New! Prairie Pup Adventures at the Plains Conservation Center offers a hands-on, fun way for preschool aged children to learn about the animals, plants and people who call the prairie home. Each week we will investigate a topic with a story, exploration and project to take home. For children ages 3-5 with their accompanying caregiver. Meet in the Visitor Center at the Plains Conservation Center in Aurora for a fun adventure!

Tuesdays, starting January 7, 2020.

Time: 9a.m. - 10a.m.

January 7, 2020 at 9a.m. Pronghorn

Discover what is special about these prairie animals.

January 14, 2020 at 9a.m. Clay Painting

Paint with clay paint like the early Native Americans on the prairie.

January 21, 2020 at 9a.m. Homestead games

Play like the homesteader children.

January 28, 2020 Prairie Animal Tracks

Different animals leave different tracks.

February 4, 2020 at 9a.m. Music on the Prairie

Music was a way to entertain prairie children. Come make music with us.

February 11, 2020 at 9a.m. Seeds

Plant some seeds as we explore how prairie plants grow from seeds.

February 18, 2020 at 9a.m. Snakes

Come be a snake with us and explore these common prairie animals.

February 25, 2020 Prairie Bugs

Many insects make their home on the prairie.

Location: Plains Conservation Center, 21901 E. Hampden Avenue, Aurora, CO 80013

Look closely as we examine what happens to a tree when it becomes a log on the forest floor.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, April 1, 9:30 a.m. or 11 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, April 2, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, April 3, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

Discover the spring weather that a garden loves!

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, April 29, 9:30 a.m. or 11 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, April 30, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, May 1, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

Investigate the tasty vegetables you can grow in April.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, April 8, 9:30 a.m. or 11 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, April 9, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, April 10, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

Join us as we take a close look at these three-leafed wonders and discover what makes this plant so special.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, March 11, 9:30 a.m. or 11 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, March 12, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: March 13, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

Celebrate Earth Day while learning about compost and how we can use garbage to help plants grow!

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, April 22, 9:30 a.m. or 11 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, April 23, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, April 24, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

Discover the Gardens with the tools of a detective! We will look at what a winter garden looks like and find clues of living plants.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, February 19, 9:30 a.m. or 11 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, February 20, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, February 21, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

Discover the tools gardeners use as we dig, dump, pick and pull in the soil.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, March 4, 9:30 a.m. or 11 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, March 5, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, March 6, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

Come on a sensory adventure as we explore two ingredients to help plants grow!

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, March 25, 9:30 or 11 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, March 26, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, March 27, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

Discover the sweet scent and beautiful colors of these famous February flowers.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, February 5, 9:30 a.m. or 11 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, February 6, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, February 7, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

How do our plants begin?

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, April 15, 9:30 a.m. or 11 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, April 16, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, April 17, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

Get close to the ground to find bright green shoots, spring crocus and other new discoveries that signal the start of spring.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, March 18, 9:30 or 11 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, March 19, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, March 20, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

Explore the alphabet while you wander your way through the world of plants and flowers.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, February 26, 9:30 a.m. or 11 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, February 27, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: February 28, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

Take a journey back in time and discover the plants that dinosaurs liked to eat.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, January 22, 9:30 a.m. or 11 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, January 23, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, January 24, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

Learn more about the Great Backyard Bird Count while we explore birds in the wintery garden and find out what plants they use to keep snuggly and safe!

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, February 12, 9:30 a.m. or 11 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, February 13, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, February 14, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

Bring a little green indoors this winter as we use our hands to create a beautiful terrarium to take home.

Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, January 29, 9:30 a.m. or 11 a.m.

Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, January 30, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

Ages 18-24 months: Friday, January 31, 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.

Storytime and nature hikes unite in this new program at Chatfield Farms. Each week we venture out around the grounds of Chatfield Farms and investigate nature as it changes with the seasons. Along the trail we stop to read a seasonally themed story and then continue our adventure with an exploration based on the day's book.

Audience: Recommended for ages 3-6 years.

Special Instructions: This program takes place at Denver Botanic Gardens' Chatfield Farms located at 8500 W Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton, CO 80128.

Price: $10, $8 member; includes free admission for one adult. Ticket includes admission to Chatfield Farms so you can further explore after the event.