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
Nature Adventures: Squeak in the Night
Friday, October 4, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.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: Voices of Nature
Friday, October 11, 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.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.
Terrific Tarantulas
Saturday, October 12, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Despite their monstrous reputation, tarantulas are the gentle giants of the spider world. Learn more about these fascinating creatures, meet our resident tarantula, then go on a hike searching for smaller spiders along the nature trail. Recommended ages 5+. Prepaid registration required. $5 per person/$4 per member.
Homeschool Fridays: Discover the Wetlands
Friday, October 18, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Explore the five habitats at Fountain Creek Regional Park. Watch a short video, do a wetland metaphor activity, and go for a hike with a pond study. Designed for grades 3-6. Prepaid registration required. $4 per person.
Pumpkin Carving Party
October 26, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Carve pumpkins to leave for the lighted trail at the Jack-o-Lantern event! Pre-scooped pumpkins, patterns, and carving tools provided. Return at night to see your creation in action along the trail. Pumpkins may be retrieved after 7:30 p.m. $5 per pumpkin, you will receive a ticket to the Jack-o-Lantern Trail event for each pumpkin you carve. Prepaid registration required. Sponsored by Milberger Farms, Pueblo.
Jack-o-Lantern Trail
October 26, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy the lighted Jack-o-Lanterns along the trail, make a craft, hear stories, and roast a marshmallow! Costumes are encouraged at this festive event! Carved pumpkins may be picked up by their owners starting at 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by Milberger Farms, Pueblo. $5 per person, $4 per member.