Landscape and Voice Writing Workshop

Lafayette Nature Center 300 Old Laramie Trail E, Lafayette, CO, United States
Join Friends of Coal Creek Writer-in-Residence A. Manette Ansay for a generative workshop that explores the relationship between landscape and character–our own as well as those we create in fiction and poetry–using open space lands along Coal Creek as a living, evolving springboard.  CLICK HERE for more info.

Zumba with Delia Saenz

Lafayette Nature Center 300 Old Laramie Trail E, Lafayette, CO, United States
Outdoor dance-based fitness at the Lafayette Nature Center! More details coming soon.
Free

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! 

Thorne Nature Preschool Open House

Lafayette Nature Center 300 Old Laramie Trail E, Lafayette, CO, United States
Join us and explore if Thorne Nature Preschool is a good fit for your family! Open houses begin with an overview of our program followed by a Q & A session. Then we tour our nature center and surrounding areas. Open houses typically last an hour and are a great way to see our magical program in action! Children are welcome to attend. CLICK HERE to register. 

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 Nature Preschool Open House

Lafayette Nature Center 300 Old Laramie Trail E, Lafayette, CO, United States
Join us and explore if Thorne Nature Preschool is a good fit for your family! Open houses begin with an overview of our program followed by a Q & A session. Then we tour our nature center and surrounding areas. Open houses typically last an hour and are a great way to see our magical program in action! Children are welcome to attend. CLICK HERE to register. 

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.