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December Birding Club
Dec
7

December Birding Club

Join our team of avid birders for this monthly bird walk at Sylvan Dale Ranch. During these walks we will explore different areas of the ranch, looking for feathered friends and keeping records of all the birds we spot. This is a fun, casual meetup club open to new, amateur, and experienced birders alike!

*minimum age is 10 yrs and kids must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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Hike Green Ridge
Nov
30

Hike Green Ridge

This hike is co-hosted by Heart-J Center and Combat Recovery Foundation. We'll hike Green Ridge which is moderate route of about two miles.

*Recommended for ages Ages 13+ in good hiking shape.

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Hike Eagle Ridge
Nov
23

Hike Eagle Ridge

This hike is co-hosted by Heart-J Center and Combat Recovery Foundation. We'll hike Eagle Ridge which is a moderate route of about two miles.

*Recommended for ages Ages 13+ in good hiking shape.

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Inspiration Point Hike
Nov
9

Inspiration Point Hike

This hike is co-hosted by Heart-J Center and Combat Recovery Foundation. We'll hike Inspiration Point which is to difficult route of about three miles.

*Recommended for ages Ages 13+ in good. hiking shape.

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November Birding Club
Nov
9

November Birding Club

Join our team of avid birders for this monthly bird walk at Sylvan Dale Ranch. During these walks we will explore different areas of the ranch, looking for feathered friends and keeping records of all the birds we spot. This is a fun, casual meetup club open to new, amateur, and experienced birders alike!

*minimum age is 10 yrs and kids must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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Mt. Alexander Hike
Nov
2

Mt. Alexander Hike

This hike is co-hosted by Heart-J Center and Combat Recovery Foundation. We'll hike Mount Alexander which is a moderate to difficult route of about three miles.

*Recommended for ages Ages 13+ in good hiking shape.

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Hike Eagle Ridge
Oct
26

Hike Eagle Ridge

This hike is co-hosted by Heart-J Center and Combat Recovery Foundation. We'll hike Eagle Ridge which is an east to moderate route of about two miles.

*Recommended for ages Ages 13+ in good hiking shape.

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Forest Qi Gong with Gong Voyage
Oct
19

Forest Qi Gong with Gong Voyage

Forest Qi Gong: Enjoy a peaceful Qi Gong session while experiencing the pleasure of nature through all the senses.

Gong Voyage: Still feeling the peacefulness of nature, enjoy a relaxing and healing immersion in sound. Bring a blanket and possibly a pillow to enhance your comfort as you experience the surprising and powerful vibrations of the Gong.

Instructors: Madeline Marchell and Kathy Dickson

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Hike Sulzer Gulch
Oct
19

Hike Sulzer Gulch

This hike is co-hosted by Heart-J Center and Combat Recovery Foundation. We'll hike Sulzer Gulch at Sylvan Dale, which is an easy to moderate hike of about two miles total.

*Recommended for ages Ages 10+

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October Birding Club
Oct
12

October Birding Club

Join our team of avid birders for this monthly bird walk at Sylvan Dale Ranch. During these walks we will explore different areas of the ranch, looking for feathered friends and keeping records of all the birds we spot. This is a fun, casual meetup club open to new, amateur, and experienced birders alike!

*minimum age is 10 yrs and kids must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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Mt. Alexander Hike
Oct
12

Mt. Alexander Hike

This hike is co-hosted by Heart-J Center and Combat Recovery Foundation. We'll hike Mount Alexander which is a moderate to difficult route of about three miles.

*Recommended for ages Ages 13+ in good hiking shape.

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Inspiration Point Hike
Oct
5

Inspiration Point Hike

This hike is co-hosted by Heart-J Center and Combat Recovery Foundation. We'll hike Inspiration Point which is a moderate to difficult route of about three miles.

*Recommended for ages Ages 13+ in good. hiking shape.

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Hike Eagle Ridge
Sep
28

Hike Eagle Ridge

This hike is co-hosted by Heart-J Center and Combat Recovery Foundation. We'll hike Eagle Ridge which is an east to moderate route of about two miles.

*Recommended for ages Ages 13+ in good hiking shape.

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Hike Sulzer Gulch
Sep
14

Hike Sulzer Gulch

This hike is co-hosted by Heart-J Center and Combat Recovery Foundation. We'll hike Sulzer Gulch at Sylvan Dale, which is an easy to moderate hike of about two miles total.

*Recommended for ages Ages 10+

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Forest Qi Gong with Gong Voyage
Sep
7

Forest Qi Gong with Gong Voyage

Forest Qi Gong: Enjoy a peaceful Qi Gong session while experiencing the pleasure of nature through all the senses.

Gong Voyage: Still feeling the peacefulness of nature, enjoy a relaxing and healing immersion in sound. Bring a blanket and possibly a pillow to enhance your comfort as you experience the surprising and powerful vibrations of the Gong.

Instructors: Madeline Marchell and Kathy Dickson

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Astronomy: Stargazing at Sylvan Dale with NoCoAstro
Aug
24

Astronomy: Stargazing at Sylvan Dale with NoCoAstro

Working with City of Loveland and Northern Colorado Astronomical Society (NoCoAstro), Heart-J Center will host a free stargazing night. Emphasis will be on observing the skies with telescopes furnished by NoCoAstro. Volunteer stargazers will show off celestial objects while describing the objects you are viewing.

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Hike Eagle Ridge
Aug
24

Hike Eagle Ridge

This hike is co-hosted by Heart-J Center and Combat Recovery Foundation. We'll hike Eagle Ridge which is an east to moderate route of about two miles.

*Recommended for ages Ages 13+ in good hiking shape.

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Hike Sulzer Gulch
Aug
17

Hike Sulzer Gulch

This hike is co-hosted by Heart-J Center and Combat Recovery Foundation. We'll hike Sulzer Gulch at Sylvan Dale, which is an easy to moderate hike of about two miles total.

*Recommended for ages Ages 10+

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Forest Qi Gong with Gong Voyage
Jul
28

Forest Qi Gong with Gong Voyage

Forest Qi Gong: Enjoy a peaceful Qi Gong session while experiencing the pleasure of nature through all the senses.

Gong Voyage: Still feeling the peacefulness of nature, enjoy a relaxing and healing immersion in sound. Bring a blanket and possibly a pillow to enhance your comfort as you experience the surprising and powerful vibrations of the Gong.

Instructors: Madeline Marchell and Kathy Dickson

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Eagle Ridge Hike
Jul
20

Eagle Ridge Hike

This hike is co-hosted by Heart-J Center and Combat Recovery Foundation. We'll hike Eagle Ridge which is an east to moderate route of about two miles.

*Recommended for ages Ages 13+ in good hiking shape.

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Heart-J Geology on Horseback
Jul
13

Heart-J Geology on Horseback

Angela Elzer, Heart-J Center’s talented youth programs lead, is also a geologist and accomplished horsewoman. Join Angela for an hour and a half horseback ride while you learn about the astonishing geological wonders in the foothills at Sylvan Dale Ranch.

*minimum age is 13 yrs and kids must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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Botany Walk
Jul
13

Botany Walk

Sylvan Dale's diverse geology means we have a variety of soil types, which makes the Ranch an incredible place to explore the world of plants, mosses, lichen, and fungi.

Join Claudia for this fun and informative botany walk which will focus on a different aspect of the plant kingdom each month. Together we'll track the seasonal changes from spring to summer to fall.

Suitable for all levels of experience with botany. Ages 10+.

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July Birding Club
Jul
13

July Birding Club

Join our team of avid birders for this monthly bird walk at Sylvan Dale Ranch. During these walks we will explore different areas of the ranch, looking for feathered friends and keeping records of all the birds we spot. This is a fun, casual meetup club open to new, amateur, and experienced birders alike!

*minimum age is 10 yrs and kids must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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Mt. Alexander Hike
Jun
29

Mt. Alexander Hike

This hike is co-hosted by Heart-J Center and Combat Recovery Foundation. We'll hike Mount Alexander which is a moderate to difficult route of about three miles.

*Recommended for ages Ages 13+ in good. hiking shape.

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Join us to explore Sylvan Dale’s wide open spaces, beautiful scenery, incredible wildlife, and unique Western Heritage

Heart-J Center offers fun, affordable, informative, and
inspiring adventures for people of all ages