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CONTACT: Victoria Dinkel, Nature Center Interpretive Program Coordinator, 719-520-6767, victoriadinkel2@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: Tail Tales

Thursday & Friday, November 2 & 3, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 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.


Homeschool Fridays: Walk the Wetlands

Friday, November 3, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Use your senses to explore the wetlands and learn about the animals that live there. Includes a puppet show, animal inquiry activity, and a guided hike. Designed for grades Pre-K – 2nd. $4 per person.


2’s & 3’s Outdoors: Super Sleepers

Thursday & Friday, November 16 & 17, 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 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.


Holiday Craft Show

Saturday, November 18, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Local artists and vendors will display and sell their unique creations. Enjoy the sights and smells of the season and support local community artists and the nature center through your purchases. Free to attend and shop!