June Programs & Events at Fountain Creek Nature Center

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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: Lounging Lizards Thursday & Friday, June 1 & 2, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Children ages 3-6,…

June Bear Creek Nature Center Programs and Events

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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, June 6, 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 Parks & Community Services to Host Open House for Fox Run Nature Center

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May 4, 2023 – El Paso County Parks & Community Services will host an open house with TDG Architecture for the new Fox Run Nature Center on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Antelope Trails Elementary School (15280 Jessie Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80921). The open house is scheduled from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., allowing…

May Bear Creek Nature Center Programs and Events

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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 Nature’s Classroom- Incredible Insects Tuesday, May 2, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Puppet show, guided hike and catch/release of live insects provide opportunities to learn about life cycles and the importance of insects. Geared toward…

May Programs & Events at Fountain Creek Nature Center

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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: Feathered Frenzy Thursday, May 4, 10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 5, 10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. Children ages…

9. The Ponds

Audio Tour, Fountain Creek Nature Center

Fountain Creek Nature Center Audio Tour – Stop 9 – The Ponds These ponds are homes for many fish, turtles, and birds. Listen to learn hear how turtles survive here year-round. https://communityservices.elpasoco.com/wp-content/uploads/9-Pond-Habitat.mp3 Transcript: How many ponds can you count from where you’re standing? There are 3 ponds here in Cattail Marsh Wildlife Area. Pond habitats…

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8. Chilcott Ditch

Audio Tour, Fountain Creek Nature Center

Fountain Creek Nature Center Audio Tour – Stop 8 – Chilcott Ditch Is this part of the creek? Why is it dry sometimes? Listen to hear the history and purpose of this water feature. https://communityservices.elpasoco.com/wp-content/uploads/8-Chilcott-Ditch.mp3 Transcript: How fast is the water flowing under the bridge? Is there any water flow at all? This is Chilcott…