Natural Selections

Nature Hikes and Programs

Natural Selections is our ongoing series of educational programs on topics including ecology, wildlife, local history, night hikes, children’s programs, plus many more. All programs are free and open to the public. Please do not bring dogs.

Do you want Natural Selections sent to you by e-mail? Join our mailing list! Follow this link to subscribe. In the drop-down menu, choose "Natural Selections." You will automatically receive notice whenever a new nature hike schedule comes out.

Teachers, scout troops and community groups can obtain free individual programs from Open Space and Mountain Parks naturalists. Follow this link to learn more.

Do you have questions about the plants, animals, rocks, or history of Open Space & Mountain Parks?   Ask Coyote Bob!

Dog Poop - The Music Video featuring Jeff Kagan - Hilarious! (streaming video, 3 minutes)

OSMP regrets that it has had to cancel its popular Dehaunting Wild Things and Holiday Tree Cutting programs for 2009. More Information.

November 

Nature for Kids & Parents
Sun Nov 29 1-3 pm
If you are very still, patiently looking in all directions-above, below and at eye level-chances are you will see an assortment of wildlife. If you look and listen carefully, you will see evidence of wildlife in their home where they find shelter, water, food, and raise their young! Listen to nature with Early Childhood Educator, Debora Martin/Volunteer Naturalist. Meet at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage for an easy hike on Bluebell-Baird-Mesa trail. Ages 6 and up.

December

Winter Moonshine
Wed Dec 2    6 – 8 pm
It’s amazing what a little moonlight will do! Experience nature by night while walking under the silvery light of a full moon with naturalists Jennelle Freeston and Dave Sutherland. We’ll share legends, stories and hard science about our nearest celestial neighbor and information about creatures that could be out on this type of night. Meet at Sawhill Ponds.

Nature for Kids & Parents
Sun Dec 27            1-3 pm
Explore the lives of the "copers," the animals that stay here and cope with winter. How do they find food, where do they live?  Take a walk into the wild and learn some fun activities with Early Childhood Educator, Debora Martin/Volunteer Naturalist.  Meet at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage for an easy hike on McClintock-Enchanted Mesa Trail. Ages 6 and up.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 November 2009 09:17