Stampede! for Open Space
SLMC's annual conservation extravaganza!                                                             Saturday, August 11, 2018  9:00 am to noon

For the past quarter century, South Metro Land Conservancy has hosted its annual Stampede! for Open Space at Carson Nature Center in Littleton. This FREE Western Welcome Week event is a great way for the whole family to celebrate our community's wonderful open spaces. This year, the 25th annual event will be held on Saturday, August 11, and will feature a full morning of fun and educational activities:
  • Play old-fashioned games
  • Pan for gold
  • Discover the wildlife of South Platte Park
  • Make nature-themed crafts
  • Meet a mountain man, explore a tipi, and learn about our area's early inhabitants
  • Search for clues in the Stampede! Stumper scavenger hunt to get a free Stampede! banana and a chance to win great prizes!

It's all free, but donations are accepted to help South Metro Land Conservancy raise funds to preserve open space in Arapahoe County, participate in regional land conservation efforts, and educate the public about open space.

Last year, Stampede! raised over $6,000 through the generosity of sponsors, individual donors, and a $1,000 matching grant. These funds will help SMLC work to preserve open space in our community for generations to come.

Directions:
  • Bike or hike: Ride or walk on the beautiful Mary Carter Greenway trail along the South Platte River to the Carson Nature Center
  • Public transit: Take the RTD Light Rail to Littleton Mineral Station and walk west and north across the parking lot until you see the sign for the Carson Nature Center
  • By car: Turn west on Mineral Avenue from Santa Fe Drive, then turn right at the first light onto Platte River Parkway. Park in the Carson Nature Center parking lot or the RTD parking lot. Walk to the Mary Carter Greenway trail and look for the Stampede! signs

Join us this summer for our very special
​25th annual Stampede! for Open Space

More Stampede! Information

The next Stampede! will be held on Saturday, August 11, 2018. If you'd like to receive more information about the Stampede! and SMLC, please join our e-mail list.
Thanks to our sponsors!
  • Arapahoe County Open Space
  • Ark Ecological Services
  • Bradford Auto Body
  • Colorado Business Bank
  • Trust for Public Land
  • Hansen Bros. Printing
  • O'Tooles Nursery
  • Reinke Bros., Inc.
  • Wild Birds Unlimited
  • Hot Pots
  • King Soopers
  • Lewis & Bark
  • Nono's Care
  • Platte River Bar & Grill
  • Smokin' Fin Restaurant
  • Tattered Cover