Saturday, September 7, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 2110 Stella Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80921 The outdoors are for us all! Learn about the increasing amount of accessibility in the outdoors around the Pikes Peak Region at Fox Run Regional Park. Test drive adaptive vehicles, talk with folks working at accessible outdoor spaces in…
Saturday, October 19, 10:00-11:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs, 80906 Join the “Keepers of the Woods” to learn about some of nature’s “creepy” creatures, then complete a seasonal take-home craft. Costumes encouraged! Educational Halloween fun geared towards children 3+. $6 per person. Prepaid registration required.…
Friday, September 20, 4:30-9:00pm Bring out your friends, family, and fur-pals to decorate and launch a water lantern, participate in a light parade, roast marshmallows, drink some hot chocolate, hear stories about the stars, compete in a doggy-light-costume contest, and gather with your fellow community members for a wonderful evening of beautiful lights, music, food…
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…
Friday, August 9, 6:00-9:00 p.m. Bear Creek Nature Center 245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 Join us for our Annual Happy Trails BBQ Fundraiser- an evening to benefit Friends of El Paso County Nature Centers. Enjoy Buffalo Gals Catering’s signature Santa Maria-style Tri-Tip, wine and beer, and decadent desserts from a variety of…
Saturday, August 24, 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. 245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 Watch Pikes Peak Beekeepers Association 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 with the Broadmoor Garden Club.…
Friday, October 18, 6:00-9:00 p.m. 245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 Traverse the trails at Bear Creek Nature Center, meeting creepy creatures along the way that will unravel and dispel myths about things that go bump in the night. Preregister for specific times between 6:00-9:00 p.m. : Recommended for ages 7+. $7 per…
Saturday, September 21, 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. 142 S Raven Mine Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80905 Join us for a celebration of fall! Gold Hill Mesa’s tree lined streets and beautiful community center grounds will greet you with warm fall colors, while live music will provide a soundtrack to the changing seasons. The concert and…
Paint Mines Interpretive Park 29950 Paint Mine Rd, Calhan, CO 80808 Saturday, April 6, 9:00 p.m.- Sunday, April 7, 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, 9:00 p.m.- Wednesday, May 8, 7:00 a.m. Sunday, June 9, 9:00 p.m.- Monday, June 10, 7:00 a.m. Thursday, August 1, 9:00 p.m.- Friday, August 2, 7:00 a.m. These guided overnight photography…
Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Peppergrass Lane, Fountain, CO, 80817 Pumpkin Carving Party Saturday, October 26, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Carve pumpkins to leave for the lighted trail at the Jack-o-Lantern event! Pre-scooped pumpkins, patterns, and carving tools provided. Return at night to see your creation in action along the trail. Pumpkins may…
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.
