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…
Thursday, December 14, 10:00 p.m. 13201 Vollmer Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80908 Colorado Springs photographer Mike Pach of 3 Peaks Photography & Design will guide this nighttime photography workshop to capture images during the Geminid Meteor Shower. Stay until the height of the shower at 2am or leave earlier if you choose. Bring camera with…
El Paso County Community Services Department has implemented a Trailability Trail Access Program. As part of the new program, the county has acquired two (2) Terrain Hopper off-road mobility vehicles with the generous support from The Independence Center. Terrain Hoppers are the ultimate off-road mobility power scooter designed to provide access to adventure, making the…
Bear Creek Nature Center 245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs Saturday, December 16, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 245 Bear Creek Nature Center, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 Can you catch the Gingerbread…. bear…or deer? Create Gingerbread Habitats that include animals and flora from Bear Creek habitats! Individuals, friends, and families can enjoy a morning of creative decorating…
Saturdays, December 9 & 16, 10:00-11:30 a.m. & 1:00-2:30 p.m. Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Peppergrass Lane, Fountain, CO Participate in an interactive reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” while waiting for Santa to arrive at the Nature Center! Then, hike with Santa to see what gifts nature gives us. Enjoy seasonal tunes with…
Friday, December 1, 5:00-8:00 p.m. Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs, CO Join us for Bear Creek Nature Center’s annual holiday celebration! Walk on luminary-lit nature trails, enjoy live music, a bowl of warm chili from Texas Roadhouse, Santa Claus and festive crafts. Local children’s author Susan Permut will do a…