Slide 2 The Enchanted Forest: Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center
Nederland, Colorado USA www.wildbear.org Slide 3 Background
Information and Summary The Enchanted Forest is a volunteer run
event in Nederland, Colorado (USA) that draws hundreds of families
from all over the region to Wild Bears property at Mud Lake.
Families meet wildlife and learn about their unique habits and how
we can peacefully coexist. They can take a tour of the Linneas Loop
trail and meet animals including Black Bear, Coyote, Mountain Lion,
Raccoon, Owl, and Bobcat; costumed characters who tell about their
lives in the forest and what they need from us to survive. Slide 4
A school bus brought families from the nature center to the
Enchanted Forest trail. Families were greeted by a bat! Slide 5
Throughout the day there were nature-themed magic shows, live
music, hot food, crafts, games, and socializing. The guided tour
through the Enchanted Forest left every 15 minutes. Slide 6
Families were guided along a trail where they met and learned about
several forest creatures! The kids sat on these leaf mats made from
strings of fake leaves that had been sewn onto a strip of fabric.
Slide 7 Straw bales set the stage! Slide 8 The children had
biodegradable goodie bags and got a healthy treat or forest related
item if they listened to the creatures presentation! Slide 9 Slide
10 Questions are encouraged! Humor and interesting costumes help
hold the attention of the audience. Slide 11 All day there were
indoor activities available at the nature center including puppet
shows, owl pellet dissection, music, and stories. Slide 12 Prairie
dog puppet show! Nature fairy magic show! Slide 13 At the trail
site there were many simultaneous outdoor activities. Slide 14
Crafts made from recycled and natural materials. Slide 15 Live,
local music. Slide 16 Games Slide 17 Slide 18 Slide 19 Kids and
adults dressed in costumes for their enchanted adventure! Slide 20
We hope this presentation has provided you with great educational
ideas for your event! Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Centers Enchanted
Forest was presented to you by Environment for the Americas. Find
more great ideas and order materials for your International
Migratory Bird Day and other informal science events at:
www.birdday.org Share your event and ideas on our Bird Educators
Forum: www.birdday.org/bbpress and find us on Facebook! Music Eric
J. OConnell playing Whiskey Before Breakfast (Traditional
Irish)
