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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]CONTACT: Victoria Dinkel, Nature Center Interpretive Program Coordinator, 719-520-6767, victoriadinkel2@elpasoco.com<\/a><\/p>\n

ONLINE REGISTRATION: available at https:\/\/communityservices.elpasoco.com\/nature-centers\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Fountain Creek Nature Center<\/strong>,\u00a0<\/strong>320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817;\u00a0719-520-6745; www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Nature Adventures: Rascally Raccoons<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday, March 8, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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2’s & 3’s Outdoors: On the Move<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday, March 15, 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

Explore nature with your 2 or 3-year-old through interactive activities, a story, and a short hike. Prepaid registration required.\u00a0$3 per person including siblings and adults.<\/p>\n

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Adult Mindfulness Series<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturdays, March 2 and 9, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

Searching for less stress & more peace? Join Jamie Nicholas, founder of Mighty Mindful Beings for this 2-part series and dive into the practice of MINDFULNESS and MEDITATION. Explore how to manage stress, what it means to be mindful, and discover ways to live a happier healthier life. Prepaid registration required.\u00a0$50 per person, $40 per member.<\/p>\n

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Building for the Birds<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, March 9, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

Build a nesting box for common backyard birds, learn who they are and their calls.\u00a0 An adult able to handle tools must accompany children.\u00a0 Bring a hammer and pliers if you have them. Other materials provided. Prepaid registration required. $10\/ member kit, $12\/non-member kit.<\/p>\n

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Painting in the Park: Pottery Edition<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, March 16, 10:00 a.m. \u2013 12:00 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

Color Me Mine is coming to Fountain Creek Nature Center! Spend the afternoon decorating a nature-themed pottery piece \u2013 trained staff, tools, paints, and glazes provided. Your creation will be ready for pick-up at the studio in 1-2 weeks. Cost is dependent on pottery chosen. Register at coloradosprings.colormemine.com<\/p>\n

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Homeschool Fridays: Walk the Wetlands<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday, March 22, 2:00 p.m. \u2013 4:00 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

Use your senses to explore the wetland and learn about the animals that live here. Enjoy a puppet show, animal inquiry activity, and a guided hike. Designed for grades K-2. Prepaid registration required.\u00a0$4 per person.<\/p>\n

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Communication in Nature<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, March 23, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cYou can tell it\u2019s an aspen tree because of the way it is.\u201d You love nature, but how do you share it? Have you struggled to verbalize which tree a bird is in, or what field marks to look for in a species? In this hike we\u2019ll focus on being descriptive, clear communicators so we can make more sense outside. Ages 7+. Prepaid registration required.\u00a0$5 per person, $4 per member.<\/p>\n

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Spring Break Camp: Arts in the Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monday – Friday, March 25 – 29, 9:00 a.m. \u2013 3:00 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

Campers will tap into their creative side and expand upon their communication styles during a week dedicated to various art mediums. Deeper connections with the natural world will be made through the use of music, acting, storytelling, drawing and painting.\u00a0For children entering grades 1st<\/sup>-5th<\/sup>. $165 per child; discounts available for member & active military,<\/p>\n

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Chocolate Bunny Egg Hunt<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, March 30, 9:00-10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. & 1:00-2:00 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

Meet a live rabbit, learn about rabbits via a fun, interactive slide show, then hunt for eggs as you hike through the woods.\u00a0 For children ages 2-10 with an adult.\u00a0 Prepaid registration required.\u00a0$6 per child, $5 per member child.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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