Fireside Chats - 2012

Enjoy a campfire and marshmallow roast as you learn about the animals and ecosystems at Bluff Lake. Watch as nocturnal animals come to life while the sun sets slowly behind the mountains. In 2012, Bluff Lake is proud to partner with several other organizations to bring Fireside Chats to Bluff Lake supporters.

• Fireside Chats are free for members, but we ask for a $1 donation from each non-member.
• Chats begin about 6:30 p.m. and last until about 8:00 p.m.
• These programs are fun for the whole family.

2012 schedule to be announced, please check back for more information.

Any questions, please contact Lisa Chickos, Education Director, by phone at 303-344-1649 or by email.

2011 Presentions Included:

May 19 – Colorado Alive!
Animal Trainers from the Denver Zoo brought live Colorado native wildlife and performed hands-on investigations with horns, antlers, skulls, skins and more.

June 2 – Birds of Prey!
Devin Paszek of Nature’s Educators Raptor Programs presented a live owl and diurnal raptor during an educational and fun-filled discussion on what makes birds of prey important to the environment.

June 16 – Coyotes in Colorado
Ashley DeLaup of Denver Parks & Recreation explained why increased sightings and interactions with coyotes in the city have become an increasing concern throughout North America.

June 30 – Brilliant Beaver Dams & Other Animal Homes
Kristin Libberton of the Colorado Division of Wildlife gave insight into how animals beat the housing crunch, and how they bbuild, and use, a wide variety of homes to meet their needs.

July 14 – Bugs, Bugs, Bugs!
Joy Thompson of Morrison Nature Center at Star K Ranch gave an interactive presentation about some of Denver and Aurora’s creepiest creatures.

July 28 – Camping the Right Way
Kate Bullock and Tracy Howard of, Leave No Trace, provided a brief history of the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, which is an educational, nonprofit organization dedicated to the responsible enjoyment and active stewardship of the outdoors by all people, worldwide.

August 11 – Bats!
Jody Morse of Bear Creek Lake Park provided an active and entertaining look at Colorado’s bats.

August 25 – Native American Stories
Pat Mendoza, an internationally acclaimed storyteller, author and musician gave guests a glimpse into North America’s past during his performance of Native American legends and stories about Colorado’s history.  Pat was joined by Autumn MorningStar! Autumn is a professional magician and traditional storyteller who reflects on the essence and spirit of her Blackfeet and Choctaw heritage through her eloquent performances.