July 5, 2023 – El Paso County Division of Parks & Recreation has been nationally recognized for its achievements and development of The Trailability Program. The Program received a Universal Accessibility Award from the National Association of County and Park Officials (NACPRO) and an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards recognize unique…
June 23, 2023 – El Paso County Parks & Community Services Department unveiled the Visually Impaired Persons (VIP) Trail today during a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at Bear Creek Nature Center. The partnership with The Scott Lauther Foundation, a Bear Creek Nature Center Partner in the Park, provided funding for El Paso County to incorporate the VIP Trail…
June 20, 2023 – El Paso County Parks & Community Services Department has temporarily closed public access to Fountain Creek Nature Center for maintenance and repairs from recent flooding. For status updates and a reopening announcement, follow El Paso County Social Media platforms, including Facebook and Twitter. Residents are encouraged to visit the award-winning Bear Creek Nature…
June 20, 2023 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking one new member to serve on the El Paso County Board of Health. Applications are limited to an active or retired medical professional. Applications are due by July 6, 2023. The El Paso County Board of Health is the governing body…
June 19, 2023 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Planning Commission. Applications are due by July 12, 2023. The Planning Commission currently has vacancies for one Regular member and two Associate members. The Planning Commission consists of nine Regular…
June 13, 2023 – El Paso County Clerk and Recorder Steve Schleiker has been appointed to the Colorado Electronic Recording Technology Board (ERTB). The appointment by the Colorado Secretary of State is for a two-year term effective July 1, 2023. “The Electronic Recording Technology Board serves a crucial role in the growth of the Colorado…
June 12, 2023 – In partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the El Paso County Veteran Services Division has assisted hundreds of local veterans in receiving care and filing claims as part of the recently announced PACT Act Stand Down Program. Officially known as the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our…
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 | maryjolewis@elpasoco.com Peaceful Warriors Yoga in the Park- Flow with Bear Creek Tuesday, July 11, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of yoga with Peaceful Warriors. Simultaneous kid/family OR adult focused class offerings! All abilities…
All programs require pre-registration. Please call the nature center or check website for current status. CONTACT: Jessica Miller, Nature Center Supervisor, 719-520-6745, jessicamiller@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: Crabby Crawdads Thursday & Friday, July 6 & 7, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Children ages 3-6,…
June 2, 2023 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Community Development Advisory Board. Applications for the open position are due by June 16, 2023. The Community Development Advisory Board is currently seeking one new member currently residing in and able to represent…