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…
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…
El Paso County is pleased to announce the launch of an enhanced version of Citizen Connect, a citizen engagement tool that allows users to submit service requests for any road or parks related issue. The enhanced version now allows users to easily connect with commissioners to voice concerns or ask questions. “We are very excited…
For more information on programs and activities contact: Ryan Dorough, Recreation Program Planner, 719-520-6977, ryandorough@elpasoco.com Special Events: Boots In the Park El Paso County Fair and Events Center Saturday, March 11, 6:30-10:00 PM Please join us for our annual fundraiser at the El Paso County Fair & Events Center. A fun Casino Night…
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 Bear Creek Nature Center; 245 Bear Creek Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 ONLINE REGISTRATION: www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com Nature’s Classroom- Discover Bear Creek Tuesday, Mary 7, 1:00-2:30 A puppet show and discovery hike give children…
February 22, 2023 – The herd of weed-eating cashmere goats returned to Bear Creek Regional Park this week and will work in the park for approximately 10 days. The large herd will eat brush and weeds to perform organic weed control on 20 acres of the park surrounding the Charmaine Nymann Community Garden. The gardeners have…
