Eldorado Canyon State Park-Art in the Park: Drawing Butterflies

9 Kneale Road,Eldorado Springs CO 80025

06 August, 2022

Description

Drawing and journaling from the perspective of a naturalist will captivate you to learn and observe our living breathing planet. It is a fun and easy hobby which helps relief stress and anxiety while still having fun being part of nature. Eldorado Canyon not only offers stunning vistas of sandstone walls, it is also home to many fascinating plants and animals. Join us as we sit alongside South Boulder Creek and learn to draw the native butterflies, while we take in the sights and sounds of the canyon. For this program, we will be observing different butterflies who call Eldorado Canyon home and how drawing like a naturalist can connect us to nature. Butterfly pictures will be provided for reference. Please arrive a few minutes early, the program will begin promptly at 10:30 am; meet at Eldorado Canyon Visitor Center located at 9 Kneale Road, Eldorado Springs, CO 80025 PLEASE NOTE: For this program, you will NOT need a park reservation but upon entry please let the Gate Attendant know you are here for the Art in the Park Program Eldo Shuttle is strongly recommended to save parking and it is FREE no need for park reservation (not including Park Pass) For more information and shuttle map, please visit: https://www.bouldercoloradousa.com/outdoors/hiking/hiker-shuttles/eldo-shuttle/This program will be for ages 13-up, families welcomedThe program is free, but a valid Colorado State Park's Pass is required to enter and can be purchased at the entrance station or visitor center. The fee is $10 per vehicle.Restrooms are available near visitor center All levels of artists are welcome, NO EXPERIENCE NEEDEDPlease bring a sketchbook and any writing tools. Park staff will provide pencils and plain sketchbooks for program participants if neededEldorado staff naturalist, Irlanda will lead the presentation and eventI will send a message to confirm the trip and remind participants to cancel if they can no longer attend, so those on the waitlist can join the walk. Please email me at [email protected] for any further questions or concernsHope to see you there!