Bring the whole family to explore what animals at Barr lake enjoy eating. No registration required.
Celebrate Colorado Day and all of the wildlife that makes the Centennial State special. The Colorado Day BioBlitz is your opportunity to explore biodiversity by identifying as many species of wildlife, birds, plants and bugs as possible. Make a difference – your findings will help generate useful data for science and conservation efforts. People of all ages and skills are welcome. Bring your curiosity, a smart phone with the free "SEEK" or "iNaturalist" app installed, and your passion for the outdoors. We'll be joined by Colorado Parks and Wildlife specialists to create science learning opportunities together.
Barr Lake State Park is located at 13401 Piccadilly Rd., in Brighton. Entry is free on Aug. 1. Remember to wear comfortable attire and bring a water bottle.
The Colorado Day BioBlitz is hosted in conjunction with the Backyard Wilderness exhibition, currently on display at Anythink Wright Farms through Aug. 24.
9 am – Arrival and check in at the Meadowlark Picnic Pavillion next to the Nature Center. A light breakfast will be provided.
9:30 am – Brief overview of BioBlitz project and familiarization of Seek and iNaturalist app
10 am – BioBlitz
11 am – Wrap-up session
11:30 am – Explore on your own
Join us at Barr Lake State Park (13401 Piccadilly Rd., Brighton) on Tuesday, July 10 starting at 10:45 am for a day filled with outdoor fun and summer adventure.
Schedule of events:
10:45 am - Arrive and meet at the Nature Center
11 am – Barr Lake ranger-led program
12 pm – Free refreshments at Barr Lake provided by Food Bank of the Rockies
1 pm – Anythink program
2 pm – Explore on your own
Admission: No matter your age, you can sign up for mySummer at your local Anythink and receive a $3.50 gift certificate to Colorado Parks & Wildlife that can be used at any Colorado state park – including Barr Lake. If you've already used your mySummer gift certificates, you can also show your Anythink library card at the entrance gate between the hours of 10:45 am-1 pm on July 10 for free admission. Otherwise, entrance to Barr Lake State Park is $7 per vehicle.
Check out which birds call Anythink Brighton home. Barr Lake Park Naturalists will enthusiastically introduce birders of all ability levels to Brighton’s feathered residents and migrants. Be ready for a leisurely walk with suitable footwear, water and sunscreen. No registration required.
Check out which birds call Anythink Brighton home. Barr Lake Park Naturalists will enthusiastically introduce birders of all ability levels to Brighton’s feathered residents and migrants. Be ready for a leisurely walk with suitable footwear, water and sunscreen. No registration required.
Anythink Brighton and the Friends of Barr Lake join Nature’s Educators as we dive into the characteristics that define raptors. Discover the various types of raptors that live all over the world. Find out that they eat, how they hunt and where they live. Make your own craft and see what birds are calling Anythink Brighton their home. No registration required.
