Lookout Mountain Nature Center
Posted by: 
Renee Jones
N 39° 43.844 W 105° 14.894
13S E 478727 N 4397901
Located atop Lookout Mountain in Golden, Colorado, the Lookout Mountain Nature Center invites visitors to explore the 110-acre preserve, and experience indoor exhibits depicting migratory birds and revealing secrets of the Ponderosa pine forest. As the education division of the Jefferson County Open Space program, the Nature Center creates awareness, understanding, and conservation of Jefferson County’s open spaces through year-round educational programs for both the public, and small groups.
Waymark Code: WM33MK
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 02/04/2008
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As the education branch of Jefferson County Open Space, the Lookout Mountain Nature Center’s mission is to “Create awareness, understanding, and conservation through year-round educational programs and exhibits.” To help fulfill this mission, the staff and volunteers at Lookout Mountain provide a wide variety of free programs for all ages both at the Nature Center and out at Open Space parks.
Public programs include:
*Astronomy Programs at the Pine Valley Ranch observatory and in the parks
*Year round flora, fauna, full moon, and sensory naturalist-guided hikes
*Drop-in informational programs at the parks on a variety of topics including Migratory Birds, Rattlesnakes, Bears, Elk, Colorado Wildcats and much more
*Evening Storytelling
*And expert lectures on everything from the NASA space program to Mountain Lions to Wolves.
Additionally, the Nature Center’s monthly Toddler Times programs, for ages 2 to 5 with an adult, change themes each month and are a great way to get young ones started learning about nature.
Lookout Mountain Nature Center also provides free nature-themed programs for groups of 5 or more. These programs are aligned with state education standards, are designed for pre-K through high school, and are great for school, home school, day-care, and scout groups.
Call the Nature Center at 720-497-7600 to register for public programs, and the Education Hotline at 720-497-7601 for group program scheduling and information.
The Nature Center is closed on Mondays; the preserve is open every day from dawn to dusk. Extended weekend summer hours are 9:00am - 5:00pm Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Hours: From: 10:00 AM To: 4:00 PM
Open Year Round?: yes
Interpretive Programs?: yes
Live Animal Displays: no
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Visit Instructions:
Visitors should visit the Nature Center and post a photo of themselves (or GPS unit) either inside or outside of the nature center visited. Logs without photos WILL be allowed if a lenghty description of one's visit and a mention of what they learned is included.