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"One of our favorite places to walk our dogs and adventure around Pueblo!" - LeahThe trails, the sunsets, the river... W...
10/01/2025

"One of our favorite places to walk our dogs and adventure around Pueblo!" - Leah

The trails, the sunsets, the river... What do you love about the River Campus?

Volunteers are the lifeblood of our organization. Did you know we only have 2 full-time staff members at the Raptor Cent...
09/30/2025

Volunteers are the lifeblood of our organization. Did you know we only have 2 full-time staff members at the Raptor Center? But with the help of our skilled and compassionate volunteers, we can provide expert medical care and rehabilitation to over 250 raptors every year!

If you are interested in volunteering for NWDC, we would love to get to know you. Email [email protected] to learn more.

📣 Calling High School Homeschoolers Who Love Nature!Introducing Soaring Stewards: A NEW nature-based high school homesch...
09/30/2025

📣 Calling High School Homeschoolers Who Love Nature!

Introducing Soaring Stewards: A NEW nature-based high school homeschool enrichment program in NWDC’s signature Outdoor Explorations Program

🦅 Soaring Stewards is designed specifically for students 14-17 years of age. This program offers homeschool high schoolers with the unique opportunity to engage with nature and wildlife in meaningful ways. With the eagle as our mascot, and inspired by the raptors that each student will care for in our Raptor Center, participants will gain valuable skills, build lasting connections, and become stewards of the natural world.

Learn more & register: https://www.hikeandlearn.org/outdoor-explorations-program

Pueblo Mountain Park Precipitation ReportJune 19 - Sept 18, 2025🍂 Monthly TotalsJune 19 - 30: - 0.00" of snow ...
09/29/2025

Pueblo Mountain Park Precipitation Report
June 19 - Sept 18, 2025

🍂 Monthly Totals
June 19 - 30:
- 0.00" of snow
- 1.22" of rain
July:
- 0.00" of snow
- 1.82" of rain
August:
- 0.00" of snow
- 3.77" of rain
Sept 1 - 18:
- 0.00" of snow
- 0.98" of rain

☀ Summer Season Totals
Snow: 0.00"
Rain: 7.79“

Data gathered by Ranger Pine

Public & Educational Programming | Fall Updatehttps://www.hikeandlearn.org/nature-schools🌱 Earthkeeper Nature School (EN...
09/28/2025

Public & Educational Programming | Fall Update
https://www.hikeandlearn.org/nature-schools

🌱 Earthkeeper Nature School (ENS): preschool - kindergarten, ages 4 - 7

This fall, we proudly launched the 8th year of Earthkeeper Nature School (ENS), welcoming 24 students ages 4–7. Limited slots are still available for this unique, licensed, forest school program that helps children build skills in risk assessment, collaboration, and curiosity — all through nature play. What better way to learn?

- 8 years of ENS
- 24 students currently enrolled for the 25 - 26 school year
- 100% days spent outside

🪻 Outdoor Explorations Program (OEP): kindergarten - 8th grade, ages 5 - 17

Our Outdoor Explorations Program kicked off its 5th year with nearly 60 students enrolled (spaces remain open through the end of next week!). OEP offers 34 program days, one per week, providing free enrichment for K–12 students. We’re especially excited to have expanded to a 5th day this year, designed for high school youth eager to explore outdoor leadership and stewardship opportunities.

- 5 years of OEP
- 55 students currently enrolled for the 25 - 26 school year
- 34 program days a year

Join us tomorrow, September 27th, for the 4th Saturday Bird Walk!The Arkansas Valley Audubon Society will host an enjoya...
09/27/2025

Join us tomorrow, September 27th, for the 4th Saturday Bird Walk!

The Arkansas Valley Audubon Society will host an enjoyable outing to view and identify a variety of birds. Suitable for families and birders of all levels. BYOB... Bring Your Own Binoculars! Also, there will be an optional "Big Sit” so that those who don’t want to walk can sit comfortably in one place. Let the birds come to us!

This program is FREE, and registration is not required, but donations are welcome. All proceeds support NWDC's rehabilitation efforts at the Raptor Center.

Date: Every 4th Saturday of the month

Time:
8 am - 9 am from June - September
9 am - 10 am from October - May

Meeting location: River Deck, NWDC River Campus, 5200 Nature Center Road, Pueblo, CO 81003

🍂🎃🍁 Kick off Fall with NWDC!From trail work to raptor care, volunteers are at the heart of NWDC’s impact. They make it p...
09/26/2025

🍂🎃🍁 Kick off Fall with NWDC!

From trail work to raptor care, volunteers are at the heart of NWDC’s impact. They make it possible for us to care for our campuses, support wildlife, and welcome our community into nature. This fall, we are excited to share a new way to get involved — one that is lively and social, and helps us to raise critical funds: events!

October 4: Colorado Lottery’s 4th Annual Runyon to the Res Trail Cleanup
https://coloradolottery.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=102644

Prefer a quiet way to give back? Join NWDC’s clean-up team at the Runyon to the Res Arkansas River Trail Cleanup! From 9:00 am – 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 4th, we will roll our sleeves up, enjoy a crisp fall morning, and make our river corridor shine. Tools and supplies are provided. Don’t wait — sign up by September 26th today, and help us kick off fall the NWDC way!

October 10 & 11: Grassroots Gravel Festival
https://forms.hikeandlearn.org/forms/volunteer?opportunityId=38

For the first time, NWDC is running the Beer Tent at Pueblo’s biggest gravel bike race festival! With hundreds of riders, live music, and a buzzing festival atmosphere, it’s a great chance to represent NWDC in the community. All proceeds from drink sales benefit NWDC, making this a fun and impactful way to give back.

- Multiple roles and shifts available
- Volunteers must be 21+ to serve drinks
- Work alongside NWDC staff and board

📸 Photo by Grassroots Gravel

Friendly reminder! Bear-safe trash cans only work if they close AND latch. Overfilling trash cans in the Mountain Park p...
09/25/2025

Friendly reminder! Bear-safe trash cans only work if they close AND latch. Overfilling trash cans in the Mountain Park puts both humans and bears at risk.

Coming up this Saturday, September 27th: 4th Saturday Bird Walk!Join the Arkansas Valley Audubon Society at the Nature &...
09/23/2025

Coming up this Saturday, September 27th: 4th Saturday Bird Walk!

Join the Arkansas Valley Audubon Society at the Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center River Campus for an enjoyable outing to view and identify a variety of birds. Suitable for families and birders of all levels. BYOB... Bring Your Own Binoculars! Also, there will be an optional "Big Sit” so that those who don’t want to walk can sit comfortably in one place. Let the birds come to us!

This program is FREE, and registration is not required, but donations are welcome. All proceeds support our injured bird of prey rehabilitation efforts at the Raptor Center.

Date: 4th Saturday of the month

Time:
8 am - 9 am from June - September
9 am - 10 am from October - May

Meeting location: River Deck, NWDC River Campus, 5200 Nature Center Road, Pueblo, CO 81003

09/23/2025

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5200 Nature Center Road
Pueblo, CO
81003

Opening Hours

Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+17195492414

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