Winter Weekend Nature Detectives — for prospective Nature Preschool families

01/11/2026 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM MT

Admission

  • Free

Location

Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center
11280 Waterton Rd.
Littleton, CO 80128
United States of America

Summary

Join a full Nature Detectives session (ages 1–4) and preview Denver Audubon’s Nature Preschool (opening Fall 2026): tour our outdoor classroom/Nature Center, meet the Director/Lead Teacher, try a mini preschool-style activity, and ask questions. Free with RSVP. Dress for winter; limited spots.

Description

Winter Weekend Nature Detectives — for prospective Nature Preschool families

Join us for our popular Nature Detectives session for caregivers and young children (designed for ages 1–4; siblings welcome) PLUS a special chance for families considering applying to Denver Audubon’s Nature Preschool (opening Fall 2026) to:

  • See the space: explore the outdoor classroom areas and Kingery Nature Center.

  • Meet the Director/Lead Teacher of the Nature Preschool.

  • Experience a small taste of preschool life: short circle time and simple hands-on nature invitations.

  • Ask questions about the Nature Preschool (safety, ratios, daily rhythm, licensing timeline, tuition, enrollment steps).

Length: 75 minutes (mostly outdoors).

What to wear/bring: Warm layers, boots, water bottle

Accessibility: Dirt paths, snow/ice could be possible in winter. Share accommodation needs when you RSVP.

Cost: Free; RSVP required (limited spots).

Who should register?
Caregivers with young children who are actively exploring or planning to apply to Denver Audubon’s Nature Preschool (opening Fall 2026).

Session flow:

  • Winter Nature Invitations for children 

  • Circle Time

  • Short Hike around Outdoor Classroom/Nature Center grounds 

  • Closing Reflection

  • Stay to ask questions and speak to the Preschool Director