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: Valentines is for the Birds
Thursday, February 2, 10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
Friday, February 3, 10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
Children ages 3-6, with an adult, will enjoy puppet shows or stories, crafts, hands-on activities, and discovery time on the trail. Prepaid registration required. $3 per person including siblings and adults.
2’s & 3’s Outdoors: Home is Where the Habitat Is
Thursday, February 9, 10:00 a.m.- 11:15 a.m.
Friday, February 10, 10:00 a.m.- 11:15 a.m.
Explore nature with your 2 or 3-year-old through interactive activities, a story, and a short hike. Prepaid registration required. $3 per person including siblings and adults.
Winter on the Frontier
Saturday, February 18, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Winters can be harsh here on the front range and in the mountains of Colorado. How did the early native people and pioneers survive winters without all of our modern conveniences? Join us to share stories and learn about winter survival techniques of earlier times. Ages 7+. Prepaid registration required. $5 per person/$4 per member.
Trivia Night at Peaks N Pines
Saturday, February 25, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Nature Center staff is hosting a trivia night at our favorite Fountain brewery! Gather your team and enjoy a pint or two as you show off your knowledge to win prizes and BIG Nature Bucks. Don’t worry – there will be questions for everyone, not just nature nerds! FREE event!