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…
by LIZ ALEXANDER The Fountain Creek Nature Center is inviting Grandparents, parents, mentors and kids to the “Bond at the Pond” event on Saturday, October 8, 2011 from 9:30 am to Noon. The Bond at the Pond event is part of the “No Child Left Inside” program. The Fountain Creek Nature Center Bond at the…
The Fountain Creek Nature Center will be hosting the Twilight Zone event on September 30, 2011 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Experience the changes from twilight to night at the Cattail Marsh Wildlife Area at the Fountain Creek Nature Center. Discover who works the day shift and works the night shift and uncover other wetland secrets. Afterward,…
VAIL, Colo. – Hunters and hikers who are planning to hike in and around the Holy Cross Wilderness Area of the White River National Forest are asked to be on the lookout for evidence that may help authorities discover the fate of a Chicago man who has been missing since last fall. On Oct. 3,…
The Colorado State Fair starts today with carnival, concerts, rodeo, horse shows and food. Entertainment includes Los Lobos, the Beach Boys, Selena Gomezand Martina McBride. The fair runs from August 26 to September 5th. Click here for Colorado State Fair schedule.
Monarch butterflies will soon pass through the Fountain Creek Nature Center during their annual migration to Mexico. Join us for an indoor presentation, followed by a craft and a hike to catch, tag and release monarchs for research on Saturday, August 27th from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. Reservation Required Cost: $4/member; $5/nonmemebers For Reservations…
Join a naturalist for a fun evening of Native American stories, songs and end with “smores” around a campfire at the Fountain Creek Nature Center. $4.00/member, $5.00/nonmember, Reservations Required) Phone: 719-520-6745 Location Details Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Peppergrass Lane Fountain CO 80817 US
by LIZ ALEXANDER The Fountain Valley Senior Center 9th Annual Golf Tournament will be on Friday, September 16, 2011 at the Valley Hi Golf Course. Proceeds will benefit the Fountain Valley Senior Center, a non-profit agency that provides services and activities to older adults in the Fountain Valley community. Services include transportation, nutrition, home delivered meals…
The WHS Softball Camp is for girls in 2nd -8th grade. Operated by Widefield High School Softball coaches. Campers will participate in hitting, infielding, outfielding, pitching, catching and a scrimmage. The camp includes a t-shirt and will be held at the Widefield Community Center’s Field #2. Session: WHS Softball Camp #8103.101 Price: $35.00 Dates: August…
The El Paso County Fair runs through Saturday in Calhan. Friday is Senior Day with $3 admission for 55 years and older. There will be a Free Senior Breakfast from 8 am to 11 am and free pies will be given to Seniors at 3:00 pm. Fair activities include petting Zoo, Carnival and various programs throughout the day. The…
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