Saturday night concert features local band Lady Denim; fireworks display: September 23-25
What: McWhinney’s Centerra community in Loveland will host the second annual Wild Wonderful Weekend, an event celebrating Centerra’s status as Colorado’s first Certified Community Wildlife Habitat.
When: Friday, Sept. 23 – Sunday, Sept. 25
Where: Chapungu Sculpture Park and multiple locations throughout the Centerra community. Centerra is located at I-25 and U.S. Highway 34 in Loveland.
What’s Happening:
- All Weekend
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- Centerra Scavenger Hunt: Teams and families can compete in a series of photography, riddle and trivia challenges across the Centerra community.
- Wild Passport Program: Guests will receive a digital passport that links to Centerra retailers’ specials and deals.
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- Saturday, Sept. 24
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- 9 a.m. – noon: High Plains Environmental Center (HPEC) Wild Nature Walks and open house.
- 2 – 5 p.m.: The Promenade Shops will host an outdoor “Certified Wild Zone,” featuring balloon artists, face painting, music, and scientists from Butterfly Pavilion and Northern Colorado Wildlife Rehabilitation.
- 6 p.m.: Concert and fireworks at Chapungu Sculpture Park, with live music by Kutandara, followed by a feature performance by Lady Denim. Concert tickets are $10 and net proceeds benefit HPEC.
- Learn more at wildwonderfulweekend.com.
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Visuals & Interview Opportunities:
- HPEC wild nature walks: Native wildflowers, shrubs and grasses, butterflies, native bees, dragonflies and damselflies, songbirds, raptors, waterfowl and the occasional jumping fish!
- A Centerra spokesperson can talk about Centerra’s status as Colorado’s first Certified Community Wildlife Habitat, as well as the weekend’s events.
- On-site contact: Christine Jakupovic (480) 550-2478.