Discover new birds when you register for the local festival that promotes conservation and education, building upon the natural and agricultural heritage resources of the Pikes Peak Region. Choose from … Read more Fifth Annual Pikes Peak Birding and Nature Festival
Beginning to advanced birders count and record the numbers of bird species and populations found in Fountain Creek Regional Park during the height of spring migration. $5 per participant.
Not “bugs”—arthropods! Learn about insects, spiders, and their relatives with a puppet show, arthropod activity, and guided hike to catch arthropods. Geared towards grades K-2. $4 per person, 15 participants minimum; … Read more Homeschool Fridays–Awesome Arthropods
Explore over 20 outdoor activity stations including puppet shows, dinosaur fossils, bug sweeps, kite making, pond critters, crafts and more. Free slice of pizza for all participants from Papa Murphy’s. … Read more Fountain Creek Family Fun Day Festival
Join the community in this effort to complete cleanup projects at parks, trails, creeks, and roadways. To volunteer, please visit www.gacppp.com. All ages welcome!
Meet a live rabbit, learn about rabbits via a fun, interactive slide show, then hunt for eggs as you hike through the woods. For children ages 2-10 with an adult. … Read more Chocolate Bunny Walk & Egg Hunt
What brought Zeb Pike to the banks of Fountain Creek, and what happened during and after his rugged trek through the Pikes Peak Region? Discover his 1806 southwestern expedition through … Read more Fountain Creek’s Famous Visitor: Zebulon Montgomery Pike
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. Geared towards grades 3-6. … Read more Homeschool Fridays–Discover Wetlands
Explore nature with your 2 or 3 year old through interactive activities, a story, and a short hike. $3 per person including siblings and adults.
Prowl the Nature Trail and Regional Trails with Doug Harling, Fountain’s Bird Whisperer, to hunt for nests, learn respectful dos & don’ts of viewing ethics, and a few photography tips. … Read more Hawking and Owling with Fountain’s Bird Whisperer