Prairie Canyon Ranch ~ Sept. 7. Volunteers at Prairie Canyon Open Space Day explaining flora, fauna and history of the prairie canyon ranch to bystanders.
A guided hike through a canyon, hayrides, blacksmith demos, live music, dancing, and a birds of prey exhibit — the annual Douglas County Open Space Day has it all.
All activities are free, and a barbecue lunch is available for purchase. Don’t miss your chance to visit historic Prairie Canyon Ranch at this family-friendly event.
Co-hosted by Douglas County Open Space and Natural Resources and the Douglas Land Conservancy, Open Space Day is scheduled for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. September 7 at Prairie Canyon Ranch Open Space, 4620 S. State Hwy 83 in Franktown.
Sign in for the guided hikes is at 10 a.m. and they leave promptly at 10:15 a.m. starting the fun. Music, other activities and demonstrations, and lunch (for purchase) are from 10- 2 p.m. Pre-registration is requested for the guided hike.
If you would like to volunteer or have additional questions, contact 303-660-7334 or email mmonzani@douglas.co.us.
Note: no dogs are allowed at Prairie Canyon Ranch Open Space. Horses are not allowed this year due to confirmed Douglas County cases of vesicular stomatitis virus.