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Anna Hoover joins Inside Arvada to talk all things Majestic View Nature Center!

Anna is the director of the Nature Center, the City's environmental education facility and one of Arvada's greatest hidden gems. Anna talks about the various public programs and environmental educational opportunities available through the Nature Center. From superhero-themed summer camps to educational field trips, stargazing events to gardening workshops, the Nature Center offers something for everyone.

Sign up for the Nature Center's enewsletter to stay up-to-date on their program offerings and latest news. 

We also discuss the Nature Centers' annual Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 20. This year's celebration includes:
Kids poster contest with the winners getting a tree planting at the Arvada school or park of their choiceFamily activities and boothsTrash clean up and drawing for a chance to win a rain barrelLearn more about this year's Earth Day theme of Planet vs. Plastics and why single-use plastics are bad for the environment. Plus, learn how you can celebrate Earth Day every day with actionable steps using the five Rs: refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose and recycle.

Plus, learn about what's in store for the future of the Nature Center, including: 
New "Peek-A-Who's in the Forest" exhibit coming soonOutdoor classroom project and how you can help reach our funding goals Other news and events:
Park Pavilions rentals and etiquette  High Tea for Seniors on Saturday, May 4Annual Pavement ProgramVolunteer Appreciation Event on April 27 at the Nature CenterVisit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast or email us at podcast@arvada.org.

Festival and events season is upon us. For our first episode of Inside Arvada Adelle Burton, the City's Special Events and Public Arts Manager, shares information about the Arvada Kite Festival. Adelle tells the story of how this local tradition became the largest City-run event, filled with high-flying kites and activities for the young and young at heart. 

The event takes place Sunday, April 14 at Stenger Sports Complex where there will be fun to be had by all! While you're at the Kite Festival, take advantage of:
A free  bike valet courtesy of Bike Friendly Arvada The Denver Museum of Nature and Science's Curiosity Cruiser Professional Kite Demonstrations by the Rocky Mountain Kite AssociationSign up to volunteer for Kite Festival!

In our conversation, Adelle also highlights her work with the Arts and Culture Commission integrating art into our city, include two mural projects, La Letra and Babe Walls. Listen now for the inside scoop on the happenings with festivals, events, art and even a short story dispenser that makes its way around town. 

Other news and event:
W. 72nd Avenue community meetingOutdoor water saving programsArvada-Blunn Reservoir Visit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast or email us at podcast@arvada.org.

Inside Arvada is the official podcast from the City of Arvada!

Learn more about what to expect from the new podcast about Arvada, Colorado from co-hosts Katie Patterson and Sean Star. Join us for conversations with those who make Arvada a thriving community. Hear stories about the past, present and future of Arvada through the lens of the team members who help make it all happen. 


Visit our website at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast to learn more about the show's hosts and to submit a question to be answered on the podcast. 


Visit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast or email us at podcast@arvada.org.