Ever wonder what it’d feel like to pet the wild life? This is your chance to do it in a way that is safe for you and the wild life. Explore a variety of fur and skulls of Colorado's native animals.

Come and enjoy a hands-on class to see the diet of an owl.

Join volunteer naturalists Candice and Tim for a birding hike in the park.  This walk is to introduce park visitors and all birders at all levels to the park's birds and all other natural wonders you might encounter. Registration is encouraged , but if you want to join us last minute please feel free to do so.

Join us for a fun day of fishing, help reduce invasive species and win cash prices. Carp Fishing Tournament Bow and Rod at Barr Lake.&nbsp;Fishing from&nbsp;the Shoreline or&nbsp;Boat. Cash Prices.&nbsp;&nbsp; "<strong>Registration Required - Limited Number of Registrations."</strong> <strong>"35 boat limit registrations and 40 fishing from shore limit registrations</strong>."&nbsp; Only carp are weighted and counted. Must have a Colorado fishing license. Prizes: Boat with most carp - $1,000. Most carp caught from shore - $500. Largest overall carp - $250. Youth largest carp - $250. Smallest overall carp - $100. All carp will be composted.<strong>Register on-line</strong> and pay entry fee at the check-in table by the boat ramp. Entry fee required at the check-in table by the boat ramp. $10.00 Adult Entry Fee, and $5.00 Youth Entry Fee.

Come enjoy a rootbeer float and have a conversation with our rangers while enjoying the reservoir scenery.

Explore Barr Lake at dusk! Envision yourself taking a short brisk evening walk with a Park Naturalist. Moon walk programs are designed for adults and families with children age 6 and up. We will meet in front of the Nature Center and will hike up to 3 miles.

Various live raptors and predatory birds will be available for you to see. Feel free to ask the handlers questions.

Come by the Visitor Center and pick up a Bingo sheet and have fun! Once you have completed your Bingo sheet you can turn it in to the Visitor Center and receive a prize.

Join us at Barr Lake's Nature Center for a story time program, including a craft, activity, and a snack! Each month will feature a different nature themed program, come and learn about our natural world in a fun and dynamic way. Spots are limited. Please only register the child.