Open Space & Mountain Parks naturalists are here to help you discover wildlife, plants, geology, astronomy, local history, and more. We offer fun nature hikes that are free for community groups 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 programs Tuesday through Friday and more limited weekend availability. 

    - 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                      

Spring Season (April 1st - May 31st)                                         January 5th, 2026

Summer Season (June 1st - August 31st)                                  May 1st, 2026

Fall Season (September 1st - November 30th)                          May 29th, 2026

Winter Season (December 1st - March 31st)                             November 2nd, 2026

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

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

    - Maximum group size: 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 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