The Community Services Department provides a variety of programs and services that are valued by our residents and enhance the quality of life in El Paso County.
Executive Director: Tim Wolken
Telephone: (719) 520-7529
Fax: (719)520-6389
Location:
2002 Creek Crossing St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
Email:
TimWolken@elpasoco.com
El Paso County is proud to be one of the many partners for the 5th annual Creek Week, being held Saturday, Sept. 29 to Sunday, Oct. 7. On Thursday, the Board of El Paso County Commissioners unanimously approved a proclamation encouraging residents to participate in one of the nearly 40 cleanups and maintenance events scheduled…
Colorado State University Extension offers Plant Fall Bulbs for Spring Bloom. Bulbs planted in fall are a great source of early spring blooms. Come learn the lowdown on what to buy, where to plant, how to plant and the best ways to care for tulips, daffodils and crocus. Class will also include information on some…
Fountain Creek Nature Center Craft Fair Saturday, November 10 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Booth $40: (donation benefits Friends of El Paso County Nature Centers) Booth size: 6 feet wide x 5 feet deep Location: Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817 Contact: 719-520-6745 or poeconn@gmail.com Deadline to register: October 20.
Colorado State University Extension presents Pickling Technique Class Featuring Okra. If you love pickled vegetables and relish, come learn to make your own. You will learn to safely water bath can pickles, relish and chutney. This is a hands-on workshop where you will water bath can a jar of farm fresh okra to take home…
VIDEO: If you like to hike and fish, check out our latest episode of Explore Our Parks. It features Willow Springs Ponds down on the south side of the County. It’s a great place to fish of course, but it also has some great trails.
Bear Creek’s 4th Annual Bear Run 3K Fun Run & Walk Fundraiser Saturday, November 10, 10:00 a.m. Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs Join us for Bear Creek’s 4th Annual 3K Bear Run; a silly, charity fun run and walk for a cause. All new runners receive a bear suit to wear during the run and…
Jack-o-Lantern Trail Saturday, October 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817 Enjoy the lighted Jack-o-Lanterns along the nature trail, make a craft, roast a marshmallow, and other fun along the trail. Wear a costume. If you carved a pumpkin for the trail, you may retrieve it after 7:30 p.m.…
Pumpkin Carving Party Saturday, October 27, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO Carve a pumpkin to leave at the nature center to help line the nature trail for the evening Jack-o-Lantern event. Pre-scooped pumpkins, patterns, and carving tools provided. Return at night to experience the lighted trail. Pumpkins may be retrieved after 7:30 p.m.…
Cornhole Tournament Saturday, October 20, 10:00 a.m. Come to Black Forest Regional Park to try your hand at Cornhole! This tournament is a family focused event and is good for all ages. Compete with your partner in one of three age brackets, 12 years old and under, 13 to 16 years old, and 17 to…
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for September 2018 which includes: spiders, a bird count, volunteer training, grasshoppers and star gazing. Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817 719-520-6745, www.ElPasoCountyNatureCenters.com Nature Adventures: Itsy Bitsy Spider Thursday, September 6,…
