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The Civilian Conservation Corps in Garden of the Gods
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The Civilian Conservation Corps in Garden of the Gods

Date
Tue, Aug 25
Time
2pm MDT
until 2:30pm MDT
Location
Red Rocks Room, Colorado Springs, CO
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Price
Free
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About this event

Learn how the efforts of a few hundred men in the 1930s laid the beautiful natural blueprint for the Park we have today. Join Park Guide Bowen Gillings for a step back in time to see how the Civilian Conservation Corps shaped our Garden. This free presentation lasts under 30 minutes, leaving plenty of time to explore the Park on your own! Free Program Space is limited, registration require
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