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

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. 

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!

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!

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!

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.

Boulder Lifestyle Magazine highlighted our Founder and Executive Director, Jill Dreves, as a female entrepreneur making a powerful impact on our community.

Creating a nature mandala is a sweet way of honoring the seasons. These types of traditions help us embrace seasonal changes and learn more about the natural rhythms of life!

Wild Bear Nature Center celebrated another milestone toward completing the long-time vision of their permanent home located on the SE corner of Mud Lake Open Space. On Sunday, Wild Bear’s Board of Directors, staff, volunteers and donors convened on Wild Bear’s 5 acres to acknowledge the work and dedication of volunteers and the generosity of donors who have moved this vision forward. The net zero nature center will be tied into Nederland’s grid providing energy back to the town and will be the highest-altitude net-zero nature center in the United States open 360 days of the year.

Jill Dreves & Justin Gold present information about Wild Bear and the GoWild Campaign at the Boulder Rotary Club on July 22nd, 2022. Watch the full recording here!

“Eeekk, eeek” hearing this high pitched alarm call from our small mammal friends, the American Pika (Ochotona princeps) from nearby talus fields is a common joy of many high alpine hikers and enthusiasts of the Rocky Mountains. The beloved Pika is known for it’s high elevation lifestyle that comes with some pretty great perks.

Read the City Lifestyle Boulder article “A Natural Teach” by Lisa Van Horne.

Read the Mountain Ear article “Wild Bear Blesses Land for New Nature Center” by Jamie Lammers.

Pitter, patter, pitter, patter. We’ve been hearing the many sounds of rain, snow, and rushing waters of local creeks this spring. We can sometimes find ourselves yearning for nothing more than a sun filled hot day once the resorts have closed and we feel winter has truly ended. However, part of our high elevation life comes with the unpredictable nature of the Rocky Mountains’ weather, especially in the spring. It can be helpful while stuck inside on a rainy day to remember the wonders that the incoming water brings to our entire community. The natural world and our lives would be nothing without the life giving compound.

Join Wild Bear's Jill Dreves in a fun and adventurous nature discovery in your own backyard. We ARE nature!

As Nederland residents often notice, the Shiras Moose (Alces alces shirasi) is quite prolific not only in our beautiful town and local wilderness areas but across most of the state, especially during the spring to summer seasons.

Meet Milly the Millipede and she will lead your though a math lesson! Can you figure out how many legs she has?

Learn more about Citizen Science and how you can play an important role by participating in scientific by watching this video.

Create your own step by step diagram of a butterfly’s life cycle as it transforms through the incredible process of metamorphosis.

Use this bingo board while hiking local trails, or exploring your own yard!