Upcoming events
Nature Together: Winter Nature Play Drop-In
Get outdoors with Thorne this winter at fun-filled nature play mornings for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
Each session includes songs and story time, seasonal nature-based crafts, free play with nature materials, and opportunities to play together at Thorne’s beautiful Lafayette Nature Center and adjacent Coal Creek open space.
Nature Preschool Open House
Join us and explore if Thorne Nature Preschool is a good fit for your family! Open houses begin with an overview of our program followed by a Q & A session. Then we tour our nature center and the surrounding areas. Open houses typically last an hour and are a great way to see our magical program in action! Children are welcome to attend.
Nature Together: Winter Nature Play Drop-In
Get outdoors with Thorne this winter at fun-filled nature play mornings for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
Each session includes songs and story time, seasonal nature-based crafts, free play with nature materials, and opportunities to play together at Thorne’s beautiful Lafayette Nature Center and adjacent Coal Creek open space.
Lafayette Nature Center Open House
Kick off the new year with Thorne at the Lafayette Nature Center! This free family-friendly open house is your chance to explore your community’s nature center, meet the Thorne team, and discover programs that help kids and families connect with the outdoors.
Stop by to enjoy cozy winter fun, including:
Warm drinks and tasty treats
Outdoor winter activities for all ages
A sneak peek at the many ways your family can get involved at the Nature Center
Whether you’re new to Thorne or already part of our community, we’d love to welcome you for a relaxed and nature-filled start to the year!
Nature Together: Winter Nature Play Drop-In
Get outdoors with Thorne this winter at fun-filled nature play mornings for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
Each session includes songs and story time, seasonal nature-based crafts, free play with nature materials, and opportunities to play together at Thorne’s beautiful Lafayette Nature Center and adjacent Coal Creek open space.
Summer Camp 2026 Registration Opens at 5:30 pm
2026 Summer Camp registration opens 1/21/26!
Visit our camp page for more info: https://www.thornenature.org/camp
Nature Together: Winter Nature Play Drop-In
Get outdoors with Thorne this winter at fun-filled nature play mornings for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
Each session includes songs and story time, seasonal nature-based crafts, free play with nature materials, and opportunities to play together at Thorne’s beautiful Lafayette Nature Center and adjacent Coal Creek open space.
Nature Together: Winter Nature Play Drop-In
Get outdoors with Thorne this winter at fun-filled nature play mornings for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
Each session includes songs and story time, seasonal nature-based crafts, free play with nature materials, and opportunities to play together at Thorne’s beautiful Lafayette Nature Center and adjacent Coal Creek open space.
Nature Together: Winter Nature Play Drop-In
Get outdoors with Thorne this winter at fun-filled nature play mornings for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
Each session includes songs and story time, seasonal nature-based crafts, free play with nature materials, and opportunities to play together at Thorne’s beautiful Lafayette Nature Center and adjacent Coal Creek open space.
Nature Preschool Open House
Join us and explore if Thorne Nature Preschool is a good fit for your family! Open houses begin with an overview of our program followed by a Q & A session. Then we tour our nature center and the surrounding areas. Open houses typically last an hour and are a great way to see our magical program in action! Children are welcome to attend.
Nature Together: Winter Nature Play Drop-In
Get outdoors with Thorne this winter at fun-filled nature play mornings for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
Each session includes songs and story time, seasonal nature-based crafts, free play with nature materials, and opportunities to play together at Thorne’s beautiful Lafayette Nature Center and adjacent Coal Creek open space.
Nature Together: Winter Nature Play Drop-In
Get outdoors with Thorne this winter at fun-filled nature play mornings for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
Each session includes songs and story time, seasonal nature-based crafts, free play with nature materials, and opportunities to play together at Thorne’s beautiful Lafayette Nature Center and adjacent Coal Creek open space.
Nature Together: Winter Nature Play Drop-In
Get outdoors with Thorne this winter at fun-filled nature play mornings for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
Each session includes songs and story time, seasonal nature-based crafts, free play with nature materials, and opportunities to play together at Thorne’s beautiful Lafayette Nature Center and adjacent Coal Creek open space.
Nature Together: Winter Nature Play Drop-In
Get outdoors with Thorne this winter at fun-filled nature play mornings for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
Each session includes songs and story time, seasonal nature-based crafts, free play with nature materials, and opportunities to play together at Thorne’s beautiful Lafayette Nature Center and adjacent Coal Creek open space.
Nature Preschool Open House
Join us and explore if Thorne Nature Preschool is a good fit for your family! Open houses begin with an overview of our program followed by a Q & A session. Then we tour our nature center and the surrounding areas. Open houses typically last an hour and are a great way to see our magical program in action! Children are welcome to attend.
Nature Together: Winter Nature Play Drop-In
Get outdoors with Thorne this winter at fun-filled nature play mornings for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
Each session includes songs and story time, seasonal nature-based crafts, free play with nature materials, and opportunities to play together at Thorne’s beautiful Lafayette Nature Center and adjacent Coal Creek open space.
Nature Together: Winter Nature Play Drop-In
Get outdoors with Thorne this winter at fun-filled nature play mornings for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
Each session includes songs and story time, seasonal nature-based crafts, free play with nature materials, and opportunities to play together at Thorne’s beautiful Lafayette Nature Center and adjacent Coal Creek open space.
Nature Preschool Open House
Join us and explore if Thorne Nature Preschool is a good fit for your family! Open houses begin with an overview of our program followed by a Q & A session. Then we tour our nature center and the surrounding areas. Open houses typically last an hour and are a great way to see our magical program in action! Children are welcome to attend.
Nature Preschool Open House
Join us and explore if Thorne Nature Preschool is a good fit for your family! Open houses begin with an overview of our program followed by a Q & A session. Then we tour our nature center and the surrounding areas. Open houses typically last an hour and are a great way to see our magical program in action! Children are welcome to attend.
Nature Together- Nature Explorers: Promotores Pavilion Reserved
An 8‑week outdoor nature‑play series for caregivers & young children and pre-walkers. Fall Session September–October 2025. The Promotores Pavilion is reserved for Nature Together and will not be available for the public at this time.
Nature Together- Nature Explorers: Promotores Pavilion Reserved
An 8‑week outdoor nature‑play series for caregivers & young children and pre-walkers. Fall Session September–October 2025. The Promotores Pavilion is reserved for Nature Together and will not be available for the public at this time.
Nature Together- Nestlings in Nature: Promotores Pavilion Reserved
An 8‑week outdoor nature‑play series for caregivers & young children and pre-walkers. Fall Session September–October 2025. The Promotores Pavilion is reserved for Nature Together and will not be available for the public at this time.
Nature Together- Nature Explorers: Promotores Pavilion Reserved
An 8‑week outdoor nature‑play series for caregivers & young children and pre-walkers. Fall Session September–October 2025. The Promotores Pavilion is reserved for Nature Together and will not be available for the public at this time.
Nature Together- Nature Explorers: Promotores Pavilion Reserved
An 8‑week outdoor nature‑play series for caregivers & young children and pre-walkers. Fall Session September–October 2025. The Promotores Pavilion is reserved for Nature Together and will not be available for the public at this time.
Nature Together- Nestlings in Nature: Promotores Pavilion Reserved
An 8‑week outdoor nature‑play series for caregivers & young children and pre-walkers. Fall Session September–October 2025. The Promotores Pavilion is reserved for Nature Together and will not be available for the public at this time.
Natural Night Out
Join us on October 17, 2025, at the Boulder JCC for Thorne’s 19th annual fundraising event, Natural Night Out.
5:30 PM VIP | 6 PM General Admission
Cocktail Attire
Nature Together- Nature Explorers: Promotores Pavilion Reserved
An 8‑week outdoor nature‑play series for caregivers & young children and pre-walkers. Fall Session September–October 2025. The Promotores Pavilion is reserved for Nature Together and will not be available for the public at this time.
Nature Together- Nature Explorers: Promotores Pavilion Reserved
An 8‑week outdoor nature‑play series for caregivers & young children and pre-walkers. Fall Session September–October 2025. The Promotores Pavilion is reserved for Nature Together and will not be available for the public at this time.
Nature Together- Nestlings in Nature: Promotores Pavilion Reserved
An 8‑week outdoor nature‑play series for caregivers & young children and pre-walkers. Fall Session September–October 2025. The Promotores Pavilion is reserved for Nature Together and will not be available for the public at this time.
Nature Together- Nature Explorers: Promotores Pavilion Reserved
An 8‑week outdoor nature‑play series for caregivers & young children and pre-walkers. Fall Session September–October 2025. The Promotores Pavilion is reserved for Nature Together and will not be available for the public at this time.
Nature Together- Nature Explorers: Promotores Pavilion Reserved
An 8‑week outdoor nature‑play series for caregivers & young children and pre-walkers. Fall Session September–October 2025. The Promotores Pavilion is reserved for Nature Together and will not be available for the public at this time.
Nature Together- Nestlings in Nature: Promotores Pavilion Reserved
An 8‑week outdoor nature‑play series for caregivers & young children and pre-walkers. Fall Session September–October 2025. The Promotores Pavilion is reserved for Nature Together and will not be available for the public at this time.
Nature Preschool Open House
Join us and explore if Thorne Nature Preschool is a good fit for your family! Open houses begin with an overview of our program followed by a Q & A session. Then we tour our nature center and the surrounding areas. Open houses typically last an hour and are a great way to see our magical program in action! Children are welcome to attend.
Nature Together- Nature Explorers: Promotores Pavilion Reserved
An 8‑week outdoor nature‑play series for caregivers & young children and pre-walkers. Fall Session September–October 2025. The Promotores Pavilion is reserved for Nature Together and will not be available for the public at this time.
Nature Together- Nature Explorers: Promotores Pavilion Reserved
An 8‑week outdoor nature‑play series for caregivers & young children and pre-walkers. Fall Session September–October 2025. The Promotores Pavilion is reserved for Nature Together and will not be available for the public at this time.
Nature Together- Nestlings in Nature: Promotores Pavilion Reserved
An 8‑week outdoor nature‑play series for caregivers & young children and pre-walkers. Fall Session September–October 2025. The Promotores Pavilion is reserved for Nature Together and will not be available for the public at this time.
Nature Together- Nature Explorers: Promotores Pavilion Reserved
An 8‑week outdoor nature‑play series for caregivers & young children and pre-walkers. Fall Session September–October 2025. The Promotores Pavilion is reserved for Nature Together and will not be available for the public at this time.
Nature Together- Nature Explorers: Promotores Pavilion Reserved
An 8‑week outdoor nature‑play series for caregivers & young children and pre-walkers. Fall Session September–October 2025. The Promotores Pavilion is reserved for Nature Together and will not be available for the public at this time.
Nature Together- Nestlings in Nature: Promotores Pavilion Reserved
An 8‑week outdoor nature‑play series for caregivers & young children and pre-walkers. Fall Session September–October 2025. The Promotores Pavilion is reserved for Nature Together and will not be available for the public at this time.
Nature Preschool Open House
Join us and explore if Thorne Nature Preschool is a good fit for your family! Open houses begin with an overview of our program followed by a Q & A session. Then we tour our nature center and the surrounding areas. Open houses typically last an hour and are a great way to see our magical program in action! Children are welcome to attend.
Nature Together- Nature Explorers: Promotores Pavilion Reserved
An 8‑week outdoor nature‑play series for caregivers & young children and pre-walkers. Fall Session September–October 2025. The Promotores Pavilion is reserved for Nature Together and will not be available for the public at this time.
Nature Together- Nature Explorers: Promotores Pavilion Reserved
An 8‑week outdoor nature‑play series for caregivers & young children and pre-walkers. Fall Session September–October 2025. The Promotores Pavilion is reserved for Nature Together and will not be available for the public at this time.
Nature Together- Nestlings in Nature: Promotores Pavilion Reserved
An 8‑week outdoor nature‑play series for caregivers & young children and pre-walkers. Fall Session September–October 2025. The Promotores Pavilion is reserved for Nature Together and will not be available for the public at this time.
Nature Together- Nature Explorers: Promotores Pavilion Reserved
An 8‑week outdoor nature‑play series for caregivers & young children and pre-walkers. Fall Session September–October 2025. The Promotores Pavilion is reserved for Nature Together and will not be available for the public at this time.