ADULTS

Programs

Individuals may cancel their registration at any time, however Wild Bear will retain a 10% administrative fee until 3 weeks prior to the beginning of the program.
Within 3 weeks there will be no refunds for cancellations unless the program is cancelled by Wild Bear, which would result in a full refund.
Please bring a water bottle to all programs! Other suggestions are a snack or a notepad and pen.
If your program is going outside, it’s always safe to have sturdy shoes and socks, an extra layer, sun protection, and anything else that will make you feel comfortable and confident in the outdoors.
If you are in need of any gear to make this program accessible to you, please email education@wildbear.org to make arrangements!

ECO-ARTS

Get creative with arts and crafts inspired by the Earth!

NATURE HEALS

Nature is good for the body, mind, and soul.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Explore and learn in the great outdoors!

EDUCATION + CLIMATE ACTION

Events that inspire action!

BLOG POSTS FOR ADULTS & FAMILIES!

Nature facts and wild ideas for grown-ups and families!

Blog

Wild Bear energized for "net-positivity"

Wild Bear Nature Center at crossroads

Community goes wild for new nature center

Net-positive nature center inches toward completion

Nederland’s Wild Bear Nature Center on loss of animals and boost of community support

Nederland community steps in to aid Wild Bear Nature Center after fire at shopping center

This former dumping ground in Nederland is being turned into an eco-friendly nature center - The Colorado Sun

Check out this article from The Colorado Sun. Learn about Wild Bear’s past, present, and future.

Creatures Near & Far

On April 22nd, during our Wild Earth Day Celebration, we will be joined by 7 global animal ambassadors. These animals, though not all native to the state of Colorado, intend to teach people about the importance of conservation, habitat restoration, diversity of wildlife, and encourage human-wildlife appreciation. Thanks to our friends & partners over at Nature’s Educators - we are lucky enough to be joined by a Gyr-Saker Falcon, Frilled Lizard, Eurasian Eagle-Owl, Cane Toad, Bark Scorpion, Chaco Golden-knee Tarantula, and Kingsnake.

Considering Wild Bear Nature Center’s specialization in local ecology, we would like to highlight seven Colorado-based species comparable to the ambassadors listed above.

Brown-Headed Cowbird Game

Many of the games that we play at Wild Bear are created to illustrate a concept found in nature. Through this form of performance, we are able to make connections and understand the world around us in a deeper way than only reading about it in a book or watching a video. Also, it’s fun!

Nederland nature center looks to make history, donations sought to reach goal - FOX31

Founder & Executive Director, Jill Dreves, was recently interviewed for a piece by FOX31 about the new nature center project, set to open in the Fall of 2024! Watch the interview & read the article by Rogelio Mares for more info!

Rock Hounds

These rocks are being saved to embed into the landscape at the nature center, to tell the story of the inspiration of one child’s experiences in nature which translated to building the high alpine net zero nature center on 3,000 acres!

Enchanted Forest 2022

Saturday, September 24th 2022 was the 21st annual Enchanted Forest. What an amazing tradition Wild Bear has created!

Celebrating the magic and mystery of nature can happen every day, but this special annual event highlights its importance! What is better than learning, laughing, creating, celebrating and feeling the happiness of being immersed in nature?

EVERY DAY is a day to do this, to immerse into the simple joy of nature, knowing that we ALL are nature, part of something so much bigger than ourselves.