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 […]
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 […]
Save the Butterflies
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Respect Rules of the Trail
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 […]
Hiking with Kids Fun, Rewarding
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 […]