How have sharks adapted to rule the ocean? Curious young minds will dive into this fin-tastic session with the Downtown Denver Aquarium to uncover the secrets behind these powerful predators.
Through dynamic demos and interactive exploration, children will discover shark anatomy and behaviors, and learn why sharks are essential to keeping ocean ecosystems in balance. It’s the perfect mix of hands-on fun and fascinating science for budding marine biologists! Appropriate for kids ages 9 to 11. This program will be hosted in English and Spanish. Space is limited; registration required. Register each individual child who will participate.
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¿Cuántos tiburones se adaptaron a vivir y regir en el océano? Las jóvenes y curiosas mentes se sumergirán en esta aletifantástica sesión con Downtown Denver Aquarium para descubrir los secretos de estos poderosos depredadores. A través de demostraciones dinámicas y exploración interactiva, los niños van a descubrir la anatomía y comportamientos de los tiburones, y aprender por qué los tiburones son esenciales para mantener el equilibrio de los ecosistemas del océano. Es la combinación perfecta de diversión práctica y ciencia fascinante ¡para biólogos marinos incipientes! Apropiado para edades de 9 a 11 años. Este programa se llevará a cabo en inglés y español. El espacio es limitado; se requiere inscripción. Inscribe a cada niño que participará en el programa.
| Mon, Jun 23 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
| Tue, Jun 24 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
| Wed, Jun 25 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
| Thu, Jun 26 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
| Fri, Jun 27 | 9:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sat, Jun 28 | 9:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, Jun 29 | Closed |
Anythink Wright Farms, located on 120th Avenue and Holly Street in Thornton, is the district's flagship branch and houses the district’s administrative offices. A computer lab, teen area, and 7,000-square-foot children's area are just some of the incredible features of the 45,000-square-foot library.
The Studio at Anythink Wright Farms, a digital creation lab featuring state-of-the-art video, audio and design equipment and software, partners creative community members with teens to help push their creativity to new bounds. Adjacent to the building is a one-acre park made possible by the Wright Farms Metro District that includes outdoor seating, reading nooks and Explore Outdoors, a certified Nature Explore children’s outdoor classroom. Continuing its dedication to sustainability, Anythink Wright Farms is a Gold LEED certified building with many sustainable features, including use of recycled materials, daylight harvesting and ground source heating and cooling.
The landscaped site also includes a community garden, maintained by local community members in partnership with Denver Urban Gardens. To reserve a plot in the Anythink Wright Farms garden, please email wfcommunitygarden@gmail.com.
