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Trails open at I-25 and Cimarron
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Trails and Open space Coalition attended the official opening and ribbon cutting for the trails around I-25 and Cimarron on October 26, after nearly three years of planning, design and construction. Pedestrians and cyclists can enjoy the beautiful new connections around I-25 and the Midland Trail, with more views of the creek and complete ADA compliance.
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Colorado Springs signs on to 10-Minute Walk campaign
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Mayor Suthers is one of 134 mayors supporting the 10-Minute Walk Campaign! Everyone deserves a quality park within a 10-minute walk of home.
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Ballots arriving–these measures benefit parks.
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Stormwater fee 2A stops the buck on stormwater.
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El Paso County Measure 1A will give much-needed parks funding.
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The El Paso County Tabor retention ballot initiative calls for $12 million for roads, $1 million for disaster recovery, and $1.5 million for parks. The initiative readjusts the TABOR cap which will mean an additional $750,000/year for the parks budget beginning in 2019 for 3 years.
The Board of the Trails and Open Space Coalition passed the following resolution: “The Trails and Open Space Coalition supports the County’s TABOR retention initiative because it provides up to $2.5 million for critical county parks and trails projects and it adjusts the TABOR cap. EPC commissioners have committed an additional $750,000 for Parks Capital improvements for 2019, 2020 and 2021 if it should pass. Improved funding for county and city parks has been a primary focus for this organization for the past 10 years. Our mission calls out preservation and trail connectivity. Without adequate funding neither of those values can be achieved.”
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Friends and Partner News
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Full Moon Hike Nov 4 in Garden of the Gods
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Saturday, Nov 4
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center
$5 individual, $10 family
Join the Trails and Open Space Coalition, the Friends of Garden of the Gods and the Garden of the Gods Visitor Center for a magical walk under the (nearly) full moon.
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Please help create the Master Plan for North Cheyenne Cañon by attending these community workshops:
All will be held at Cheyenne Mountain High School, 1200 Cresta Road.
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Volunteering
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“Ghouls and Stools” Bear Creek Dog Park Oct 28
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Bear Creek Dog Park Clean Up
Saturday, October 28th, 9 am – noon Bear Creek Dog Park, 1704 South 21st Street, 80905There will be a Golden Stools Treasure Hunt and Costume Contest! Please bring your favorite pooper scooper. Plastic gloves, buckets and bags will be provided. For any questions, contact Dana Nordstrom at 520-6983. |
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Volunteer Events:
Sat, Oct 28
7:45 am Barr Trail
9 am Ghouls and Stools
Sunday Oct 29
8:30 am Garden of the Gods–Youth Day
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Save the Dates
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Bear Creek’s 3K Bear Run
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November 4, 10 am.
Bear Creek Regional Park
The bears are out! Join us for Bear Creek’s 3rd Annual Bear Run; a silly, charity fun run and walk for a cause. All new runners receive a bear suit to wear during the run and to keep! Returning runners can dust off their suit and register at a discounted rate. Register before costumes are gone! Come early for pre-run festivities!
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Friends of Homestead Ranch Regional Park Nov 8
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Bring a Friend! Meet the Friends Group and hear about what’s new in the park, upcoming projects and volunteer opportunities. For more information contact Dana Nordstrom at 719-520-6983 or dananordstrom@elpasoco.com.
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The Trails and Open Space Coalition Celebrates 30 years!
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Donate now–your donation helps preserve open space and parks.
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Thanks to those of you who have generously renewed your membership AND added $30 as we celebrate our 30th anniversary. It was 1987 when a group of community leaders came together to form the Pikes Peak Trails Association to see that land was set aside, trails were built and connected.
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Trails and Open Space Coalition
719-633-6884 |