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Denver, Colorado Metro Area

Looking to get outdoors and immerse yourself in nature? The Denver metro area is home to some of the most beautiful natural habitats around! From dry grassland plains to riparian areas along the South Platte River, Cherry Creek and their tributaries, there are plenty of amazing sites for you to explore.  You can connect with nature right outside your door! Visit this website for more information about the beautiful plants and wildlife you can find in the midst of the metro area.

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South Platte River

Catch Up With Local Plants and Animals in Denver

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Cattails

Cattails are plants with long flat leaves that are found in marshy areas around ponds….
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Willow Spring Open Space

Discover the hidden secrets of Willow Spring Open Space in Centennial, a suburb south of Denver! Take a fresh look at nature with every season, find out what birds you can spot in your neighborhood and identify native plants by sight. An exciting adventure awaits!

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Colorado Mountain Forests

Experience the magical forests of Colorado’s mountains. You can expect a wealth of beauty, from majestic pine trees to serene aspen woods.  Explorers will find plenty to admire in each season with varied blooms such as pink wild geraniums and blue columbines providing bright spots of color on the ground, while birds can be heard overhead.  Read up to learn about the unique wildlife and wildflowers in the wonderful mountain forests.

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Colorado Blue Columbine

Explore nature in the majestic Colorado Rocky Mountains

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Roxborough Park Fountain Formation

Roxborough Park, Colorado

Discover the delights in and around Roxborough Park! In addition to residential neighborhoods and a golf course, the heart of the area is the 3,413 acre Roxborough State Park nestled in the foothills about 25 miles southwest of Denver. The striking geology, with the same rock formations as the nearby Red Rocks Amphitheater and Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, provides a backdrop for varied habitats bringing together wildlife and plants from many ecological zones. Come experience plains to foothills to mountains all in a day!

Learn about plants, animals and birds in Roxborough Park