The Balarat Council

We have a position open for a Facilitator! This job will start mid August. Check the link in our bio to apply, or send this to someone who would be great for the job!

Balarat turns 55! 🌿🌲 -

Balarat turns 55! 🌿🌲 Members of the community now have a new way to make a lasting impact on ensuring access to outdoor education opportunities for future generations of Denver students. For over five decades, Balarat Outdoor Education has served DPS students and teachers, providing students with learning opportunities....

Join us at Balarat Outdoor Education Center on 9/30 for our annual fall Bluebird Box clean out day!

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeu_21KufDYtINfLm5OMzo7HOJBeZy8gFioBkIz2hhZ-AvEQw/viewform

Hope to see you there!

https://mailchi.mp/7d9fe9b70022/youre-invited-930-balarat-work-day The mountain bluebirds need our help! The Balarat Council invites you to come to the Balarat Outdoor Education Center near Jamestown, CO, on Saturday, September 30, 2023, to participate in this special work project, which also serves as a fundraiser to help support our programming.

You're Invited! 9/30 Balarat work day 🌲 The Balarat Council's First Annual Fall Bird Box Clean-Out Day is an opportunity for community members to enjoy an Autumn day hiking around Balarat's trails while helping to clean-out and maintain a portion of a network of bird nesting boxes in order to prepare them for next Spring's return of the M...

Happy summer Team DPS! Thank you to our incredible staff for all their hard work this year. It felt great to be back to a *new* normal after a few school years impacted by the pandemic.

💙 We sponsored an end of the year gift to our incredible staff - personalized Balarat vests - to say thank you for their time, effort, energy, and passion for educating students in the outdoors!

☀️ We hope everyone has a great summer! Check back for summer updates and information regarding an on site service project in September!

Balarat is out of this world 🌠 - https://mailchi.mp/443b071ecb1c/balarat-is-out-of-this-world
Check out the spring newsletter for info about our upcoming on-site volunteer event!

Balarat is out of this world 🌠 Mark your calendars and invite a friend - you’re invited to an on-site event on Saturday, September 30, where you will be able to help staff and Council members maintain Bluebird boxes and place new ones around the Balarat site.

"Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt" - John Muir

Good thing we have a plenty dirt paths for the students of Denver Public Schools! 🥾

ISO: Science Fair Judges for DPS 4th and 5th graders! More details below 👇🏼

Come spend the morning learning from our bright DPS scientists! This is a great opportunity to give back and support our Denver community!

We have two dates available:
Friday, April 19th in Southeast Denver
Saturday, April 29th in North Denver

Email [email protected] for more information!

The force is strong at Balarat!

But wait...that's not a light saber..it's a special astronomy laser pointer used by the Balarat staff to identify constellations, planets, and important stars in the night sky! The students are loving this new addition to our evening science programming.

Do you see our future astronomers at the bottom of the photos? 👀💫🔭

✨ To infinity and beyond! ✨

We are proud to introduce the newest learning module at Balarat: The Patrick Emery Planetarium!

The planetarium has been a dream years in the making and truly a labor of love! Balarat was gifted the planetarium dome that was housed in Steele Elementary for many years. Partnering with Balarat's Staff, the Council helped fund technology, equipment, furniture and professional development to help get this project off the ground.

The planetarium is named after former Balarat Director and Council President, Patrick Emery. Council Treasurer and former Balarat Teacher, Erik Hurst, has worked many hours to help make this dream a reality!

The planetarium will be paired with Balarat's memorable night hike for a full evening of science, learning and adventure!

At , we learn in any weather! Good thing our amazing students from are used to the snow! ❄️

Happy Valentine's Day from the Balarat Council! Sending you a little pasqueflower found on site!

We love supporting Balarat and the students of Denver Public Schools! 🏔

If you guessed the Western History Learning Module last week - you were correct! Known as the "Ranch House," students learn about three aspects of Colorado history: The Native Americans, Pioneers, and Trappers and Traders.

Students bake biscuits and explore artifacts in the homesteaders' cabin, learn about how to make fire and build a Tipi, and make dipped wax candles, create maps, and set snares in the Trappers and Traders shed.

The Balarat Council was proud to assist with building and furnishing the Ranch House to provide DPS Students with the hands on learning experience of early Colorado life!

What is your favorite memory of the Western History Module? Comment below!

Your second clue! Any guesses on this memorable Balarat learning module that the Council helped fund? Check back tomorrow for the big reveal!

Do you recognize this view? This beloved learning module is another one of the projects that the Balarat Council helped fund. Be on the look out later this week for another photo clue! 🤠

Want to learn more about The Balarat Council and what we do? Send us DM or an email at [email protected] to get in touch!

Balarat Outdoor Education

What is your favorite memory of Balarat? Comment below and we will feature you on our next !

Mr. Huynh, pictured with his class on Bonsai Peak, reflects on his class's experience: “My class really came together at Balarat. We had an amazing time in the mountains and my students came alive in a way I had never seen before!”

Do you recognize this building? The Balarat Council helped with the construction and finishings of all three of the dormitories on site! Any guesses on which cabin this is? 🌲🍃🪵

Want to learn more about The Balarat Council and what we do? Send us DM or an email at [email protected] to get in touch!

We are proud to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today and everyday!

Updates from the Balarat Council's January Meeting:
🌟Balarat inherited the beloved planetarium from Steele Elementary! With the Council's support, the Balarat staff hopes to have it up and running in the near future!
🥾Luke and Erica (the Balarat Directors) shared some exciting updates from the site - such as relaunching the High School Counselors program with over 100 future leaders signed up!
🎁The Council showed our appreciation for the Balarat Staff with a small holiday gift
📱We are interested in growing The Balarat Council's social media following! If you have expertise in this area, please consider lending us a hand!

Interested in attending the February meeting? Send us a DM or email at [email protected] to learn more! We'd love to have you!

Who remembers this team game?! Did your group get everyone over the wall? Comment with your strategy below! 🤝

We love supporting Denver students as they reach their goals! Want to learn more about The Balarat Council and what we do? Send us DM or an email [email protected] to get in touch!

Happy Holidays from The Balarat Council! Click here to read our letter and please consider making a year-end donation to the Balarat Council - https://mailchi.mp/70aff8051775/happy-holidays-from-the-balarat-council

This Colorado Gives Day - please consider making a donation to the Balarat Council so that Balarat Outdoor Education can continue impacting the lives of Denver Public Schools students for years to come! Make your donation at the link below - no amount is too small, so please give if you can!

https://balarat.square.site/

We hope to see you next week for dinner!

One Week! Chipotle for Balarat 8/24🍴

Have you read the spring newsletter? Save the date for our August Chipotle fundraiser, and check out ways to get involved!

Spring Newsletter & Save the Date 🌱

Was Balarat your favorite field trip at DPS as a student, high school leader, or teacher!?!? Share about it and you may be featured in next week’s Team DPS Weekly!

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Consider supporting Balarat this !

#givingtuesday is a movement to unleash radical generosity around the world! If you are feeling radical and generous, Denver Public School fifth graders would benefit greatly from your support today! Your donations would help @balaratoutdoor continue to rebuild post #calwoodfire with clean up and mitigation efforts. Your support would also go toward ensuring that all students have access to science tools while on site and field journals they can take home to continue their science explorations. These are just a few ways your aid can impact lives as we carry on the tradition of Balarat! Thank you for your continued support over the years, it never goes unnoticed ❤️ Tap the link in our bio to donate~

Congratulations Erik!

HAPPY EARTH DAY!

Check out our Spring Newsletter!

The Balarat Council Newsletter & Volunteer Opportunities! Head to the Chipotle at 7400 E 29th Ave in Denver on Tuesday, April 6th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Just tell the cashier you’re supporting Balarat to make sure that 33% of the proceeds will be donated to Balarat Outdoor Education.

Mark your Calendars!!

TREAT YO SELF... 👌🏽
And help Balarat at the same time!

Not ready to dine in? No worries order online through chipotle using the code on the bottom of this flyer! Delivery apps do not count!!

WE CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE! 🎉