El Paso County, CO, May 24, 2023 – El Paso County has been recognized with eight NACo Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents. The following departments were awarded for their programs: Park & Community Services Department: Trailability Program: Increasing Universal Access to Trails Department…
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,…
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…
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 3, 2023 – El Paso County Parks is proud to partner with the Colorado Springs SCHEELS store to install four bike stations at three El Paso County Parks locations. In early 2023, the Colorado Springs SCHEELS store provided bike stations installed at the Pineries Open Space, Palmer Lake Recreation Area, and the Baptist Road…
Register at Bear Creek or Fountain Creek Nature Center, Tuesday- Saturday between 9am and 4pm Overview: An El Paso County Parks “Family Outdoor Club” is a loosely organized group made up of families who plan and go on free or low-cost outings in nature to become happier, healthier, and smarter. They register as a club…
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…
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…
El Paso County, CO, March 17, 2023 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Park Advisory Board. Applications for the open position are due by April 7, 2023. The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is currently seeking three citizens, one to represent District 1…
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…