Do something fun in Colorado Springs without draining your budget. There are a bunch of free activities coming up at Garden of the Gods.
NATURE PROGRAM AT THE GARDEN
FREE daily guided walks 10 am and 2 pm
FREE nature presentations throughout the day
SUMMER FUN AT THE GARDEN
(RESERVATIONS REQUIRED – 719-219-0108)
WILDFLOWER WALK
Thursday, June 23 & Saturday, June 25
9 am
Join Master Gardener Suzanne Jarvinen for a free colorful walk through the Garden to explore the latest blooming flora of our Park. Dress for the weather; wear sturdy shoes, bring water and sunscreen, hat and jacket as needed. Meet in lower foyer of visitor center. Reservations: 719-219-0108.
HONEYPOT ANT PRESENTATION
Sunday, June 26
11:30 am
Join Garden of the Gods Park lead naturalist Bret Tennis for a free 30-minute slide show and conversation about one of our most unique nocturnal Park residents. Meet in Red Rocks Room. Reservations: 719-219-0108.
GEOLOGY HIKE – RIDGE TRAIL
Thursday, June 30
6:30 pm
Join geology expert Beverly Cellini for a free hike along one of the most interesting trails at Garden of the Gods Park. Dress for the weather; wear sturdy shoes, bring water, hat and jacket as needed. Meet in Red Rocks Room. Suggest seeing GOGV&NC movie, “How Did Those Red Rocks Get There?” prior to outing. Reservations: 719-219-0108.
GARDEN OF THE GODS WEEKLY SUMMER PROGRAMS
Bat Walk – Tuesdays, 6:30 pm, beginning June 14 through end of August
(* – reservations required, 219-0108) Red Rocks Room
Prairie Falcon Viewing – Wednesdays, 4:30 – 6 pm, beginning May 18 to end of June
(meet at North Garden Parking Lot trail head)
GoG Fitness Walk – Wednesdays, 9 am