Tag: bear creek nature center
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Terrain Hoppers returning to Colorado Springs-area trails
Terrain Hoppers are set to roam Colorado Springs-area trails again this summer. It will be their second full summer under El Paso County parks department’s Trailability Program, based out of the Bear Creek and Fountain Creek nature centers. Each center is home to a Terrain Hopper, appearing like a mini ATV — “off-road mobility vehicles,” the…
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Terrain Hoppers returning to Colorado Springs-area trails
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Terrain Hoppers are set to roam Colorado Springs-area trails again this summer. It will be their second full summer under El Paso County parks department’s Trailability Program, based out of the Bear Creek and Fountain Creek nature centers. Each center is home to a Terrain…
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8 weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: National Western Stock Show, Bear Creek theater and more
THURSDAY-JAN. 21 It’s time for the Colorado Old West tradition National Western Stock Show, kicking off at noon Thursday with 30 impressive Longhorn cattle being herded through downtown Denver near Union Station with cowboys and cowgirls on horseback, bands, floats and spectators in jeans and cowboy boots, too. Starting Saturday, days and nights of pro rodeo,…
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Pikes Pick: December forest bathing
The end of the year is a nice time to reflect on the past and upcoming months. One way to do that is with forest bathing — a slow, mindful stroll through the quiet woods, along with a tea ceremony. Certified nature guide Summer Lajoie will accompany walkers from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 9…
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Weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: Club Q tribute, Palmer Park cleanup, bunco, sports cards, ‘Chicago’
FRIDAY Roll those dice! Friday is Bunco night at Bear Creek Nature Center. Lots of fun as players and teams try for those three in a rows. The family party is for ages 13 and older and starts at 5 p.m. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. $8. Pre-register at ElPasoCountyNatureCenters.com FRIDAY-SATURDAY It’s “All…
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Pikes Pick: Play Bunco at Bear Creek Nature Center
Bunco isn’t only for the ladies. Now you can play the popular dice game in a new environment — Bear Creek Nature Center. Dice, score cards, a nacho bar and prizes will be provided. Ages 13 and older are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult. Game time is 5 p.m. Friday, 245 Bear Creek…
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PHOTOS: Annual Bear Run 5K/3K
The annual Bear Run 5K/3K Fun Run and Walk kicked off under sunny skies and temperatures near 70 degrees earlier Saturday morning. Nearly 150 people signed up for the event, which usually draws around 200 or more, but likely saw less registration because of concerns over COVID-19. The event provided face masks to all participants…