Media advisory: Experience the ‘World Up Close’ at 2nd Saturday at CSU Spur

Note to reporters: Members of the Spur education team are available for interviews previewing 2nd Saturday and all the fun activities! Please contact Allison Sylte at [email protected] to arrange interviews or on-site coverage. 

What: The Colorado State University Spur campus comes alive every 2nd Saturday of the month for a day full of free interactive, hands-on activities that the whole family can enjoy. This month’s theme is “The World Up Close,” and visitors will have the chance to interact with scientists from CSU and partner organizations while learning about insects, trees, plants, telescopes and more. 

When: Saturday, July 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Where: The CSU Spur campus at 4777 National Western Drive in Denver’s National Western Center. 

Cost: Free

List of activities: Here’s a snapshot of what visitors can expect to see this 2nd Saturday at Spur: 

  • A tour of Spur’s controlled environmental agriculture (or CEA) lab and glimpse into the work researchers do in its growth chambers. 
  • Unique peeks at rare insects under a microscope. 
  • A sensory exploration of tree biofacts led by the Colorado State Forest Service. 
  • Hands on agriculture activities and education led by CAM’s Ag Academy. 
  • Activities using microscopes, magnifying glasses and telescopes in the Hydro Teaching Lab. 
  • Various activities involving snacks and taste testing throughout the first floor of the Terra Building. 
  • Veterinarians performing live surgery on dogs and cats in the Denver Dumb Friends League Veterinary Hospital. 
  • Virtual reality demonstrations on the first floor of the Vida Building. 

For more information on 2nd Saturdays and the activities happening throughout the week at CSU Spur, visit: https://csuspur.org/ 

About CSU Spur 

CSU Spur is a new, free educational year-round public life-long learning destination in Denver focused on engaging Pre-K-12 students, families and visitors around food, water and health. CSU Spur showcases the work of the CSU System campuses: CSU, CSU Pueblo, and CSU Global, and offers degree programs that originate from the campus offerings. Spur is built upon the land-grant mission of access to education and the belief that students can be anything they want to be. To inspire learners of all ages to engage in important world issues, CSU Spur brings together scientists to collaborate, puts science on display, and showcases career paths. The CSU Spur campus provides immersive learning experiences and cutting-edge research across three buildings: Vida, Terra, and Hydro. Learn more at CSUSpur.org.