Friday, February 2, 3-5pm at Bear Creek Nature Center Have an interest in fishing but don’t know where to begin? Come learn all about freshwater fishing as we explore the exciting opportunities our state has to offer. With Colorado being one of the top freshwater fishing destinations in the world, we want you to feel…
Saturday, February 17, 9am-12pm at Bear Creek Nature Center Winter is a great time to start an indoor garden! Head to Bear Creek Nature Center for an indoor gardening and repotting class. Bring your plants and new pots to learn from two Master Gardeners from CSU Extension about all the do’s and don’ts about transferring…
Tuesday, January 23, 5:00 p.m. 199 County Line Rd, Palmer Lake, CO 80133 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 stroll to enjoy the sights and sounds of this beautiful area under January’s full “Wolf Moon”.…
Fountain & Bear Creek Nature Centers Let’s play Bunco in the Nature Center! Join us for wonderful evenings of excitement, laughs, and rolling dice. We will provide the dice, score cards, nacho bar, and prizes. Unlike other Bunco parties, these Bunco parties are for everyone ages 13 and older. All minors must be accompanied by…
Thursday, December 14, 10:00 p.m. 13201 Vollmer Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80908 Colorado Springs photographer Mike Pach of 3 Peaks Photography & Design will guide this nighttime photography workshop to capture images during the Geminid Meteor Shower. Stay until the height of the shower at 2am or leave earlier if you choose. Bring camera with…
Bear Creek Nature Center 245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs Saturday, December 16, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 245 Bear Creek Nature Center, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 Can you catch the Gingerbread…. bear…or deer? Create Gingerbread Habitats that include animals and flora from Bear Creek habitats! Individuals, friends, and families can enjoy a morning of creative decorating…
Saturdays, December 9 & 16, 10:00-11:30 a.m. & 1:00-2:30 p.m. Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Peppergrass Lane, Fountain, CO Participate in an interactive reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” while waiting for Santa to arrive at the Nature Center! Then, hike with Santa to see what gifts nature gives us. Enjoy seasonal tunes with…
Friday, December 1, 5:00-8:00 p.m. Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs, CO Join us for Bear Creek Nature Center’s annual holiday celebration! Walk on luminary-lit nature trails, enjoy live music, a bowl of warm chili from Texas Roadhouse, Santa Claus and festive crafts. Local children’s author Susan Permut will do a…
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.
