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  • A group of children look out with binoculars in a large birds nest play station.

    Get Outside with Free Bluff Lake Events!

    Bird Walks, Forest Bathing, Qigong, and more wonderful nature experiences!

    May 2022 Newsletter
  • A family of five at Bluff Lake

    Celebrate Earth Day with Bluff Lake Nature Center!

    Site updates, volunteer opportunities, and more!

    April 2022 Newsletter
  • Two children carry a log

    Check Out Bluff Lake's 2021 Impact Report!

    Highlights from a year of growth and renewal

    March 2022 Newsletter
  • Snow surrounds spiky plants

    Winter Activities at Bluff Lake Nature Center!

    After School Sessions, Birds of Bluff Lake, Game Cam Footage, and More!

    February 2022 Newsletter
  • Adult and three children in Halloween costumes posing on hay bales with Bluff Lake in the background

    Thanksgiving Camp is Coming Up!

    Colorado Gives Day and More!

    November 2022 Newsletter

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Join us for Family Nature Adventure Days this Saturday! Bring the whole family for a free day of fun at Bluff Lake Nature Center! From 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM, enjoy hands-on activities, crafts, and nature exploration with special guests from Denver Bota
Duckweed, one of the world’s tiniest flowering plants, floats on the surface of our lake and is often mistaken for algae. This little powerhouse benefits the lake by removing pollutants like nitrogen, phosphorus, and bacteria, while also helpin
Join us at Bluff Lake for some exciting, free events this week! Whether you’re a bird watcher or just looking to connect with nature in a mindful way, we have something for everyone: Bird Walk: Kick off your Saturday morning with our birding e
Bluff Lake has raised over $6.4M of our $8.25M goal from over 150 donors! We are setting a goal of 1,000 donors for this campaign, showcasing the incredible collective investment behind this project. Will you help us reach our goal of 1,000 donors?
Did you know that female praying mantises sometimes eat their mates? However, this only happens about 30% of the time. They eat their mate as a source of food for her and her offspring. Praying mantises are also skilled hunters, and can catch prey as
Boo on the Bluff 2024 is happening this Friday, the 25th, through Sunday, the 27th! Bring the family, wear your costumes, and explore Bluff Lake while solving clues and collecting candy. Don’t miss out on the updated scavenger hunt—reserv
Summer camp will always be nature focused and outdoors. So how will this project impact our summer camp? Here are a few things we are excited about that will be available for 2026 campers… 1. Drop off and pick up will be safer and smoother, w
Check out this juvenile Red-tailed Hawk! These birds of prey are known for their incredible eyesight—about 8 times sharper than ours! They can spot a mouse from 100 feet in the air. Keep your eyes peeled for them soaring above or perched like t
Want to show your support for our Campus Improvements with a yard sign? Contact BLNC Development Director Leila Regan-Porter at leila@blufflake.org to get yours while supplies last. - ¿Quieres mostrar tu apoyo a las mejoras de nuestro sitio c
Join us on October 25th, 26th and 27th for our annual Boo on the Bluff event filled with an exciting scavenger hunt, spooky crafts, candy, prizes and more as you explore Bluff Lake. To sign up, we ask for a $10 donation per group via the QR code abov
Bluff Lake Nature Center invites families on October 12th from 8:30am-12pm for our FREE Leave No Trace themed event filled with exciting, hands on nature activities. No registration required! - El Bluff Lake Nature Center invita a las familias el 12
Our team has been working on the Campus Improvements Project for over three years to create an asset the community can use and enjoy for generations. The completion of the new building and site improvements is set for Fall 2025 and includes: 1. Acce
We have some exciting events happening this weekend! Join us for any or all of these FREE programs offered at Bluff Lake. Use the link below to sign up and don't forget to send this post to a friend! - ¡Tenemos algunos eventos emocionantes est
Thank you to the folks from @xcelenergy and @cbscolorado, including our own board president Jared Luner, for joining us on September 14 for another wonderful Day of Service! We moved around 12 tons of crusher fines material to smooth our trails, maki