City of Lafayette
Open Space
Lafayette Open Spaces are home to hundreds of plant and wildlife species and offer over 20 miles of trails for you to enjoy. With 1,640 acres of designated properties, there is opportunity for all to experience the splendor of the Front Range right outside your backdoor.
Upcoming Activities Calendar
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Bird Outing and Waneka Lake Clean-Up
Saturday, 31 May 2025 | 09:00 AM | Waneka Lake | Registration RequiredOn our hour-long bird outing, we’ll look for resident and migratory bird species that have started to arrive in the spring, including swallows, hummingbirds, hawks, and many more. We’ll discuss what makes Lafayette a “Bird City” and then we’ll emp... more |
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Secret Snacks: Invasive Foraging Program
Sunday, 08 June 2025 | 05:30 PM | Coal Creek at Elysian Field Drive | Registration RequiredHave you ever wanted to snack on a dandelion blossom? Or learn what greens growing in your own backyard you could use to spice up your salads? Come on an invasive species plant walk and learn who’s who of the invasive world, their stories, and how... more |
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Colorful Colorado Birds
Sunday, 22 June 2025 | 08:00 AM | Greenlee Wildlife Preserve | Registration RequiredA summer bird outing highlighting colorful migratory birds that breed in Colorado. We’ll aim to find birds such as Western Tanagers, Orioles, hummingbirds, and warblers. more |
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Cool Birds on Coal Creek
Sunday, 29 June 2025 | 10:00 AM | Coal Creek at Centaur Village Drive | Registration RequiredA hands-on bird outing that aims to inspire and educate why birds are important to the ecosystem, how to identify common birds, and how we can help them thrive. Ages 13 and older. more |
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Hummingbirds: Jewels of the Sky
Wednesday, 16 July 2025 | 08:00 AM | Greenlee Wildlife Preserve | Registration RequiredWe’ll begin with a 30 minute talk that discusses the marvels of hummingbirds, the four different hummingbird species that we can find in Colorado, and their migration patterns. Afterwards, we’ll look for Broad-tailed and Black-chinned Hummingbirds... more |
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Mindfulness in Nature: Watercolor by Coal Creek
Thursday, 24 July 2025 | 06:00 PM | Coal Creek Public Road Trailhead | Registration RequiredLet’s take a moment to slow down during this busy summer season by the coolness of the creek. Together we will move through some mindfulness exercises and chat as we paint inspired by our surroundings. We will provide the art supplies and the good... more |
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Exploring Nature Through our Senses
Saturday, 02 August 2025 | 09:00 AM | Coal Creek Public Road Trailhead | Registration RequiredA hands-on bird outing that aims to inspire and educate why it’s important to take care of Mother Earth. We’ll practice using our five senses to explore the marvels of nature, and we’ll teach the principles of Leave no Trace. Ages 5-10 but sibling... more |
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Lavender Lafayette Hike
Sunday, 10 August 2025 | 09:30 AM | Coal Creek Public Road Trailhead | Registration RequiredJoin community for a hike together! We will talk about queerness in nature; from behaviors in some of our favorite species like foxes and bison, to themes reflected in the season’s blooms. Please bring water, layers, and good walking shoes to ... more |
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Plant Allies in your Backyard
Sunday, 31 August 2025 | 09:00 AM | Coal Creek at Centaur Village Drive | Registration RequiredLafayette Open Space proudly hosts a wide range of species across its diverse landscape. Come out and get to know a few of your neighbors! From the charismatic state grass, to non-native species with surprising stories, there are so many plants to... more |
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The Magic of Cottonwoods
Sunday, 12 October 2025 | 09:30 AM | Outdoor Classroom | Registration RequiredBring your little ones for a magic journey through a cottonwood wonderland! We’re going to look at the shapes of the leaves, feel the rough bark, and talk about the colors we’re seeing! After a short walk by the creek, we will make leaf rubbing ar... more |