Tag: fountain creek nature center
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Pikes Pick: Go hunting for chocolate bunnies
Fun for the kids at the Saturday Chocolate Bunny Egg Hunts in Fountain Creek and Bear Creek Nature Centers on April 4, 9 a.m., 11 a.m., noon or 1 p.m. Hikes for ages 2+. Meet a live bunny at Fountain Creek and see a puppet show at Bear Creek. Reservations $6, elpasocountynaturecenters.com – Linda Navarro, The…
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Weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: Christmas Giveaway, Solstice, Bird Count, Ullr Fest
SATURDAY A 43-year local tradition started by well-known businessman Bob Telmosse after a prank advertisement led him to happily become Santa Bob, the Christmas Giveaway provides gifts for children during a difficult year. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday or until gifts run out, each child present receives a book, a stuffed animal, a…
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Trackchairs coming to 2 more parks in Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado Springs officials are expanding a program aimed at getting people with disabilities out on the trails. Since last year, the city’s Parks Department has reserved free, guided trips at Red Rock Canyon and Blodgett…
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National bird: Best spots to view bald eagles around Colorado Springs
Here’ the best places for eagle watching around metro Denver.
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Pikes Pick: Festive family fun at El Paso County nature centers
Start a festive, family tradition at El Paso County’s nature centers: Bear Creek by Candlelight set for 5 p.m. Friday, with a luminary-lit stroll, live music, chili and Santa. At Fountain Creek, Solstice Night Hike at 4:30 p.m. Dec 21, including a candle-lit walk to a campfire and crafts. Pre-register: tinyurl.com/2ctanawr. — Seth Boster
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‘Tis the season: 5 holiday markets happening in Colorado this weekend and beyond
As the chill of winter arrives, so do the warmth of hot cocoa and the scent of pine. The holidays are on the horizon, and local artisans are ready to help with gift giving. This weekend, the Front Range will host plenty of holiday markets, including some with long histories and others that intend to…
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Bird Call: Love can hit like Cupid’s arrow
Sometimes the most amazing creatures are invisible to us for decades. And then one day we look around and think, “Oh my goodness, what are these miraculous, little, flying creatures? And where have they been all my life?” I’m talking about birds. From that initial ping, bird love can become an unslakable thirst. You want…
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Bird Call: Popular Colorado Springs-area festival takes advantage of spring migration
The third week in May is to bird lovers what fall is to pumpkin spice fanatics. Spring migration is upon us. What birdie will show up this year? Who will be blown off-course and spend a few days recuperating in the Pikes Peak region? Nobody knows until a tiny, yellow-rumped warbler is spotted picking through…
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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…