June 29,2005
- Summer is here and you belong at Bear Creek Lake Park. Come explore nature, wildlife and the outdoors with our Campfire Programs. Events are held weather permitting at the Learning Circle Amphitheater at the park’s Visitor’s Center and conclude with a marshmallow roast. All ages are welcome.
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Power of Magnetism
Saturday, July 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Explore this felt yet unseen force of nature. Learn how animals such as termites and humming birds use electromagnetic fields.
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Royalty Flight
Saturday, July 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Learn about the Monarch, the butterfly named for a king. This amazing insect is a picky eater and loves to travel.
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Wonders of Water
Saturday, July 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Just how important is water? Take a closer look at Dr. Emoto’s recent discoveries of the element that makes up 70 percent of our planet.
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Bodacious Bats
Saturday, July 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Do vampire bats really exist? Are bats blind? Find out the answers to these questions and more as we unfold the secret world of bats. We will also take a night hike in search of Bear Creek’s own brown bats.
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Endangered Species of Colorado
Saturday, July 30 at 7:30 p.m.
Learn about Colorado’s endangered species and what is being done to save them from extinction.
No registration is required, but a $4 per vehicle park entrance fee or annual pass must be presented at the time of the event. Please call 303-697-6159 or visit our website at
www.lakewood.org
for more information.