El Paso County Park staff highlighted the support provided by the 2019 Partners in the Park at the Park Advisory Board meeting on Jan. 8. The Partners in the Park program was created in 2009 to provide financial support for a respective County park, trail or nature center. This program has brought in $212,000, which…
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, and El Paso County has been designated as an area with high radon potential, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Take action this January during National Radon Action Month by testing your home for radon. Radon, a radioactive gas that can’t be…
El Paso County Parks online reservation system is now available to reserve park facilities for 2020. Facilities include the wedding gazebo, pavilions, tennis courts and archery range. To reserve a playing field, please call the park’s office. For more information visit Parks Reservation Page or call El Paso County Park Headquarters at (719) 520-7529.
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for January 2020 which includes: a moon hike, birds of prey, a campfire, and several children’s programs. Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817 719-520-6745, www.ElPasoCountyNatureCenters.com Fountain Creek Nature Adventures: Super Sleepers…
Rocky Top Resources has partnered with El Paso County to provide free residential dumping of yard waste with donations to Care and Share Food Bank for more than 20 years. Since 2001, there has been more than 3.2 million pounds of food donated to Care and Share. Due to rising costs and expanded use of…
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the Board of Adjustment. Applications for the open position are due by March 2, 2020. The Board of Adjustment is currently seeking two or three Associate members. The Board of Adjustment hears and decides on issues of physical variances related…
El Paso County Fair & Event Center staff are celebrating. The Fair received seven awards at the 2019 International Association of Fair & Expositions Conference this month. Each year, the IAFE honors outstanding members with various industry awards. Awards include: Hall of Honor Communications Awards: Fair Website (new site in 2019) Agricultural Awards-Agricultural exhibitor events,…
VIDEO: Bear Creek and Fountain Creek Nature Centers are the gems of El Paso County. Please help the Nature Centers by donating this holiday season.
VIDEO: Chair of the Board of County Commissioners, Mark Waller, highlights a Region on the Rise at this year’s State of the Region address.
El Paso County, Colorado Springs Utilities, Rocky Top Resources, Colorado Springs Gazette, and Colorado Springs Youth Sports will be operating a TreeCycle event to reduce landfilled tree waste, provide free mulch and support youth sports. For a suggested minimum donation of only $5 per tree, area residents can drop off trees at seven convenient locations.…
