Tag: monument valley park
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Deaf cattle dog, trainer to perform at Colorado Springs Pet Expo
The temptation is strong. But Maddie is stronger. The Australian cattle dog lays in the grass at Monument Valley Park, a pink heart tag dangling from her collar with the words: “I’m deaf.” She patiently waits for her owner, Eric Melvin, to give her the hand cue to eat the square piece of kibble resting…
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Another historic lake set to return to Colorado Springs park
Another lake is set to return to a historic greenway in Colorado Springs. “Lake” might be a lofty term for what the city parks department calls Shadow Lake — the body of water that was reborn at Monument Valley Park last summer. The one called Duck Lake will be about half of Shadow Lake’s size. But…
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117-year-old tree in Colorado Springs gets much-needed maintenance
In Monument Valley Park, north of downtown Colorado Springs, stands an American elm tree that has weathered more than 100 years of storms, a devastating flood of Monument Creek and an outbreak of Dutch elm disease that wiped out millions of trees across the U.S. in the 1930s. “That tree is a real survivor,” said…
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Pikes Pick: Nonprofit will offer its annual plant sale to support popular Colorado Springs garden
Horticultural Art Society will hold its annual Spring Plant Sale from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m-4 p.m. Saturday. Choose from a selection of perennials, roses, shrubs and much more. All proceeds will support the nonprofit’s care of the Demonstration and Heritage Gardens in Monument Valley Park. Head to the HAS Cottage Backyard, 224…
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Colorado Springs at 150 years | Colorado Springs became a city of parks in the very beginning
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Editor’s note: This July, as Colorado Springs gears up for its 150th birthday on the 31st, The Gazette has prepared a series of articles on the history of our city. Check back for fascinating glimpses into the people and events that have shaped Colorado Springs into…
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Colorado Springs at 150 years | Colorado Springs became a city of parks in the very beginning
Editor’s note: This July, as Colorado Springs gears up for its 150th birthday on the 31st, The Gazette has prepared a series of articles on the history of our city. Check back for fascinating glimpses into the people and events that have shaped Colorado Springs into the landmark it is today. When Colorado Springs is called…
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New Colorado Springs theater company puts millennial twist on classic Shakespeare play
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save This will be a “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” like none you’ve ever seen. Campfire Theater has taken Shakespeare’s timeless comedy and draped it with a millennial cloak. What’s more, you’ll behold the new version on foot, while walking a slow, mile-long stroll through Monument Valley…
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New Colorado Springs theater company puts millennial twist on classic Shakespeare play
This will be a “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” like none you’ve ever seen. Campfire Theater has taken Shakespeare’s timeless comedy and draped it with a millennial cloak. What’s more, you’ll behold the new version on foot, while walking a slow, mile-long stroll through Monument Valley Park. One of the dozen actors in the play will…
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Panorama Park groundbreaking expected next month amid several voter-approved parks projects
The extra $7 million Colorado Springs voters approved spending on parks in 2019 is expected to refresh Monument Valley Park and help build new features in a southeast Colorado Springs park, among a variety of other projects. Construction of the extensive new features in 13-acre Panorama Park near east Fountain Boulevard and Jet Wing Drive…
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Historic Preservation Alliance honors Old North End, AFA Planetarium, HistoryCOS and more
For two decades, Historic Preservation Alliance of Colorado Springs volunteers, many of which are longtime area residents, have advocated for and honored the preservation and protection of the community’s historic sites. Awards for the best of 2020 were changed from the traditional formal event to a virtual video presentation and a category was added for…