Meet by the Marina Park Pavilion. Enjoy a variety of programs for kids of all ages each Saturday at the Marina Park Pavilion by the Amphitheatre in Dillon unless otherwise noted in the program description. From scenic hikes led by locals to interesting programs on our environment, to wildflower walks, these Saturday morning programs are sure to please! See program details at townofdillon.com.
August 13 Let’s Go Fly a Kite, Point Dillon Lawn, 12:30 pm Dig out your kites ( or buy a new one) and join local Bill Marvin for an afternoon of kite flying. Bill collection of kites will amaze the kid within you!
August 13 Nature Preserve Hike Join locals (add names from FOL) for an easy paced hike through the Dillon Nature Preserve. Meet at the Nature Preserve parking area across from the Dillon Cemetery off of Highway 6 at 9:45am.
August 13 WILD! Naturalist Sarah Slaton will discuss the wildlife of Summit County. Come and learn about what type of critters roam your backyard, see pelts and antlers up close, and discover how you can positively impact the wildlife in Summit County. Presented by Friends of the Dillon Ranger District.
August 20 Tenderfoot Trail Hike Join locals (Jan Wiswell) for a 2 mile hike along one of Summit County’s most scenic trails, the Tenderfoot Trail. Meet at Marina Park at 9:30 am and then follow Jan (in your car) to the Tenderfoot Trailhead parking. Silverthorne 970 390-5754
August 27 Smallest Foot Print, Largest Impact Naturalist Sarah Slaton will discuss what kind of impact the mountain pine beetle is leaving on Summit County and how it could potentially change the landscape of this area. Presented by Friends of the Dillon Ranger District.