VIDEO: We’re off to the archery range at Bear Creek Regional Park for our latest episode of Explore Our Parks. Our friends at the Archery School of the Rockies showed us some of their shooting skills at our County facility that’s free to everyone.
El Paso County Parks will host a youth fishing derby at Willow Springs Ponds from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, May 19. Get outside and learn to fish at Willow Springs Ponds. This is a free fishing derby for children ages 5 to 15. No fishing licenses are need for the children. “Some of…
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for May 2018 which includes: Pikes Peak Birding & Nature Festival, Family Day, bears, yoga and turtles. Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817 719-520-6745, www.ElPasoCountyNatureCenters.com Nature Adventures: Playful Prairie Dogs May…
Colorado State University Extension presents The Mediterranean Diet. Colorado State University has created a workshop focusing on the Mediterranean diet. This workshop will answer questions about key characteristics of the Mediterranean lifestyle and how foods in the diet contribute to health. Plus, you will learn how to make fresh home-made hummus and try a delicious…
El Paso County is currently seeking nominations for the 2nd Annual Veteran of the Year Award. Nominees should have demonstrated exemplary military service, community service, and support for veterans in the community. Nominees must have been honorable discharged or retired from military service from one of the five Armed Forces of the United States, including…
VIDEO: Explore Our Parks takes a look at Culturally Modified Trees in Fox Run Regional Park. Watch more Park videos here.
Do you have documents or other personal papers around the house that you don’t want falling into the wrong hands? There are limited spots open to take part in El Paso County’s LETTER RIP event and have the documents properly destroyed and help fight identity theft. The County’s Community Services Department Environmental Division announced that…
Capturing rainwater from your roof is now legal in Colorado. Colorado State University Extension presents: Harvesting Rainwater: Build Your Own Rain Barrel. Rain water can be used to irrigate you garden or landscape. Registration for the workshop includes information on the specific guidelines of the law, how to site and distribute harvested water. Participants can…
El Paso County Parks has announced that the Rainbow Falls Recreation Area will be temporarily closed to the public until July 2018 for major renovations to the trails and parking area; and for significant upgrades adjacent to the falls. Renovations of Rainbow Falls Historic Site have been underway since El Paso County secured ownership of…
Participate at One of 27 Locations in El Paso County The Great American Cleanup/Pikes Peak Partners is Saturday, April 21, 2018, at 27 locations across El Paso County from Falcon to Fountain, from Manitou Springs to Monument and from Calhan to downtown Colorado Springs. To volunteer, please register at www.gacppp.com The Great American Cleanup is…
