Creeks along Cheyenne Canon attract Hummingbirds to the mountain park.  Hummingbirds have been returning for generations to make their nests and raise their young. Join the Friends of Cheyenne Canon in our annual migration to North Cheyenne Canon on May 10th for this fun, family festival. Gates open at 10 am on May 10th and the festival…

COLORADO SPRINGS – Walk MS connects people living with MS and those who care about them.  MS Walks help raise money to support programs for people living with MS in out community and to drive cutting edge research. This year choose between one and three mile route options, and then join us back at base camp…

FOUNTAIN, COLORADO – Spring migration is just around the corner! It is an amazing spectacle which begins with bluebirds and Say’s Phoebes in March, shorebirds like American Avocets in late April, followed by warblers and a host of other species in May. Highlights will include tips on identifying different species and learning about behavior and…

FOUNTAIN COLORADO – The City of Fountain will have Clean-Up Week starting May 5, 2014 through May 16, 2014. Please do not put items out more than 24-hours prior to your scheduled day for pick-up. Any items left at or along the curbside, which are not intended for removal by the City, must be clearly…

A documentary film about Luna, a lone baby killer whale who gets separated from his family. Luna becomes a symbol of the world’s wildest beauty:  wonderful to know, hard to save.  This film is provided by the Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival and will be shown at the Fountain Creek Nature Center in the new…

Make plans now to join us at the Pueblo/Fountain sale in May! We’ve got many wonderful items that you won’t want to miss! Remember, you don’t save if you don’t shop! So please come check out the wonderful selection of maternity, baby and children’s items! Sale Schedule: May 2 – 4 Friday, May 2nd 10:00am…

 Earlier this year, the story of a man that fell 20 feet during his construction job in Downtown, Colorado Springs and died immediately, went viral throughout the media. Pedro Carreño Arrazola left behind his wife and five children. Not only did Pedro’s tragic death affect the Colorado Springs community, but it had a big effect on the community of…

Mayor Steve Bach will present the Mesa Ridge Girl’s Basketball Team with an award on May 1. The team made history on March 15 when the girls won their first 4A State Championship. Mesa Ridge High School will also have some athlete signings at this time. Date: May 1, 2014 Time: 11:00 a.m. Where: Mesa…

CALHAN, Colo. – The Pikes Peak Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation (MDF), along with support from Colorado Parks and Wildlife and several other organizations, is hosting a M.U.L.E.Y. Kids’ Day. M.U.L.E.Y. Kids are Mindful, Understanding, Legal and Ethical Youth. M.U.L.E.Y. Kids’ Day is an introduction to shooting sports and wildlife conservation for children seven…

Get outdoors for experiential fun and learning activities for children ages 2-92!  Make solar oven s’mores, bird feeders; investigate pond critters, bug sweeps, puppet shows, recycling wizardry with Bestway’s MRF-Man Super Hero, water ways, dinosaur fossils, kites, crafts and more.  Connect with nature and your children!  Free slice of pizza from Papa Murphy‘s Pizza! ($4.00/member,…

The Colorado Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau is holding its 4th Annual Rev It Up! Mixer at Pikes Peak International Raceway. The event is open to the public! $25 per person includes “Hot Laps” with a professional driver, drifting with a professional drifter, and wonderful food & beverages provided by partner vendors! We are still gathering food…

Share in the joy of your 2 or 3 year-old child’s discovery as he or she enjoys a story and an exploration hike outdoors.  ($3.00 for each participant including adults and siblings, reservations required, 520-6745.   May 1, 9-10:15 a.m.                         Muddy Buddies Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817 719-520-6745 El…

Next Family Adventure Day Colorado Springs, Colorado – Spend the day with your family being creative and let us ignite your imagination with new adventures in art-making. Explore different themes with art materials and new techniques in the studios led by Bemis teaching artists. An opportunity for families to engage in hands-on art activities in…

Borriello Brothers Pizza located on Highway 85/87 at 5180 Fountain Boulevard will be donating 20% of the evenings receipts to the Widefield Booster Club.  Customers will be handed a coupon when arriving at Borreillo Brothers and then must present the coupon when paying for their meal.  The event is on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 from…

This film asks why the United States government has spent millions prosecuting two elderly Western Shoshone sisters for grazing a few hundred horses and cows in a desolate dessert.  Bull Frog Films, 56 minutes at the Fountain Creek Nature Center in the new three screen Blue Ray theatre.  This film is provided by the Rocky…

The Fine Arts Center hosts Free Museum Days once a month.  April Free day at the Museum is April 15, 2014 from 10 am – 5 pm.  There are Free guided tours with Docents at 10 am, 11 am and 1 pm. Due to heavy traffic on our Free Tuesdays, we are asking that all…