Saturday, January 25, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Bear Creek Nature Center Enjoy an art class with practicing artist Saraiya Kanning using water-soluble Pilot V5 ink pens to draw a variety of local trees, snow-capped mountains, and icy creeks in this fun, all levels class. Saraiya’s classes aim to nurture the seeds of creativity in each participant…
Saturday, February 1 (Snow Date : February 8), 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Fox Run Regional Park, 2110 Stella Drive, Colorado Springs Let’s celebrate all things nature and winter at Fox Run! Activities include storytelling, wagon rides, doggie parade and contest, hot dog and marshmallow roasting, hot chocolate, a craft and games! Pre-registration suggested. $5 per person…
Saturday, January 18, 3:00-9:00 p.m. Bear Creek Nature Center Learn with fellow nature nerds at this adults only day camp! We’ll view our day star, the Sun, as well as night stars and constellations. Join Colorado Springs Astronomical Society to gaze through telescopes and learn the science of stars. Take a hike to enjoy the…
Saturday, March 1, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Peppergrass Lane, Fountain, CO There is a world of miniature magical creatures all around us! Join Andrew Cronk as he guides you through this amazing realm of winged wonders, eight-legged beauties, and cool creepy crawlies! Andrew will teach kids basic entomology as…
Saturday, January 25, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Peppergrass Lane, Fountain, CO Learn about hawks, owls, eagles, and vultures through a live birds of prey program with the Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center! The presentation includes 2-3 different birds of prey and discussion of adaptations, predator-prey relationships, natural history, and personal…
Tuesday, February 11, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Peppergrass Lane, Fountain, CO Let’s warm up and feel the love with a get-together and nature program celebrating Valentines Day! Of course, romance in nature isn’t all hearts and candy – it can be gross, funny, inspiring, and weird. Wine, alcohol-free drinks, and…
245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
719-520-6387
Take a learning adventure, just for homeschool families!
Simultaneous programs for the whole family to enjoy
$4/person, prepaid registration required.
Learn with fellow nature nerds at this adults only day camp! We’ll view our day star, the Sun, as well as night stars and constellations. Join Colorado Springs Astronomical Society to gaze through telescopes and learn the science of stars. Take a hike to enjoy the night sky. Roast hotdogs and make s’mores to feed your inner child.
Adult only program. Prepaid registration required.
$30/person, $25/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.
Enjoy an art class with practicing artist Saraiya Kanning using water-soluble Pilot V5 ink pens to draw a variety of local trees, snow-capped mountains, and icy creeks in this fun, all levels class. Saraiya’s classes aim to nurture the seeds of creativity in each participant through art-making. Students can bring their own supplies from the list provided (Pilot V5 ink pens), or bring an additional $5 supply fee to class.
$40 per person. Pre-registration 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. Next puppet plays in the series will take place February 22 & March 15
Suggested $2 per person or $5 per family donation.
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.
Join Jamie Nicholas, founder of Mighty Mindful Kids, for a fun and interactive Children’s Mindfulness class at Bear Creek Nature Center!
This session will explore The Art of Mindfulness and the important message that All Emotions Are OK! 🧘 Kids will participate in engaging activities, learn how to stay present, and discover tools to manage their emotions in healthy ways.We’ll wrap up with a creative craft your little ones will love, and parents will leave with simple, practical resources to bring mindfulness into your home. Don’t miss this unique and meaningful experience surrounded by nature!
February 5 or 8- Understanding Emotions
March 5 or 8- Move your Body, Find your Calm!”
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 per class.
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.
Take a learning adventure, just for homeschool families!
Simultaneous programs for the whole family to enjoy
$4/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.
320 Peppergrass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817
719-520-6745
Looking to provide your child with the language and tools needed to manage stress, prioritize their mental health, and find healthy coping skills? Join us and staff from TESSA for an afternoon centered around these topics and how nature relates. Program includes a mindful hike and indoor presentation. Designed for children ages 5-12. Guardian must be present. Free program, donation recommended.
Learn about hawks, owls, eagles, falcons, and vultures through a live birds of prey program with Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center! The presentation includes two different birds of prey and a discussion of adaptations, predator/prey relationships, natural history, and personal stories of the birds presented. You’ll also hear about the work the Center does to rehabilitate sick, injured, and orphaned birds of prey.
$4 per member, $5 per nonmember. Prepaid registration is required
Children ages 3-6, with an adult, will enjoy puppet shows or stories, crafts, hands-on
activities, and discovery time on the trail. $3 per person including siblings and adults.
Let’s warm up and feel the love with a get-together and nature program celebrating Valentines Day! Of course, romance in Nature isn’t all hearts and candy – it can be gross, funny, inspiring, and weird. Wine, alcohol-free drinks, and chocolate included!
$10 per person, $8 per member. Prepaid registration is 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.
Winter can be a time of great hunger for many living things. Humans have devised many ways of preserving foods: freeing, smoking, drying, canning, candying, or picking. Beyond just hoarding food in caches, learn about some fascinating ways that animals actually preserve food for their winter survival.
$5 per person, $4 per member. Prepaid registration is required.
There is a world of miniature magical creatures all around us! Join Andrew Cronk as he will guide you through this amazing realm of winged wonders, eight-legged beauties, and cool creepy crawlies! Andrew will teach basic entomology as well as show off some of the coolest bugs from around the world.
For ages 6-12. $10 per child. Registration required at www.cronkartco.com
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.
