Roxborough State Park’s naturalist guided activities in January

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Jason Clay
CPW NE Region PIO
303-291-7234

Roxborough State Park’s naturalist guided activities in January

ROXBOROUGH, Colo. - Come join the fun, learn about nature and watch Roxborough State Park change with the seasons. Park naturalists will lead you on a journey of discovery through our guided hikes and activities.

Programs, sponsored by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, are free; however, please remember that all vehicles entering the park must purchase an $8 daily pass or display a valid annual pass. Please note: most programs require reservations. For information, call the park at (303) 973-3959.

Please sign up for all programs (except Moonlight Hikes) through Eventbrite at www.eventbrite.com/o/roxborough-state-pa...p-events-13389478828 . A link to Eventbrite can be found on our website and on our events Facebook page. We will no longer be taking phone reservations, but please do call if you need assistance. As always, our program dates and events can be found on our website, in our Rambles Newsletter and on our Facebook page.

Park Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Visitor Center Hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Jan. 18: Nature & Knitting | 11:30 a.m.
Begin with a hike on one of our trails with Naturalist Deb Wright to get your hearts and muscles pumping. Once back at the visitor center, learn to knit winter-felted gloves or bring your current project to work on. Don't know how to knit? We'll be happy to teach you!!! Bring a skein of acrylic yarn and a pair of size eight-inch knitting needles to begin your next Rox journey of colors and fibers. Reservations via Eventbrite are required. Meet at the visitor center.

Jan. 19: Guided Bird Walk | 8:30 a.m.
With Volunteer Naturalist Jill Holden. Winter is a great time to observe birds. Grab your bird book and binoculars and join us for bird watching adventures. All ability levels are welcome. Meet at the Visitor Center. Reservations via Eventbrite are required.

Jan. 19: Photographing Roxborough’s Landscapes and Flowers | 9 a.m. - Noon
Join Naturalist, Bob Rabito, an award winning professional photographer for 42 years. Start with a one hour slide presentation showing you how, when, and where to take the best pictures. After, hike an easy trail photographing the beautiful landscape, flowers and wildlife of the park. This is a program for everyone. Digital SLR, point and shoot and cell phone cameras are welcome. Reservations via Eventbrite are required. Meet at the visitor center.

Jan. 25: Roxy Puppet Theater | 11 a.m.
Join the Roxy Puppet Players for fun, wild, and wacky tales of Roxborough wildlife. Ages: 8 years and younger, accompanied by an adult. Reservations via Eventbrite are required. Meet at the visitor center.

Jan. 26: Rox Talk | 9:30 a.m. – Noon
Rox Talk - And when they do, they tell amazing tales of events that have transpired on this little patch of earth! Join Naturalist Mary Taylor for an informal conversation about what the rocks tell us about their origins and the environments in which they formed.

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Roxborough State Park Interpretive Nature Programs & Events
Roxborough State Park is known for its dramatic red rock formations, diversity of wildlife, and beautiful flowers that blanket the landscape.

Discover Roxborough’s geology, wildlife, plants, archaeology, history and more. Connect with family, friends and the natural world. We offer Naturalist guided programs for the young to adults and for individuals, groups, and families. Come explore nature's classroom southwest of Denver.

All vehicles need a pass to enter the park. Daily fee is $8. Please plan on coming early on the weekends. We usually go to capacity around 9:30 a.m. and there could be up to a 45 minute wait. Please leave your pets and bikes at home as they are not permitted in the park.

If you cannot make this event please cancel to make room for others to sign up.

*Contact us if you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability 7 working days prior to the event.

*NOTE: All programs, services and activities of Colorado Parks and Wildlife are operated in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need an accommodation as a result of a disability, please submit your request to Tracy Gripp, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216 or 303-291-7485 or <a href="javascript:void(0);" on-click="RSFirewallMail('dHJhY3kuZ3JpcHBAc3RhdGUuY28udXM=')" class="rsfirewall_emails_a"><img src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAKEAAAAPAQMAAAC2iT1rAAAABlBMVEUAAAAAAAClZ7nPAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAK9JREFUGJVjYCAdGKByE2CizAd4EHIJMAZLApLoz4+PzxyQrSn8/PT5fLmaCsbHByTnMTAkzjDLOWCcZjjbNOcMs8EZZrMEyc1A0cZvPAeME4Ciz3jkDf4wsyVIzgCKNpvxHJADipow9hgbHACJtjEw5DabpR8zSDD8/CTn7GazM8lmySATLBs/Hzgvl/C3mfl4u7xMxcfHx/vnQdxxzJiBsRnmUGao49gb5OCipAMAT+k72sqplp8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=" style="vertical-align: middle" class="rsfirewall_emails_img" alt="." /></a>. To assure that Colorado Parks and Wildlife can meet your needs, please notify Tracy Gripp of your request at least seven working days prior to the scheduled event.