List of nature centers in Colorado

This is a list of nature centers and environmental education centers in the state of Colorado.

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See also: List of nature centers in the United States
Name Location County Region Summary
AWQUA LoungeAuroraArapahoeDenver areawebsite, open seasonally, operated by the City, watershed and quality of the Aurora Reservoir
Audubon Center at Chatfield State ParkLittletonJeffersonDenver areaOperated by the Audubon Society of Greater Denver in the 3,895-acre park
Barr Lake Nature CenterBrightonAdamsDenver areaLocated in 2,715-acre Barr Lake State Park, this is the only true Nature Center in the Colorado state parks system.
Bear Creek Regional Park and Nature CenterColorado SpringsEl PasoSouth-Central ColoradoOperated by the County in Bear Creek Regional Park, 2 miles of trails
Bluff Lake Nature CenterDenverDenverDenver area123 acres, urban wildlife refuge
Durango Nature CenterDurangoLa PlataSouthwest Coloradowebsite, 142 acres, operated by Durango Nature Studies
Evergreen Nature CenterEvergreenJeffersonDenver areawebsite, operated seasonally by Evergreen Audubon, a local chapter of the National Audubon Society
Flagstaff Nature CenterBoulderBoulderCentralwebsite, operated by the City on Flagstaff Mountain
Fountain Creek Nature CenterColorado SpringsEl PasoSouth-Central ColoradoOperated by the County in Fountain Creek Regional Park, exhibits include wetlands, plants, wildlife, weather and climate, and the mountain backdrop
Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature CenterColorado SpringsEl PasoSouth-Central Colorado3,300-acre park, exhibits include minerals, geology, plants, local wildlife, Native American culture
Indigo Mountain Nature CenterLake GeorgeParkSouth-Central Coloradowebsite, sanctuary for captive born wildlife, exotic and alternative pets, not open to the public
Lookout Mountain Nature CenterGoldenJeffersonDenver areawebsite, 110 acres, operated by the County, interactive exhibits about the flora and fauna of the foothills ecosystem, hands-on play room and observation room
MacGregor RanchEstes ParkLarimerHigh Rockieswebsite, working cattle ranch, 1896 ranch house museum and historic outbuildings, rock and mineral collections, animal displays, trails
Majestic View Nature CenterArvadaJeffersonDenver areawebsite, 80 acres, operated by the City, hands-on nature and environmental displays, wildlife exhibits, kid's area, classrooms and meeting space
Morrison Nature Center at the Star K RanchAuroraArapahoeDenver areawebsite, 208 acres, operated by the City, seasonally changing exhibits on local plants and animal life, children's play area, live animal exhibits
Nature and Wildlife Discovery CenterPuebloPuebloCentralLocated in Rock Canyon on the banks of the Arkansas River, features wildlife rehabilitation facility that specializes in birds of prey
Plains Conservation CenterAuroraArapahoeDenver area1,100-acre main site with museum and nature center, exhibits on the wildlife, plant life and people of the prairie
South Platte Park Carson Nature CenterLittletonJeffersonDenver areawebsite, operated by the South Suburban Park and Recreation District, over 880 acres of open space and 5 lakes
Standley Lake Nature CenterWestminsterJeffersonDenver areawebsite, operated by the City of Westminster, Features 1,000 acres surface area of lake, 2,000 acres of open space, weekly nature programs, nature center includes children's area, live animal exhibits, natural history and more.
The Nature PlaceFlorissantTellerSouth-Central Coloradowebsite, over 6,000 acres, non-profit conference and retreat center dedicated to leadership and team development, providing experiences in natural history and studies of natural systems
Vail Nature CenterVailEagleHigh Rockieswebsite, 7 acres, operated by the Town, open seasonally, hosts bird, wildflower and beaver pond hikes
Wild Bear Mountain Ecology CenterNederlandBoulderCentralwebsite, natural science education programs, separate 5 acre preserve

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