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Mud lake Discovery

Spying on Geese

NederRangers, ages 5-6 quietly watch the Geese on the water

Cool Mud Lake

Ah to get your feet wet at Mud Lake with your friends. So refreshing.

Hand washing

Covid protocol to wash hands with biodegradable soap before and after lunch. Hand Sanitizer all day.

Fly Fishing in the wild

Not as easy to catch fish in the wild water... we are used to stocked ponds!

Noticing the details

The little duck family at Mud Lake is worth documenting!

Fairy Houses at the PlayScape!

Discovering the magic and mystery of nature

Drop off at Wild Bear Nature Center

With the Covid Guidelines, parents are required to sign in their child curbside. Each morning parents are required to take their child's temperature, be sure children have their supply pack provided by Wild Bear as well as water, lunch, sunscreen, etc.

Happy Campers!

Children arriving to Wild Bear Nature Camp on the first day

Fairy Houses at Mud Lake

Discovering the magic and mystery in nature

Hiking Club

Citizen's Science searching for Butterflies

Pollen Discovery

Phew, those male cones are intense!

Citizen's Science

Searching and chasing the butterflies!

Parsinassius Butterflies

Part of the Citizen Science Discovery!

Wild Adventurers hiking club

Heading out on the trail!

First Family at Wild Bear Nature Camp

All of us were so excited to see the first campers arrive. During the Stay at Home orders, Wild Bear was busy working with Boulder County Public Health and State Licensing to get all of our guidelines in order for a safe summer in nature.

See the Geese?

Our NederRangers, ages 5-6 are so intrigued by the 15 geese and the goslings on the reservoir!

Primitive Skills

Trying our best at the Bow Drill. Team work!

Sleeper Bear

Our wonderful instructors put so much energy into creating magical experiences for the children

Citizen's Science

Documenting the insects at Mud Lake

See this link to view our video of a COVID FREE nature camp!

In coordination with Boulder County Public Health and State Licensing, Wild Bear Nature Center launched summer camps beginning June 1. Sign up today for Session Two or Three! See this link for information regarding summer camp. See this link for information about our guidelines for safety during this pandemic.

We know many of you are experiencing financial hardship at this time. Boulder County’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) has expanded its support to families. Please see this link for more information and to apply if you think you are qualified.

If you don’t qualify but still feel you can’t afford Wild Bear’s programs, we encourage you to talk to us about a potential scholarship. We plan to raise funds to support you and your family.

Wild Bear Nature Center is now OPEN! Wear your mask, physical distance and explore the center.

Mon-Thurs 11am-4:30pm Gift Shop Only

Fri-Sun 11am-5pm Nature Center and Gift Shop

Wild Bear also has a PLANT SALE going on! Pesticide Free, Bee Friendly high altitude plants. Pick yours up while they last!

Donors are critical to our ability to provide nature experiences for children and families.

Wild Bear is accessible to ALL people. The nature center is FREE. Programs are modestly priced and scholarships are ALWAYS available. During this unprecedented time, donations are more important than ever.

Thank you for your support!

Announcing our NEW online store! Love your Mother!

Locally crafted, fair trade, educational and hand picked with the Earth in mind! These items are a perfect way to shop local and support your favorite nature center (Wild Bear :))

Pickup and shipping available. If you are able, please consider browsing and finding something special by clicking the photo to the right!