Join us every Tuesday at 10 am for a wildflower hike led by a plant master expert! Meet at the Ranch Hand Group Picnic area. The hike will be about a mile on the Davis Ponds trail. Please wear a mask, and stay 6 feet away from anyone not in your group.
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Location: 12102 S. Elk Creek Rd, Pine CO 80470
Active park hours 6:00am-10:00pm
Park Phone: 303-816-0912
Mission Statement: Our mission is working in partnership with others to preserve, promote, and protect the wildlife, natural beauty and historic legacy of Staunton State Park for current and future generations. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Tomorrow is the next Guided Wildflower Hike, be sure to get to the park a little early to find parking and meet your trail guide!
This weekend, we are happy to share that Marmot Fest is ON! From the Staunton staff and volunteers:
2020 is a “special” year! Our annual Marmot Fest has changed to a visual/virtual meandering hike along beautiful Staunton Ranch Trail from the Meadows parking lot. Learn fun and fanciful facts about our little furry friends...the marmots! Social distances and no touch displays will give all visitors a safe and fun day. Watch marmot videos and dancing marmots, and then...
Head on down the trail to enjoy the Dog vs Marmot escapade and a fun scavenger hunt! We will have a special bag of goodies for the kids, including their very own marmot mask. If you'd like to go fishing, we'll supply all the equipment at Davis Ponds.
In the evening, join us at the amphitheater at 845p for a night sky/moon program - binoculars supplied!
Don’t forget to adopt a marmot plush toy at the visitor center!
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Friends of Staunton State Park's New Website!
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Our Facebook Page
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CPW's Page for Staunton State Park
Location: 12102 S. Elk Creek Rd, Pine CO 80470
Active park hours 6:00am-10:00pm
Park Phone: 303-816-0912
Mission Statement: Our mission is working in partnership with others to preserve, promote, and protect the wildlife, natural beauty and historic legacy of Staunton State Park for current and future generations. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife shared an adorable story this past weekend:
A marmot hitched a ride from Winter Park down to Parker Saturday. @ParkerPolice
picked it up from a garage after the individuals discovered it when they got home. Today, we relocated the marmot back to the mountains at Staunton State Park.
Watch more:
Ironically enough, it was actually Marmot Fest at Staunton State Park this weekend.
Every year, a half-dozen or more marmots accidentally hitch-hike from the high country down to the Front Range. Marmots like the ambient heat of the engine, or at times some of the wire coatings are now made from soy-based insulation and that smells like food when heated.
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Friends of Staunton State Park's New Website!
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Our Facebook Page
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CPW's Page for Staunton State Park
Location: 12102 S. Elk Creek Rd, Pine CO 80470
Active park hours 6:00am-10:00pm
Park Phone: 303-816-0912
Mission Statement: Our mission is working in partnership with others to preserve, promote, and protect the wildlife, natural beauty and historic legacy of Staunton State Park for current and future generations. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
StoryTime
10a Every Wednesday July 1 - August 12
At Staunton State Park Visitor Center Patio
Come join story time and then a fun hike to learn about the natural world!
The hike will be about 1 mile (Or less if you want.) along Davis Ponds trail.
Ages 3 and Up Welcome!
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Friends of Staunton State Park's New Website!
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Our Facebook Page
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CPW's Page for Staunton State Park
Location: 12102 S. Elk Creek Rd, Pine CO 80470
Active park hours 6:00am-10:00pm
Park Phone: 303-816-0912
Mission Statement: Our mission is working in partnership with others to preserve, promote, and protect the wildlife, natural beauty and historic legacy of Staunton State Park for current and future generations. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Come check out Staunton's night programs tonight and Monday!
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Friends of Staunton State Park's New Website!
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Our Facebook Page
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CPW's Page for Staunton State Park
Location: 12102 S. Elk Creek Rd, Pine CO 80470
Active park hours 6:00am-10:00pm
Park Phone: 303-816-0912
Mission Statement: Our mission is working in partnership with others to preserve, promote, and protect the wildlife, natural beauty and historic legacy of Staunton State Park for current and future generations. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Tomorrow, Saturday July 25 starting at 7:00pm at the Marmot Amphitheater, it's "Coyote Awakenings!"
This hour long program presented by interpretive naturalist/long time storyteller Swiftdeer-Paige celebrates the return of the coyote to our area. Play a lively audience participatory game to learn how coyotes survive in the modern world, listen to a whimsical Okanagan story about how the spirit chief named coyotes and other animals, engage in the entire coyote friendly version to Home On The Range accompanied by harmonica, and then be enthralled to hear an amazing true story of how Swiftdeer was saved by a coyote and her pup in the rugged high desert wilderness of north central New Mexico.
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Friends of Staunton State Park's New Website!
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Our Facebook Page
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CPW's Page for Staunton State Park
Location: 12102 S. Elk Creek Rd, Pine CO 80470
Active park hours 6:00am-10:00pm
Park Phone: 303-816-0912
Mission Statement: Our mission is working in partnership with others to preserve, promote, and protect the wildlife, natural beauty and historic legacy of Staunton State Park for current and future generations. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
OUTDOOR SKILLS WEEKEND!
Saturday and Sunday August 1st and 2nd between 10AM - 2PM
Come join us for lots of outdoor fun! New to the outdoors, or looking to learn a new hobby? This weekend is for you! We will have instructors teaching day hiking and backpacking basics, archery, fishing, rock climbing, and so much more! The event is free, but a valid parks pass is required.
Evergreen Mountain Sports is joining us to teach you more about Mountain Biking. They will be hosting a tent to answer questions Saturday, and leading a ride on Sunday.
Learn how to make smores using only the power of the sun, or stop by our Leave No Trace Table to see how you can make a difference in our natural areas. Don't know how to use a compass? We have a station for that!
Most stations will be walk up-first come first serve. Fishing will be at Davis Ponds, while other stations will be scattered around the parking lots. Due to COVID-19, group sizes will be limited. Please wear a mask!
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Friends of Staunton State Park's New Website!
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Our Facebook Page
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CPW's Page for Staunton State Park
Location: 12102 S. Elk Creek Rd, Pine CO 80470
Active park hours 6:00am-10:00pm
Park Phone: 303-816-0912
Mission Statement: Our mission is working in partnership with others to preserve, promote, and protect the wildlife, natural beauty and historic legacy of Staunton State Park for current and future generations. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
August Visitor Programs and Hikes! Free with Park Pass - $9 daily per car or $80 for annual pass Please note that programs are held at various locations!
Tuesday Aug 11 Wildflower Hike 10a
Take a wildflower hike with a plant expert! Learn interesting facts and some fun fiction about Staunton’s beautiful wildflowers! Meet at Ranch Hand Group Picnic Area.
Archery in the Park! 10a-2p
Come enjoy archery! All skill levels welcome. This event is Instructor guided. All equipment is provided. Fun for all ages! Meadows Parking Area.
Wednesday Aug 12 Story Time 10a
Come join story time and then a fun hike to learn about the natural world! The hike will be about 1 mile (or less) along Davis Ponds Trail. Meet at the Visitor Center Patio.
Saturday Aug 15 Fly Fishing 10a-2p
Fish are hopping at the Davis Ponds! Instructor led program with fly rods and flies available for use. Those 16yrs and older must have a valid Colorado fishing license.
Saturday Aug 15 Night Sky Program 8:30p
Come join us as we discover how our ancestors “connected the dots” in the night sky. Listen to ancient star stories of gods, monsters, heroes and villains. Meet at Marmot amphitheater.
Sunday Aug 16 Fly Fishing 10a-2p
Fish are hopping at the Davis Ponds! Instructor led program with fly rods and flies available for use. Those 16yrs and older must have a valid Colorado fishing license.
Tuesday Aug 18 Wildflower Hike 10a
Take a wildflower hike with a plant expert! Learn interesting facts and some fun fiction about Staunton’s beautiful wildflowers! Meet at Ranch Hand Group Picnic Area.
Tuesday Aug 18 Night Sky Program 8:30p
Come join us as we discover how our ancestors “connected the dots” in the night sky. Listen to ancient star stories of gods and monsters, heroes and villains. Meet at Marmot amphitheater.
Wednesday Aug 19 Story Time 10a
Come join story time and then a fun hike to learn about the natural world! The hike will be about 1 mile (or less) along Davis Ponds Trail. Meet at the Visitor Center Patio.
Saturday-Sunday Aug 22-23 Interpreters Table 10a-2p “Growing Up Bear”
Come visit the Interpreter’s Table at Meadows Lot and find out how bears spend their first year! Meadows Parking Area.
Tuesday Aug 25 Wildflower Hike 10a
Take a wildflower hike with a plant expert! Learn interesting facts and some fun about Staunton’s beautiful wildflowers! Meet at Ranch Hand Group Picnic Area.
Saturday-Sunday Aug 29-30 Archery in the Park! 10a-2p
Come enjoy archery! All skill levels welcome. This event is Instructor guided. All equipment is provided. Fun for all ages! Meadows Parking Area.
To keep staff, visitors and volunteers safe please wear a mask and practice social distancing.
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Friends of Staunton State Park's New Website!
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Our Facebook Page
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CPW's Page for Staunton State Park
Location: 12102 S. Elk Creek Rd, Pine CO 80470
Active park hours 6:00am-10:00pm
Park Phone: 303-816-0912
Mission Statement: Our mission is working in partnership with others to preserve, promote, and protect the wildlife, natural beauty and historic legacy of Staunton State Park for current and future generations. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
When you come to Staunton this weekend, stop by the Interpreter's Table at the Meadows Parking Lot area to learn more about bears!
Please wear a mask and practice social distancing for the safety of our park staff, volunteers, and visitors. Thank you!
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Friends of Staunton State Park's New Website!
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Our Facebook Page
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CPW's Page for Staunton State Park
Location: 12102 S. Elk Creek Rd, Pine CO 80470
Active park hours 6:00am-10:00pm
Park Phone: 303-816-0912
Mission Statement: Our mission is working in partnership with others to preserve, promote, and protect the wildlife, natural beauty and historic legacy of Staunton State Park for current and future generations. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
October Visitor Programs and Hikes! Free with Park Pass - $9 daily per car or $80 for annual pass Please note that programs are held at various locations!
Great colors still at the Policeman's cabin! Photo by
@dale.outdoorsRanger Dale
Saturday Oct 3 and Sunday Oct 4 Interpreter’s Table: Leaf Peeping!! 10a-2p
The leaves are changing and the mountains look amazing. Come visit and discover how and why leaves change their colors in the fall!
Saturday Oct 10 Journey from the Heart at Marmot Amphitheater 2p-3p
With close ties to the earth, native North American cultures are a crucial link between human society and nature. The flute playing, circle dances, animal impressions, stories, songs, drumming, and sharing of the Medicine bag are presented in a very colorfully captivating setting, creating an inspirational program to draw the participant into the humor and ancient wisdom of the First Nations.
This hour long program presented by interpretive naturalist/long time storyteller Swiftdeer-Paige
Saturday Oct 17 and Sunday Oct 18 Interpreter’s Table: The Rut!!! 10a-2p
It’s that time of year! The male elk, deer and moose are battling and bugling to win the loyalty of a “harem” of females. Visit the Interpreter’s Table and see what the “Rut” is all about!
Saturday Oct 31 Trick or Treat Your Brain!! 10a-2p
Due to COVID 19 CDC and state mandates, we will not be having traditional trick or treating at Staunton. In an attempt to spread out visitors and to keep staff, volunteers and visitors safe, we will have educational hikes along two different trails. Start your hike at the visitor center Davis Ponds trail head or start at the Ranch Hand Picnic area Davis Ponds trail head. An additional hike will start at the Staunton Ranch Trail head. These self guided hikes will be fun facts and fiction about Halloween creatures and phenomena at Staunton Park! Visit the visitor center patio for an Owl display , the Meadow upper parking lot for a Bat display and the Ranch Hand Group picnic area to see the Mad Dr Staunton! Treat the kids to a fun and educational and sometimes tricky trail hike for a 2020 Halloween the kids won’t forget!
To keep staff, visitors and volunteers safe please wear a mask and practice social distancing.
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Friends of Staunton State Park's New Website!
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Our Facebook Page
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CPW's Page for Staunton State Park
Location: 12102 S. Elk Creek Rd, Pine CO 80470
Active park hours 6:00am-10:00pm
Park Phone: 303-816-0912
Mission Statement: Our mission is working in partnership with others to preserve, promote, and protect the wildlife, natural beauty and historic legacy of Staunton State Park for current and future generations. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Last edit: 04 Oct 2020 13:15 by FriendsofStauntonStatePark. Reason: updated event time for Journey from the Heart