Animals Around the Rock

Join Douglas Land Conservancy and the Town as we dive into the characteristics that define our local wildlife, including raptors, reptiles, bats, insects and other species.

Local wildlife experts, organizations and wildlife rehabilitators, such as Nature's Educators and Denver Audubon, will be featured at these programs. Discover the various types of animals that live locally and all over the world. Find out what they eat, how they hunt, where they live and how they benefit the local ecosystems.

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

About the presenters

  1. Nature's Educators is a local, non-profit licensed wildlife education program that is the primary expert for the Animals Around the Rock series. They are always in need of support financially and with supplies for their wildlife ambassadors and the patients in their new wildlife hospital. If you would like to donate items such as sheets, towels, zip-lock baggies, latex gloves, bleach or white vinegar, please visit the Nature's Educators website or email Nature's Educators.

    Additionally, donations to Douglas Land Conservancy of $10 per person or $20 per family are suggested as part of the Animals Around the Rock series.

  1. Raptors Over the Rock
  2. Reptiles Under the Rock
  3. Batty About Castle Rock
  4. Creepy Crawlies Around the Rock

Eagle with open wingsJoin Nature's Educators for this popular one-hour presentation featuring the birds that share our home. Learn about the characteristics that define raptors, including where they live and how they hunt. Arrive early for picnicking.

Tuesday, July 9 (rain date July 16)
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park

Dogs are not allowed at the event in order to minimize disturbance to the birds.