Critter Carnival Summerfest
07/18/2026
| 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Lory State Park
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Join us for a summer celebration! The Critter Carnival Summer Festival is an animal-themed afternoon of fun for the whole family at Lory State Park! There will be... - Community organization booths/tables - Trivia and educational opportunities! - Carnival games - Crafts - Animal ambassadors* - Pictures with the Colorado Parks and Wildlife mascot, Elbert* *Registration is NOT required, but feel free to register if you would like updates/reminders!* Come join us for a fun day learning about native Colorado wildlife and Lory State Park! It's sure to be a paw-some day! This is a free event to attend, but a State Parks Pass (daily, annual, KCW) is required for entry into the park! *Subject to change/cancellation at any time
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Emily B - Naturalist
I was a classroom educator for 13 years in math and science. I love hiking and cycling and enjoying the open spaces we have in Colorado.
Lacey S - ALL Lory State Park Volunteers
I love Lory! I attended programs with my daughter when she was young, and then decided to start volunteering during school breaks. I work at school in special education, and love spending my summers at the parks with kids and folk of all ages. My hope is that you will fall in love with the park like I have.
Margaret R - ALL Lory State Park Volunteers
Margaret is passionate about Nature, educating the public and stewardship. Previously,, Margaret was a Volunteer for Open Lands and Trails with the City of Loveland. She was in environmental education, trail building, building informative nature walks and story telling. Margaret enjoys working with the public and children ages 3-up. Additionally, Margaret served as a Butterfly Monitor at Lory State Park.
Michael E - Naturalist
Hello, I like to be outdoors and Colorado's wildlife.
Sherry P - Naturalist
I have been a nature lover all my life. I am at home among the trees, flowers, rocks, wildlife, & waterways. *Volunteer Nature Interp since Sept 2014 at Lory State Park. Geology, Wildlife, Botany, and LNT activities are my favorite along with leading hikes *Retired US Navy Independent Duty Corpsman *Volunteer w/Veterans Plaza of NoCo *Former Lifeguard & EMT-I(ACLS) Previous CPR-Instructor Trainer, First Aid Instructor, Boy Scout Merit Badge Instructor, Church Youth Inst. Pet CPR trained
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(970) 493-1623