Thursday, November 10
Sportfishing - More than Just Catching a Fish
Presenters: Perry Brewer and Eldon Fisher, Area Extension Agents, Youth, Golden Plains Area,
Colorado State University Cooperative Extension
The Sportfishing workshop will provide opportunities to learn or enhance your fishing skills through hands-on activities such as angling skills, aquatic ecology, tackle crafting, folkways and ethics. Fishing is not only a great recreation it can improve family communications! Fishing takes you away from the distractions of everyday life and puts you in touch with each other. This quiet time creates the perfect environment for listening, talking and helping kids build self-esteem, self-confidence and self-respect.
TIME: 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
$25 PER PERSON
Historic Tour of the Broadmoor
Presenter: Broadmoor Historian
Join your tour guide as she conducts a walking tour of the Main Complex. You will learn about the many colorful, larger-than-life figures that were instrumental in the building of this historic property.
TIME: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
$25 PER PERSON
MAXIMUM: 20 PEOPLE
Friday, November 11
A Wild Look at Colorado Wildlife
Presenter: Daniel Einarsen, Extension Agent, Natural Resources & Agriculture, Arapahoe County,
Colorado State University Cooperative Extension
Visit an 1830s Rendezvous, during the days of the trapper and mountain man. Try your hand at identifying Colorado wildlife skins, skulls, tracks, antlers and scat. Walk through a large display of wildlife species common to Colorado and the Rocky Mountains. Learn some steps in tanning a furbearer skin or big game hide.
TIME: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
$25 PER PERSON
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is America's only mountain zoo. It houses over 650 animals including more than 30 species of endangered animals. Visit such areas as the Wolf Woods, Primate World, Asian Highlands or visit the giraffes, elephants or bears in their own natural habitats. Enjoy breathtaking views of Colorado Springs and the mountain scenery.
TIME: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
$25 PER PERSON
INCLUDES ADMISSION, WATER AND SNACKS
Saturday, November 12
Fun With GPS!
Presenters: Jay Whaley, Extension Agent, 4-H, Routt County,
Colorado State University Cooperative Extension and select teens
How in the World can a little box communicate with satellites to pin point an exact location of where you are on the earth? What does that mean to you? You can learn about GPS, how to navigate and mark points using one. Learn a few games and some practical application of GPS around the farm, your community or while recreating.
TIME: 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
$25.00 PER PERSON