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Updates for Military Access, Mobility & Safety Improvement Project (MAMSIP), Closures on South Academy Boulevard

Colorado Springs September 11, 2023 – Drivers can now anticipate a nightly left lane and middle lane closure on northbound and southbound South Academy Boulevard over Bradley Road Monday through Friday, September 11 – 15, 7 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., for setting barrier and striping. Drivers can expect a change in alignment after this work is completed. …

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October 2023 Programs & Events at Bear Creek Nature Center

CONTACT: Mary Jo Lewis, Nature Center Supervisor 719-520-6388 | maryjolewis@elpasoco.com Bear Creek Nature Center; 245 Bear Creek Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 ONLINE REGISTRATION: www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com All programs require pre-registration. To register, visit www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com. Please check website for current status. Creek Week at Bear Creek Saturday, October 7, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. It’s the cleanup’s 10 year…

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October 2023 Events Announced for Fountain Creek Nature Center

CONTACT: Victoria Dinkel, Nature Center Interpretive Program Coordinator, 719-520-6767, victoriadinkel2@elpasoco.com ONLINE REGISTRATION: available at https://communityservices.elpasoco.com/nature-centers/ Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817; 719-520-6745; www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com Nature Adventures: Tarantulas on Parade Thursday & Friday, October 5 & 6, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Children ages 3-6, with an adult, will enjoy puppet shows or stories, crafts, hands-on activities,…

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El Paso County Parks & Recreation Fall Special Events & Programs

Paint Mines Guided Hikes Saturdays, 9:30-11:30am, through October Guided hikes at Paint Mines Hikes occur every other Saturday and will continue to be offered through the end of October. Hikes are led by certified interpretive guides. Preregistration is suggested to receive general information. $3 suggested donation per person. Info: https://communityservices.elpasoco.com/parks-and-recreation/paint-mines-interpretive-park Concerts in the…