FOR IN PERSON COVERAGE OF PROGRAMS & EVENTS CONTACT: Jessica Miller, Nature Center Supervisor, 719-499-4923, jessicamiller@elpasoco.com
ONLINE REGISTRATION: www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com
Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817; 719-520-6745; www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com
Mindfulness Practices for Photography and Creativity
Saturday, June 13, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Explore ways to improve your photography and creativity through mindfulness practices with photographer Mike Pach. This workshop will consist of three segments: part 1 – lecture, part 2 – outdoor practice, and part 3 – sharing experiences. All skill levels and camera types welcome, including cell phones. Prepaid registration required. $25/person .
Nature Adventures: Crazy About Cottonwoods
Thursday & Friday, July 18 & 19, 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.
Annual Firefly Celebration & Night Hike
Friday & Saturday, July 19 & 20, 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Yes, over the years we’ve spotted lightning bugs in the wetlands near Fountain Creek Nature Center! Learn about the lives of fireflies, make a firefly craft, and hike to find these rare wonders in the park. Recommended for ages 5+. Prepaid registration required. $5 per person/$4 per member.
2’s & 3’s Outdoors: Butterfly Boogie
Thursday & Friday, July 25 & 26, 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.
Monarch Pinning Workshop
Saturday, July 27, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
With the milkweed in full bloom, we’ll start to notice monarchs passing through the park on their multi-generational migration to Mexico for the winter. Come learn about these royal insects and how to pin a specimen that you get to take home and keep! Register at CronkArtCo.com Prepaid registration required. $40 per person.