Heart J Center for Experiential Learning

06/08/2026

Summer is here, and there's still time to join us for one of our June guided hikes!

Whether you're looking to spend more time outdoors, connect with others, or simply enjoy a peaceful morning on the trail, our hikes are a wonderful way to experience the beauty of the Heart-J Center.

Our hikes are co-hosted and led by our talented and knowledgeable friends from Combat Recovery Foundation. They are free to attend and we welcome all experience levels.

We'd love to have you join us - register today at heartjcenter.com/prorgrams to reserve your spot!

June 13 - Sulzer Gulch to Poison Point (3 miles)

June 21 - Eagle Ridge (3 miles)

Start time is 8:00 AM

06/03/2026

The Heart-J ELEVATE program has an upcoming Elevate session for education professionals on June 25, 2026. If you are a teacher, professor, administrator, or school/district staff member, this FREE nature-based mental health day will help you start the summer refreshed and rejuvenated, while providing tools that you can take back to work in the fall.

Register today - space is limited

https://www.colorado-elevate.org/education

Please share with your friends/family/colleagues in education!

Are you a teacher, administrator, school or district staff member? The ELEVATE program is a fantastic way to start your summer!Join Heart-J Center staff and an incredible team of mental health professionals to recharge your battery and learn about ways that time in nature can reduce stress, build re...

05/19/2026

Spring into summer with Heart-J Center and Combat Recovery Foundation by joining us for a series of hikes at Sylvan Dale Ranch.

Throughout June, we’ll explore different trails across the ranch with opportunities to enjoy the views, wildlife, and summer landscape together.

June 6 - Inspiration Point
June 13 - Sulzer Gulch to Poison Point
June 21 - Eagle Ridge

Whether you come with friends or show up solo, these hikes are a great way to get outside, connect with community, and experience the beauty of the ranch in the summer season.

These hikes are free and all are welcome. Registration is required.

Learn more and register at our programs page on heartjcenter.org

04/30/2026

Join us May 16th for our monthly hike in partnership with Combat Recovery Foundation! Register at https://www.heartjcenter.org/programs/upcoming

04/15/2026

Enjoy a close up view of the night sky over the Rockies by joining us this Saturday for Astronomy Night with the NoCo Astronomical Society.

Registration is free just sign up so we know you are coming. Sign up here:

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/mw6ab44/lp/c227c158-39b4-432e-be47-c0ee08a2df12

04/07/2026

Spring is here on the ranch 🌿

Come join us for our beautiful spring hikes in partnership with Combat Recovery Foundation:

April 26 – Alexander Mountain Hike

May 16 – Sulzer Gulch Hike

These hikes are free and a great way to get outside, connect, and experience the ranch in the spring season.

You can find more details about these hikes and other upcoming programs on our website - heartjcenter.org.

01/31/2026

2026-2027 ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN - AIPA OUTDOOR HOMESCHOOL ENRICHMENT

We proudly serve K-12 homeschool families across Colorado giving students opportunities to learn beyond classroom walls. From hiking the Rockies to hands-on science at the zoo, AIPA connects learners with real-world experiences and industry experts who bring education to life.

Open enrollment starts TODAY January 31st for the 2026-2027 School Year.

🌲Nature is our Classroom - at AIPA

For more information about AIPA State-Funded Outdoor Homeschool Enrichment and locations visit www.aiprepacademy.org or email [email protected].

12/09/2025

11/18/2025

🫧NATURE SCHOOL NEWS🫧

Last week we learned about symbiotic relationships!

You might be wondering, what is a symbiotic relationship?

🍄 It’s a close, long-term interaction between two different species where at least one organism benefits.

The 3 types that we focused on:
• Mutualism (+,+)
• Commensalism (+,0)
• Parasitism (+,-)

Once we gained an understanding, we adventured to the trails and discovered symbiotic relationships in real time!

Experiential Learning ✅

Local Colorado Examples:

🐏Magpies eat ticks off Big Horn Sheep (Mutualism)
🐄Cattle Egrets follow cattle and eat the insects from the ground (Commensalism)
🌲Dwarf Mistletoe steals nutrients from Pine Trees (Parasitism)

💡Find your next adventure here:
Go outside and discover the symbiotic relationships near you!

11/07/2025