Creepy Crawlies Around the Rock at Fall Festival

Douglas Land Conservancy and the Town of Castle Rock present the Animals Around the Rock series. You'll dive into the characteristics that define our local wildlife, including raptors, reptiles, bats, insects and other species.

Local wildlife experts, organizations and wildlife rehabilitators are presenters at these programs. Discover the various types of animals that live locally and all over the world. Find out what they eat, how they hunt, where they live, and how they benefit the local ecosystems.

Fall Festival featuring Creepy Crawlies Around the Rock — Join Nature's Educators at their popular educational, Halloween-themed animal booth! The booth will include some of Castle Rock's creepiest creatures, such as snakes, toads and other invertebrates.

For more information, visit https://www.crgov.com/2722/Animals-Around-the-Rock.

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Fall Festival, Hosted by the Town of Castle Rock

Stroll through dozens of vendors featuring food and craft products, hosted by the LOCAL Colorado, the organizer of the Festival Park Farmers Market. Enjoy locally created fall-themed treats and gifts, roasted chilies, fall produce and more.

Families can participate in activity stations such as outdoor games, pumpkin decorating, fall crafts and a decorated photo booth. Plus, don’t miss a chance to purchase a locally-grown pumpkin. Local favorite food trucks and beverage vendors will also be on site.

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▪️ Family-friendly event; free to the public
▪️ Nature's Educators is a local, non-profit licensed wildlife education program that is the primary expert for the Animals Around the Rock series. They are always in need of support financially and with supplies for their wildlife ambassadors and the patients in their new wildlife hospital. If you would like to donate items such as sheets, towels, zip-lock baggies, latex gloves, bleach or white vinegar, please visit the Nature's Educators website at natureseducators.org.
▪️ Donations to Douglas Land Conservancy of $10 per person or $20 per family are suggested as part of the Animals Around the Rock series.