Community Events

Join Thorne Nature Experience for our first Spring Fest at the new Lafayette Nature Center! Enjoy seasonal nature crafts, spring-themed activities, nature play, and the opportunity to get up close with live animals, presented by special guests from Nature's Educators. 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. The link to register will be posted soon. Please join our email list to be the first to know when registration opens.  SCHEDULE OF EVENTS We'll have self-guided nature activities including seasonal nature crafts, spring-themed adventures, and explorations around the Lafayette Nature Center’s nature play area throughout the event. We are also excited to welcome special guests from Nature's Educators! Nature's Educators: 10 am-10:15 am: Animal meet and greet 10:15 am-10:45 am: Colorado native animal presentation in Spanish (best for ages 5+) 10:45 am-11:15 am: Colorado native animal presentation in English (best for ages 5+) 11:15 am-noon: Animal meet and greet 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

But wait, where are Jeff & Paige? Exciting news- Jeff & Paige are busy filming their PBS TV show this spring! We'll miss them at Spring Fest this year. 

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, Spring Fest will be canceled and we do not have a backup date.