Fountain Creek Nature Center Craft Fair Saturday, November 10 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Booth $40: (donation benefits Friends of El Paso County Nature Centers) Booth size: 6 feet wide x 5 feet deep Location: Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817 Contact: 719-520-6745 or poeconn@gmail.com Deadline to register: October 20.
Bear Creek’s 4th Annual Bear Run 3K Fun Run & Walk Fundraiser Saturday, November 10, 10:00 a.m. Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs Join us for Bear Creek’s 4th Annual 3K Bear Run; a silly, charity fun run and walk for a cause. All new runners receive a bear suit to wear during the run and…
Jack-o-Lantern Trail Saturday, October 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817 Enjoy the lighted Jack-o-Lanterns along the nature trail, make a craft, roast a marshmallow, and other fun along the trail. Wear a costume. If you carved a pumpkin for the trail, you may retrieve it after 7:30 p.m.…
Pumpkin Carving Party Saturday, October 27, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO Carve a pumpkin to leave at the nature center to help line the nature trail for the evening Jack-o-Lantern event. Pre-scooped pumpkins, patterns, and carving tools provided. Return at night to experience the lighted trail. Pumpkins may be retrieved after 7:30 p.m.…
Rainbow Falls Clean-Up Day Saturday, November 3, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Spend a morning giving back to your community by helping clean up Rainbow Falls. Be sure to dress warmly, bring a water bottle, and work gloves if you have them. All are welcome! Please call (719) 520-6977 to RSVP. The Rainbow Falls Historic Site consists…
The El Paso County Nature Centers offer a wide diversity of special events. From the annual Fountain Creek Family Fun Day, Girl and Boy Scout Events, to Bear Creek by Candlelight, there is something for everyone across El Paso County. Check back often to find what exciting upcoming event you can participate in!
Girl Flying Kite
Bird Festival Save the Date
Jack-o-Lantern “Happy Halloween”
Pre-registration and pre-payment is required for most programs. Space may be limited. General Program 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.
