Today
Guided Bird Walk — Local birder Carl Starace will guide visitors around the loop trail near the Sandstone Ranch, identifying as many as 30 species of birds. Bring binoculars. The walk starts at the covered picnic shelter at the southeast corner of the soccer fields. No registration required; 8:30 a.m., Sandstone Ranch, 3001 Sandstone Drive, Longmont; Free; longmontcolorado.gov
The Governor's Art Show & Sale — The largest fine art show exclusively features Colorado artists in a a month-long exhibit at the Loveland Museum; 10 a.m., Loveland Museum, 503 N. Lincoln Ave, Loveland; $5; 970-670-0035.
Backyard Nature & Science for Families — Tuesdays and Wednesdays, June 4-July 25, feed your child's natural curiosity about the world with a science-themed storytime that includes hands-on exploration of nature. Learn about everything from insects to dinosaurs and rocks to plants. This storytime includes parent or caregiver participation. Each session will end with a make and take activity. All ages welcome. No registration required; 10:15-11 a.m., Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont; longmontcolorado.gov.
St Vrain Chain Gang Spin Into The Setting Sun — Ride with SVCG on 15-20 mile routes. Weather permitting, then have a beer and a bite at 300 Suns Brewing; 5:15 p.m. , 300 Suns Brewing, 335 1st Ave, Unit C, Longmont; 300sunsbrewing.com/events/.
Upcoming
Artisan Cheesemaking — The Art of Cheese introduces guests to the art and science of home cheesemaking. Learn how to make an easy soft cheese and leave with recipes for several easy cheeses; 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, The Art of Cheese, 505 Weaver Park Rd, Ste E, Longmont; theartofcheese.com
Square Dance — Wednesday Night Square Dance features $2 cheese squares with music and dancing; 7 p.m. Wednesday, Rosalee's Pizzeria, 461 Main Street, Longmont; Free;Rosaleespizzeria.com.
Kidzz Movie Connection — Activities include movies, games, adventures, crafts, lessons, sports, exercises, science, snacks, prizes and gifts. Space is limited; 9 a.m. Thursday, Message of Life Ministries, 605 SW. 18th St, Loveland; $1-$2; 970-663-5433 ext.101.
Brewed at Altitude: The History of Colorado Brewing — American Brewing Historian and Left Hand Brewer Carl Rose will be present a lecture covering the complete history of Colorado's brewers; 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Brewmented, 900 S. Hover, Unit C, Longmont; Free; 720-699-0214, Register: brewmented.wufoo.com/forms/zju9w6n02q51i9.