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Lil’ Pumpkins Boo Bash

Saturday, October 19, 10:00-11:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs, 80906 Join the “Keepers of the Woods” to learn about some of nature’s “creepy” creatures, then complete a seasonal take-home craft. Costumes encouraged! Educational Halloween fun geared towards children 3+. $6 per person. Prepaid registration required.…

Color Water Lanterns Floating on the Fox Run Ponds

September Lights Fest at Fox Run Regional Park

Friday, September 20, 4:30-9:00pm Bring out your friends, family, and fur-pals to decorate and launch a water lantern, participate in a light parade, roast marshmallows, drink some hot chocolate, hear stories about the stars, compete in a doggy-light-costume contest, and gather with your fellow community members for a wonderful evening of beautiful lights, music, food…

Bunco at the Nature Centers

Fountain & Bear Creek Nature Centers Let’s play Bunco in the Nature Center! Join us for wonderful evenings of excitement, laughs, and rolling dice. We will provide the dice, score cards, nacho bar, and prizes. Unlike other Bunco parties, these Bunco parties are for everyone ages 13 and older. All minors must be accompanied by…

August Bear Creek Nature Center Programs and Events

All programs require pre-registration. Please call the nature center or check website for current status. CONTACT: Mary Jo Lewis, Nature Center Supervisor 719-520-6388 | maryjolewis@elpasoco.com Peaceful Warriors Yoga in the Park- Flow with Bear Creek Tuesday, August 1, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of yoga with Peaceful Warriors. Simultaneous kid/family OR adult focused class offerings! All abilities…

El Paso County Trailability Program Receives Multiple National Awards

July 5, 2023 – El Paso County Division of Parks & Recreation has been nationally recognized for its achievements and development of The Trailability Program. The Program received a Universal Accessibility Award from the National Association of County and Park Officials (NACPRO) and an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards recognize unique…

El Paso County Unveils Visually Impaired Persons Trail at Bear Creek Nature Center

June 23, 2023 – El Paso County Parks & Community Services Department unveiled the Visually Impaired Persons (VIP) Trail today during a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at Bear Creek Nature Center. The partnership with The Scott Lauther Foundation, a Bear Creek Nature Center Partner in the Park, provided funding for El Paso County to incorporate the VIP Trail…

Fountain Creek Nature Center Temporarily Closed for Maintenance

June 20, 2023 – El Paso County Parks & Community Services Department has temporarily closed public access to Fountain Creek Nature Center for maintenance and repairs from recent flooding. For status updates and a reopening announcement, follow El Paso County Social Media platforms, including Facebook and Twitter. Residents are encouraged to visit the award-winning Bear Creek Nature…

July Bear Creek Nature Center Programs and Events

All programs require pre-registration. Please call the nature center or check website for current status. CONTACT: Mary Jo Lewis, Nature Center Supervisor 719-520-6388 | maryjolewis@elpasoco.com Peaceful Warriors Yoga in the Park- Flow with Bear Creek Tuesday, July 11, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of yoga with Peaceful Warriors. Simultaneous kid/family OR adult focused class offerings! All abilities…

July Programs & Events at Fountain Creek Nature Center

All programs require pre-registration. Please call the nature center or check website for current status. CONTACT: Jessica Miller, Nature Center Supervisor, 719-520-6745, jessicamiller@elpasoco.com ONLINE REGISTRATION available at https://communityservices.elpasoco.com/nature-centers/ Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817 719-520-6745; www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com Nature Adventures: Crabby Crawdads Thursday & Friday, July 6 & 7, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Children ages 3-6,…

El Paso County Offices Closed Monday for Memorial Day

May 25, 2023 – El Paso County administrative offices, elected administrative offices, and affiliated agencies will be closed Monday, May 29, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. The closure includes the following: El Paso County Treasurer & Public Trustee’s Office El Paso County Clerk and Recorder Office – All locations El Paso County Department of Human…