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April Events at El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center

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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: Eggsploring Eggs Thursday, April 7 and Friday, April 8, 10:00 a.m.…

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April Programs and Events at Bear Creek Nature Center

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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 maryjolewis@elpasoco.com Bear Creek Nature Center; 245 Bear Creek Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 ONLINE REGISTRATION: www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com …

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Registration is now open for El Paso County’s Spring 2022 Citizens College

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March 3, 2022 – Registration is now open for the Spring 2022 Citizens College scheduled for May 4 – June 15, 2022. The sessions are scheduled on either a weekday evening or Saturday. The program offers the option of registering for all sessions or individual sessions. This Citizens College is presented by the El…

Volunteer Opportunity

Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Planning Commission

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March 3, 2022 – 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 March 31, 2022. The Planning Commission is currently seeking one Regular member. The Planning Commission reviews planning petitions and makes recommendations to the Board…

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El Paso County Centennial Hall illuminated blue and yellow in solidarity with the people of Ukraine

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March 2, 2022 – El Paso County Board of County Commissioners stands united in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. As a symbol of solidarity, Centennial Hall will be illuminated in blue and yellow, the colors of the Ukrainian flag, starting today. “We stand against the tyranny and oppression of Vladimir Putin and his unprovoked…

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Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Community Corrections Board

Commissioners, FEATURED NEWS, Justice Services, NEWS, Volunteer

March 1, 2022 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners seeks community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Community Corrections Board. Applications for the open position are due by March 31, 2022. The Community Corrections Board determines which offenders can safely be placed in the community, who can operate a…

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7th Pikes Peak Birding and Nature Festival

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February 24, 2021 – The 7th Pikes Peak Birding and Nature Festival promises to be a special event! Join public, private and non-profits for an ecotourism birding and nature festival that promotes conservation and education to explore the natural and agricultural heritage resources of the Pikes Peak Region. Spring migration along Colorado’s Front Range is often…

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Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Community Corrections Board

Commissioners, FEATURED NEWS, NEWS, Volunteer

February 23, 2022 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners seeks community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Community Corrections Board. Applications for the open position are due by March 31, 2022. The Community Corrections Board determines which offenders can safely be placed in the community, who can operate a…