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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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