From a nature play park, to a snow plow “Road-eo,” to a community painting project, and much more!  We’ll look at some of the great new city facilities, unsung heroes, and your tax dollars at work – on this edition of Conn

A recent donation drive for the Aurora Animal Shelter was a huge success thanks to many of you! The Hungry Paws Project was organized by the 2024 class of the Aurora Civic Engagement Academy as their community service project.

Animals touch our hearts — and sometimes call us to our wild side! We’ll look at some fun animal stories, including a pet therapy program, a farm animal sanctuary, and a wildlife refuge.

Aurora Fire Rescue Lieutenant Jason Kester and his K9 Frank are member of Colorado Task Force One.

Have you noticed grasshoppers around Aurora lately? 

We asked our city naturalists why there seems to be so many. 

Volunteer for the Prairie Restoration project at Plains Conservation Center

The Arapahoe County Fair is about to get underway in Aurora, and it'll feature all kinds of family fun including the Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show.

Explore Colorado’s high plains at the annual Agriculture Festival!

City naturalist David Footle explains the importance of pollinator species in our ecosystem and previews Aurora's Party for Pollinators.

Meet the new farm animals at the Plains Conservation Center. The group is here for the summer and they are friendly with a lot of personalities.

The city is throwing a “Party For Pollinators." Help us celebrate our pollinator friends who play a crucial role in our ecosystem. Join us on Saturday, June 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

HawkQuest, a Colorado nonprofit founded in 1986, joins us in the studio with an American icon.