We know that nothing can fully replace the experience of in-person learning, especially in a nature space that allows for opportunities to connect with our environment. So we created and collected learning units, virtual learning resources, tools, and activities that promotes environmental education and interpretive sciences for our community.
Don't forget to also check out our limited in-person & virtual public programs, or book a private virtual program for your group.
Majestic View Learning Units
Missed out on a program or field trip with us? We've adapted a few of our favorite programs to to your backyard. Each link contains a video, investigative and project prompts and many additional offline activities (Google Folders). Get outdoors, stay safe, and have fun!
- My Five Senses (ages 4-8)
- Insect Investigation (ages 6-10)
- Who Polluted the Water? (ages 8-14)
- Seed, Leaf, Grow (ages 4-8)
- Mammal Detectives (ages 6-10)-Coming Soon!
- Wetland Discoveries (ages 8-12)-Coming soon!
Activities
- Yoga 4 Classrooms-Mindful Activities for Kids
- Disney Movie Activities for kids (make a water bottle Dory fish to reuse plastic, recreate nature patterns, make an apple butterfly and more activities)
- Art at home-contests, museums, games, education and activities (Google Doc)
- Printable coloring sheets from Color Our Collections or search #ColorOurCollections
- PBS Kids activities, parent guides, games and more
- iNaturalist mobile app/website- Citizen Scienctist projects in a variety of parks, including Two Ponds NWR
- Colorado Corridors Citizen Science Project (older kids to adults)
- Water Quality Backyard Activity Guide
- 7 crafts to get kids into birding from Bird Life International
- What's Good in My Hood: 5-unit investigation booklet
Free Digital Stories
- Digital Story- Mr. Popper's Penguins
- Digital Story- Charlotte's Web
- Digital Story chapter book- The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane (story about a rabbit)
- Digital Story chapter book- Stone Fox
- Digital Story- The One and Only Ivan
- Digital Story chapter book- Stargirl
- Online Library still open-Jeffco Library 24/7
- Libby Free App to access digital and audio books
Free Subscriptions & Blogs
- Things to do in nature- USFW Rocky Mountain Arsenal Website links
- Things To Do With Kids-Blog (multiple subjects)
- 63 Easy Science Experiments for Kids Using Household Stuff
- Colorado Parent Digital Editions
Videos
- Sundance School Of Riding Virtual Programs YouTube Channel (From Arvada Equestrian Center)
- Story Time from Space-astronauts who read stories (videos)
- Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems-videos
- Steve Spangler Science Experiments for Kids
Virtual Field Trips
- 75 Virtual Museum Tours Around the World-Blog
- Over 30 Virtual Field Trips-Google Doc
- Over 20 Virtual Field Trips-Blog
- 12 Museum Virtual Tours
- Denver Kids Out and About-24/7 virtual experiences (live cams, 360 cities, virtual tours, and more)
Want to support our programs while we're closed? The Nature Center is eligible to receive charitable donations, so we made our donation box virtual (online/contact-less payments only during this time). If you are able and willing, your support while we adapt our services ensures that we will continue to be able to work towards our mission and is greatly appreciated. We wish that you and your family stay safe, stay healthy and we will be able to see you soon!