CHILDREN & YOUTH PROGRAMMING
Click on the images below to learn more about our different children’s programs!
PEAK Days Off
No school, no problem! Your kids will love our all-day nature programs during school days off.
Summer camp is cooler in the mountains! Our nature camps have been a favorite with Front Range families for more than 25 years.
GROUP PROGRAMS
Plan an unforgettable day of learning, team building, and fun for your class, homeschool program, Scout group, staff, friends, or family.
SNOW SCHOOL
Join us for a day of exploration with climate and snow scientists and local expert naturalists to learn about the science & wonder of snow!
Story Time
Connect with the natural world, yourself, and your community through children’s stories!
Every Tuesday at 10:30 at the Nederland Library. Free program for littles and their grownups.
Upcoming Children’s Events
Join us for an enchanting night hike led by our naturalists. Discover the secrets of the nights as we listen for owl calls and search for nocturnal creatures.
Join us for an enchanting night hike led by our naturalists. Discover the secrets of the nights as we listen for owl calls and search for nocturnal creatures.
BLOG POSTS FOR KIDS!
Nature facts and wild ideas for the kiddos!
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!
“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.
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.
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!