Plains Conservation Center

Plains Conservation Center

This Aurora-based center helps students and adults grow their knowledge and appreciation of the prairie ecosystem and the cultural history of Colorado through a variety of educational programs managed by Denver Botanic Gardens in cooperation with the City of Aurora.

Hours:

Sunday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Monday: 6:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 6:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 6:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 6:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
View upcoming early closures

Today’s Hours:

Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Plains Conservation Center Location
21901 E. Hampden Avenue
Aurora, CO 80013 Map

The Gardens manages programming at Plains Conservation Center (PCC) in Aurora. 

  • It's free to come in, hike the trails, explore the visitor center and check out the tipis and homestead village.
  • There is a fee to attend any guided programs.
  • PCC is designated as a birding hotspot on the Cornell University's worldwide eBird community science website.

Visitor Center Hours
Wednesday-Friday, noon – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday & Tuesday – Closed
(hours subject to change)

 

Land acknowledgment statement

 

Second Annual Prairie Art Celebration Viewing

Selected work will be featured in the Plains Conservation Center galleries. No admission required.

Saturday, June 22, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, June 23, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Monday, June 24, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 25, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 26, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 27, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

 

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