by Kelly Tracer, UCHealth

UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies (MCR) in Loveland is planning a major expansion to meet the growing health care needs of northern Colorado.

The highlights of the expansion project include a new tower that will be built on the north side of the hospital, the creation of a comprehensive cancer center, an expanded emergency department and additional imaging and cardiac spaces. When complete, the project will increase the hospital’s bed capacity from 187 to 283 with room to grow up to 319 beds.

“We are excited to expand our offerings in one of the fastest-growing areas of the state and expand patients’ access to our nationally recognized specialists and clinical care teams,” said UCHealth President and CEO Elizabeth Concordia. “It is important for us that we continue to meet the needs of the community, both today and into the future.”

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LOVELAND, Colo. – May 20, 2022 – Growcentia®, a Colorado-based biological agtech company producing science-based soil-enhancement solutions under the Mammoth® product line, today opened its new corporate headquarters in Centerra – Loveland, Colorado.

“Growcentia is proud to call northern Colorado home, and we look forward to expanding upon our nature-based growing solutions in this region. This new state-of-the-art facility will enable us to accommodate growth for the foreseeable future, heighten the complexity and diversity of our product lines, and expand R&D initiatives to serve both our national and international customers and truly change the way the world grows,” said Growcentia’s founders in a joint statement.

Today’s grand opening event featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony by the company’s founders, Drs. Matthew Wallenstein, Colin Bell and Richard Conant, and other Colorado-based company executives as well as Loveland Mayor Jacki March and Kelly Jones and Jack Hill of the Loveland Economic Development Department. The 123,000 square-foot Centerra commercial building was developed by McWhinney of which Growcentia will occupy 30,000 square feet. Broker partners Mike Eyer and Julius Tabert from CBRE and Mike Jenson of Fort Collins Real Estate and Robert Olson of law firm Dorsey & Whitney, LLP assisted with the lease transaction. Ware Malcomb served as McWhinney’s project architecture and Golden Triangle Construction was the general contractor. A relocation from Fort Collins, the new Loveland headquarters is located within Centerra’s Industrial District at 4545 Viking Way — will house all company operations, including management, administration, manufacturing, and research and development.

“We are pleased to partner with Growcentia and welcome them to our growing Centerra community,” said Clyde Wood, McWhinney’s vice president of commercial development for Northern Colorado. “Our best-in-class industrial building, together with a competitive lease rate, was ideally suited for their expanding business needs.”

The 30,000-square-foot facility is located in Centerra’s industrial district, which is situated within McWhinney’s 3,000 acre master-planned community and features two R&D laboratories, two microbiological fermentation manufacturing bays, a blending manufacturing bay, an indoor plant trial and experimentation station, 28-foot clearance warehousing, and shipping capabilities with four loading docks and office space.


“Representing business owners in northern Colorado for over 20 years, and having helped Growcentia with its first move to Fort Collins in 2015, I was honored that they chose me to assist them with their relocation to Loveland,” said Mike Jensen, owner and broker of Fort Collins Real Estate. “Loveland is at the forefront of technological innovation, and Growcentia will make significant contributions to the continued economic growth in the area.”

Growcentia was founded to develop biological solutions for growers of all types. The company’s founders began their scientific endeavors as soil microbiologists at Colorado State University, successfully researching how specific combinations of microbes work symbiotically with soil nutrients to produce healthier plants while reducing the need to apply chemical fertilizers and minimizing the environmental and ecological impacts of farming. Their research resulted in a patent, and following a seed investment round from M34 Capital in 2015, the founders licensed the patent from Colorado State University Ventures and operationalized Growcentia.

For more than seven years, Growcentia has achieved success with growers around the world. The biological agtech giant entered the U.S. home and garden market last year, with a suite of products available to purchase at Walmart.com, local independent garden center retailers across the U.S. and at the company’s e-commerce site, MyMammothGarden.com.

For more information about Growcentia, visit growcentia.com.

About Growcentia®

Growcentia is a Colorado-based biological agtech company known for producing soil-enhancement solutions that use cutting-edge science to unleash the power of nature. Founded by three Ph.D. soil microbiologists from Colorado State University who share a passion for enhancing soil and crop health and promoting sustainable agriculture, Growcentia is a leading provider of biological alternatives aimed at helping cultivators enhance plant health with a family of products that include organic microbial additives and all-natural pesticides.  For more information about how Growcentia empowers growers to harness the power of nature, visit growcentia.com.

About McWhinney

McWhinney is passionate about creating great places and providing awe-inspiring experiences. Since 1991, McWhinney has planned and developed more than 6,000 acres of innovative and sustainable master-planned communities and more than 12 million square feet of vertical commercial and mixed-use properties throughout the Rocky Mountain region and the West Coast. Over the years, McWhinney has been recognized for significant real estate development contributions, including being named Colorado’s “Developer of the Year” by the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), multi-winner of the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Global Awards for Excellence, The Denver Business Journal (DBJ) Real Estate Champions – Catalyst Award for Denver Union Station and the Development Deal of the Year for Denver Union Station by NAIOP. McWhinney has been ranked 11 and 13 on the list of the Best Small and Medium-Sized Companies to work for in America.

About Centerra

Centerra, an award‐winning 3,000‐acre master‐planned community located in Loveland at the heart of Northern Colorado, is a McWhinney development that was built on the belief that nature provides the perfect balance to urban planning. As a community designed to enhance all aspects of life, Centerra integrates neighborhoods with recreation, art, shopping and dining, business opportunities and medical services. Centerra and its businesses offer more than 8,000 part-time and full-time jobs. This unique community is home to Northern Colorado’s first lifestyle center, The Promenade Shops at Centerra; UCHealth–Medical Center of The Rockies, a state‐of‐the‐art 187 bed LEED gold‐certified regional hospital; and The Marketplace at Centerra, one of Northern Colorado’s largest contiguous shopping centers. Centerra is also home to High Plains Environmental Center, which manages 483 acres of wetlands, open space and reservoirs within Centerra, and Chapungu Sculpture Park, a 26-acre park with more than 80 stone sculptures throughout. In 2018, Centerra became the first certified National Wildlife Federation (NWF) Community Wildlife Habitat in Colorado. Named Development of the Year by the National Association of Industrial & Office Properties’ (NAIOP) Colorado Chapter, Centerra embodies McWhinney’s purpose of creating great places and fabled experiences for people. For additional information, visit www.centerra.com.

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There used to be only six Level 1 trauma hospitals in Colorado … and none of them were in Northern Colorado. But on Monday, July 18, 2022, that changed when UCHealth’s Medical Center of the Rockies, right here in Centerra, was given the Level 1 designation.

According to the American Trauma Society, Level 1 hospitals are those that can provide “total care for every aspect of injury — from prevention through rehabilitation.” So this is a big moment, not just for the Medical Center of the Rockies, not just for Centerra, but for the entire Northern Front Range region. Because now, patients can receive Level 1 care without being sent to Denver.

As Dr. Chris Cribari, medical director of acute care surgery for the UCHealth Medical Group, put it, “Being close to home matters.” That pretty much summarizes our whole philosophy at Centerra.

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Can we get a hallelujah? The Conundrum Coffee Tasting Room is back to serving its heavenly selection of cold brews and espresso drinks. 

Located right here in Centerra, Conundrum is an artisanal roastery and part of Toddy, LLC, the world-renowned maker of the Toddy Cold Brew System. Toddy moved its headquarters to Centerra in 2017 and has become a much-loved part of the community … especially for the coffee-obsessed. So when it closed down its public tasting room during the early stages of the pandemic, many hearts were broken. 

Those hearts are now rejoicing and once again reveling in Conundrum’s delicious variety of cold brews, espresso and teas. The Conundrum Tasting Room is located at 3706 Aldrin Drive in Centerra and is open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Drop by for a flight of cold brews, try a signature Steamed Oat Willie or sample a single-origin or blended coffee as you watch the roastery in action.

We’re not exactly sure why they named it “Conundrum.” But we can only guess it’s because they offer so many amazing beverage options, you’ll have an absolute conundrum choosing one.

McWhinney and Mountain Cowboy Brewing Co. announced the opening of Mountain Cowboy’s Loveland location, situated within Centerra’s new Kinston Hub—a central gathering place for all things fellowship and neighborly communion in the up-and-coming Kinston residential lifestyle community. Mountain Cowboy is opening its taproom this Saturday to the Loveland community and guests from surrounding areas.


The original Mountain Cowboy, which opened in Frederick in 2017, is known for drawing the community together, whether it’s guests gathering for conversation over freshly roasted coffee Friday mornings or music enthusiasts congregating over cold beers during open mic night. Entrepreneurial owners and Loveland residents Michelle and Ron Yovich are passionate not only about community engagement but also about farming and sourcing local products. For both locations, they roast their own coffee beans and grow their own hops for brewing. In honor of their newest taproom they created Kinston Kolsch, a beer that will be served exclusively at the Kinston Hub.

“We are honored to be partnering with McWhinney at the Kinston Hub and thrilled to be opening a second location in northern Colorado, especially since we are Loveland residents,” said Ron Yovich. “We are excited for the community to develop around us; we’ve been fortunate to influence  the design of this new space to create a warm, inviting place for everyone to gather. We hope local residents and guests will come to enjoy and fall in love with our crafted beer, fresh roasted coffee, handmade baked goods and delicious snacks, and come to think of us as one of their top community go-to spots where everyone is welcome.”

Kinston is McWhinney’s newest residential village located on 625 acres on the east side of I-25 within Centerra’s award-winning master-planned community in Loveland. At full buildout, Kinston plans to deliver an estimated 2,800 homes oriented around parks and trails to help support the growing demand for northern Colorado residents. Kinston’s first phase of amenities include outdoor lounge areas, a splash pad, fire pits, demonstration gardens and interactive art. Single-family model homes are slated to open summer 2022 starting in the $500,000s. Kinston Commons, which will be the central amenity campus in phase two, is planned to include a fitness/yoga studio, a swimming pool and an outdoor amphitheater.

“We are proud to offer northern Colorado homebuyers and guests a new place to gather that connects to nearby community amenities, offers a spectacular mountain backdrop and provides opportunities to unwind, whether it’s a before-work coffee, an after-work drink or a weekend hangout spot to catch up with friends, family and neighbors,” said Abby Kirkbride, McWhinney vice president of community development. “We are thrilled to partner with Ron and Michelle Yovich of Mountain Cowboy to share  a new Centerra hangout and welcome our newest residents to Centerra.”

Mountain Cowboy hours of operation are slated to be Tuesday – Thursday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday – Saturday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and closed on Monday. For more information, please visit https://mountaincowboybrewing.com/.

McWhinney and AHV Communities (AHV) announced they will be co-developing Built-for-Rent® homes at McWhinney’s 1,100-acre Baseline community in Broomfield, and at Kinston, within its 3,000-acre Centerra master-planned community in Loveland. McWhinney and AHV Communities solidified their Built-for-Rent® partnership this month and expect to break ground on 240 homes within Centerra’s Kinston community this year and have plans to deliver 242 homes at Baseline.


“In Colorado’s extremely competitive home-buying market, built-for-rent homes are a great option for those who aren’t ready to buy or need something larger than an apartment home,” said Ray Pittman, President & CEO at McWhinney. “We’re excited to partner and develop these new home offerings with AHV Communities. They have a strong track record of creating quality rental homes across numerous states, and together we will provide new options for future residents interested in our highly sought-after Baseline and Centerra master-planned communities.”

Baseline plans to offer the Finley rental townhome in Parkside West located east of Sheridan Boulevard. The Finley floor plan averages just under 1,400 square feet and is anticipated to open in early 2023. A second built-to-rent home option, the Grayson floor plan, averaging 1,800 square feet is anticipated to be available late 2023.

Baseline serves as Colorado’s first Pollinator District™ and is prominently located at the junction of I-25, Northwest Parkway (E-470) and Highway 7/Baseline Road in Broomfield. Baseline is quickly evolving as a new economic mixed-use community that completes the Denver/Boulder triangle. McWhinney’s development plans call for approximately 9,200 home options and up to 8 million square feet of commercial at full build out.

Kinston has plans to launch the VellaTerra paired-home floor plan offering approximately 1,345 square feet of space and is anticipated to be available early 2023. Kinston is McWhinney’s newest residential village located on the east side of the award-winning, Centerra master-planned community in Loveland. At full buildout, Kinston plans to deliver 2,800 estimated home sites to help meet the growing demand for northern Colorado residents and will become a part of Centerra’s Certified National Wildlife community.

“Our team is excited to co-develop these new communities along the Front Range with McWhinney,” said Mark Wolf, founder and CEO of AHV Communities. “Not only will these two new communities help address heightened demand for quality rentals in the region, but they also mark our company’s entrance and expansion into the Colorado market, as well as highlight the heightened activity within our current $1.2 billion pipeline, which encompasses 15 communities and 3,000 units across numerous states.” The Finley and Grayson at Baseline and VellaTerra at Centerra Built-for-Rent® home communities will be AHV‘s first in Colorado. Like all AHV Communities, the rental homes will be managed and maintained onsite to ensure top customer service to prospective and current residents. Additionally, each community will be outfitted with an enviable suite of onsite, exclusive amenities including a pool, fitness center and a community center to gather. Additional amenities spread across the communities are planned to include outdoor spaces and game courts, barbeque and picnic areas, spa jacuzzies, bike rooms and conference rooms.

Climate Change highlights the need to conserve water in Colorado.

The Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado (ALCC) has awarded Centerra, a 3,000 acre master-planned community in Loveland, the state’s first ALCC Sustainable Landscape Community (SLC) designation recognizing the community’s commitment to water conservation and sustainability.   

To increase water conservation in managed landscapes, ALCC, Colorado’s largest green trade group, created the Sustainable Landscape Management (SLM) program to educate public and private landscape professionals on sustainable, water-conserving landscape management principles. Based on best management practices (BMPs), SLM guidelines systematically reduce water consumption and plant loss in landscapes. SLC is an extension of SLM and recognizes large water users, including master-planned and HOA communities, commercial properties/sites and retail properties for using SLM guidelines. 

Hotter drier weather, declining snowpack and lower river flows has brought water conservation to the forefront. Cities and water utility providers are looking to reduce water use and landscape water waste. Through its sustainability programs, ALCC is ensuring the landscape industry is part of the solution by reducing outdoor irrigation while keeping landscapes healthy and providing environmental benefit. Landscape irrigation uses about 3% of the total water used in Colorado.

According to ALCC Chief Executive Officer John McMahon, sustainable landscapes are responsive to the environment, re-generative and can actively contribute to healthy communities. Sustainable landscapes sequester carbon, clean the air and water; increase energy efficiency; reduce the heat island effect; and provide wildlife habitat.

“We need to use the least amount of water needed to keep landscapes healthy by using proven and vetted best management practices,” said McMahon. “Centerra’s SLC designation and sustainable landscape practices will serve as a model for other Colorado communities wanting to use less water.”

Centerra is honored to become the first community in Colorado to receive ALCC’s SLC designation and demonstrates our commitment to sustainable landscape practices and ongoing water conservation,” said Kim Perry, vice president of community design and neighborhood development at McWhinney. “We are not only cutting water use significantly, we are seeing major cost savings as well.”

Centerra has continued to reduce water consumption over the years and in 2020, compared the costs of installing, maintaining, and watering a native landscape area versus a manicured turf area. The native landscape was three times less than installing and maintaining a manicured landscape. Utility (primarily water) costs for a native landscaped area were an incredible twenty times less expensive that watering manicured turf.

“Creating and managing landscapes for aesthetic purposes alone is no longer an option if we are to conserve our native pollinators and the birds that are directly dependent on them,” said Jim Tolstrup, Executive Director of High Plains Environmental Center. “We must create and manage landscapes for their habitat potential, as well as for their aesthetic value. Indiscriminately destroying insects, or interrupting their life cycles, is counter to the goals of habitat friendly landscaping maintenance practices. The distinction of Centerra being acknowledged as the first ‘sustainable landscape community’ in Colorado is a reflection of practices that have been implemented within this community for well over a decade.”  

In 2021, Centerra approached ALCC through the relationship they have with various ALCC member companies. Several ALCC member companies that support Centerra, including Brightview and Environmental Designs, have supported SLM since its inception. Because of Centerra’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, ALCC decided to pilot the Sustainable Landscape Community designation with the master-planned community.

Centerra applied for the designation, detailing how the landscape is maintained sustainably (based on practices dictated in the SLM training manual and photos of the site, which are also required). ALCC also requires that the landscape company doing the work on the property have at least one SLM designee on staff.

“Both the landscape industry and master-planned communities like Centerra are proactively seeking ways to reduce water use through sustainable landscape management practices,” said McMahon. “We want every landscape professional in the state who maintains landscapes to increase water conservation and reduce plant loss by following the same standards for landscape maintenance, using the same blueprint.”

That blueprint is a 125-page manual entitled Sustainable Landscape Management: A Guide to More Sustainable Landscapes in Colorado. It defines the proper maintenance practices to conserve resources and maximize the natural beauty of Colorado landscapes. The manual was drafted from input by landscape companies, municipalities, water providers and property managers from across the state, including the City of Centennial, the City of Greenwood Village, Northern Water, Denver Water, the Denver Metro Building Office Managers Association (BOMA), Colorado Parks and Recreation and the Colorado Water Conservation Board.  

“Sustainable landscape practices require year-round maintenance, which some master-planned communities see as cost-prohibitive. But in the long run, they will save money by using less water, reducing utility bills and ensuring they don’t have to replace trees – one of the largest landscape expenses – because they were poorly planted and not properly maintained,” said McMahon.

Colorado-based Snack Company Leases 123,000 Square Foot Centerra Industrial Building

Loveland, Colo. – Nov. 8, 2021 — McWhinney, Colorado-based real estate investor and developer with expertise in commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, multifamily and residential assets and master developer of Centerra in Loveland, announced that Bobo’s has signed a lease for the entirety of Building 7, a 123,000 square foot industrial facility located within Centerra.

Bobo’s, a Colorado-based wholesome snack brand, will consolidate three Bobo’s locations – the Boulder bakery operation, the Loveland Bakery and the Loveland warehouse – into one single facility. Along with its manufacturing space, Bobo’s will grow its employee base providing new job creation with additional roles supporting the local community. Its corporate headquarters will remain in Boulder where the company began in 2003.

“We’re thrilled that Bobo’s selected Centerra to expand its manufacturing and distribution operations,” stated Clyde Wood, Vice President of Commercial Development at McWhinney. “Northern Colorado is one of the fastest growing areas in the state, and we’ve been intentional in developing industrial, warehouse and distribution offerings to support companies’ expansion needs and drive economic growth in our region. Bobo’s is a tremendous addition to the Loveland community, and we look forward to seeing their continued success as they expand nationally.”

Conveniently located off the Interstate 25 and Crossroads Blvd. exit in Loveland, Centerra Industrial has become a magnet for industrial, warehouse, manufacturing and distribution companies looking to expand their operations along the Colorado Front Range. Bobo’s future Centerra location will provide easy access to community amenities including a variety of shopping, dining and entertainment options, miles of recreation trails and open space, in addition to growing residential options.

“We are excited Bobo’s Oat Bars has decided to expand their manufacturing and distribution operations in Loveland. They are a true leader in the healthy food manufacturing sector in Colorado and the U.S. Their long-term partnership with the City of Loveland is a commitment that will lead to a great deal of positive economic and social benefits to the community,” stated Jack Hill, Business Development Specialist with the City of Loveland.

The new Centerra industrial building located at 4501 Viking Way adjacent to the Northern Colorado Regional Airport will be completed in December. Bobo’s will then immediately begin build out of their tenant improvements with a plan to begin operations in summer 2022. Centerra’s growing industrial district consists of 660,000 cumulative square feet today, and McWhinney has plans to break ground on its next industrial building – the largest to date, just west of Bobo’s – in summer 2022.   

“The level of demand we are seeing for industrial space is unprecedented, and there are no signs of it slowing down,” said Mike Eyer of CBRE, who, along with Julius Tabert, represented McWhinney in the transaction. “As the country emerges from the pandemic, we expect more large industrial transactions and believe that Centerra Industrial is uniquely positioned to take advantage of it. Bobo’s is another example of companies finding great value in northern Colorado, and they will be a great addition to the tenant mix.”

Chris Boston and Kegan McNutt with Gibbons-White, Inc. represented Bobos in the lease transaction. “Bobo’s looked at several different facilities but appreciated the energy, experience and feeling of partnership with the McWhinney team, which made the Centerra development the place to be,” said Chris.

This lease marks the largest industrial deal in the region by square footage since the 2019.

Fall is in full swing in northern Colorado with family-friendly events taking place throughout October to get everyone immersed in the Halloween spirit. A variety of community engagements are being held in numerous locations within Centerra, a 3,000 acre master-planned community in Loveland, developed by McWhinney.

Loveland City-wide Scarecrow Hunt – The 2nd annual Loveland City-wide Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt runs through the end of the month. Centerra locations participating in this year’s hunt include The Marketplace, The Promenade Shops, Chapungu, Railway Flats and the Visitor’s Center, just to name a few locations. For complete details and to access the digital scavenger app and map visit: https://www.visitlovelandco.org/scarecrow/

Halloween Hullabaloo Drive-In – The 15th Annual Hullabaloo returns to The Marketplace at Centerra for two days when Halloween movie favorites come to life on the ginormous LED screen. Attendees are encouraged to get into the spirit, dress up and enjoy an outdoor drive-in movie experience from the comfort of their vehicles or pop-up chairs from the closed off parking lot. This is a FREE ticketed community event that has limited capacity. Visit for ticket information: https://www.centerra.com/event/halloween-hullabaloo-drive-in/

Spooktacular Halloween – The Promenade Shops at Centerra will host an outdoor Halloween Festival on Sunday, October 31, from noon – 3 p.m. Attendees can get into the Halloween spirit with games, prizes, a dog costume contest, pumpkin patch, crafts, haunted house and more!

Harrington HAAunted House – Local Loveland non-profit, Harrington Arts Alliance, is hosting their 11th Annual HAAunted House at The Promenade Shops at Centerra. Tickets are available onsite and attendees are in for the treat of a spooktacular experience, filled with Halloween surprises and delights.

 

Centerra invites the community to get ready for Wild Wonderful Weekend taking place in late September, featuring the high-energy rock band American Authors. The weekend celebration of Colorado’s first Certified Wild Community – the Centerra master-planned community in Loveland – will kick off Friday, September 24 with an interactive outdoor kid-friendly foam party at the Centerra Marketplace. The fun will continue Saturday, September 25 with morning wild nature walks at Chapungu Sculpture Park and High Plains Environmental Center’s Visitors Campus, followed by a “wild” afternoon of outdoor activations and live music on the Main Plaza at The Promenade Shops at Centerra. A concert pre-party will begin at 5 p.m. when local food trucks roll into the parking lot. Chapungu will open its entrances for ticketed attendees at 6 p.m. and headliner American Authors will take to the stage at 8 p.m. to perform their chart-topping music hits. Tickets are required and registration opens on Thursday, September 2 at 5:00 p.m. through Eventbrite.

“We are excited to continue taking advantage of our beautiful outdoor environments and celebrate Centerra’s Certified Wild designation by the National Wildlife Federation as we launch a new signature event in partnership with the Centerra Engagement Assembly,” stated Celeste Smith, senior marketing director at McWhinney, the master developer of Centerra. “Becoming Colorado’s first certified wild community is a special honor and we look forward to celebrating with our community and nonprofit partner High Plains Environmental Center who serves as an influential community leader in maintaining, preserving and managing Loveland’s precious natural environment and habitat.”

Wild Wonderful Weekend

The 2021 Wild Wonderful Weekend schedule includes:

Friday, September 24:
Fierce Foam Party
An outdoor interactive bubble bath, minus the water. A DJ will play the tunes while attendees dance amongst eco-friendly foam dispersed overhead. The 5-7 p.m. slot is slated for younger children and the 7-9 p.m. slot is geared for older children/teens. The Foam Party will take place in the Centerra Marketplace parking lot located at 1450 Fall River Drive on the west side of I-25 and Hwy. 34. Registration to attend the Foam Party is required on Eventbrite and the cost for a ticket is $5 per child with a portion of ticket proceeds to benefit local nonprofit HPEC.

Saturday, September 25:
Wild Nature Walks
High Plains Environmental Center will lead educational botanical garden tours, native wild bird banding, bird walks and kid-friendly nature scavenger hunts throughout the day outside HPEC’s Visitor Center and at Chapungu Sculpture Park. Guided nature walks and tours are complimentary and event information can be found by visiting HPEC’s event page.

Certified Wild Zone
The Main Plaza at The Promenade Shops at Centerra will host live music and free “wild” engagements from 2-5 p.m. featuring face painting, caricature and balloon artists, as well as hands-on learning and educational opportunities from local experts. Registration is not required, and activities will be open to the public.

Concert Pre-Party
Townsquare Media’s pre-show party featuring on-air talent, a live radio remote and giveaways near the Main Plaza at The Promenade Shops at Centerra will start at 5 p.m. Local restaurants and food trucks will provide a variety of dinner options. Registration is not required for the pre-party and is open to the public.

Wild Wonderful Concert
The Great Lawn at Chapungu Sculpture Park will welcome ticket holders into the park starting at 6 p.m. Local entertainer So What Brothers will perform on stage at 7 p.m. followed by the popular rock band American Authors slated to perform shortly after 8 p.m. The concert is a ticketed event and free to patrons registering online. Visit the Eventbrite link to secure tickets which go on sale today at 5 p.m. Capacity is limited and the concert is expected to sell out.

Centerra plans to partner with local retailers and restaurant partners to extend a Wild Wonderful Weekend digital passport offering weekend incentives to community members visiting Centerra during September 24-26.

Wild Wonderful Weekend is brought to you by Centerra Engagement Assembly and is made possible by participating partners such as Townsquare Media, Visit Loveland, The Marketplace at Centerra, and The Promenade Shops at Centerra. High Plains Environmental Center is the selected nonprofit beneficiary of the weekend.

For more information, visit www.centerra.com/wildwonderfulweekend or email centerra@dmbcommunitylife.com.