Trails Day
DATE: June 7, 2008
PLACE: Majestic View Nature Center - 7030 Garrison Street and
Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge - W. 80th Avenue, just east of Kipling Street
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Free Admission
“We live in a fast-paced society. Walking slows us down.”
Robert Sweetgill, Fitness Walking. 1985
Get your cameras, bicycles, and walking shoes ready for the 7th annual Arvada Celebrates Its Trails Festival. The June 7th event celebrates National Trails Day 2008 and is hosted at Majestic View Nature Center and Community Park, 7030 Garrison St., and at Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge, W 80th Ave. just east of Kipling.
From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., this free family fun event celebrates Arvada’s extensive trail system and the bountiful natural resources found within the 70+ acres of the nation’s smallest wildlife refuge within Arvada’s boundaries. For kids and adults, it’s a chance to get close to nature and explore some of Arvada’s 125 miles of trails as well as Two Ponds’ microcosm of wildlife habitat.
Planned and produced by the Arvada Festivals Commission, Arvada Park Advisory Committee, staff of Majestic View and Two Ponds, with the help of many volunteers, the event is expected to draw over 1,000 participants who will hike and bike along Arvada’s trail system; learn about Colorado’s wildlife from programs and exhibits; explore nature; and join the environmental activities and kids fun activities. It’s a chance to visit two large nature facilities in Arvada, as well as discover and enjoy some of Arvada’s world-class trails system.
Majestic View Nature Center:
Live animal shows from Denver Zoo, HawkQuest, and Butterfly Pavilion
Many environmental exhibits including water education, natural history, and Arvada trails information
Kid’s activities
Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge:
A variety of environmental education displays
Activities for kids and adults
Live raptors
Self-guided nature walks
Wildlife contraband
Informational booths from several local organizations.
At 9:00 a.m., explore new trails with the Denver Bicycle Touring Club leading a 22-mile recreational bicycle ride in Spring Mesa above Leyden Canyon. Participants should meet in the Majestic View Park north parking lot on W 72nd Ave, just west of Carr Street, at 8:45 a.m.
At 10:30 a.m., take a 5k walk with a naturalist guide along the historic canal trails that connect Two Ponds and Majestic View. Please meet at Two Ponds at 10:15 a.m.
This year’s event will feature a free hotdog barbecue at both locations. Free shuttle service will be provided between the two facilities.