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Monday 10am - 5pm Wednesday 10am - 5pm Thursday 10am - 5pm Friday 10am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 10am - 5pm

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Wild Bear Nature Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation and is the only all ages nature center in Boulder County.

Wild Bear is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation with a mission to inspire a lifelong connection to nature and community through creative exploration of the outdoors. Since 1995, Wild Bear has engaged hundreds of thousands of people with nature through the open and free nature center as well as hands-on programs for all ages. Wild Bear was a key partner in the preservation of Mud Lake Open Space (now thousands of acres preserved) and removed over 30 tons of trash from the land making it one of the healthiest wetland habitats in Boulder County. In 2010, Wild Bear opened the interim nature center in downtown Nederland and now is working toward building a permanent nature center near the Town of Nederland, the headwaters of the region's watershed.

11/02/2026

Honeybee scouts will "waggle dance" about the great spot they found and other bees will go check it out. If they like the spot, they will also join the dance until a quorum is reached at the new location. Bee sure to vote!!!

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from your local fairy scientists! Thanks for having us at our first trunk or treat Nederland Elementary ! Stay safe out there tonight & let us know if you spot any bats (we’re big fans) 🦇

10/29/2026

Need somewhere to bring your kids on their day off from school on Wednesday, November 11th? Bring them to Wild Bear! 🐻

Join us for a day in Nederland as we follow the tracks of our local fauna to explore how animals adapt to their changing environment as the seasons progress. We'll learn about s**t analysis, how to distinguish among different kinds of footprints, and the different kinds of signs that trackers use to understand the behaviors of animals in our montane ecosystem. It'll be a day full of hands-on activities and games your kids won't want to miss! 🫎🌲🐾

Register your 6-13-year-olds using the link in our bio today! Shuttle to/from Boulder available ✨✨

10/26/2026

Colorado is home to 19 bat species. Many of them stay and hibernate here, while others migrate.
The species that stay are more susceptible to White Nose Syndrome, a fungal disease spreading throughout caves that causes the bats to wake up and burn fat reserves too quickly.
Help stop the spread by decontaminating your gear and staying out of closed caves.

10/23/2026

Fun field trip Friday! It was a beautiful day to run & play with NES 1st & 2nd grade! See you next time at the NEW Wild Bear!

10/22/2026

Major thanks to Rayback Collective for having us as the non profit of the month! We loved having our staff & capital campaign meetings outside on a beautiful Boulder day. Thanks Rayback! Give ‘em a visit and show everyone some love!

10/21/2026

Grab your costumes, family, and friends and join us on a night hike at Mud Lake listening and learning about owls and nocturnal life in the mountains!

Register for the hike this Saturday night at wildbear dot org!

10/19/2026

Bighorn sheep settle into high mountain valleys during the rut where males clash horns at speeds up to 40mph!
Oof. That's a baaaad headache.

10/14/2026

Thanks to for having us at the non profit of the month!

While you’re enjoying great food, cold drinks, and the best backyard vibe in Boulder at Rayback, you can make a mountain-sized difference with just a little bit of spare change. By rounding up your tab at the Rayback Collective this month, you are directly supporting Wild Bear Nature Center—Boulder County’s only free, all-ages nature center. Every single cent helps fund vital hands-on eco-education for kids, protects our local mountain ecosystems, and ensures that the wild spaces we all love remain vibrant and accessible. It’s the easiest way to give back to the outdoors while you kick back!

10/12/2026

Pine squirrels bury cones deep under scales and cores of old cones where it is cool, damp, and without much oxygen. This preserves the cones without them opening for years.
Putting all thier cones in one midden makes for very territorial squirrels- perhaps you've heard them telling you that you're in thier territory?

Address

PO Box 3017
Nederland, CO
80466

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Website

http://www.wildbear.org/, https://wild-bear-nature-center-community-guidelines.tiiny.site/

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