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Plant a Tree to Honor City’s Sesquicentennial

A ceremonial tree plan ting recently kicked off the COS 150: Tree Challenge, a nod to Colorado Springs’ long history of conservation and the vision of tree-lined streets initiated by its founder, William Jackson Palmer, nearly 150 years ago. The goal of the challenge is to plant and track 18,071 trees by the end of […]

Posted by Linda on October 18, 2019 | Updated October 15, 2019 Filed Under: Miscellaneous · Nature/outdoors

Take a Wellness Walk in the Garden

Looking for a great outdoor activity this winter? Take a Wellness Walk in the Garden of the Gods on Wednesday mornings. Walks leave at 9 a.m. from the Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center.  Meet in the lower lobby to select hike option. Dress for the weather. Questions? Call 219-0108. This FREE weekly health […]

Posted by Linda on September 8, 2019 | Updated September 6, 2019 Filed Under: Miscellaneous · Nature/outdoors

Save the Butterflies

Love butterflies? Would you hate to see them disappear? They’re endangered in many ways these  days. For the complete information on how to save them and help them thrive, visit this website: https://diygarden.co.uk/wildlife/ultimate-guide-to-butterflies/

Posted by Linda on August 15, 2019 | Updated August 15, 2019 Filed Under: Nature/outdoors

Families Can Enjoy Free Fun Year Round

Colorado Springs offers endless outdoor opportunities for families — and many of them are FREE. Or at least not too expensive. The play’s the thing. Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region have more parks per capita than almost any other metro area in the nation. Pick a different playground each week for different play […]

Posted by Linda on July 8, 2019 | Updated July 5, 2019 Filed Under: Family fun · Nature/outdoors

Rembmber, Hiking Trails Are for Everyone

Colorado has an abundance of trails, from easy to difficult. But hiking isn’t any fun if we don’t follow a few basic rules. Here are some tips from Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Review and respect trail signage. Many multi-use trails have right-of-way indicators, as well as displaying alternating days or directions for different types of […]

Posted by Linda on May 27, 2019 | Updated May 23, 2019 Filed Under: Miscellaneous · Nature/outdoors · Safety

Save Wildlife by Leaving Them Alone

Colorado is fortunate to count over 900 species of wildlife among our residents. Respecting wildlife while enjoying our state’s natural treasures is all of our responsibility, says Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Most dangerous encounters occur because people fail to leave wild animals alone. Wildlife should not be harassed, captured, domesticated or fed. Intentional or inadvertent […]

Posted by Linda on May 26, 2019 | Updated May 23, 2019 Filed Under: Nature/outdoors

Respect Rules of the Trail

Colorado’s trails are FREE for all to use, but there are some rules you should follow. Follow the rules and the law by keeping your dogs safe and secure. Dogs should be kept on a 6’ or shorter leash unless in a specified off-leash area. This keeps the dog on the trail, close to its […]

Posted by Linda on May 1, 2019 | Updated February 26, 2019 Filed Under: Nature/outdoors · Safety

Nature Centers Cater to All Ages

El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center offer a full slate of  events and activities for all ages all year round, including lots of,children’s programs . To locate them, get their schedules and fees, visit www.ElPasoCountyNatureCenters.com.  El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center events and […]

Posted by Linda on September 23, 2018 | Updated September 21, 2018 Filed Under: Attractions · Family fun · Kids and teens · Nature/outdoors

Hiking with Kids Fun, Rewarding

Summertime means plenty of opportunity to get outdoors, away from TV and video games, and enjoy nature at its best. If there is a nature center in your city, check out the programs for both kids and adults – they’re usually FREE or just charge a few bucks to cover costs. But maybe you’d rather […]

Posted by Linda on July 16, 2018 | Updated July 9, 2018 Filed Under: Family fun · Kids and teens · Nature/outdoors

Learn All About Hiking with Online Guide

Fall is a great time too gho hiking in Colorado. Sunny days, cool breezes, leaves changing, and traditionally dry weather.  If you’re new to hiking, or don’t think you’re doidng it right, check out a 5,000-word FREE online guide to the activity, the ‘Ultimate Beginners Guide to Hiking’! at : https://hobbyhelp.com/hiking/. The author talks about everything […]

Posted by Linda on June 6, 2018 | Updated May 4, 2019 Filed Under: Family fun · Nature/outdoors

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