Venue
Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center
Upcoming events
The Art of Animal Tracking
Whose scat is that? Become a nature detective in this fun, hands-on program that introduces participants to the art of reading the landscape. Learn how to identify tracks, scat...
Lost Structures of the Garden of the Gods
Enjoy a presentation on how the park used to be. Join veteran park volunteer Bowen Gillings and learn about the odd characters, unique buildings, and historic events that were...
Clever Corvids: The Secret Lives of Crows and Their Cousins
Are you smarter than a crow? Is your memory better than a blue jay? Come find out in this family-friendly program exploring the fascinating corvids of Colorado. Participants will...
Raptors of Colorado
Have you ever wondered what makes falcons the fastest animals in the world? Can owls really turn their head all the way around? Birds of prey have fascinated humans for thousands...
The Civilian Conservation Corps in Garden of the Gods
Come 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 volunteer Bowen Gillings for a step back in...
History of the Garden of the Gods Hike
Join us on a trip back through time as you discover the human history of the Garden of the Gods. We will discuss the people and events that have shaped the park into the place we...
Little Ranger World
Meet with Jennifer in the Red Rocks Room for a touch table, nature story, and an activity or craft. This program changes topics every month.
History Day at Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center
Calling all history buffs! With this year being the America’s 250th and Colorado’s 150th, we’re celebrating History Day at Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center on November...
Going Batty!: The Bats of the Garden of the Gods
Learn about the remarkable bats that inhabit Garden of the Gods in this presentation exploring the different species, their behavior, and conservation. This program offers a...
Whooo's in the Park? The Owls of the Garden of the Gods
Discover the hidden lives of owls in this family-friendly program. Find out what species you might see in the Garden of the Gods and how they live in the Park. Learn what makes...
The Art of Animal Tracking
Whose scat is that? Become a nature detective in this fun, hands-on program that introduces participants to the art of reading the landscape. Learn how to identify tracks, scat...
How the Trails of the Garden of the Gods Got Their Names
Ever wonder who Susan Bretag was, or why we have a Dakota Trail? Join Park volunteer Bowen Gillings on a quick look at the Garden’s 23 different trails and how they earned their...
Raptors of Colorado
Have you ever wondered what makes falcons the fastest animals in the world? Can owls really turn their head all the way around? Birds of prey have fascinated humans for thousands...
Clever Corvids: The Secret Lives of Crows and Their Cousins
Are you smarter than a crow? Is your memory better than a blue jay? Come find out in this family-friendly program exploring the fascinating corvids of Colorado. Participants will...
Sunshine & Science: How Tuberculosis Shaped Colorado Springs
Join Park Guide Asya as we travel back in time to explore how the growth and identity of early Colorado Springs was shaped by tuberculosis. Learn about the rise of boarding...