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Anna Hoover joins Inside Arvada to talk all things Majestic View Nature Center (majesticviewnaturecenter.arva...) !
Anna is the director of the Nature Center, the City's environmental education facility and one of Arvada's greatest hidden gems. Anna talks about the various public programs and environmental educational opportunities available through the Nature Center. From superhero-themed summer camps to educational field trips, stargazing events to gardening workshops, the Nature Center offers something for everyone.
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We also discuss the Nature Centers' annual Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 20 (majesticviewnaturecenter.arva...) . This year's celebration includes:
• Kids poster contest (majesticviewnaturecenter.arva...) with the winners getting a tree planting at the Arvada school or park of their choice
• Family activities and booths
• Trash clean up and drawing for a chance to win a rain barrel
Learn more about this year's Earth Day theme of Planet vs. Plastics (www.earthday.org/planet-vs-pl...) and why single-use plastics are bad for the environment. Plus, learn how you can celebrate Earth Day every day with actionable steps using the five Rs: refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose and recycle.
Plus, learn about what's in store for the future of the Nature Center, including:
• New "Peek-A-Who's in the Forest" exhibit coming soon
• Outdoor classroom project (majesticviewnaturecenter.arva...) and how you can help reach our funding goals
Other news and events:
• Park Pavilions rentals and etiquette (www.arvadaco.gov/518/Park-Pav...)
• High Tea for Seniors on Saturday, May 4 (arvadafestivals.com/high-tea-...)
• Annual Pavement Program (www.arvadaco.gov/629/Pavement...)
• Volunteer Appreciation Event on April 27 at the Nature Center
Visit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast (www.arvadaco.gov/1009/Podcast) or email us at podcast@arvada.org.