisciplinary Themes
    • Environmental Literacy
    • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of society’s impact on the natural world (e.g., population growth, population development, resource consumption rate, etc.)
    • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the environment and the circumstances and conditions affecting it, particularly as relates to air, climate, land, food, energy, water and ecosystems
  • Benchmarks for Conservation Literacy
    • Environmental Literacy and Systems
    • Ecological systems are dependent upon the interactions between living and nonliving systems.
    • The health and well-being of humans is dependent on fish, wildlife and the natural environment.
  • National Science Education Standards (1996)
    • Life Science
    • Levels 5-8
    • Regulation and behavior
    • Populations and ecosystems
    • Diversity and adaptations of organisms
Language: 
English
Education Continuum: 
Information
Grade Levels: 
6th-Adult Education
Contact Organization: 
Lookout Mountain Nature Center
Contact: 
Alicia Vermilye
avermily@jeffco.us
720-497-7601

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Life on the Prairie

Students learn about the wildlife and habitats of the Colorado prairie, while exploring how settlement has altered wildlife populations.

Details

Resource Type: 
Speaker, Presenter, Performer
Resource Topic: 
Endangered species
Ecosystems
Climate change
Ecology
Geology
Meteorology
Education Standards: 
  • 21st Century Learning Framework
    • Interdisciplinary Themes
    • Environmental Literacy
    • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of society’s impact on the natural world (e.g., population growth, population development, resource consumption rate, etc.)
    • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the environment and the circumstances and conditions affecting it, particularly as relates to air, climate, land, food, energy, water and ecosystems
  • AFWA Conservation Content Standards
    • Conservation and management of terrestrial and water resources are essential to sustaining fish and wildlife, the outdoor landscape, and the quality of our lives.
Education Continuum: 
Information
Grade Levels: 
6th-Adult Education
Contact Organization: 
Colorado Wildlife Federation
Contact: 
Lara Pomerantz
education@coloradowildlife.org
303-987-0400

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Legends, Myths, and Bareface Lies

Cracker Jack: The Yellowstone Storyteller will be presenting his collection of Mountain Man, Native American and Yellowstone Stories and Songs. His program is fun for the whole family

Details

Resource Type: 
Activity
Resource Topic: 
Ecology
Geology
Education Standards: 
Language: 
English
Education Continuum: 
Information
Grade Levels: 
N/A
Contact Organization: 
Colorado State Parks- Lathrop State Park
Contact: 
Jonathan Kelly
lathrop.park@state.co.us
719-738-2376

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Learning About Life Cycles

Learn about and characterize the life cycles of a variety of animals, including insects, birds and amphibians. Then, explore stations with a variety of animal specimens to investigate, and gather information.

Details

Resource Type: 
Lesson Plan
Activity
Resource Topic: 
Mammals
Birds
Fish
Reptiles and amphibians
Ecosystems
Ecology
Language: 
English
Grade Levels: 
1st-3rd
Contact Organization: 
Denver Zoo
Contact: 
Brenna Massa
outreach@denverzoo.org
720-337-1634

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Leadership Training

The Leadership Training program nurtures the development of teens aged 14 to 17 into environmental leaders, educators and role models. Working with Wildlife Camp staff members, LTs plan environmental lessons, participate in a three day backpacking trip, and serve as mentors to Wildlife Campers aged 9 to 13.

Details

Resource Type: 
Activity
Resource Topic: 
Camping
Hiking
Education Standards: 
  • AFWA Conservation Content Standards
    • Students should understand and accept and/or lawfully participate in hunting, fishing, trapping, boating, wildlife watching, shooting sports, and other types of resource-related outdoor recreation.
  • Benchmarks for Conservation Literacy
    • Outdoor Participation
    • Outdoor recreational pursuits have many benefits and impacts (such as health, economic, ecological, etc.)
    • Demonstrate competency in motor skills needed to participate in a variety nature-related outdoor recreational activities.
    • Participate regularly in nature-related outdoor recreation.
Language: 
English
Education Continuum: 
Information
Grade Levels: 
N/A
Contact Organization: 
Wilderness Education Institute
Contact: 
Rob Alexander
information@weiprograms.org
303-415-1817

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Lake Exploration

Lakes are areas full of life. Come and discover some of the things that live there, you might be surprised.

Details

Resource Type: 
Activity
Resource Topic: 
Fish
Insects
Lake habitat/systems
Forest habitat/systems
Pollution
Ecology
Education Standards: 
  • National Science Education Standards (1996)
    • Life Science
    • Characteristics of organisms
    • Life cycles of organisms
    • Organisms and environments
    • Levels 5-8
    • Structure and function in living systems
    • Reproduction and heredity
    • Regulation and behavior
    • Populations and ecosystems
    • Diversity and adaptations of organisms
Language: 
English
Education Continuum: 
Information
Grade Levels: 
N/A-Adult Education
Contact Organization: 
Colorado State Parks- State Forest
Contact: 
Matt Huerter
state.forest@state.co.us
970-723-8366

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Jr. Ranger's Tree Program

Do you Know the difference between a pine and a fir tree? Take an easy walk through the woods and learn about the trees of the park.

Details

Resource Type: 
Activity
Resource Topic: 
Forest habitat/systems
Ecology
Education Standards: 
  • 21st Century Learning Framework
    • Interdisciplinary Themes
    • Environmental Literacy
    • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the environment and the circumstances and conditions affecting it, particularly as relates to air, climate, land, food, energy, water and ecosystems
  • National Science Education Standards (1996)
    • Life Science
    • Levels K-4
    • Characteristics of organisms
    • Life cycles of organisms
    • Organisms and environments
Language: 
English
Education Continuum: 
Information
Grade Levels: 
N/A
Contact Organization: 
Colorado State Parks- State Forest
Contact: 
Matt Huerter
state.forest@state.co.us
970-723-8366

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Jr. Birder Program

This IMBD favorite teaches youth about birds, habitat, and conservation in an 8-page interactive packet. Fun activities engage participants in field observations, bird identification, and more. The Jr. Birder Patch recognizes completion of the program. Usable at any park or refuge, in the backyard, or as a classroom or home project. Specify 5-8 years or 9-12 years. English or Spanish. Visit website for discounts on sets of 30 and 100.

Details

Resource Type: 
Lesson Plan
Activity
Resource Topic: 
Birds
Migration
Ecology
Education Standards: 
  • National Science Education Standards (1996)
    • Life Science
    • Levels K-4
    • Characteristics of organisms
    • Life cycles of organisms
    • Organisms and environments
    • Levels 5-8
    • Structure and function in living systems
    • Reproduction and heredity
    • Regulation and behavior
    • Populations and ecosystems
    • Diversity and adaptations of organisms
  • Benchmarks for Conservation Literacy
    • Environmental Literacy and Systems
    • The health and well-being of humans is dependent on fish, wildlife and the natural environment.
    • Ecological systems are dependent upon the interactions between living and nonliving systems.
  • 21st Century Learning Framework
    • Interdisciplinary Themes
    • Environmental Literacy
    • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of society’s impact on the natural world (e.g., population growth, population development, resource consumption rate, etc.)
    • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the environment and the circumstances and conditions affecting it, particularly as relates to air, climate, land, food, energy, water and ecosystems
Language: 
English
Education Continuum: 
Information
Grade Levels: 
Kindergarten-6th
Contact Organization: 
International Migratory Bird Day
Contact: 
Susan Bonfield
migratorybirdday@aol.com
866-334-3330

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Jr Ranger's Stream Discovery

Explore a mountain stream and look for different critters that live there.

Details

Resource Type: 
Activity
Resource Topic: 
Mammals
Birds
Fish
Reptiles and amphibians
Insects
Riparian (river) habitat/systems
Language: 
English
Grade Levels: 
N/A
Contact Organization: 
Colorado State Parks- State Forest
Contact: 
Matt Huerter
state.forest@state.co.us
970-723-8366

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It's a Jungle Out There!

Be prepared to experience the wilderness in your own schoolyard. Explore the ingenious seed dispersal adaptations that plant use to conquer new territory and theorize on the most successful methods found in our area. Test your own adaptive powers by designing your one seeds for specific environments in a challenging post-visit activity.

Details

Resource Type: 
Lesson Plan
Activity
Resource Topic: 
Plants
Adaptation
Nutrient cycle
Education Standards: 
Language: 
English
Education Continuum: 
Information
Grade Levels: 
1st-2nd
Contact Organization: 
Audubon Society of Greater Denver
Contact: 
Susan Smith
ASGDedu@aol.com
303-973-9981

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Invertebrate Investigations

Ant, roly polys, spiders, and flies are city invertebrates familiar to everyone young and old. During this 1 hour classroom program, students investigate other invertebrates and discover the important roles in the life of other city animals. Packets of pre and post visit information and activities accompany this program.

Details

Resource Type: 
Activity
Speaker, Presenter, Performer
Resource Topic: 
Insects
Ecosystems
Ecology
Education Standards: 
  • National Science Education Standards (1996)
    • Life Science
    • Levels K-4
    • Characteristics of organisms
    • Life cycles of organisms
    • Organisms and environments
    • Levels 5-8
    • Structure and function in living systems
    • Reproduction and heredity
    • Regulation and behavior
    • Populations and ecosystems
    • Diversity and adaptations of organisms
  • Benchmarks for Conservation Literacy
    • Environmental Literacy and Systems
    • Ecological systems are dependent upon the interactions between living and nonliving systems.
Language: 
English
Education Continuum: 
Information
Grade Levels: 
Kindergarten-6th
Contact Organization: 
City Park Center for the Environment
Contact: 
Karin Hostetter
cpceboard@hotmail.com
303-370-6669

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Introduction to Rock Climbing

is program is offered year round at the American Mountaineering Center in Golden. CMC's indoor climbing wall was designed interactive replica of North Table Mountain's basalt cliffs.

Details

Resource Type: 
Activity
Resource Topic: 
Hiking
Education Standards: 
  • National Standards for Physical Education
    • Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.
    • Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.
    • Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
  • Benchmarks for Conservation Literacy
    • Outdoor Participation
    • Participate regularly in nature-related outdoor recreation.
    • Outdoor recreational pursuits have many benefits and impacts (such as health, economic, ecological, etc.)
  • AFWA Conservation Content Standards
    • Students should understand and accept and/or lawfully participate in hunting, fishing, trapping, boating, wildlife watching, shooting sports, and other types of resource-related outdoor recreation.
Language: 
English
Education Continuum: 
Skills
Grade Levels: 
6th-Adult Education
Contact Organization: 
Colorado Mountain Club
Contact: 
Krista Javoronok
javork@cmc.org
(303) 996-2751

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Introduction to Business Sustainability

Introduction to Business Sustainability provides an overview of the basic concept and definition of Corporate Sustainability. Various models and theories about business sustainability will be introduced and explained including: The Natural Step, Natural Capitalism, The Triple Bottom Line, Product Life-Cycle and Biomimicry. National and local company stories will be shared to cite specific examples of how companies can begin sustainable programs and initiatives within their own organization. The presentation includes basic information and resources on how companies can get started.

Details

Resource Type: 
Speaker, Presenter, Performer
Resource Topic: 
Recycling
Education Standards: 
Language: 
English
Education Continuum: 
Information
Grade Levels: 
College (undergraduate)-Adult Education
Contact Organization: 
eco-officiency
Contact: 
K.J. McCorry
kjm@eco-officiency.com
303-517-5300

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Interpretive Programs

The Roaring Fork Conservancy offers a variety of interpretive programs for residents and visitors to the Roaring Fork Valley. These include: tours of water diversion projects and conservation easement properties (Watershed Explorations), guided river float trips, and interpretive signage.

Details

Resource Type: 
Activity
Resource Topic: 
Fishing skills/safety
Hunting skills/safety
Trapping skills/safety
Ecosystems
Ecology
Geography
Education Standards: 
  • 21st Century Learning Framework
    • Interdisciplinary Themes
    • Environmental Literacy
    • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of society’s impact on the natural world (e.g., population growth, population development, resource consumption rate, etc.)
    • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the environment and the circumstances and conditions affecting it, particularly as relates to air, climate, land, food, energy, water and ecosystems
  • AFWA Conservation Content Standards
    • Conservation and management of terrestrial and water resources are essential to sustaining fish and wildlife, the outdoor landscape, and the quality of our lives.
    • Students should understand and accept and/or lawfully participate in hunting, fishing, trapping, boating, wildlife watching, shooting sports, and other types of resource-related outdoor recreation.
Language: 
English
Education Continuum: 
Information
Grade Levels: 
6th-Adult Education
Contact Organization: 
Roaring Fork Conservancy
Contact: 
Tim O'Keefe
tim@roaringfork.org
(970) 927-1290

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In-class Stewardship Activities

If the logistics to get your students into the field are too much, we can bring the service-learning to you! Examples include making seed balls, sorting native seeds, and building bird boxes.

Details

Resource Type: 
Lesson Plan
Activity
Resource Topic: 
Birds
Education Standards: 
  • 21st Century Learning Framework
    • Learning and Innovation Skills
    • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
    • Reason Effectively
    • Use Systems Thinking
    • Make Judgments and Decisions
    • Solve Problems
    • Communication & Collaboration
    • Collaborate with Others
    • Interdisciplinary Themes
    • Environmental Literacy
    • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of society’s impact on the natural world (e.g., population growth, population development, resource consumption rate, etc.)
    • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the environment and the circumstances and conditions affecting it, particularly as relates to air, climate, land, food, energy, water and ecosystems
  • Benchmarks for Conservation Literacy
    • Environmental Literacy and Systems
    • Ecological systems are dependent upon the interactions between living and nonliving systems.
    • The health and well-being of humans is dependent on fish, wildlife and the natural environment.
Language: 
English
Education Continuum: 
Information
Grade Levels: 
Preschool-12th
Contact Organization: 
Wildlands Restoration Volunteers
Contact: 
Rachel Steel
rachel@wlrv.org
303-543-1411

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If You Were a Bear

Explore life as a black bear with lots of fun, paws-on activities in the forest. Students will examine bear skins, skulls, and tracks, and then act out some fun bear behaviors themselves.

Details

Resource Type: 
Activity
Resource Topic: 
Mammals
Education Standards: 
  • National Science Education Standards (1996)
    • Life Science
    • Levels K-4
    • Characteristics of organisms
    • Life cycles of organisms
    • Organisms and environments
    • Levels 5-8
    • Structure and function in living systems
    • Reproduction and heredity
    • Regulation and behavior
    • Populations and ecosystems
    • Diversity and adaptations of organisms
Education Continuum: 
N/A
Grade Levels: 
Preschool-3rd
Contact Organization: 
Colorado State Parks- Mueller State Park
Contact: 
Stacey Burns
mueller.park@state.co.us
719-687-2366 ext. 107

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