CONTACT: Victoria Dinkel, Nature Center Interpretive Program Coordinator, 719-520-6767, victoriadinkel2@elpasoco.com
FOR IN PERSON COVERAGE OF PROGRAMS & EVENTS CONTACT: Jessica Miller, Nature Center Supervisor, 719-499-4923, 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
Dragonflies & Damselflies
Saturday, June 8, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Dragonflies and damselflies are some of the most ancient, beautiful, and acrobatic aerialists of the insect world. Explore the wetlands with us as we find live specimens, learn about their life cycles, their importance to the wetland habitat, and how to tell the difference between them.
$5/nonmember, $4/member. Prepaid registration required.
Nature Adventures: Dazzling Dragonflies
Thursday & Friday, June 18 & 19, 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: Underdogs
Thursday & Friday, June 20 & 21, 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.
Hummingbird Homecoming
Saturday, June 22, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
With their speed, grace, agility, tiny size, and love of flowers, hummingbirds have captured the hearts and imaginations of countless people. Learn about their migrations, adaptations, and influence on cultures. You’ll discover our Colorado species and how to invite them to your yards, plus favorite viewing locations nearby. Recommended ages 10+.
$5/nonmember, $4/member. Prepaid registration required.