The Fountain Creek Nature Center is a wetland park south of Colorado Springs off I25 and Hwy 85-87. There are programs, movies, walking trails and events throughout the year. Great Blue Heron, turtles, monarch butterlies are among the 300 species of wildlife that can be seen at the wetland park. The park is open to…

Meet a live rabbit and learn about all things rabbit via a fun, interactive slide show.  Then go for a relaxed walk to look for eggs along the trail and in the woods.  Goodies exchanged for eggs at the nature center.  For children ages 2-10 with an adult.  Three different times available. ($5.00/member child, $7.00/non-member child. …

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 at the Fountain Creek Nature Center.  ($3.00 for each participant including adults and siblings, reservations required, 520-6745. Date:  April 10, 2014                      Things with Wings Time:  9 am – 10:15 am Phone: …

Girl Scouts with their parents and leaders may register for any of the above sessions to fulfill the requirements for their badges or just learn a new skill and have fun outdoors.  (Badges not supplied).  $4 per scout per badge session; Reservations and pre-payment required by April 10.  Call 719-520-6745 for pre-payment with VISA, MC…

Fountain Creek Nature Adventures is for children ages 3 – 6 accompanied by an adult.  Children will enjoy a puppet show or stories, crafts, hands-on activities and discovery time on the trail. Date: April 3, 2014 – Heron Homecoming Time: 9 am – 10:30 am Fee: ($4.00 donation suggested, reservations required 719-520-6745) Phone: 719-520-6745 Location: Fountain Creek…

Turtles are year round residents of the ponds at the Fountain Creek Nature Center.  We’ll learn about a turtle’s life and lore, then make a craft to take home.  Afterwards we’ll head outdoors for a hike around the ponds to check out the turtles that came out of their winter slumber.  Fun for all ages. …

Come out and spend the day with our museum mascots Nugget and Chism at the Western Museum of Mining and Industry; learn about what it takes to keep livestock; meet the Veterinarian and Farrier; see Nugget and Chism have their hoofs and mouths checked; learn about costs and care, food, and daily exercise and ‘mucking’…

Paper making, pine needle baskets, rock necklaces and soap carving are a few of the fancy nature crafts you may choos from in this crafty class at the Fountain Creek Nature Center.  For aduls and children ages 10 and up with an adult.  Fee covers supplies.  Limited to the first 20 participants. Date: March 15,…

Fountain Creek Springs Nature Camp is here once again in the Fountain Valley.  This years Springs Camp rungs from March 24 – 28, 2014.   Nature Center Playtime in the woods, building forts, fishing, games and making friends are portals to learning about nature and ourselves.  Campers will discover the world around them and how to be…

Colorado Springs, CO –– Garden of the Gods Park has been selected for “Heart Your Park,” a program introduced as part of Macy’s “Secret Garden” campaign, that aims to raise awareness and dollars for local parks across the country. From March 7 to March 31, customers at Macy’s 1750 Briargate Blvd, Colorado Springs (Chapel Hills…

Fountain Creek Nature Center Two’s and Three’s lets children two to three years old  share in the discovery  of shapes and sounds as he enjoys a story and an exploration hike outdoors. Date:  March 13, 2014                     Shapes and Sounds Time:  9 am – 10:15 am Fee:  ($3.00 for each participant including adults and siblings, Reservations Required)…

LAKE GEORGE, Colo. – The 2014 Cabela’s Colorado Classic Ice Fishing Tournament series is in full swing at Eleven Mile State Park.  The first event of the three ice fishing contests in the series was the Grand Slam held on January 11th.  Cash prizes were awarded for 1st through 8th place for each of three…

The Fountain Creek Nature Center will be having Horse Drawn Wagon Rides on Saturday, December 14 & 21, 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of Suffolk horses clip-clopping down the regional trail with jingle bells and seasonal songs.  $5 / person pre-paid reservations required; call 520-6745. (Weather permitting.)  Supports the nature…

Nature Hikes with Santa will be at the Fountain Creek Nature Center on Saturday, December 14 & 21, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.  There will be an  interactive reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” poem, make a snowflake craft, and then join Santa for a hike around the nature loop to see what gifts nature gives…

Fall means ducks at Pinello Ranch! Though there never is any guarantee in predicting their movements, we anticipate seeing some of the 18 different species of ducks that have been identified at Pinello. Based on previous November surveys, Gadwall, Northern Shoveler, American Wigeon, Blue and Green-winged Teal are all possible. Better still, the males should…

Carve a pumpkin at the Fountain Creek  Nature Center Pumpkin Carving Party.  The Pumpkin Carving Party will be on Saturday, October 26 from 9:00 am to Noon.  Pumpkins, patterns and carving tools will be provided.    The pumpkins will be used to  light a path for the Jack-O Lantern Trail that will be held at…