Make a firefly craft and learn about the fascinating lives of fireflies at the Fountain Creek Nature Program. Then go outside for a short hike tofind these elusive natural wonders in the park. Date: June 22, 2012 Time: 7 pm – 9 pm Location: Fountain Creek Nature Center Fee: $4 for members, $5 for non-members Reservations Requiered: Call…
Learn home many insects from flies to beetles, mimic wasps and bees. Visit the Fountain Creek Nature Program and see if you can tell the difference. Come play “Wasp, bee, Not a Wasp or Bee” then go outside for a short hike to look for these insects with Eric R. Eatorn author of Kaufamn Field Guide…
Why is the moon dark one night a month? Learn the answer to that question at the Fountain Library and more during this family program as Heather Lyle shares humorous and dramatic tales of the moon and stars. View the night sky and end the evening with take-home crafts. When: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 Time:…
The Fountain Library will have Natures Educators from Aurora bringing three live birds of prey for you to meet! Learn about the lives of raptors and adaptations. Get close to these amazing birds at this Raptors Alive event at the Pikes Peak Fountain Libray. When: Saturday, May 26, 2012 – 2:00 PM Where: Fountain Branch – 230…
Join Herbert Aparicio, aka the Animal Whisperer, to learn how to raise backyard chickens from baby chicks! What to feed them, how to take care of them, if they need heat or not, what their coop should look like, what their pen should look like…and how big, how to handle the eggs, how to protect…
This years Fountain Fall Festival theme will be, “The Fabrics of Freedom”. This years parade route will have some changes and more information will soon be available. Contact the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce office if you want to participate in the parade or for more information on booths andevents at Metcalfe Park by calling 719-382-3190.
Visit one of America’s NATIONAL PARKS this April 21 – 29 as America celebrates National Park Week –– a chance to hike, learn, share, and give back in the nation’s 397 national parks. Celebrate what we all have inherited as Americans – 84 million acres of the world’s most spectacular scenery, historic landmarks and cultural…
Please join local birder Charlie Campbell at Pinello Ranch for two guided outings identifying birds during spring migration. Pinello Ranch is one of several key areas that birds use as resting areas while migrating north along the Fountain Creek Flyway. The many ponds at Pinello Ranch are a special draw to waterfowl. Highlights will include tips…
Learn to grow fruit trees in the Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region at Pinello Ranch. Local backyard orchardist, James Kulbeth, will instruct class participants in the techniques of selecting, prepping, planting, transplanting, pruning, training, and maintaining fruit trees in the Pikes Peak Region. With a special focus on apple varieties, participants will have…
Do your kids spend too much time in front of a screen or connected to something electronic? They need more time outdoors! Re-connect your kids to nature by registering them for Spring Break Nature Camp at Fountain Creek Nature Center, March 26-30. “Whoo Are You?” sets the tone for this fun and active, hands-on week…
Draw your favorite animals, step by step with Mr. Rich at the Fountain Creek Nature Center, then teach others how to draw them too! Rick Flores is a cartoon artist and volunteer at the Fountain Creek Nature Center. Afterwards, take a fox walk with the Fountain Creek Nature Center staff to look for animal homes…
The Fountain Creek Nature Center will be having a beginner class on making a star chart and finding location s of stars and other night sky object during an indoor presentation. Afterwards, go for a walk to locate stars and constellations visible in the winter sky. Bring a small flashlight, binoculars and dress warmly. Date:…
Waterfowl species numbers are often highest in the winter in El Paso County. Join a naturalist at the Fountain Creek Nature Center on a field trip to several locations to learn what dabblers and divers are around and what field marks are used to identify them. Bring binoculars or spotting scope if you have them.…
The Fountain Creek Nature Center will begin its Fountain Creek Winter Bird Count on Saturday, January 14, 2012 from 8:30 am to 11:00 am. Beginning to advanced birders are invited to observe and record the number of bird species and populations found in the Fountain Creek Regional Park. Reservations for the Fountain Creek Winter Bird Count…
The Widefield Community Center is holding its 6th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration at the Widefield Community Center located at 705 Aspen Drive, Colorado Springs, CO on Tuesday, December 6th from 5:30 am to 7:30 pm. Santa will be there so bring your camera. Dress warm as temperatures will be cold. There will be hayrides,…
The Harvest Moon Dance, Haunted House and Trick or Treat Street will start at 4:00 pm on October 15, 2011. The Harvest Moon Dance, Haunted House and Trick or Treat Street Walk will take place at the City Hall Plaza at 116 S. Main Street in Fountain, Colorado. There will be food, music, contest and…
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