Bear Creek Nature Center

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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 events and educational programs are held in the Bear Den which includes a puppet show area. Educational programs for children may include a story, puppet show, craft, slide show, or hands-on tactile experiences with a child friendly nature guide. Guides are friendly and knowledgable.

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Categories:
  Animals
  Education/Learning
  Festivals/Fairs/Circus
  Nature
  Science

Indoor/Outdoor:
Outdoor

Location

Bear Creek Nature Center
245 Bear Creek Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Phone Number: 719-520-6387

Website Address:
http://elpasoco.com/parks

Hours of Operation:
Hours for the Nature Center Building:
Tuesday-Saturday 9am-4pm

Trails are open from dawn to dusk.

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Activities, Programs, & Services

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Events Offered: Special events are scheduled throughout the year.

Anytime Activity Ideas: Enjoy the hiking anytime from dawn to dusk.

Programs Offered: Little Wonders for ages 2-3 with an adult
Bear Creek Natures Explorers for ages 4-5 with an adult

Costs/Admission Rates: Use of the trails is free.
Cost for programs varies.

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Average user rating from: 1 user(s)


Overall rating		5.0
Overall Rating		5.0
Educational Value		5.0

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

Great Children's Programs, Sunday, 16 March 2008

Written by Christina Woolley - View all my reviews - #1 Reviewer


Overall rating		5.0
Overall Rating		5.0
Educational Value		5.0

It was fun to use the flower and tree guide as we walked along. We even bought a more detailed one to bring with us next time.

Educational Value

Educational Experience: We hate to miss the educational programs for children. The activities to teach about nature and animals are so beneficial. There are stories, crafts, and movement activities with a hike following (in good weather).
Educational Enhancement Ideas: After visiting a program, read more books about the topic.

Notes

Notes to next visitors: The main trail is stroller friendly, baby backpacks are also helpful.
Glad we had, wish we had...: hats, water bottles, sunscreen, a flower and tree guide that we picked up in the loby

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