Saturday, July 13, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Explore ways to improve your photography and creativity through mindfulness practices with photographer, Mike Pach. This workshop will consist of three segments: part 1 – lecture, part 2 – outdoor practice, and part 3 – sharing experiences. All skill levels and camera types are welcome, including…
Friday, August 9, 6:00-9:00 p.m. Bear Creek Nature Center 245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 Join us for our Annual Happy Trails BBQ Fundraiser- an evening to benefit Friends of El Paso County Nature Centers. Enjoy Buffalo Gals Catering’s signature Santa Maria-style Tri-Tip, wine and beer, and decadent desserts from a variety of…
Paint Mines Interpretive Park 29950 Paint Mine Rd, Calhan, CO 80808 Saturday, April 6, 9:00 p.m.- Sunday, April 7, 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, 9:00 p.m.- Wednesday, May 8, 7:00 a.m. Sunday, June 9, 9:00 p.m.- Monday, June 10, 7:00 a.m. Thursday, August 1, 9:00 p.m.- Friday, August 2, 7:00 a.m. These guided overnight photography…
Fountain & Bear Creek Nature Centers Let’s play Bunco in the Nature Center! Join us for wonderful evenings of excitement, laughs, and rolling dice. We will provide the dice, score cards, nacho bar, and prizes. Unlike other Bunco parties, these Bunco parties are for everyone ages 13 and older. All minors must be accompanied by…
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…
Saturday, August 24, 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. 245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 Watch Pikes Peak Beekeepers Association harvest honey from hives, see bees in action in their observation hive, and learn about the importance of bees and other pollinators. Visit pollinator gardens and learn about native plants with the Broadmoor Garden Club.…
245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
719-520-6387
Children, ages 4-5 with an adult, will enjoy hands-on activities, puppet shows or stories, crafts, and a hike. $3 per person including siblings and adults. Preregistration and prepayment required.
Discover the world of nature with your 2 or 3 year-old. Interactive activities and a short hike make this the perfect introduction to the outdoors for your child. Child must be accompanied by an adult. $3 per person including siblings and adults. Preregistration and prepayment required.
Learn the science behind composting and what options can help you to meet your goals. See a demonstration of the “hot” technique to get you started this year. Hear tips and tricks of other successful composters in El Paso County.
$5 per person, prepaid registration required.
Did you know that day hikers are the most at risk of being caught unprepared in a wilderness survival situation? This workshop will cover the basics of selecting multi-purpose gear, and how to think and what actions to take if you find yourself in a
survival situation. Topics include basic shelter, fire, water, and signaling. Facilitated by Femme Trek. Pre-registration required, Ages 18+, $30/person
Become a steward of our parks and join the Bear Creek Nature Center Restoration Crew. This group conducts quarterly restoration projects including fire mitigation, trail maintenance, and invasive species removal. Varying levels of difficulty for each project.
Email kyleetaylor2@elpasoco.com to join!
Caregivers, drop off your child (ages 6-11) for a morning of hiking, playing games, & learning about the critters of the creek. Lunch is included. $25 per child // $20 per member child.
Prepaid registration required.
Dust off your best western wear and join the El Paso County Nature Centers for an evening of great food, music, drinks, desserts, and friends at this special annual event at Bear Creek Nature Center. Purchase art from featured artists as we raise funds to support the future programs and scholarships so all may enjoy the outdoors!
Limited space. Call 719-520-6387 for more information.
Children, ages 4-5 with an adult, will enjoy hands-on activities, puppet shows or stories, crafts, and a hike. $3 per person including siblings and adults. Preregistration and prepayment required.
Take an after work walk as we learn about the plants of the foothills and how they have been used since time immemorial as food, medicine, and in culture. The program is possible thanks to the Colorado History Museum’s Ute STEM kits created in collaboration with Ute tribal elders and leaders. Adults only, prepaid registration required.
$5/person, $4 per member
Discover the world of nature with your 2 or 3 year-old. Interactive activities and a short hike make this the perfect introduction to the outdoors for your child. Child must be accompanied by an adult. $3 per person including siblings and adults. Preregistration and prepayment required.
Watch beekeepers harvest honey from hives, see bees in action in their observation hive, and learn about the importance of bees and other pollinators. Visit pollinator gardens and learn about native plants from the Broadmoor Garden Club. Activities, crafts, food trucks, and samples of honey and local honey available for purchase. $2 per person
320 Peppergrass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817
719-520-6745
Explore ways to improve your photography and creativity through mindfulness practices with photographer Mike Pach. This workshop will consist of three segments: Part 1 – lecture, Part 2 – outdoor practice, Part 3 – sharing experiences. All skill levels and camera types are welcome, including cell phones.
$25 per person. Prepaid registration required.
$3 per person including siblings and adults.
Children ages 3-6, with an adult, will enjoy puppet shows or stories, crafts, hands-on
activities, and discovery time on the trail.
Yes, over the years we’ve spotted lightning bugs in the wetlands near Fountain Creek Nature Center! Learn about the lives of fireflies, make a firefly craft and hike to find these rare wonders in the park. Ages 5+ recommended
$5 per person // $4 per member. Prepaid registration required.
Explore nature with your 2 or 3 year old through interactive activities a story and a short hike. $3 per person including siblings and adults.
With the milkweed in full bloom, we’ll start to notice monarchs passing through the park on their multi-generational migration to Mexico for the winter. Come learn about the conservation of these royal insects and how to pin a specimen that you get to take home and keep! Register at: CronkArtCo.com
$40 per person. Prepaid registration required.
$3 per person including siblings and adults.
Children ages 3-6, with an adult, will enjoy puppet shows or stories, crafts, hands-on
activities, and discovery time on the trail.
Explore nature with your 2 or 3 year old through interactive activities a story and a short hike. $3 per person including siblings and adults.
Discover the magical mystery of the monarch migration to Mexico. See an indoor presentation, make a craft, search for caterpillars and adults to tag and release for research.
$5 per person // $4 per member. Prepaid registration required.
Pre-registration is required for most programs. Space may be limited. General cancellation policy: No refunds are given for public program registrations unless the program is cancelled by the Nature Centers. In the case of severe or dangerous weather staff may deem the conditions unsafe and may reschedule or cancel an event or program. All refunds will be paid by check. Check refunds may take 3-4 weeks to process.
