What we’re about
If you don't believe in supernatural entities or powers, if you are concerned about religious intolerance or religiously motivated violence, if you rely on human reasoning and science to guide your decisions and behavior, if you have a naturalistic view of the world, or you just don't believe in God or gods, you are not alone. The Boulder Atheists group provides presentations, meetings, and serves as a social community for atheists, agnostics, rationalists, secular humanists, Brights, and free thinkers in and around Boulder, Longmont, Lafayette, Broomfield, and surrounding communities in Northern Colorado.
Boulder Atheists wish to promote the understanding and acceptance of atheism with public education, good deeds, public activities and affiliations with other local and national secular groups. We strive to be inclusive to ALL and promote gender equality, LGBTQ equality and racial justice.
BA is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) Nonprofit Corporation and relies on membership dues to support the infrastructure required for these events. Please consider becoming a paid member to BA after attending 3 events. Paid annual membership starts at only $35. You can join at boulderatheists.org.
We are dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive, welcoming, and harassment-free space and experience for all community participants. Comments on the Meetup events should be constrained to the event logistics, ride sharing, etc. Comments and behavior at events should be kind and considerate towards event hosts, attendees, and the Boulder Atheists board members. If you have concerns about event management within our Meetup group please inform the BA board through the "Contact Us" tab on the boulderatheists.org website. Failure to comply with these requirements could result in removal from the Boulder Atheists Meetup group.
Please visit our official website at www.boulderatheists.org for additional information and links.
Note: Since not all of our community members use Meetup, the attendance numbers listed here may not reflect the total number of people attending the events.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Monthly Presentation: One Giant Leap - Part 2: NASA's Mercury & Gemini ProjectsBoulder Public Library - Main Library, Boulder, CO
Standley Lake Stargazing Presents: One Giant Leap - Part 2: NASA's Mercury & Gemini Projects
Join us for an informative talk by aerospace engineers Aric Vyhmeister and Ron Havermann.
Project Mercury and its successor Gemini laid the engineering framework for the eventual step to the moon. We'll take a closer look at some lesser known aspects of the design and the incredible stories of the astronauts, engineers, and scientists that made these programs possible.
Aric Vyhmeister is the director of Standley Lake Stargazing which is a science outreach group committed to spreading wonder. It is based in Arvada and it offers year round science programming and star parties for the public. Mr. Vyhmeister holds undergraduate degrees in Physics and Mechanical Engineering in addition to a Master's in Piano Performance, and has worked for Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company on various programs including NASA's Orion and NOAA's GOES satellites. An avid amateur astronomer with 20 years of experience, he has been leading community stargazing events and science education programs in the Denver area since 2017 through Standley Lake Stargazing and also regularly partnering with the Jefferson County Public Library system, Standley Lake Regional Park, Majestic View Nature Center, Boulder Atheists, the Secular Hub, and the Broomfield Council on the Arts and Humanities. Visit www.standleylakestargazing.com for more ways to see the night sky!
Ron Havermann is a lifelong student of physics. He earned his keep for 28 years in the aerospace industry, proposing, designing and developing electro-optic space sensors for a variety of needs and customers, including NASA. He enjoys sharing his sense of scientific awe and delight with other curious and questioning fellow travelers on spaceship earth. He would also like to extend an invitation for friendly dialog with questing intelligences beyond this planet, if it is not too inconvenient for them.
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Boulder Atheists (BA) is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) Nonprofit Corporation and relies on membership dues to support the infrastructure required for these events. Paid annual membership starts at only $35. You can join at boulderatheists.org.We are dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive, welcoming, and harassment-free space and experience for all community participants. Comments on the Meetup events should be constrained to the event logistics, ride sharing, etc. Comments and behavior at events should be kind and considerate towards event hosts, attendees, and the Boulder Atheists board members. If you have concerns about event management within our Meetup group please inform the BA board through the "Contact Us" tab on the boulderatheists.org website. Failure to comply with these requirements could result in removal from the Boulder Atheists Meetup group.
- Picnic Lunch at Viele LakeHarlow Platts Community Park, Boulder, CO
The weather should still be nice so let's have a picnic at Harlow Platts Park / Viele Lake. Meet us at the covered shelter. Bring a lunch and a chair/blanket in case the shelter is full. Look for the Boulder Atheist sign in case we have to get together at other tables or under a tree.
NOTE: IF THE WEATHER IS UNSUITABLE FOR A PICNIC WE WILL MOVE THE EVENT TO TRA LINGS. Please check this event for location before coming.
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Boulder Atheists (BA) is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) Nonprofit Corporation and relies on membership dues to support the infrastructure required for these events. Paid annual membership starts at only $35. You can join at boulderatheists.org.We are dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive, welcoming, and harassment-free space and experience for all community participants. Comments on the Meetup events should be constrained to the event logistics, ride sharing, etc. Comments and behavior at events should be kind and considerate towards event hosts, attendees, and the Boulder Atheists board members. If you have concerns about event management within our Meetup group please inform the BA board through the "Contact Us" tab on the boulderatheists.org website. Failure to comply with these requirements could result in removal from the Boulder Atheists Meetup group.
- Star Party with Standley Lake StargazingLac Amora Park, Broomfield, CO
Join us for a star party hosted by Standley Lake Stargazing.
If weather cooperates, we have many items to view this night: Mars, Saturn, the moon, the the Ring Nebula, Hercules Cluster, Swan Nebula, Trifid and Eagle Nebula, Dumbbell Nebula, and much more!
Our host, Aric Vyhmeister, is an Aerospace engineer, amateur astronomer, and science educator. This is your cosmos...come engage with it!
This event is weather-dependent. By 4:30pm on the day of the event, the Meetup description will be updated to either confirm it is being held, or that it's canceled. If it's on, bring layers of clothing to prepare for a temperature drop.
While the event is free, donations to Standley Lake Stargazing would be appreciated so they can continue to host great events. If you can't join us this time, consider other star parties hosted by Standley Lake Stargazing.
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Boulder Atheists (BA) is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) Nonprofit Corporation and relies on membership dues to support the infrastructure required for these events. Paid annual membership starts at only $35. You can join at boulderatheists.org.We are dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive, welcoming, and harassment-free space and experience for all community participants. Comments on the Meetup events should be constrained to the event logistics, ride sharing, etc. Comments and behavior at events should be kind and considerate towards event hosts, attendees, and the Boulder Atheists board members. If you have concerns about event management within our Meetup group please inform the BA board through the "Contact Us" tab on the boulderatheists.org website. Failure to comply with these requirements could result in removal from the Boulder Atheists Meetup group.
- Monthly Presentation: One Giant Leap - Part 3: NASA's Lunar LandingsBoulder Public Library - Main Library, Boulder, CO
Standley Lake Stargazing Presents: One Giant Leap - Part 3: NASA's Lunar Landings
Join us for an informative talk by aerospace engineers Aric Vyhmeister and Ron Havermann.
The Apollo missions famously put a man on another world for the first time in history. This monumental feat was so much more than merely setting foot on the moon, as the astronauts performed a variety of experiments and left monitoring equipment on the moon, some of which is functioning to this day. We'll explore the Apollo program in a new light, with rare footage and photos, and a look into the scientific side of the moon landing that you may not have seen.
Aric Vyhmeister is the director of Standley Lake Stargazing which is a science outreach group committed to spreading wonder. It is based in Arvada and it offers year round science programming and star parties for the public. Mr. Vyhmeister holds undergraduate degrees in Physics and Mechanical Engineering in addition to a Master's in Piano Performance, and has worked for Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company on various programs including NASA's Orion and NOAA's GOES satellites. An avid amateur astronomer with 20 years of experience, he has been leading community stargazing events and science education programs in the Denver area since 2017 through Standley Lake Stargazing and also regularly partnering with the Jefferson County Public Library system, Standley Lake Regional Park, Majestic View Nature Center, Boulder Atheists, the Secular Hub, and the Broomfield Council on the Arts and Humanities. Visit www.standleylakestargazing.com for more ways to see the night sky!
Ron Havermann is a lifelong student of physics. He earned his keep for 28 years in the aerospace industry, proposing, designing and developing electro-optic space sensors for a variety of needs and customers, including NASA. He enjoys sharing his sense of scientific awe and delight with other curious and questioning fellow travelers on spaceship earth. He would also like to extend an invitation for friendly dialog with questing intelligences beyond this planet, if it is not too inconvenient for them.
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Boulder Atheists (BA) is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) Nonprofit Corporation and relies on membership dues to support the infrastructure required for these events. Paid annual membership starts at only $35. You can join at boulderatheists.org.We are dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive, welcoming, and harassment-free space and experience for all community participants. Comments on the Meetup events should be constrained to the event logistics, ride sharing, etc. Comments and behavior at events should be kind and considerate towards event hosts, attendees, and the Boulder Atheists board members. If you have concerns about event management within our Meetup group please inform the BA board through the "Contact Us" tab on the boulderatheists.org website. Failure to comply with these requirements could result in removal from the Boulder Atheists Meetup group.
