Pleasant Valley, Rock Ledge Ranch, Garden of the Gods affected by proposed project |
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One possible option for Camp Creek at 31st St — Artist sketch |
The Camp Creek Drainage Improvement Project, even with its unsexy name, is full of interest to people in the Pleasant Valley neighborhood, and those who love Garden of the Gods and Rock Ledge Ranch. Camp Creek runs through those areas, and upgrading the drainage systems before more flooding takes place is a priority for all concerned. After six months of community meetings and feedback, technical analyses and development of proposed alternatives, a recommended plan will be unveiled at a community meeting on April 29.
There will be an open house 5 to 6:30 pm at Coronado High School, with light refreshments and displays of the recommended plan. At 6:30 there will be a short presentation, followed by a Q and A session. You can see the three alternatives considered at the last meeting, and participant comments on each, in the project’s March Newletter.
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- April 10, Stratton Open Space Revival, 7-9 pm, Ivywild School. Join Friends of Stratton Open Space to celebrate their 20th anniversary and build support to revitalize the Friends Group. Richard Marold will portray Winfield Scott Stratton; author Ruth Obee will speak. www.strattonopenspace.org .
- May 11, CycleFemme Women’s Bike Ride, FREE, 8 am Ivywild School. CycloFemme is a Global Women’s Cycling Day created to honor the past and the emancipation of our grandmothers and great-grandmothers, and to celebrate the present and the riders who keep it rolling. Hosted by Upadowna; more information and registration at this link.
- June 14, 20th Annual Starlight Spectacular, festivities start 9 pm, ride starts 10:30 pm, Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center. This fun night-time bicycle ride is suitable for all ages and abilities and traverses the City of Colorado Springs, the Garden of the Gods and Old Colorado City. Choose a 14-, 17-, or 22-mile course. Like our Starlight Spectacular Facebook pagefor the latest updates, registration information, special events news, and the opportunity to win great prizes in the weeks leading up to the event!
As always, check our volunteer website at www.openspacevolunteers.org for volunteer projects. We will start having a few dates in March, with more coming up in April and May.
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