Fun, informative, hands-on class focusing on native plant propagation techniques. Some of the plants grown in HPEC’s nursery have never been grown commercially before. Many are critically endangered. Many have crucial pollinator relationships. Some don’t even have Wikipedia pages! Get an inside look at the botanical science that make our nonprofit mission possible. Nursery Manager, […]
A morning of bird watching for nature lovers. The first Saturday of each month is an opportunity to learn from two birding experts, see wild birds up close, and learn about conservation research. Get Tickets >
The annual Centerra Wild Wonderful Weekend returns this September. Come to Centerra — Colorado’s first Certified Community Wildlife Habitat* — for a three-day celebration of all things wild, wonderful and delicious. With family-friendly activities (see below) that will engage your imagination, tickle your tastebuds and give you the chance to enjoy the parks, trails, gardens […]
High Plains Environmental Center’s 2023 Native Plant Sale starts March 31st and will run through September. New varieties of prairie and Rocky Mountain native plants will be added throughout the season as they become available in the HPEC nursery. Native plants help to conserve water and support native wildlife, especially pollinators! Get a sneak peek […]
Winter Wonderlights™ returns for the 2022 holiday season from Saturday, November 19, 2022 through Sunday, January 1, 2023 at the Chapungu Sculpture Park at Centerra in Loveland, Colorado just east of the Promenade Shops retail center at U.S. Hwy. 34 and I-25. About Winter Wonderlights Each night, visitors can walk through the beautiful park and enjoy 150,000 lights including holiday […]
Centerra’s Wild Wonderful Weekend returns this September. The weekend celebration of Colorado’s first Certified Wild Community – the Centerra master-planned community in Loveland – will kick off Friday, September 23 with an interactive outdoor family-friendly scavenger hunt around Centerra. The fun will continue Saturday, September 24 with morning wild nature walks at Chapungu Sculpture Park […]