Jeffco Open Space Rangers perform their duties in all seasons, and on Saturday, Feb. 22 the Junior Rangers will come to their assistance for a day of fun-filled winter adventure.

The Winter Junior Rangers program will be held from 12-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 at Pine Valley Ranch Park. All ages are welcome, and most of the activities are designed for children ages 6 to 10. The Junior Rangers will learn how animals stay warm in the winter, how to be a good Open Space steward, how to plan ahead and be safe in the outdoors during the colder months, how early settlers harvested ice from Pine Lake and more. Several fun, interactive activities such as ice fishing will be offered depending on the snow and ice conditions.

Come early for complimentary hot dogs and hot chocolate served prior to the event. Rangers, Naturalists, Cultural Historians and Volunteers from Hiwan Homestead Museum, Lookout Mountain Nature Center, and Jeffco Open Space will present the program. Register for this free day of February fun on our EventBrite page.

Jeffco Parks is comprised of Jeffco Open Space, the Fairgrounds, CSU Extension, Boettcher Mansion and Weed and Pest. Open Space, the largest division, was founded as a land conservation organization in 1972 and preserves natural and cultural resources, provides quality outdoor recreation experiences and promotes sound environmental stewardship. Jeffco Open Space is funded with a one-half cent sales tax that has protected over 52,000 acres and created 28 regional parks and 227 miles of trails in Jefferson County.

Thea Rock
Communications Manager
303-271-5902
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Join Jefferson County Open Space Rangers, Naturalists and Cultural Historians for a fun-filled wintry adventure. Enjoy interactive presentations, cracklin' campfire and more. 

Activities are designed for kids ages 6-10, but all are welcome.

Please come prepared to spend 3 hours outside. Please wear good hiking shoes/boots, warm layers of clothing, a warm snow jacket, a hat and gloves, and snow pants.

(Hot dog roast will be from 12:00 - 12:30 pm. Activities start at 12:30 pm.)

After you register, check out your confirmation e-mail for more program information.

Share the fun! If this program does not get a minimum of 20 children participants registered by Tuesday February 18th it will unfortunately be canceled. So, invite your friends and neighbors for some exciting winter activities.

No dogs please.

 Registration for this program is available one month before the date of the program.  If you are registering during this time, but space is no longer available, please call Lookout Mountain Nature Center at 720-497-7600 to be placed on a waiting list.