Exploring Nature and Science with Kids in Colorado Springs
Nature and Science Attractions Near the Springs
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
No visit to Colorado’s Pikes Peak region is complete without a trip to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo! Here, you’ll experience an unforgettable adventure combining our breathtaking mountain scenery with more [...] View listingBear Creek Nature Center
Bear Creek Nature Center houses a variety of interactive displays for children and adults. The highlight is a real bee hive enclosed in glass. Can you find the queen? Special [...] View listingFind more nature and science attractions in Colorado Springs »
Worth Driving To
Discover nature, science, and outdoor adventures a drive away from Colorado Springs that are worth the trip.
Dinosaur Ridge
The Dinosaur Ridge area is one of the world’s most famous dinosaur fossil localities. Here, in 1877, some of the best-known dinosaurs were first discovered. These include Apatosaurus, better known [...] View listingBellevue Park
This great park features a stream running through the middle of it, fun for wading and catching crawdads. It also has a miniature train and petting zoo, pavilions for rent, [...] View listingFind more nature and science resources worth driving to »
Programs, Classes, and Lessons about Nature, Science, and Outdoor Adventures
Bear Creek Nature Center
Bear Creek Nature Center houses a variety of interactive displays for children and adults. The highlight is a real bee hive enclosed in glass. Can you find the queen? Special [...] View listingCheyenne Mountain Zoo
No visit to Colorado’s Pikes Peak region is complete without a trip to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo! Here, you’ll experience an unforgettable adventure combining our breathtaking mountain scenery with more [...] View listingMore nature and science programs and classes »
Ideas for Exploring Nature and Science with Kids
Family Outdoor Clubs at El Paso County Nature Centers
Parents and Parks Resurrecting Outdoor Playtime for Kids When was the last time your kids had unstructured playtime outside? Or built a fort in the woods? It’s time to feel [...] View listingRead other articles about nature and science for kids »
Upcoming Colorado Nature and Science Events
Following are some nature- and science-related kids events. View more from MyKidsWeek's Family Calendar.
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- Bear Creek Spring Bird Count
- Walking in Cripple Creek Volksmarch Event - 19 May
- Early Explorers Preschool Classes for ages 3-5 - Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
- Eggstravaganza of Farm Fun - Wishing Star Farm
- Family Fun: Llamas in the Library
- Paws to Read
- Family Fun: Llamas in the Library
- Chico Basin Ranch Young Conservationist Field Trip
- Eggstravaganza of Farm Fun - Wishing Star Farm
- Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing - Presented by the National Space, Science and Technology Institute
- Chico Basin Ranch Young Conservationist Field Trip
- Paws to Read - East Library
- Paws to Read - Ruth Holley Library
- Paws to Read - Monument Library
- Paws to Read
- Chico Basin Ranch Young Conservationist Field Trip
- Early Explorers Preschool Classes for ages 3-5 - Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
- Paws to Read - Monument Library
- Paws to Read - Penrose Library
- Paws to Read - Rockrimmon Library
- Prairie Falcon Watch at the Garden
- Chico Basin Ranch Young Conservationist Field Trip
- Bear Creek Nature Explorers – Animals Need Habitat
- Early Explorers Preschool Classes for ages 3-5 - Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
- Paws to Read - High Prairie Library
- Paws to Read
- Chico Basin Ranch Young Conservationist Field Trip
- Eggstravaganza of Farm Fun - Wishing Star Farm
- Paws to Read - Sand Creek Library
- Sunset Wildlife Hike
- Chico Basin Ranch Young Conservationist Field Trip
- Kid's Fishing Derby
- Early Explorers Preschool Classes for ages 3-5 - Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
- Eggstravaganza of Farm Fun - Wishing Star Farm
- Paws to Read
- Family Ed-Ventures: Glorious Gorillas - Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
- Family Fun: Llamas in the Library
- Chico Basin Ranch Young Conservationist Field Trip
- Paws to Read - East Library
- Paws to Read - Ruth Holley Library
- Paws to Read - Monument Library
- Paws to Read
- Chico Basin Ranch Young Conservationist Field Trip
- Paws to Read - Monument Library
- Paws to Read - Penrose Library
- Paws to Read - Rockrimmon Library
- Prairie Falcon Watch at the Garden
- Chico Basin Ranch Young Conservationist Field Trip
- Little Wonders – Animal Babies
- Paws to Read - High Prairie Library
- Paws to Read
- Chico Basin Ranch Young Conservationist Field Trip
Annual and Seasonal Nature and Science Events in the Springs
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