Fountain Creek Nature Center

Where water pools and passes through this shortgrass prairie ecosystem, habitats known as wetlands or marshes develop and support abundant wildlife. Within Fountain Creek Regional Park lies the Cattail Marsh Wildlife Area which has been set aside as a quiet preserve for wildlife and as an outdoor classroom for visitors of all ages. White-tailed deer, lizards, toads, frogs, beaver, muskrat, arthropods, and an abundant diversity of birds are just a few of the animals that share this habitat.

All programs meet at the Nature Center unless indicated otherwise. The Center is located between Widefield and Fountain off Highway 85/87. Turn west on Cattail Marsh Road and follow to Nature Center.

Hours of Operation: Fountain Creek Nature Center is open Wednesday through Friday 9:00 a.m to 2:00 pm. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817 Phone: 719-520-6745

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FAMILY OUTDOOR CLUBS A Family Outdoor Club consists of two or more distinct families who register at Bear Creek or Fountain Creek Nature Centers. Your immediate benefits of registering include one Outdoor Activity Passport to your El Paso County Parks per club, a free cling sticker/family, Nature Bucks to spend on programs at the nature centers, and t-shirts for the kids. It's free! Download the registration form or visit your nature centers to complete registration. Make this movement MOVE across El Paso County. Get out!

Learn about the 2012 Water Initiative in Colorado. Attend various educational presentations and fun, hands-on programs hosted throughout the year to learn why it is important to care for our precious natural resource- water. Visit the Colorado Springs Utilities and the Pikes Peak Library District websites to find dates and locations.