Once a native shortgrass prairie habitat, the area has been modified by farming, ranching, military, and chemical manufacturing activities. The refuge's grasslands, water impoundment's and woodlands provide habitat for a wide variety of over 300 species of wildlife including 227 birds, 32 mammals, and 18 reptiles and amphibians. The Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR is located in southwestern Adams County, adjacent (east) to Commerce City and 10 miles northeast of Denver. The refuge is composed of open grassland and riparian habitats. The entire site is currently a Superfund site controlled by the U.S. Army.
Location:
Commerce City Colorado 80022
Telephone
303-289-0232
Other Wildlife Viewing nearby:
(Aurora) Altos Veterinary Clinic
(Broomfield) Animal Doctor
(Longmont) Animal Hospital
(Littleton) Animal Hospital Center
(Littleton) Annie's Animal Clinic
(Broomfield) Arrowhead Animal Hospital
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06/09 Coming to The Commerce City area
Denver Greek Festival Denver CO June14-17 Traditional Greek dancing by the Hellenic Dance Academy of Denver and music by Etho Ellas. There is plenty of homemade food and pastries from throughout Greece to satisfy any appetite.
Breckenridge Summer Beer Festival Breckenridge CO July13 This event offers brews, views and free live music and features unlimited beer tasting from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Winter Park Alpine Artaffair Winter Park CO July20-21 Featuring Fine Arts & Fine Crafts,
Jewelry, Photography, Metalwork, Mixed Media,
Pottery, Painting, Glass, Wood, Fiber and More.
Keystone Bluegrass and Beer Festival Keystone CO August3-4 Down-home cooking, frothy flavors and mountain music are just a piece of the pie. In a whirlwind of hillbilly luxuries, folks gather while 30 microbreweries from Colorado and beyond showcase their unique blends of hops and barleys.
Steamboat Wine Festival Steamboat Springs CO August7-11 Experience more than 100 food artisans, wineries, breweries, distilleries, epicurean purveyors, and locally-made products at this ultimate food and wine experience.
Lafayette Peach Festival Lafayette CO August17 500 fresh peach pies and individual servings of peach cobbler while supplies last, are available for sale at Festival Plaza and in front of the Main Stage near Lafayette Florist.
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