2007 Calendar of Events

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Trails and open space events happening in and around the Pikes Peak region. Please contact us to have your event announced here. BCNC = Bear Creek Nature Center, FCNC = Fountain Creek Nature Center

Bear Creek Nature Center

Arbor Day Art Show

March 16 - April 14. Enjoy viewing the winners of the statewide Arbor Day Art Contest showcasing young artists from around Colorado reflecting the theme “Trees are Terrific...and forests are too!” Free.

GPS, Maps, & More

Saturday, April 7, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $15, Reservations required, 520-6387.

Earth Day Night Hike

Friday, April 20, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. $2.00, Reservations required, 520-6387.

Birding Basics

Friday, May 11, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 12, 7:00-10:00 a.m. $6.00, Reservations required, 520-6387.

Garden Stewardship Day

Saturday, May 19, 8:00 a.m. - Noon. Gloves, water, and snacks provided. FREE, Reservations required, 520-6387.

Fountain Creek Nature Center

Easter Bunny Hike

Saturday, April 7, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. $4.00, Reservations required, 520-6745.

Birding for Beginners - 101 Course Thursdays, April 19, May 3 &17, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Saturday Field Trips, April 21, May 5 & 19, 8:00 a.m. - Noon. $50, Reservations required, 520-6745.

Kite and Wind Festival

Saturday, April 28, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. There will be kite making workshops, exhibits, crafts, balloons, stunt kite demos, flying contests, and talks on kites, wind, weather, and space. Call 520-6745 for more information. $4.00.

Fountain Creek Migration 5K and Kids Fun Run

Wednesday, May 23, 6:00 p.m.

Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in this inaugural 5 kilometer race and Kids Fun Run/Walk to benefit County Park nature centers.

Falcon Wanderers

Volksmarch: Saturday, March 10, 2007, 8:30 a.m., 5K/10K, Modern Woodmen Bldg. 337 9434

Pikes Peak Road Runners

St. Patrick’s Day 5K: March 17, 2007, 10am, Acacia Park. 635 8803

Trail Cleanup: April 7 and May 5, 2007, 9am, 8th Street Wal-Mart. 635 3303.

Summer Series I. May 5, 2007, 8am, North Monument Valley Park. 447-1371.

Take 5 in the Garden, 5K/5M, May 5, 2007, 8a.m., Garden of the Gods. 635 8803.

TOSC

Hike: Fountain Creek Trail, March 24, 9am. Willow Springs. Reservations required, 633 6884.

Hike: Lovell Gulch, Woodland Park, April 14, 10am. Reservations required 633 6884

Earth Day Celebrations

April 21st Palmer High School

April 21st Veda Salon

www.trailsandopenspaces.org

Hike: Raspberry Mountain, Divide, May 12, 10am. Reservations required 633 6884

HIKERS

* Please arrive on time at the trailhead.
* Bring water and snacks.
* Wear clothes appropriate for the weather conditions.
* Sign the TOSC waiver for yourself and children under 18.
* Stay with the TOSC leaders. * Carry ID and health info.
* No dogs, please.

ETIQUETTE

* Stay on the trail.
* Pack trash out.
* Give way to faster hikers and horses.

These are all the remaining hikes we have scheduled for the year.

Questions should be addressed to the Trails and Open Space Coalition at 633-6884.

Other Events

Fri, Aug 19, 5:30 p.m., TOSC Gala in the Garden, Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Dinner and Silent Auction.

Mon, Sep 5, 6:30 a.m. American Discovery Trail Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K. Confluence Park. www.adtmarathon.com.

Saturday, February 1, 10:00-11:30 a.m. "Scat, Tracks, Dens, and Nests" Animal signs tell stories, if we know how to read them. Join us for an indoor presentation to interpret the clues that wildlife leave behind, followed by a hike to search for signs of their presence. Reservations required, 520-6745.

Saturday, February 8, 10:00-11:30 a.m. "Valentine Cookie Decorating" Indulge your sweet tooth and your creative talents as we decorate and package cookies for Valentine's Day. Learn about the cultural history of these sweet treats and the significance of the holiday. Take a hike afterwards and enjoy the season. Cost is $4.00. Reservations required, 520-6387.

Saturday, February 15, 10:00 a.m.-Noon "Winter Botany" Empty seed pods, discarded leaves, dried stalks and bare branches give us clues about the plants that formed them. Hike with a park naturalist to discover plants in winter. Reservations required, 520-6745.