SoHa Happenings in Colorado

Last night’s (July 18th) nature journaling hike at the Bluff overlooking Lone Tree with 360 °  views of the 14ers to the west, Castle Rock to the south, Parker to the east, and Denver to the north, was fun, energizing, educational, and inspiring. South Suburban naturalist and interpreter Abby Halperin provided an overview to nature journaling, a short hike to the top of the Bluff, with observations and sample nature journaling exercises along the way. Participants met in the parking lot of the Prairie Sky Park in Lone Tree, introduced themselves and got to work (and fun) learning and experiencing nature journaling. All agreed it was fun, informative, and recommends the Nature Journaling Hike to everyone. Thank you, Abby – and best wishes on your new career and life in the Big Apple (NYC). South Suburban Parks and Recreation (sspr) District naturalists are based at the Carson Nature Center at South Platte Park in Littleton. Questions ? www.sspr.org/nature Visit the Partne...

Imagine you could say…. “July 18th. 6:30 pm. I took a beautiful Nature Journaling Hike...” You can; RidgeGate is offering just that.... Discover a new way to perceive the outdoors. We’ll hike with a trained naturalist from South Suburban Parks and Recreation to the summit of the RidgeGate Bluffs, then practice journaling techniques while sitting quietly during the sunset.  When: Thur, July 18 @ 6:30-8p Where :  We will meet in the parking lot near the backstop at Prairie Sky Park behind the Lone Tree Recreation Center. The parking lot is right near the trailhead for the Willow Creek Trail, which leads up to a sandstone sitting area at the summit of the bluffs for a beautiful view of the front range.  Getting There : S outh off of Lincoln Ave.  Drive straight through the roundabout and you will be on RidgeGate Circle. T he Lone Tree Recreation Center is on your left. Take the left before the Recreation Center (Rose Tuggle Lane), go one block and tu...

2nd Annual Hudson Holiday Winter Lighting Spectacular As described on its site: " Voted Best Holiday Lighting by Denver’s Westword Magazine, Hudson Holiday is an annual lighting extravaganza presented in collaboration with The Hudson Gardens and Event Center. Designed by MOA Wizard in Residence, Lonnie Hanzon, Hudson Holiday has been described as a technically and aesthetically unique experience. While there treat yourself and loved ones to a horse drawn carriage ride around the gardens and the magical frost island...." <Click for more details> Where: Hudson Gardens, Littleton CO. Click for map and directions   When: 11/19/2010 thru 1/2/2011 Cost: $9 Adult; $8 Senior (60+); $6 Kids (4-12); FREE Kids (3 & under) Click to buy tickets online (for an additional fee)

Arapahoe Philharmonic Concert: Of Nature - the 2nd concert of the 2010-2011 season. South Suburban Christian Church, 7275 South Broadway Ave (just north of Broadway and Dry Creek), Centennial on Nov 5th 2010 at 7:30pm. Cost: $15-$35 for adults; $10-$15 for children. For details contact them at maestro@arapahoe-phil.org or 720-362-1164. They describe themselves as an... "85 piece orchestra that has been wow'ing patrons for over 50 years. If you haven't heard us before, one concert and you'll be hooked."