A mystery awaits, in a county park full of
clues…
The Boulder County Parks
and Open Space Department is offering a great family activity for spring
break: Kids 11 years and younger are invited to join the Nature
Detectives Club, an interactive and engaging way to foster children’s
appreciation of nature while enjoying a family visit to a local park.
Families can join the club
by participating in self-guided tours and activities on Boulder County
Open Space. Each Nature Detectives Mystery Guide takes families on an
exploration of a specific county open space trail. Each guide has a
map of the park, and
four to six mysteries
to solve along the trail.
The guides include
activities that highlight the natural surroundings and history of each
location. Kids don’t need any special knowledge or equipment -- just
curious minds and a sense of adventure.
When children complete
three Mystery Guides, they receive a prize and a certificate. The prize
will be something they can use for their future outdoor explorations.
Members of the Nature Detectives Club who complete the series for
multiple years receive unique prizes each year.
Families will find Mystery
Guides at six county parks:
Betasso Preserve,
Caribou Ranch
(closed for elk calving April 1 through July 1),
Carolyn Holmberg
Preserve at Rock Creek Farm, Meyers Trail at
Walker Ranch,
Walden Ponds Wildlife
Habitat, and the
Agricultural Heritage Center. These places represent the wide
variety of wildlife, plant life and cultural history found throughout
Boulder County.
Mystery Guides can be
picked up and returned at Nature Detective Club mailboxes at trailheads.
Families and groups can also request Mystery Guides to be sent to them
by calling 303-678-6201.
A mystery awaits,
detectives… so get out there, and have fun!
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