April Stools Clean-Up
Come on out form 9 a.m. to Noon on April 6, 2019 and help clean up the dog park! Plastic gloves, bags and buckets will be provided. For more information contact: Dana Nordstrom at 520-6983 dananordstrom@elpasoco.com
Great American Clean Up!
The Great American Cleanup, which marks its 21st year in 2019, engages more than 3.4 million volunteers and participants, on average, every year to create a positive and lasting impact. SATURDAY, April 27, 2019 at 9am The Great American Cleanup / Pikes Peak Partners is a coalition consisting of the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado…
Parties For Parks
Come and learn more about the County Parks in your area! Free Community Event! Wednesday, March 20 at JAK’s Brewing Thursday, April 4 at Pikes Peak Brewing Thursday, April 12 at Trails End Taproom All Events are from 6 – 8 p.m.
Rainbow Falls Volunteer Interpreters Needed
Volunteer Interpreters are needed at Rainbow Falls Historic Site. Help us preserve Rainbow Falls and share it’s unique story with others through interpretation. Interpreters will provide visitors with accurate and concurrent information regarding Rainbow Falls history and current restorations, trail locations, park rules and regulations, and overall orientation. Training will be provided: the next volunteer…
Introduction to Wilderness Survival
Introduction to Wilderness Survival Thursday, March 28, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Learn the basics of Wilderness survival, such as the Rule of Threes, top 10 must haves in the backcountry, top ten mistakes people make in the outdoors, wild animal safety awareness and more. This class is instructed by Jason Marsteiner, a Colorado…
Commissioners Approve Park Leash Rules
The El Paso Board of County Commissioners approved two new park rules that go into effect immediately. The new rules include regulations that dogs must be on a leash in parks and a change in park hours. “We’re looking for a safe and enjoyable time for all park users,” said Tim Wolken, Community Services Executive…
Events and Programs for March 2019
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for March 2019 which includes: birds, kites, reptiles, beetles, gardening, photography, and volunteers training Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817 719-520-6745, www.ElPasoCountyNatureCenters.com Building for the Birds Saturday, March 2, 10:00 a.m.…
Parks Board Recognizes the 2018 Partners in the Park
El Paso County Park Advisory Board recognized the 2018 Partners in the Park for their annual contributions to local parks. The Partners in the Park Program was created in 2009 to provide financial support for a respective park, trail or nature center. This program has brought in $180,000. All donations are used exclusively for El…
Volunteer Needed for Park Advisory Board
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking a community-minded citizen volunteer to serve on the El Paso County Park Advisory Board. Applications are due by February 28, 2019. The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is currently seeking a citizen to represent District 4 (southern portion of El Paso County). The Park Advisory…
Public Input Needed on Jones Park
El Paso County Parks is requesting public input as it creates a master plan for Jones Park. El Paso County has contracted with Altitude Land Consultants to complete the master plan, which will comprehensively outline existing conditions, community needs, and recommend new sustainable recreational facilities for Jones Park for the next seven to ten years.…