Parks & Recreation Events

Tijeras Bio Zone Clean-Up

Mar 25, 2023 from 08:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Our Annual Spring Clean-Ups in the Foothills begin down the Route 66 road at the recent property acquisition: Tijeras Bio Zone Pre-registration required.

Outdoor Field School: Ornithological Observations (ages 11-14)

Apr 01, 2023 from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Middle school-aged youth join two Open Space education park rangers for in-depth learning about the natural world around them through fun, hands-on science outdoors using real scientific field equipment. Classes take place at a variety of Open Space public lands.

Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch (for adults)

Apr 01, 2023 from 02:30 PM to 04:00 PM
Play like a grown-up and join us for classes that introduce the basic principles of various outdoor activities including hiking, map and compass, birding, mountain biking, and more. All in a supportive and fun environment. Classes are led by experienced outdoor educators and provide all necessary materials.

Family Nature Club: Valuable Volunteering

Apr 08, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Join an Open Space education park ranger for a family-friendly hike and engage in hands-on learning together as a family, listen to natural history fun facts, enjoy storytelling, and seek out wildlife.

Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch (for adults)

Apr 08, 2023 from 02:00 PM to 03:30 PM
Play like a grown-up and join us for classes that introduce the basic principles of various outdoor activities including hiking, map and compass, birding, mountain biking, and more. All in a supportive and fun environment. Classes are led by experienced outdoor educators and provide all necessary materials.

Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch (for adults)

Apr 14, 2023 from 03:00 PM to 04:30 PM
Play like a grown-up and join us for classes that introduce the basic principles of various outdoor activities including hiking, map and compass, birding, mountain biking, and more. All in a supportive and fun environment. Classes are led by experienced outdoor educators and provide all necessary materials.

Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch (for adults)

Apr 15, 2023 from 03:00 PM to 04:30 PM
Play like a grown-up and join us for classes that introduce the basic principles of various outdoor activities including hiking, map and compass, birding, mountain biking, and more. All in a supportive and fun environment. Classes are led by experienced outdoor educators and provide all necessary materials.

Foothills Wild

Apr 16, 2023 from 08:00 AM to 09:30 AM
The third Wednesday of the month, meet at the Cottonwood Springs parking lot at Elena Gallegos Open Space for a guided hike. Carpooling is encouraged.

Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch (for adults)

Apr 20, 2023 from 03:30 PM to 05:00 PM
Play like a grown-up and join us for classes that introduce the basic principles of various outdoor activities including hiking, map and compass, birding, mountain biking, and more. All in a supportive and fun environment. Classes are led by experienced outdoor educators and provide all necessary materials.

Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch (for adults)

Apr 22, 2023 from 01:00 PM to 02:30 PM
Play like a grown-up and join us for classes that introduce the basic principles of various outdoor activities including hiking, map and compass, birding, mountain biking, and more. All in a supportive and fun environment. Classes are led by experienced outdoor educators and provide all necessary materials.

Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Ride a Bike (for adults)

Apr 29, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Intro to the Outdoors: Play like a grown-up and join us for classes that introduce the basic principles of various outdoor activities including hiking, map and compass, birding, mountain biking, and more. All in a supportive and fun environment. Classes are led by experienced outdoor educators and provide all necessary materials.

Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Ride a Mountain Bike (for adults)

May 12, 2023 05:30 PM to May 13, 2023 09:00 AM
Intro to the Outdoors: Play like a grown-up and join us for classes that introduce the basic principles of various outdoor activities including hiking, map and compass, birding, mountain biking, and more. All in a supportive and fun environment. Classes are led by experienced outdoor educators and provide all necessary materials.

Saturday Explorer Camp: Powerful Pollinators (ages 6-10)

May 13, 2023 from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Elementary-aged youth join two Open Space education park rangers for fun and in-depth learning about the natural world around them. Program takes place at the Open Space Visitor Center and includes hiking and outdoor exploration, hands-on science, literacy, and art activities.

Family Nature Club: Powerful Pollinators

Jun 24, 2023 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Join an Open Space education park ranger for a family-friendly hike and engage in hands-on learning together as a family, listen to natural history fun facts, enjoy storytelling, and seek out wildlife.

Outdoor Field School: Performing Pedology (ages 11-14)

Sep 30, 2023 from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Middle school-aged youth join two Open Space education park rangers for in-depth learning about the natural world around them through fun, hands-on science outdoors using real scientific field equipment. Classes take place at a variety of Open Space public lands.

Outdoor Field School: Uncovering Archeology (ages 11-14)

Nov 04, 2023 from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Middle school-aged youth join two Open Space education park rangers for in-depth learning about the natural world around them through fun, hands-on science outdoors using real scientific field equipment. Classes take place at a variety of Open Space public lands.