Fountain Creek Nature Center is hosting a series of events this month

FOUNTAIN — Fountain Creek Nature Center is hosting a series of events this month. The nature center is located on Pepper Grass Lane near the intersection of U.S. 85 and Mesa Ridge Parkway.

The list of events can be found below:

Mindfulness exercises for photography and creativity:
Saturday, July 13, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Join photographer Mike Pach to discover ways to improve your photography and creativity. The workshop consists of three parts: a lecture, outdoor exercises, and experience sharing. All skill levels and camera types, including cell phones, are welcome. Advance registration of $25 per person is required.

Nature Adventure: Crazy about Poplars:
Thursday and Friday, 18 and 19 July, 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.

Children ages 3 to 6 can enjoy puppet shows, arts and crafts, hands-on activities and discovery tours on a trail when accompanied by an adult. Advance registration is required for $3 per person (including siblings and adults).

Annual Firefly Festival and Night Hike:
Friday and Saturday, 19 and 20 July, 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

In past years, fireflies have been spotted in the wetlands near the Nature Center! Learn about fireflies, make a craft, and hike to find fireflies in the park. The Nature Center says the recommended age for this event is five years and older. A prepayment of $5 per person or $4 per member is required.

2s & 3s outdoors: Butterfly Boogie:
Thursday and Friday, 25 and 26 July, 9:00 – 10:15 a.m.

Explore nature with your two- or three-year-old through activities, a story, and a short hike. Advance registration is required for $3 per person, including siblings and adults.

Monarch Pinning Workshop:
Saturday, July 27, 10:00 – 11:30 am

While the milkweeds are in full bloom, the nature center notices monarch butterflies passing through the park on their multi-generational migration to Mexico where they overwinter. Learn more about these insects and how you can take a specimen home to keep! Advance registration of $30 per person is required. To register for this event, visit the Cronk Art & Curiosities website.

To register for these events, visit the El Paso County website. More information is below.

Adventure with Alan connects wildlife at Fountain Creek Nature Center

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