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POSTPONED: Back-to-School Nature-Based Celebration- Free

Lafayette Nature Center 300 Old Laramie Trail E, Lafayette, CO, United States
We've had to postpone this event but we look forward to seeing you all soon! Please CLICK HERE to join our email list to be notified when the event is rescheduled. ----- Join Thorne's environmental educators for some outdoor fun at our Back-to-School celebration at the Lafayette Nature Center. More details and registration information coming soon.

Pop-up Library Storytime- FREE

Lafayette Nature Center 300 Old Laramie Trail E, Lafayette, CO, United States
Families - join the Lafayette Public Library and Thorne Nature Experience for a special outdoor Storytime at the Lafayette Nature Center!

Canceled Outdoor Movie Night

Lafayette Nature Center 300 Old Laramie Trail E, Lafayette, CO, United States
Due to a permitting issue, we've had to cancel this event but hope to have movie nights at the LNC next summer. Stay tuned! 

Mexican Independence Day Celebration- FREE

Lafayette Nature Center 300 Old Laramie Trail E, Lafayette, CO, United States
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day at the Lafayette Nature Center! This event will be primarily in Spanish, but all are welcome.  CLICK HERE to RSVP.

Thorne Fall Fest with Jeff & Paige!

Lafayette Nature Center 300 Old Laramie Trail E, Lafayette, CO, United States
Join Thorne Nature Experience and Jeff & Paige for our very first Fall Fest at the new Lafayette Nature Center! Enjoy seasonal nature crafts, fall-themed activities, nature play, and the chance to get your groove on with our favorite nature performers Jeff & Paige! Make a day of it and pack a picnic lunch to enjoy while exploring the new nature play center. TICKETS: The event is free (or pay what you wish), but registration is required.  Get Tickets SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 10 am-11 am: Self-guided nature activities including seasonal nature crafts, fall-themed adventures, and explorations around the Lafayette Nature Center’s nature play area. 11 am-noon: Concert by Jeff & Paige DIRECTIONS & PARKING: The Lafayette Nature Center is located at 300 Old Laramie Trail E, Lafayette, CO 80026. From Coal Creek Trail: The center is accessible from the Coal Creek Trail, via a direct connection through the back of the property RTD: Take the LD1 or LD3 Bus Line to S Public Road & Old Laramie Trail Stop Personal Vehicle: There is limited parking available in the Lafayette Nature Center lot. Overflow parking is available across the street in the Boulder County DMV parking lot
Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. Carpooling with friends, riding bikes, or traveling to the event via public transportation is recommended.
This event will be outdoors, rain or shine. We recommend planning for the weather- don't forget your sunscreen and layers. In the event of extreme weather, Fall Fest will be canceled and we do not have a backup date.

Natural Night Out 2024

Boulder JCC 6007 Oreg Ave, Boulder, CO, United States
Join us on October 18th, 2024 at the Boulder JCC for Thorne’s 18th annual fundraising event, Natural Night Out. More info coming soon. Be the first to know when we have more information about this event! Follow this link to sign up for our email list: http://eepurl.com/giYdW1

Free Public Program: Green Buildings as part of a Land Ethic

Lafayette Nature Center 300 Old Laramie Trail E, Lafayette, CO, United States
Buildings are responsible for 40% of total energy use in the United States and 35% of our country’s carbon emissions.  Can we re-envision our homes, places of business and other buildings in ways that slash energy use, incorporate local materials and otherwise become ever more sustainable?  Yes! Join a public program at Thorne Nature Experience’s new building in Lafayette to learn about the Colorado Green Building Guild (CGBG), basics of green building technology (including through the Thorne building) and an overview of techniques, materials and local expertise available to home and business owners. Green building will also be considered in the context of land and conservation through the work of 20th century conservationist, Aldo Leopold.  A short video about the Leopold Foundation's main building - one of the top few green buildings in the world - will set the stage for the rest of the program.   This program, co-sponsored by Lafayette Open Space, CGBG, and Thorne Nature Experience, is free and open to the public.   RSVP required.    To RSVP and/or for more information, e-mail Martin Ogle at [email protected]