Plains Conservation Center facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Plains Conservation Center |
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View of Cheyenne Camp looking east at the Plains Conservation Center
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| Type | History museum and nature preserve |
| Location | 21901 E Hampden Av Aurora, Colorado |
| Area | 1,100 acres (450 ha) in Aurora |
| Created | 1949 |
| Website | AuroraGov.org |
The Plains Conservation Center is a special place in Aurora, Colorado. It's an outdoor education center where you can learn about nature. It's also a protected natural area. The city of Aurora owns and takes care of this land.
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Exploring the Plains Conservation Center
The Plains Conservation Center is a great spot to learn about the history and nature of Colorado. It helps people understand the shortgrass prairie ecosystem. You can also discover what life was like for early settlers and Native American tribes.
A Look Back: History of the Land
The land where the center is today has a long history. It was once part of a railroad route. In 1933, the city of Denver bought this land. Later, it became federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
An education center was first started here in 1949. In 1969, people built special sod structures. These buildings show how early settlers lived on the plains.
In 1997, the City of Aurora bought 1,100 acres of this land. Some of the land was sold to help buy another important natural area. Since 2017, the City of Aurora has managed the entire center.
Fun Things to Do and See
The Aurora site offers many exciting activities. You can visit a replica homestead village. This village includes two houses, a school, a blacksmith shop, and a chicken coop. It shows what a small farming community looked like long ago.
There is also a replica tipi camp. This camp helps visitors learn about the lives of Native American tribes. The center also protects 1,000 acres of beautiful shortgrass prairie.
You can join special events and education programs throughout the year. These programs are offered by the City of Aurora and the Denver Botanic Gardens. They teach you about nature, history, and the animals that live on the plains.
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Entrance sign
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Cheyenne camp looking west
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Students observe prairie dog colony
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Students view farm equipment
