Date: Sat Oct 04, 9:00 AM MDT - Sat Oct 04, 3:00 PM MDT
Category:
- STEM
Level:
- Juniors,
- Daisies,
- Seniors,
- Volunteers,
- Cadettes,
- Ambassadors,
- Brownies,
- Pre-K
Girl Scout Day at Dinosaur Ridge is back! Dinosaur Ridge is a
National Natural Landmark just outside Denver and has been ranked as
the top dinosaur tracks in the United States.
Representatives from local STEM-focused organizations will be onsite
to lead hands-on activities for Girls Scouts! All Girl Scouts,
friends, and family are invited. Girl Scouts will be doing various
badge earning steps throughout the experience and will receive a
Dinosaur Ridge Patch.
The event starts at 9 a.m. and Girl
Scouts have until 3 p.m. to complete activities. Troops and families
should allow at least two hours to complete activities, so plan to
arrive no later than 1 p.m.
Advance Registration Cost:
$14 per person. Girl Scouts receive patch included in cost of
registration. Registration closes October 1, 2025. Day-of Event
Walk-Up Cost: Full Dinosaur Ridge Admission ($34 ages 12+; $22 age
3-11). Patches will need to be purchased separately from the Dinosaur
Ridge Shop for Girl Scout walk-ups. Children 3 years old and younger
are free. Parking on site ($5/car)
Parking on-site this
year! The field adjacent to the Visitors Center will be open for
parking.
This is not a drop-off event. Girl Scouts and
other youth must attend with a troop leader, parent, or guardian.
Children are not permitted to attend without supervision.
Things to bring:
- Water, jacket, hat, sunscreen, and snacks.
- Good walking shoes.
- Your friends and family
- Wear your vest or sash to show off your Girl Scout pride!
- A camera to document the day and share photos on social media using #GSColo or @GSColo
- The desire to learn about the creatures that walked the earth millions of years ago.
Things to remember at Dinosaur Ridge:
- We are an outdoor museum. This means that our fossils, bones, and you are exposed to the elements. Please bring a jacket, a hat, sunscreen, and plenty of water.
- We have water and soda available for purchase in our Main Visitor Center Gift Shop.
- We do not have an on-site restaurant.
- Where can I picnic? We have several picnic tables in front of and behind our Main Visitor Center Gift Shop.
- Please deposit all trash in our designated trash and recycling bins.
- There are port-o-lets located on the Ridge (on the east side just uphill from the main track site)
- No climbing or collecting
- Hiking trail - Jefferson County Open Space maintains a trail on top of the Ridge.
- Take advantage of the interpretive signs and guide speakers at many of the stops along the trail, to learn about the paleontology, geology, and natural history of Dinosaur Ridge and Colorado.
- Although the Ridge is closed to
vehicular traffic, we have many cyclists who enjoy Dinosaur Ridge
along with our pedestrian walkers. Please stay in the walking
lane-the side closest to the Ridge during your journey.
Location:
Dinosaur Ridge
16831 W Alameda Parkway
Morrison CO
80465
This is not a drop-off event. All girls must be
accompanied by their caregiver or attend with their troop. Adult
safety ratios must be followed. Please refer to Volunteer
Essentials.
This is a family event. Any family members of
a current girl scout member may attend.
Event capacity is
very limited. Registration will close when capacity is met.
Questions? Email girlexperience@gscolorado.org
