Friday, August 25, 5:30 p.m. Santa Fe Open Space in Palmer Lake is one of El Paso County’s newest Open Spaces. Meet at the Palmer Lake Recreation Area and take a hike to learn a bit about the natural and cultural history of this beautiful area. Hike is approximately 3 miles total with some mild/moderate…
Saturday, June 17, 10:00 a.m. Falcon Regional Park, located on Eastonville Road, just north of Falcon High School and Londonderry Drive Come out to celebrate mother nature’s gift of wind and help us fill the sky with color! Bring your friends and family to fly a kite, create a wind propelled craft project, eat…
Friday, August 18, 6:00-9:00 p.m. Dust off your hiking boots and join El Paso County Nature Centers for an evening of great food, music, wine, incredible desserts and friends at this special annual event at Bear Creek Nature Center. Support the Nature Centers and the future Fox Run Nature Center! Limited space. Call 719-520-6387 for…
Wednesday, August 9, 6:00-7:30 p.m. 2110 Stella Drive, Colorado Springs Meet at warming hut Spend an evening among the trees and test your knowledge with family friendly trivia all about Colorado, nature, and more! Meet at the amphitheater and bring a lawn chair or blanket. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams. $2…
June 6 | July 11 | August 1 Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Meet at Field 3 of Bear Creek Regional Park off 21st Street and Argus Boulevard. Enjoy an evening of yoga with Peaceful Warriors. Simultaneous kid/family OR adult focused class offerings! All abilities welcome. Suggested donation $10/person or $15 per family, per class. Pre-registration suggested.…
Register at Bear Creek or Fountain Creek Nature Center, Tuesday- Saturday between 9am and 4pm Overview: An El Paso County Parks “Family Outdoor Club” is a loosely organized group made up of families who plan and go on free or low-cost outings in nature to become happier, healthier, and smarter. They register as a club…
*Full* 2023 Archery Camps *Waitlist Only* Bear Creek Regional Park Join one of the fastest-growing outdoor sports! Bear Creek Regional Park has a series of archery camps. USA-certified archery coaches will lead a fun interactive camp to learn basic archery skills. Coaches teach the system that the Olympic team uses with a step-by-step approach to…
Friday, July 28, 2023 Starts at 5:00 p.m. Let’s play Bunco in the Nature Center! Join us for a wonderful evening of excitement, laughs, and rolling dice. We will provide the dice, score cards, nacho bar, and prizes. Unlike other Bunco parties, this Bunco party is for everyone ages 13 and older. All minors must be…
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…
El Paso County Parks announces the 2023 El Paso County Kite Festival to be held at Falcon Regional Park on Saturday, June 17 at 10:00 a.m. All are invited to Falcon Regional Park on June 17th to celebrate mother nature’s gift of wind and help us fill the sky with color! Bring your friends…
Paint Mines Interpretive Park 29950 Paint Mine Rd, Calhan, CO 80808 Friday, April 21, 9:00 p.m.-Saturday, April 22, 7:00 a.m. Monday, May 22, 9:00 p.m.-Tuesday, May 23, 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, 9:00 p.m.- Wednesday, June 21, 7:00 a.m. Saturday, August 19, 9:00 p.m.- Sunday, August 20, 7:00 a.m. Monday, September 18, 9:00 p.m.- Tuesday,…
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!
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.
