Summer Solstice Picnic & Survival Presentation

Join us for a family-friendly barbecue picnic & potluck followed by a presentation on urban survival. This event is open to the public and FREE for everyone.

Barbecue Picnic & Potluck - 2:00 pm

• Bring a dish to share: Beverages (including beer and wine), a side dish, appetizer, or dessert.
• We'll supply hamburgers and veggie burgers with buns and all the fixings, along with water and lemonade.
• No glass containers allowed.
• This event is limited to 40 adults, so register early!

Urban Survival Presentation - 3:30 pm

• Join us for a crash course on urban survival.
• Mike Tomlinson, a graduate of Wilderness Institute for Survival Education (WISE), is our presenter.
• What should you do if your car gets stuck in a snow drift?
• What items should be in your auto survival kit?
• What are the Do's and Don'ts of modern day emergency planning?

Directions from Boulder: Take Valmont Road to 75th Street and go north just under a mile.

• Take Walden Ponds Road to the end.
• We'll be at the Cottonwood Marsh Picnic Shelter.
• Carpooling is recommended since parking is limited.

About Walden Ponds: There are beautiful trails. A fishing license is required to fish for those 16 or older. Or just hang out, drink beer and have a burger or two. Here is a map of the habitat.

• Bring mosquito repellent.