# Event Details - **Event Name**: Watching Grass Grow: A Closeup Look at Prairie Ecology - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: Explore the future of your local prairies! Tour the grasslands with experts on grassland management in the St. Vrain Watershed.About this EventCalling all prairie enthusiastsWe're back for another round of prairie appreciation this year as we gather with The Watershed Center, City of Longmont, and local researchers for an evening exploring grassland ecosystems near Longmont, CO.We'll meet at Jim Hamm Nature Area on August 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM, then shuttle in vans to two nearby destinations before returning you to your vehicles at 7:30pm. Along the way, we’ll hear from City of Longmont staff and local researchers about the work they’re doing to protect open spaces and restore native ecosystems.Explore prairie stewardship in action, ask questions, and get inspired! Light snacks will be provided, but please come prepared with a water bottle and sturdy, closed-toe shoes—walking portions of the tour are short, but often over uneven ground.We can't wait to connect with you!Questions? Email Maria at mpezza@watershed.center.This event made possible by the St. Vrain and Left Hand Water Conservancy District. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/longmont/watching-grass-grow-a-closeup-look-at-prairie-ecology/100001992581492884 - **Event Categories**: fitness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-08-19T23:15:00Z - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Jim Hamm Nature Area - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Longmont - **state**: CO - **country**: United States - **location**: Jim Hamm Nature Area - **lat**: 40.19018430000001 - **long**: -105.0579333 - **full address**: Jim Hamm Nature Area, 1701 East County Line Road, Longmont, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Watching Grass Grow: A Closeup Look at Prairie Ecology - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/96d7eef1b9dc6afa93d30450aacd32e044f8fe740ccff1649d47892f715f7b6f-rimg-w800-h533-dcf6f7f7-gmir.jpg?v=1784214148 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Watching Grass Grow: A Closeup Look at Prairie Ecology being held? - **A:** Watching Grass Grow: A Closeup Look at Prairie Ecology takes place on Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Jim Hamm Nature Area, 1701 East County Line Road, Longmont, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Watching Grass Grow: A Closeup Look at Prairie Ecology? - **A:** Watching Grass Grow: A Closeup Look at Prairie Ecology is organized by The Watershed Center. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Watching Grass Grow: A Closeup Look at Prairie Ecology", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/96d7eef1b9dc6afa93d30450aacd32e044f8fe740ccff1649d47892f715f7b6f-rimg-w800-h533-dcf6f7f7-gmir.jpg?v=1784214148", "startDate": "2026-08-19", "endDate": "2026-08-19", "url": "https://allevents.in/longmont/watching-grass-grow-a-closeup-look-at-prairie-ecology/100001992581492884", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Jim Hamm Nature Area", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "1701 East County Line Road", "postalCode": "80504", "addressLocality": "Longmont", "addressRegion": "CO", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "40.19018430000001", "longitude": "-105.0579333" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Explore the future of your local prairies! 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