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: Bouncing Bobcats
Thursday, November 3, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Friday, November 4, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Children ages 3-6, with an adult, will enjoy puppet shows or stories, crafts, hands-on activities, and discovery time on the trail. Prepaid registration required. $3 per person including siblings and adults.
Homeschool Fridays: Walk the Wetlands
Friday, November 4, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Use your senses to explore the wetland and learn about the animals that live there. Includes a puppet show, animal inquiry activity, and a guided hike. Designed for grades Pre-k – 2. 10 participants minimum; participants can join with other homeschool groups. Prepaid registration required. $4 per person.
2’s & 3’s Outdoors: Cottonwood Tales
Thursday, November 17, 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Friday, November 18, 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Explore nature with your 2 or 3-year-old through interactive activities, a story, and a short hike. Prepaid registration required. $3 per person including siblings and adults.
Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair
Saturday, November 19, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Local artists and vendors will display and sell their unique creations. Enjoy the sights and smells of the season and support local community artists and the nature center through your purchases. Free to attend and shop!