All programs require pre-registration. To register, visit www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com or call 719-520-6387. In light of Covid19, programs are subject to cancellation. Please call nature center or check website for current status.
CONTACT: Mary Jo Lewis, Nature Center Supervisor
719-520-6388
Bear Creek Nature Center; 245 Bear Creek Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
ONLINE REGISTRATION: www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com
Pikes Peak Beekeeping School
Saturday & Sunday, April 2 & 3, 8:30 – 3:45 p.m.
This two-day seminar covers all aspects of beekeeping in the Pikes Peak region: how to acquire bees, equipment, bee biology and management through the seasons. All lectures are presented by local beekeepers with years of collective knowledge. Book ‘First Lessons in Beekeeping’ included.
$65 per person
Register via Eventbrite at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ppba-bee-school-tickets-244792680497
April Forest Bathing Walks
Saturdays, April 2 & 30, 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
Dark Sky Workshop and Hike
Thursday, April 7, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Doug Barrett, the Southeast CO Coordinator for the International Dark Sky Association, will lead a discussion about the impacts of light pollution on birds and other wildlife and how we can help reduce light pollution. Followed by a short night hike led by nature center staff. $5 per person/$4 per member
Sustainability Series: Egg Dyeing with Natural Dyes
Saturday, April 9, 10:00 – 12:00 p.m.
We will use the bounty of nature’s color to dye eggs with plant materials. Dye and design your own take-home eggs and gain the knowledge to continue creating at home. All materials included. $10 per person/$8 per member. Prepaid registration required.
Chocolate Bunny Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 16
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.
Earth Day Story on the Trail
and Upcycled Craft
Saturday, April 23, 10:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Nature Walk meets story time during a self-guided children’s story while walking along a trail. Stop in the nature center afterwards for a take-home craft made with upcycled materials. FREE. Donations appreciated.
Nature’s Classroom: Colorado Wildlife Detectives
Tuesday, April 12, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
With more families schooling from home this year than ever before, this is a great chance to bring your student in to have a hands on and engaging environmental experience in nature! Students play detective in a “who-dunnit?” scenario, and hone their detective skills on a hike through different habitats, searching for signs of
life and learning about food webs. Geared towards grades 3-5. Children grades 3+ can be dropped off. Prepaid registration required. $4 per person.
Great American Cleanup
Saturday, April 30, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Join the community in this effort to complete cleanup projects at parks, trails, creeks, and roadways.
To volunteer, please visit www.gacppp.com
Preregistration required
Other El Paso County Parks’ Programs
Night Sky/Milky Way Photography Workshop at the Paint Mines Interpretive Park
Friday, April 1, 9:00 p.m.- Saturday, April 2, 7:00 a.m.
This guided overnight photography workshop 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. $300 per person. To register, call 719-520-6387
Nighttime Eggstravaganza at Fox Run Regional Park
Friday, April 15, 7:30 • 8:00 • 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