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,…