History Hike: Sod Houses

Sat Aug 09 2025 at 09:00 am to 10:30 am UTC-06:00

Plains Conservation Center (Visitor Center) | Aurora

Aurora Museum Foundation
Publisher/HostAurora Museum Foundation
History Hike: Sod Houses
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See how topography and ecology led to the construction, use and longevity of sod homes for homesteaders in the late 19th century.
About this Event

Follow the entrance trail to parking and park behind the brown building and walk west to the visitor center.

Please wear closed toed shoes for walking outdoors and on trails, appropriate layers for the weather, and bring water. This hike will be approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes and approximately 1.5 miles. The hike will be beginner in difficulty, and we plan to move at a steady pace with some stopping.

History Hikes are monthly opportunities from May through October to learn about Aurora while outside. Content written for adults.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Plains Conservation Center (Visitor Center), 21901 East Hampden Avenue, Aurora, United States

Tickets

USD 7.18

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