Hot Spot
Colorado Springs Regional Parks | Oct. 14-18, 2021
Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs is a rapidly growing city at the eastern foot of the Rocky Mountains. A recent study of parks, trails and open space in the area labeled the users “ultra users,” due to the frequency at which they visit these spaces. Due to ever increasing use, natural areas in Colorado Springs are experiencing various trail impacts, pet waste/management issues, wildlife impacts, human waste impacts and more. For the Hot Spot activation, the Subaru/Leave No Trace Team will be at Colorado Springs Regional Parks leading a variety of workshops, outreach programs and community events, including opportunities for community involvement.
*Colorado Springs Regional Parks are located on the ancestral lands of the Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute), Cheyenne, Jicarilla Apache and possibly other tribes*
Opportunities to Get Involved
Friday, October 15th
Beginner Birding Workshop & Hike
Time: 8 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Palmer Park, Lazy Land Pavilion
Registration and more info: https://apm.activecommunities.com/cityofcoloradosprings/Activity_Search/14912
Outreach Evening at Red Leg Brewing Company
Time: 4 p.m. ~ 6 p.m.
Where: Red Leg Brewing Company (2323 Garden of the Gods Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907)
Saturday, October 16th
Nature Photography Hike
Time: 8 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Where: Stratton Open Space (1602 Ridgeway)
Registration and more info: https://apm.activecommunities.com/cityofcoloradosprings/Activity_Search/14911
Community Workday at Stratton Open Space
Time: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: Stratton Open Space (1602 Ridgeway)
Registration and more info: https://www.rmfi.org/civicrm-event/2209
“Get Outside” Evening – Kinship Landing
Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Where: Kinship Landing (415 S Nevada Ave)
Registration and more info: https://www.kinshiplanding.com/events/kinship-events
Sunday, October 17th
Leave No Trace Mountain Bike Ride
Time: 8 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Where: Palmer Park, Lazy Land Pavilion
Registration and more info: https://apm.activecommunities.com/cityofcoloradosprings/Activity_Search/14913
GoPP Trail Project at Palmer Park
Time: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: Palmer Park, Lazy Land Pavilion
Registration and more info: https://cerv.is/m?0132gdPUhxg
LEARN MORE: Visit the Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services department Leave No Trace Hot Spot Week web page for more information about all the Hot Spot programs open to the public October 14-17: https://coloradosprings.gov/hotspotweek
COVID-19 Updates: All participants are asked to follow CDC guidelines and state and local requirements regarding Covid precautions. See the following links for more information:
Upcoming Hot Spot Events
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