Due to current and forecasted weather conditions, the Colorado Springs Fire Department has enacted a Burn Restriction Order as of June 8th.
No open fires
No smoking in city parks and open spaces
No fireworks without a permit
Some restrictions on small combustion tools, like chainsaws
Outdoor burning guidelines and additional public safety information is available via the Colorado Springs website.
Starlight giveaway–jersey from Old Town Bike Shop!
Tag a friend on Facebook to enter
Tag a friend in the post on our Facebook page to be entered into a drawing for this Pearl Izumi jersey from our sponsors at Old Town Bike Shop! Value $85. We’ll announce the winner on Friday, June 15 in the afternoon, so hurry over to the Facebook page to play!
24th Annual Starlight Spectacular June 16th, 2018, 9 pm ONLINE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 15–REGISTER NOW AND SAVE!
New this year–earlier start time for families with young children! Start at 10:15 pmahead of the crowd.
Join the Trails and Open Space Coalition for the 24th Annual Starlight Spectacular on June 16th, 2018. This fun and family-friendly night-time bicycle ride is suitable for most ages and abilities. We’ve had kids as young as 8 and adults in their 80s ride with us! Get out your western wear and celebrate the Wild, Wild West! Info and sign ups here.
The City of Colorado Springs has begun design plans for roadway improvements along 30th Street between Fontanero Street and Garden of the Gods Road. This road has been identified as a corridor with needed safety, pavement and drainage improvements that will better facilitate emergency vehicles and provide for an emergency evacuation route. Design elements will include multi-use shoulders, drainage abatement, slope stability and improved traffic operations.
Rainbow Falls Historic Site will be open starting in July on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 10 am – 4 pm.
Volunteers are needed for 3 hour shifts.
Help us preserve Rainbow Falls and share its unique story with others through interpretation. Interpreters will provide visitors with Rainbow Falls history, current restorations, trail locations, park rules and regulations, and overall orientation. Training will be provided.
Sustainability in Progress, all about Bikes–June 20 FREE event
Wed, June 20, 7:30 am
Wildcat Room, Ivywild School
This month’s topic is all about biking!
Speakers:
Aubrey Day – El Paso County Public Health Department
Kate Brady – City of Colorado Springs
Jolie NeSmith – PikeRide
Sara Vaas – Council of Neighbors and Organizations
No need to RSVP-free. Coffee and pastries provided by Old Town Bike Shop.
PLEASE NOTE! This month’s SIP has 4 speakers. We are going to start promptly at 7:30. This is a little different from our normal layout where we mingle for the first 20 minutes. No mingling, in the beginning, this month so please come on time to make sure you do not miss our speakers or any of the great discussion! Facebook event.
The public is invited to a ribbon cutting and community bike ride to celebrate the completion of pedestrian and bicycle improvements downtown. The installation of bike lanes on Pikes Peak Avenue completes the “Link the Loop” project that enhances the City’s network of safe connections for people on foot and bike through the downtown core and to the Legacy Loop trail system.
Join Water Education Colorado for an interactive learning experience and presentation focused on the health of our watersheds, our communities, and our water. Don’t miss this exciting happy hour event, and the opportunity to engage with other concerned citizens. Discussion will include updates on post-Waldo Canyon Fire, Catamount, and Upper Monument Creek projects, as well as the current state of our forested watersheds and how citizens can get involved.
ProRodeo Hall of Fame, 101 Pro Rodeo Drive
Join the Friends of the Equestrian Skills Course for an evening of great entertainment while raising money for expanding the Equestrian Skills Course in Colorado Springs! The Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame’s outdoor garden area provides a great atmosphere for an evening of western-themed entertainment. The accompanying silent auction features a variety of items to fit your shopping tastes. More info and tickets.
Glen Eyrie bike ride, hike and tour June 23
Ride to Glen Eyrie
with optional hike and tour
Sat, June 23, 8 am – 2 pm
Ride Start/Finish location: America the Beautiful Park. Limited to 25 riders.
August 30 South Region: Fountain Creek Nature Center
September 13 West Region: Bear Creek Park
September 30 East Region: Jaks Brewing
Join El Paso County Parks and the Friends of the EPC Nature Centers for four open houses celebrating our Regional Parks. Food and refreshments provided. Meet the people taking care of your parks, and find out what you can do to help.
