All programs require pre-registration. Please call the nature center or check website for current status.
CONTACT: Mary Jo Lewis, Nature Center Supervisor
719-520-6388
Nature’s Classroom- Foothills Habitats
Tuesday, April 4, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
A puppet show followed by a discovery hike through 3 habitats, observing, comparing and contrasting each. Geared towards Grades 1-2.
$4/person, prepaid registration required
Nighttime Eggstravaganza at Fox Run Regional Park
Tuesday, April 7, 7:45-8:30 p.m.
Egg hunts aren’t just for young children! Join us for a glow in the dark egg hunt at Fox Run Regional Park. Work with your team of 2-6 people to find eggs that will contain the answers you need to win a prize! Recommended ages 8+.
Prepaid registration required for specific start time.
$5 per person/ $4 per member
Chocolate Bunny Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 8
9-10 a.m. // 11-12 p.m. // 1-2 p.m. // 3-4 p.m.
Join the Bunny Guide to search for eggs along the trail and exchange your finds for a chocolate bunny! Fun and educational. Ages 2+
$6 per person/$5 per member
Prepaid registration required
April Forest Bathing Walk
Saturday, April 15, 1:00-3:30 p.m.
Experience the therapeutic practice of Shinrinyoku and awaken your senses with a slow, mindful walk through the woods and a beautiful tea ceremony.
More info at: www.listeningpines.com
Prepaid registration required. $30 per person/$20 per member
Great American Cleanup
Saturday, April 15, 9:00-12:00 p.m.
Join the community in this effort to complete cleanup projects at parks, trails, creeks, and roadways. Bear Creek Nature Center will be clearing trails of downed trees and conducting fire mitigation.
To volunteer, please email kyleetaylor2@elpasoco.com
Pre-registration required
Nature Explorers- Bat-tastic
Wednesday, April 19, 10:00-11:30 a.m. and 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Discover the world of nature with your 4 or 5 year old
Prepaid registration required
$3/person including siblings and adults
Night Sky/Milky Way Photography Workshops at the Paint Mines
Friday, April 21, 9:00 p.m.-Saturday, April 22, 7:00 a.m.
Guided overnight photography workshops led by Mike Pach of 3 Peaks Photography & Design will include how to photograph the Milky Way and the stars as points of light, how to photograph star trails, light painting techniques, how to post-process your images in Photoshop and Lightroom.
Limit 6 participants.
Prepaid registration required, call 719=520-6387
$300 per person
Kids Morning Out- Minecraft
Saturday, April 22, 9:00-1:00 p.m.
Caregivers, drop off your child (ages 7-12) for a morning exploring the world of Minecraft! We’ll be searching for resources in our foothills biome, doing fun activities, and of course, crafting! Lunch included.
Prepaid registration required.
$25 per person, $20 per member
Little Wonder- Colors of Spring
Thursday, April 26, 10:00-11:15 a.m. and 1:00-2:15 p.m.
Discover the world of nature with your 2 or 3 year old
Prepaid registration required
$3/person including siblings and adults
Aiken Audubon- Birding 101
Thursday, April 27, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 29, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Join us for a two-part session for Beginning Birders! Aiken Audubon leaders will teach about bird identification, behavior and habitats, birding ethics, and choices for binoculars, scopes and field guides.
Pre-registration required.
$10 per person for both classes, $8 per member.