Open Space & Mountain Parks naturalists are here to help you discover wildlife, plants, geology, astronomy, local history, and more. We offer fun field trips, nature hikes, and classroom activities that are free for community groups and schools and available for all ages and abilities!

Please read these instructions carefully before completing the form:

    - Submitting this form does not ensure that we can offer you an activity. Due to the volume of inquiries we receive, we are unable to accommodate all requests. 

    - We typically offer school programs Tuesday through Friday.

    - The following program request windows allow OSMP to provide a more equitable opportunity for engagement. Submit your program request prior to the season's request window deadline. 

PROGRAM REQUEST WINDOWS:

Program Season                                                                       Request Window Deadline                      

Fall Season (Sept. 1 - Nov. 30)                                                 May 29, 2026

Winter Season (Dec. - March 31)                                              Nov. 2, 2026

Spring Season (April 1 - May 31)                                              Jan. 4, 2027

Summer Season (June 1- Aug. 31)                                           May 3, 2027

    - Please request only one activity per form submission. Complete a separate for for each activity

    - Field marked with an asterisk "*" are required. Enter "N/A" if appropriate

    - Maximum group size: 2 school classes / approximately 60 people

    - Please use the boxes at the bottom of the request form to tell us more about your group's needs. The more detail you can give us, the better we can provide you with a tailored program. 

    - Example details: Do you require a lunch or snack break during the activity? Do you require wheelchair-accessible trails, sign language interpreters, bilingual naturalists, etc? Will this be your group's first time in a natural area? Are there allergies or special health or behavioral issues we should be aware of? Does the program need to cover specific content to meet your goals?

    - Our programs can range from very content-rich to more fun and experiential. Please let us know your desired balance between information vs. nature exploration. 

If you have questions, please contact us: engelmanm@bouldercolorado.gov (720) 910-2984

To learn more about OSMP's free programs or to see a list of topics, please follow the link below:

https://bouldercolorado.gov/services/request-hike-osmp

For school groups or to learn more about grade-specific standards-based programs, please use this link:

https://bouldercolorado.gov/services/schools-and-youth-groups-osmp