Taking a proactive step for the health of residents and pets, El Paso Parks gathered water samples from six bodies of water on Monday and sent the samples to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) in Denver. “We are aware of other area ponds temporarily closing due to algae concerns,” said Brian…
Fountain, Colo. (May 22, 2019) — Fountain-Fort Carson High School senior has a passion for the outdoors, agriculture, and making the world a better place. That’s why, on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 12:30 p.m., the school and district will cut the ribbon on a Memorial Garden she has led and been instrumental in installing.…
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The City of Colorado Springs’ City Forestry division is grinding up fallen trees and debris recovered after this month’s blizzard into mulch. The mulch will be used in our local parks and playgrounds. Some of it will also be available at no charge to local residents. It’s available for pick up…
The City of Colorado Springs Community Development Division is pleased to offer “Renter Rights 101,” two informational sessions this Fall for renters in collaboration with Colorado Legal Services. A staff attorney from Colorado Legal Services will present the session content. Pikes Peak Library District and Community Development staff will also present local resources and materials…
Creek Week 2018 is on! Join nearly 2,500 people across the watershed, from Palmer Lake to Woodland Park to Pueblo in the largest outdoor cleanup in the state of Colorado. It’s a chance to spend a beautiful autumn day outside, meet cool like minded people, and make a real difference in your community and your…
The Parade of Homes is an annual event showcasing the newest home designs. The Parade highlights the latest design trends from affordable living to luxury dream homes, complete with every amenity imaginable. Tour newly constructed homes in all price ranges, throughout the Pikes Peak Region. Event information will be available mid-summer. HBA Members can request…
Denver – With spring appearing in every corner of Colorado, residents and visitors will soon see an abundance of new life, including young wildlife. Many birds and mammals give birth this time of year, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife advises that if you see young wildlife to leave them alone. Now through June, newborn wildlife…
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure! Spots in the parking lot by Field 1 at Widefield Parks and Recreation will be available for rent or you can choose to have your house address listed as a yard sale site. It’ll be a morning of selling and shopping for the entire community. Yard sale locations…
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal in Security and Widefield will be on Saturday, March 31 @ 9am – 1pm at Widefield Parks & Recreation (use the Aspen Drive entrance) In partnership with El Paso County, Widefield Parks & Recreation is proud to sponsor HHWD! This event is for residents of Widefield/Security to properly dispose of residential household hazardous waste items. Please…
The Colorado Springs Home Remodeling Show will be on March 17th and 18th at the Hotel Elegante Conference Center. Admission is FREE both days. Hotel Elegante is located at 2886 S. Circle Drive Colorado Springs, CO. Free Admission and Free Parking by Elizabeth Alexander
