The severe overnight hail storm that destroyed roofs, stripped trees and shattered glass in parts of El Paso County on the morning of Wednesday, June 13, 2018, is also being blamed for killing a large number of fish in a popular pond at Fountain Creek Regional Park. Colorado Parks and Wildlife assessed the fish kill…
El Paso County Parks is collaborating with Pikes Peak Jazz and Swing Society to host seven Concerts In The Park this summer. Bring your picnic, lawn chairs or blanket and the family to enjoy the summer nights with some great outdoor entertainment. All concerts are free. June 27, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Bear Creek…
Colorado State University Extension presents Strawberry Jam Making and Canning Basics. Learn how to make and preserve flavorful summer fruit such as strawberries. Feel confident and proud to give your homemade fruit jam to friends and family. You will learn tested and researched based techniques to safely can jams. Covers water bath canning basics to…
El Paso County Fair Queen Cheyenne Holt visited the Board of County Commissioners on Thursday to promote the 113th El Paso County Fair, July 14-21 in Calhan. “I’ve had the pleasure of calling the El Paso County Fair my second home for the past nine years as an active member of 4H,” Holt said. She…
VIDEO: Black Forest Fire Five Year Anniversary
Colorado State University Extension offers Make & Take: Sustainable Succulents Planted Container. In this workshop you will learn about two groups of low water, hardy perennial succulents (Sempervivum and Sedum species) and how they can be used to create a beautiful planter. Then make your own planter to take home and enjoy! Class and planter…
El Paso County will host a community meeting on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at Drake Lake, 7502 Mallard Drive, Peyton to discuss the design for the embankment repair. The breach in the embankment at Drake Lake occurred in 2017. El Paso County completed temporary repairs to address the breach. El Paso County…
Commissioner Peggy Littleton joined David Geislinger, Colorado Springs City Council, 2018 Girl of the West Sierra Silva, her Aide, Kayla Summers, and the Pikes Peak Rangerettes as part of the traditional Rodeo Token Ceremony held on the steps of the historic 1903 El Paso County Courthouse. The ceremony involves the presentation of a supersized replica…
VIDEO: Dogs, Dogs, and more Dogs. For this episode of Explore Our Parks we’re taking a look at the Fox Run Dog Park in Fox Run Regional Park. It’s surrounded by Ponderosa Pine trees and is turning into a very popular dog park.
VIDEO: Pikes Peak National Cemetery Dedication May 25, 2018.
