Plan ahead for Springs Earth Day activities
Story By: Bea Karnes
Source: KOAA
Colorado Springs Published 157 day(s) ago
Earth is the center of attention next month with its very own celebration. Local activities are planned. The Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center will celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 19th, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. with free family activities that will take place rain or shine, including:
- Park clean up at 9 a.m. (registration starts at 8:30 a.m. with free food and drinks for volunteers).
- Live wolf presentations (10 & 10:30 am), birds of prey (10 am & noon) and other animals throughout the day.
- Arts & crafts for kids
- Guided nature walks every hour
- Mr. Science Chemical Magic Show at 11:30 & 12:15.
- American Indian dances throughout the day
- Rock Ledge Historic Ranch open and FREE for visitors (10 – 3)
- Search & Rescue demonstrations by the Peterson Air Force Base Fire Department
- Live music
- And much MORE!
Cheyenne Mountain State Park is also planning Geocaching activities that day, to get people outside, enjoying nature.
