UPCOMING EVENTS
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Bird Walks with Wild Bear
Join Wild Bear staff, board members, and local birders for fun mornings full of birding and nature exploration. Get outside with fellow bird lovers and get to know local birds and their favorite places to hang out!
Yoga in the Woods
Join registered and resident Wild Bear Yoga instructors for a rejuvenating and relaxing nature based all levels yoga and meditation practice.
Art in the Wild: Experimenting with Natural Tools & Inks
Being invited by Adwoa in her “Art in the Wild” series of classes, Sally chose a new path; to experiment with natural inks and tools for pen & ink. I hope you will join us in this exciting new medium!
Art in the Wild: Tips and Techniques for Watercolor- Birds, Butterflies, and Flowers
Let’s Paint with Watercolor! Yes, you can! Experience the inspiration of being in nature and using watercolor to express yourself. Kathy will share tips & techniques for participants to experience success in watercolor! This class is appropriate for beginners and intermediate watercolor painters. Kathy will introduce design basics, graphic transfer, wet on wet, color and shape balance and the importance of value. We will be meeting at Wild Bear Nature Center and travelling together to a beautiful outdoor ranch one week, and one week we will be painting at a mountain lake. Supplies will be provided. Participants will complete an original work of art each week.
Mountain Herbalism Hike with Brigitte Mars
Join world-renowned herbalist, Brigitte Mars for a beautiful summer day in the mountains identifying native herbs and other medicinal plants. Learn about how native herbs can be used for first aid on the trail, nutrition at home, and combating different illnesses.
Art in the Wild: Tips and Techniques for Watercolor- Birds, Butterflies, and Flowers
Let’s Paint with Watercolor! Yes, you can! Experience the inspiration of being in nature and using watercolor to express yourself. Kathy will share tips & techniques for participants to experience success in watercolor! This class is appropriate for beginners and intermediate watercolor painters. Kathy will introduce design basics, graphic transfer, wet on wet, color and shape balance and the importance of value. We will be meeting at Wild Bear Nature Center and travelling together to a beautiful outdoor ranch one week, and one week we will be painting at a mountain lake. Supplies will be provided. Participants will complete an original work of art each week.
Yoga in the Woods
Join registered and resident Wild Bear Yoga instructors for a rejuvenating and relaxing nature based all levels yoga and meditation practice.
Art in the Wild: Tips and Techniques for Watercolor- Animals and Trees
Let’s Paint with Watercolor! Yes, you can! Experience the inspiration of being in nature and using watercolor to express yourself. Kathy will share tips & techniques for participants to experience success in watercolor! This class is appropriate for beginners and intermediate watercolor painters. Kathy will introduce design basics, graphic transfer, wet on wet, color and shape balance and the importance of value. We will be meeting at Wild Bear Nature Center and travelling together to a beautiful outdoor ranch one week, and one week we will be painting at a mountain lake. Supplies will be provided. Participants will complete an original work of art each week.
Art in the Wild: Tips and Techniques for Watercolor- Animals and Trees
Let’s Paint with Watercolor! Yes, you can! Experience the inspiration of being in nature and using watercolor to express yourself. Kathy will share tips & techniques for participants to experience success in watercolor! This class is appropriate for beginners and intermediate watercolor painters. Kathy will introduce design basics, graphic transfer, wet on wet, color and shape balance and the importance of value. We will be meeting at Wild Bear Nature Center and travelling together to a beautiful outdoor ranch one week, and one week we will be painting at a mountain lake. Supplies will be provided. Participants will complete an original work of art each week.
Art in the Wild: Encaustic Botanical Collage
What is encaustic? Encaustic medium is a blend of refined beeswax and damar resin, which can be applied to a hard surface to bind and seal a multitude of collage-type materials including dried flowers, handmade paper, fibers, even beads and charms. Working with encaustic means you'll be working with hot wax. Different techniques will be demonstrated including using a heat gun, butane torch as well as a simple pancake griddle.
In this class, you'll be able to wander and select your own wildflowers for your botanical composition in addition to other materials provided. Each student will receive a wood plank canvas, access to wildflowers of their choosing, encaustic medium (move over modge podge!), and additional collage materials.
Mountain Herbalism Hike with Brigitte Mars
Join world-renowned herbalist, Brigitte Mars for a beautiful summer day in the mountains identifying native herbs and other medicinal plants. Learn about how native herbs can be used for first aid on the trail, nutrition at home, and combating different illnesses.
Art in the Wild: Looking for Light (Inspiring Nature Photography on Your Home Trails)
Anyone can take amazing photos on their home trails if you know what to look for! Join Wild Bear’s in-house creator & photographer, Jennifer Morgan, to learn more about how to look for optimal lighting and use the tools of your camera (from iPhone to DSLR) to take inspiring photos of nature, people (or people in nature) anywhere, anytime.
Yoga in the Woods
Join registered and resident Wild Bear Yoga instructors for a rejuvenating and relaxing nature based all levels yoga and meditation practice.
Art in the Wild: Recycling Paper into the Art of Paper Collage (Ages 12+) (Copy) (Copy)
Starting with recycled paper, we will create images inspired by Nature through the art of collage. While this workshop will be in the Wild Bear Eco Lounge our visions will come from the natural world.
Mountain Herbalism Hike with Brigitte Mars
Join world-renowned herbalist, Brigitte Mars for a beautiful summer day in the mountains identifying native herbs and other medicinal plants. Learn about how native herbs can be used for first aid on the trail, nutrition at home, and combating different illnesses.
Bird Walks with Wild Bear
Join Wild Bear staff, board members, and local birders for fun mornings full of birding and nature exploration. Get outside with fellow bird lovers and get to know local birds and their favorite places to hang out!
Bird Walks with Wild Bear
Join Wild Bear staff, board members, and local birders for fun mornings full of birding and nature exploration. Get outside with fellow bird lovers and get to know local birds and their favorite places to hang out!
Nature Adventure Days: Earth Day Celebration: Honoring Our Planet’s Wonders
NATURE ADVENTURE DAYS (AGES 5-12)
"Earth Day Celebration: Honoring Our Planet's Wonders." Through eco-friendly activities, interactive learning, and nature exploration, kids will deepen their connection to the environment and discover ways to protect and cherish the beauty of our planet.
Wild Earth Day Celebration 2024
Join Wild Bear for an exciting array of events all day long. The Earth is incredible, let’s celebrate Earth Day and learn how to make everyday Earth day!
Nature Adventure Days: Mountain Migrations
NATURE ADVENTURE DAYS (AGES 5-12)
"Mountain Migrations": Join us for an intriguing adventure into the world of mountain migration. Through engaging activities and outdoor discovery, kids will unravel the mysteries of animals that travel great distances to navigate the changing seasons, gaining insight into the remarkable journeys that shape our mountain ecosystems!
Backcountry Film Festival 2024
Join Wild Bear at the Backdoor Theater (Nederland Community Center) for a night of fun & community to benefit our Snow School program which gets children into nature, and interacting with scientists to learn more about snow science!
Nature Adventure Days: Spring Break - Wild Architects
NATURE ADVENTURE DAYS (AGES 5-12)
"Wild Architects": Kids explore the mountain forest, discovering the amazing world of animal builders through hands-on activities and forest exploration.
Nature Adventure Days: Spring Break - Animal Families
NATURE ADVENTURE DAYS (AGES 5-12)
"Animal Families": Kids venture into the mountain forest, unraveling the mysteries of animal families through interactive activities. This program combines outdoor discovery with wildlife education, creating a memorable adventure surrounded by the beauty of nature.
Nature Adventure Days: Spring Break - Foxy Jamboree
NATURE ADVENTURE DAYS (AGES 5-12)
Kids embark on fox-themed outdoor fun, exploring, playing games, and celebrating the clever charm of these woodland creatures.
Nature Adventure Days: Spring Break - Art & Animals Adventure
NATURE ADVENTURE DAYS (AGES 5-12)
Art & Animals Adventure - Wild Bears will explore, create art inspired by wildlife, and connect with nature in this dynamic outdoor program.
Nature Adventure Days: Spring Break - Nature’s Rhythms
NATURE ADVENTURE DAYS (AGES 5-12)
Second Saturday Snowshoe Hike
We invite you to strap on the snowshoes (wild bear provided), put on your warm layers, and hit the trails with us on a sure to please Saturday morning adventure this winter. Participants will keep moving on snowshoes as we explore as a community how wildlife adapts to winter conditions, the fun science behind snow, and so much!
Nature Adventure Days: Winter Thriving: Snowshoe like a Hare: Winter Adventure Afoot
NATURE ADVENTURE DAYS (AGES 5-12)
Snowshoe like a Hare: Winter Adventure Afoot." Join us for an exciting snowshoe hike inspired by the agile hare. Kids will embrace the snowy trails, discovering the art of winter movement while connecting with nature's wonders.
Nature Adventure Days: Winter Thriving: Awesome Aspens: Winter’s Beauty
NATURE ADVENTURE DAYS (AGES 5-12)
Experience 'Awesome Aspens: Winter's Beauty.' Join us to explore the enchanting world of aspen trees in winter. Through engaging activities, kids will discover their role in the snowy landscape.
Second Saturday Snowshoe Hike
We invite you to strap on the snowshoes (wild bear provided), put on your warm layers, and hit the trails with us on a sure to please Saturday morning adventure this winter. Participants will keep moving on snowshoes as we explore as a community how wildlife adapts to winter conditions, the fun science behind snow, and so much!
Permaculture Introduction Course
Permaculture is a design science that uses nature as a model for designing human systems–from farms to cities. Through the lens of several inspiring local case studies, we will touch on topics such as the permaculture design process, techniques for rainwater-harvesting, designing forest gardens, integrating animals into living systems, and social design. There will be plenty of time for discussion and engagement with other participants.
Nature Playscape Design-Process Celebration!
Join us to celebrate the progress our community has made on designing our new nature center playscape to be welcoming, accessible, and enjoyable for all!
This event is an opportunity to learn about Wild Bear’s equity centered design project, build community with project participants, and share your feedback on two playscape designs!
¡Únete para aprender más sobre cómo podemos diseñar un espacio de juego al aire libre que sea acogedor, accesible y agradable para todos en nuestro nuevo Centro de Naturaleza! Haremos juegos y actividades juntos, comeremos bocadillos, y aprenderemos más sobre este proyecto increíble.
¿Quieres participar? Puedes contribuir con tus comentarios en nuestro sitio web, durante una visita a nuestro Centro de Naturaleza, y/o participando en uno de nuestros tres grupos focales.
Nature Playscape Design-Process Celebration!
Join us to celebrate the progress our community has made on designing our new nature center playscape to be welcoming, accessible, and enjoyable for all!
This event is an opportunity to learn about Wild Bear’s equity centered design project, build community with project participants, and share your feedback on two playscape designs!
¡Únete para aprender más sobre cómo podemos diseñar un espacio de juego al aire libre que sea acogedor, accesible y agradable para todos en nuestro nuevo Centro de Naturaleza! Haremos juegos y actividades juntos, comeremos bocadillos, y aprenderemos más sobre este proyecto increíble.
¿Quieres participar? Puedes contribuir con tus comentarios en nuestro sitio web, durante una visita a nuestro Centro de Naturaleza, y/o participando en uno de nuestros tres grupos focales.
Nature Adventure Days: Winter Thriving: Mountaintop Marvels
NATURE ADVENTURE DAYS (AGES 5-12)
Marveling as we explore our beautiful winter peaks, we’ll learn about these Rocky Mountaintops by snowshoeing through them.
Second Saturday Snowshoe Hikes
We invite you to strap on the snowshoes (wild bear provided), put on your warm layers, and hit the trails with us on a sure to please Saturday morning adventure this winter. Participants will keep moving on snowshoes as we explore as a community how wildlife adapts to winter conditions, the fun science behind snow, and so much!
Nature Adventure Days: Winter Thriving: Adapted to Survive
NATURE ADVENTURE DAYS (AGES 5-12)
Explore animal adaptations in 'Winter Thriving: Adapted to Survive.' Through interactive games and hands-on learning, kids will uncover how animals thrive in the cold, fostering a deeper appreciation for nature's resilience.
Nature Adventure Days: Ice, Ice, Wild Bear: Skating through Winter Wonders
NATURE ADVENTURE DAYS (AGES 5-12)
Step onto the ice with 'Ice, Ice, Wild Bear: Skating through Winter Wonders.' Join us for an unforgettable day of ice skating and winter exploration. Through gliding on the ice, frosty crafts, and chilly adventures, kids will experience the joy of winter while connecting with the great outdoors.
Nature Adventure Days: Sliding through the Snow
NATURE ADVENTURE DAYS (AGES 5-12)
Join the snowy adventure of 'Sliding through the Snow: Physics and Fun.' Experience the thrill of sledding while exploring the science behind it. A day of outdoor excitement and hands-on learning awaits as we discover the physics of winter sliding.
Nature Adventure Days: Stellar Jays and Crow Ways
NATURE ADVENTURE DAYS (AGES 5-12)
Discover the intelligence of the skies with 'Stellar Jays and Crow Ways: Exploring Clever Corvids.' Through engaging activities, bird-themed crafts, and interactive learning, kids will unravel the secrets of these clever corvids and gain a greater appreciation for their resourcefulness and role in our ecosystems.
Nature Adventure Days: Mountain Moose Magic
NATURE ADVENTURE DAYS (AGES 5-12)
In this captivating adventure, kids will delve into the world of majestic moose that roam the mountainous terrain. Through games, moose-themed crafts, and exciting educational experiences, young explorers will discover the unique adaptations of these creatures to their high-altitude habitat, forging a deeper connection to the rugged beauty of the mountains.
Nature Adventure Days: Snowflakes and Ice Crystals
NATURE ADVENTURE DAYS (AGES 5-12)
This enchanting program invites kids to explore the intricate beauty of snowflakes and ice crystals through hands-on activities, crystal crafts, and scientific discovery. By delving into the magic of winter's frozen wonders, young minds will gain a newfound appreciation for the delicate intricacies that grace our chilly landscapes.
Nature Adventure Days: Tracks in the Snow
NATURE ADVENTURE DAYS (AGES 5-12)
Step into the world of 'Tracks in the Snow: Nature's Winter Footprints.' Join us for an exciting winter adventure as kids become detectives, exploring the great outdoors to uncover animal tracks left behind in the snow. Through interactive games, tracking crafts, and engaging lessons, young explorers will decipher the stories told by these winter footprints and gain a deeper understanding of the wildlife that roams our wintry landscapes.
Nature Adventure Days: Starry Winter Nights
NATURE ADVENTURE DAYS (AGES 5-12)
Experience the magic of 'Starry Winter Day: Discovering the Night Sky.' Right after the winter solstice, kids are invited to explore the wonders of the night sky through engaging activities. From crafting constellations to learning about the moon's phases, this program offers a unique chance to connect with the mysteries of the cosmos even before the sun sets.
Winter Solstice Celebration
ADMISSION: $5/PERSON
Join Wild Bear and the whole community as we celebrate the beginning of Winter and the slow return of the light! Live music, winter adapted animal ambassadors, beeswax candle-making, hands-on astronomy exhibit, and shadow puppets, winter crafts and more!
Nature Adventure Days: Get Outside and Give Thanks
NATURE ADVENTURE DAYS (AGES 5-12)
This environmental and outdoor program, themed around giving thanks and practicing gratitude, offers a fun and immersive way to connect with nature. Through exciting outdoor activities and joyful exploration, kids learn to appreciate the wonders of the natural world and develop a sense of gratitude for the environment.