Adult Birding Club One Year · Twelve Classes · Twelve Field Trips Begins March 27th! Prepaid registration required, space is very limited. Become a more experienced, confident birder over the next year by slowly learning details, tips, and tricks each month! You’ll get outside and move more, see more, and feel accomplished. This club is…
Friday, April 18, 8:00 p.m. ~ 8:10 p.m. ~ 8:20 p.m. ~ 8:30 p.m 2110 Stella Drive, Colorado Springs, CO Egg hunts aren’t just for young children! Join us for a glow in the dark egg hunt at Fox Run Regional Park. Work with your team of 2-6 people to find eggs that will contain…
Saturday, April 12, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.- Fountain Creek Nature Center Saturday, April 26, 10:00 a.m.- Fountain Creek Nature Center Saturday, April 26, 1:00 p.m.- Bear Creek Nature Center Saturday, May 10, 1:00 p.m.- Bear Creek Nature Center Little bunnies can still get into big trouble! Join Peter Rabbit on his adventure through MacGregor’s garden.…
Saturday, May 3, 10am-2pm 320 Peppergrass Lane, Fountain, CO Fountain Creek Nature Center and the Friends of El Paso County Nature Centers present the annual Family Fun Day! Visit Fountain Creek Nature Center on Saturday, May 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to explore the Nature Trail and discover activities from over ten…
Saturday, March 22, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Join us for this annual observance day highlighting the importance of fresh water. We’ll be partnering with Fountain Creek Watershed District to offer interactive stations along the trail about our own watershed, steps we can take to keep it healthy, and other ways to get involved. Prepaid…
Friday, April 11, 7:30 ~ 7:45 ~ 8:00 12791 Squirrel Creek Road, Colorado Springs 80928 Enjoy the wide-open skies of Kane Ranch Open Space after dark! Take a hike viewing open skies and listening to star stories along the way. Then, alongside the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society, view the wonders of the night sky. $5…
245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
719-520-6387
Introduce your child to mindfulness fun through movement and play with Mighty Mindful Kids at Bear Creek Nature Center! Ideal for kids 5-10. A parent or guardian must accompany each party and are free. Additional adults, please consider a donation.
Prepaid registrations required. $30 per child/ $20 per member child.
Taught by experienced gardeners from the Bear Creek Garden Association, topics include starting vegetable plants indoors, best vegetable varieties, organic pest control and fertilizers, plant protection, and square-foot gardening. For information about the community garden in Bear Creek Park, see www.bearcreekgardens.org.
$3 per BCGA member // $4 per non-member.
Prepaid registration required
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.
Interested in keeping your own colonies, or simply wanting to know more about bees? This easy-to-follow course will open a new door into the natural world for you. Over 2 days, this course will cover all aspects of beekeeping in the Pikes Peak region: how to acquire bees, equipment, bee biology, and management through the seasons. We will also demonstrate equipment assembly and honey extraction. All lectures are presented by local beekeepers with years of collective knowledge. Book, ‘First Lessons in Beekeeping,’ included. Questions? Email PPBA_BeeClass@Ott-US.com
$65 per person. Register via Eventbrite at eventbrite.com/e/pikes-peak-beekeeping-class-tickets-1118256839309?aff=oddtdtcreator
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.
It’s the third season of “As the Bear Creek Flows” puppet show! This year, our puppet pals will teach you about the amazing habitats at Bear Creek– and who might be living there. Come prepared for a short, winter hike.
Suggested donation of $2 per person or $5 per family.
Experience the therapeutic practice of Shinrinyoku and awaken your senses with a slow, mindful walk through the woods and a beautiful tea ceremony.
Prepaid registration required. $30 per person // $20 per member.
Experience the therapeutic practice of Shinrinyoku and awaken your senses with a slow, mindful walk through the woods and a beautiful tea ceremony.
Prepaid registration required. $30 per person // $20 per member.
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.
These programs are for our homeschooling friends! Two programs will run simultaneously– one for younger children and the other for older children, so you can bring the whole family. Children 8 and up may be dropped off, children 7 and under must have a caregiver attend with them.
$4 per person, prepaid registration required.
Caretakers, bring your 6-month-old through 2 years old children for an introductory hike of our nature trails here at Bear Creek Nature Center. Learn how to introduce your young children to nature and its importance to their development.
Pre-registration of BOTH child and caretakers required. $3 per person.
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.
Enjoy an interactive puppet show then join the Bunny Guide to search for eggs on the trail and exchange your finds for a chocolate bunny! Fun and educational; meet live bunnies! Ages 2+. $6 per person // $5 per member.
Prepaid registration required.
Steward our parks with Restoration Crew at the Great American Cleanup. This community-wide effort cleans parks, trails, creeks, and roadways. Restoration work continues at Bear Creek through fire mitigation and removal of debris from the creek.
Email kyleetaylor2@elpasoco.com to join!
Little bunnies can still get into big trouble! Join Peter Rabbit on his adventure through MacGregor’s garden. This interactive play, designed for ages 0-10, gives young kids permission to touch, wander, and chant along. After the show, we’ll take a short hike and make a bunny craft. Hop to see you there!
$10/person, Prepaid registration required.
Experience the therapeutic practice of Shinrinyoku and awaken your senses with a slow, mindful walk through the woods and a beautiful tea ceremony.
Prepaid registration required. $30 per person // $20 per member.
Get up close with the birds of Bear Creek with Dr. Claire Ramos and students from Colorado State University Pueblo at this one-day banding station!
Data collected at banding stations increases our understanding of migratory routes, health, and range as well as detailed information about a site or species. Once captured, birds are weighed, measured, and receive a small metal ID band on their leg for future scientists to track. Our flock welcomes all– no birding experience required. Binoculars and field guides available to borrow from the Nature Center.
$5/person. Recommended ages 8+. Prepaid registration required.
Little bunnies can still get into big trouble! Join Peter Rabbit on his adventure through MacGregor’s garden. This interactive play, designed for ages 0-10, gives young kids permission to touch, wander, and chant along. After the show, we’ll take a short hike and make a bunny craft. Hop to see you there!
$10/person, Prepaid registration required.
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.
This guided walk incorporates a short hike with stops where participants will be offered prompts and invitations to sketch, photograph, journal and explore the beauty & wonders of the Bear Creek trails. Offered by ANFT certified Forest & Nature Therapy Guide, Tati McAlister. $30/person, $25/member. Prepaid registration 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.
This workshop will prepare you to participate in the Mountain States Bumble Bee Atlas: catch and photograph bumble bees, submit your data, and even start to identify them to species! Anyone with an interest in bees is encouraged to attend – no prior experience needed! Contribute to a growing database utilized to implement conservation efforts for imperiled bumble bee species. Mountain States Bumble Bee Atlas is large-scale community science- gathering data to conserve our native bumble bees. To participate in the program after the workshop, you will need an insect net, vials or jars, a decent camera (including cell phone cameras), internet access for data submission, and a way to get to your survey sites to participate. $5/person, $4/member. All program costs support the
Friends of El Paso County Nature Centers. Scholarships available.
Be a steward of our parks and join the Restoration Crew at Bear Creek Nature Center. Work includes trail maintenance, introduced species removal, fire mitigation, and habitat restoration. Varying levels of work available at each workday.
Email kyleetaylor2@elpasoco.com to join!
320 Peppergrass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817
719-520-6745
Discover the world of nature with your 4 or 5 year old.$3 per person including siblings and adults.
Build a nesting box for common backyard birds, learn who they are and their calls. An adult able to handle tools must accompany children. Bring a hammer and pliers if you have them. Other materials provided. $10/ member kit, $12/non-member kit.
Beavers are habitat heroes who built the original wetlands of North America. They often get a bad rap when they move into modern towns and cities. However, in areas where they are allowed to live, those environments thrive. Learn more about these beneficial animals and maybe catch a glimpse of the beaver family that has moved into our nature center’s pond.
For ages 6+. Prepaid registration required. $5 per person/$4 per member.
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.
Join us for this annual observance day highlighting the importance of fresh water. We’ll be partnering with Fountain Creek Watershed District to offer interactive stations along the trail about our own watershed, steps we can take to keep it healthy, and other ways to get involved. For all ages. Must preregister for specific timeframe.
$5 per person/$4 per member.
Head out on a field trip for homeschool families! Learn about the wonders of the wetlands and explore in nature.
March 28- Walk the Wetlands, grade K-2
$4 per person, prepaid registration required.
Become a steward of our parks and join the new Fountain Creek Nature Center Restoration Crew. This group will conduct quarterly restoration trainings and projects including native landscaping, trail maintenance, and invasive species removal. Varying levels of difficulty for each project.
Email andytalley@elpasoco.com to join.
Discover the world of nature with your 4 or 5 year old.$3 per person including siblings and adults.
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.
Birding is a rapidly growing activity- learn new birds and their songs, see something new, and discover everything nature-related along the way. But how do you keep your records? eBird has countless helpful tools to elevate your birding journey. Let’s learn and practice the tips and tricks to take our birding to the next level! For ages 12+. Prepaid registration required. $5 per person/$4 per member.
Little bunnies can still get into big trouble! Join Peter Rabbit on his adventure through MacGregor’s garden. This interactive play, designed for ages 0-10, gives young kids permission to touch, wander, and chant along. After the show, we’ll take a short hike and make a bunny craft. Hop to see you there! $10/person, Prepaid registration required.
Meet a live rabbit, learn about rabbits via a fun, interactive slide show, then hunt for eggs as you hike through the woods. For children ages 2-10 with an adult.
$6 per child, $5 per member child. Prepaid reservations required.
Head out on a field trip for homeschool families! Learn about the wonders of the wetlands and explore in nature.
April 25– Discover Wetlands, grades 3-6
$4 per person, prepaid registration required.
Join the community in this effort to complete cleanup projects at parks, trails, creeks, and roadways. To volunteer, please email jessicamiller@elpasoco.com. All ages welcome!
Explore outdoor activity stations including dinosaur fossils, bug sweeps, kite making, pond critters, crafts, and more. Free slice of pizza for all participants from Papa Murphy’s.
$4/member, $5/nonmember.
FREE to active-duty military families with I.D.
Preregistration recommended.
Discover the world of nature with your 4 or 5 year old.$3 per person including siblings and adults.
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.
Beginning to advanced birders count and record the numbers of bird species and populations found in Fountain Creek Regional Park during the height of spring migration. $5 donation recommended per participant to support our bird feeders.
Head out on a field trip for homeschool families! Learn about the wonders of the wetlands and explore in nature.
May 30– Awesome Arthropods, grades K-2
$4 per person, 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.
