Morrison Nature Center at Star K Ranch in Aurora

Saturday, January 11, 2020, leave Augustana’s south parking lot at 9 a.m.

Go for a midwinter hike at this hidden gem in Aurora. Sand Creek Greenway Trail winds its way through this open space, which is home to mule deer, painted turtles, snapping turtles, red-tailed hawks, American kestrels, western meadowlarks, great horned owls, blue jays and coyotes.

Rating: Easy

Distance: 3-4 miles

Guide: Don Troike (720-379-3676 or don.troike@gmail.com)