Saturday, August 27, 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. 245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 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. Guided hikes, activities, crafts, samples of honey and…
Saturday, July 23, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Meet at 199 County Line Rd, Palmer Lake, CO 80133 Photographer Mike Pach of 3 Peaks Photography & Design will guide this evening photography workshop ending at sunset at the newly opened New Santa Fe Open Space in Palmer Lake. Bring camera with wide variety of lenses and tripod/monopod if…
Concerts in the Park ARE BACK! Bring your picnic, lawn chairs or blanket and the family to enjoy the summer nights with some great outdoor entertainment. All concerts are free! All concerts are from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bear Creek Regional Park July 13 Springs Contemporary Jazz Band July 20 Colorado Springs Saxophone Quartet…
Saturday, May 7, 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Peppergrass Lane, Fountain, CO Explore outdoor activity stations including puppet shows, dinosaur fossils, bug sweeps, kite making, pond critters, crafts, and more. Free slice of pizza for all participants from Papa Murphy’s. FREE to active-duty military families with I.D. Reservations recommended. $5 per…
Bear Creek Nature Center 245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs, 80906 Saturday, May 28, 1:00-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 25, 1:00-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 23, 1:003:30 p.m. Saturday, August 20, 1:00-3:30 p.m. Saturday, August 31, 10:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Experience the therapeutic practice of…
Saturday, June 18, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Multipurpose Field, Falcon Regional Park 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, make a kite, compete in contests, create a wind propelled craft project, get your face painted…
Paint Mines Interpretive Park 29950 Paint Mine Rd, Calhan, CO 80808 Thursday, May 5, 9:00 p.m.- Friday, May 6, 7:00 a.m. Thursday, June 2, 9:00 p.m.- Friday, June 3, 7:00 a.m. Friday, July 1, 9:00 p.m.- Saturday, July 2, 7:00 a.m. Sunday, July 31, 9:00 p.m.- Monday, August 1, 7:00 a.m. Thursday, September 1, 9:00…
Friday, August 19, 6:00-9:00 p.m. 245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs, 80906 Dust off your boots and join us for the 10th Annual Happy Trails BBQ Fundraiser at Bear Creek Nature Center! The evening will include delicious BBQ, beer and wine, decadent desserts, and live music and entertainment- all in the beautiful setting of Bear…
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.
