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Garden of the Gods Visitors Center

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The Garden of the Gods Park, a Registered National Natural Landmark in Colorado Springs, is open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. in the summer and 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the winter. The Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the winter months and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Both the Park and Visitor Center are Free and open to the public.

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    Garden of the Gods Visitors Center

    1805 N 30th St
    Colorado Springs, CO 80904

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  • • Current Events

      02/01/12- 02/29/12

      Get Fit at the Garden Wellness Walk Garden of the Gods Visitors Center Get Fit at the Garden Wellness Walk Presented by Garden of the Gods Park & Visitor Center at Garden of the Gods Visitors Center February 1-February 29, 2012 We are delighted to announce that we are venturing on into a second year of hiking! We convene on Wednesday mornings at 9 am in the lower foyer of the Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center for a free one-, two- or three-mile measured walk at the Garden. Following the hike, join our participants for a free nourishment in the Garden café along with an educational conversation about the Park. Dress for the weather; wear sturdy shoes, bring water hat and sunscreen as...

  • • Upcoming Events

      02/11/12

      Bighorn Sheep Day - 7th Annual Garden of the Gods Visitors Center Bighorn Sheep Day - 7th Annual Presented by Experience Colorado Springs at Pikes Peak at Garden of the Gods Visitors Center February 11, 2012 View Bighorn Sheep in their natural environment. Learn cool stuff and win prizes in kid-friendly presentations, some with live animals! Take a guided nature hike and enjoy free animal crackers, hot cider. Make a fun craft! A full day of free family fun! Below is a schedule of all the events:  Nature Walks in the Park: 10 am, 11 am, 12 noon and 2 pm Shuttle Bus to and from overlook on Mesa Road (approx. every 30 minutes 10 am - 2:30 pm) Spotting Scopes: on upstairs...

      06/09/12

      Starlight Spectacular 2012 Garden of the Gods Visitors Center Starlight Spectacular 2012 Presented by Trails and Open Space Coalition at Garden of the Gods Visitors Center June 9, 2012 Join the Trails and Open Space Coalition for the 18th Annual Starlight Spectacular! This fun night-time bicycle ride is suitable for all ages and abilities and traverses the City of Colorado Springs, the Garden of the Gods and Old Colorado City. The ride begins and ends at the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center. Along the route, riders are re-energized and entertained by themed rest stops. Upon returning to the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center, all participants receive...

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• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    02/01/12- 02/29/12

    Get Fit at the Garden Wellness Walk Garden of the Gods Visitors Center Get Fit at the Garden Wellness Walk Presented by Garden of the Gods Park & Visitor Center at Garden of the Gods Visitors Center February 1-February 29, 2012 We are delighted to announce that we are venturing on into a second year of hiking! We convene on Wednesday mornings at 9 am in the lower foyer of the Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center for a free one-, two- or three-mile measured walk at the Garden. Following the hike, join our participants for a free nourishment in the Garden café along with an educational conversation about the Park. Dress for the weather; wear sturdy shoes, bring water hat and sunscreen as...

  • Upcoming Events

    02/11/12

    Bighorn Sheep Day - 7th Annual Garden of the Gods Visitors Center Bighorn Sheep Day - 7th Annual Presented by Experience Colorado Springs at Pikes Peak at Garden of the Gods Visitors Center February 11, 2012 View Bighorn Sheep in their natural environment. Learn cool stuff and win prizes in kid-friendly presentations, some with live animals! Take a guided nature hike and enjoy free animal crackers, hot cider. Make a fun craft! A full day of free family fun! Below is a schedule of all the events:  Nature Walks in the Park: 10 am, 11 am, 12 noon and 2 pm Shuttle Bus to and from overlook on Mesa Road (approx. every 30 minutes 10 am - 2:30 pm) Spotting Scopes: on upstairs...

    06/09/12

    Starlight Spectacular 2012 Garden of the Gods Visitors Center Starlight Spectacular 2012 Presented by Trails and Open Space Coalition at Garden of the Gods Visitors Center June 9, 2012 Join the Trails and Open Space Coalition for the 18th Annual Starlight Spectacular! This fun night-time bicycle ride is suitable for all ages and abilities and traverses the City of Colorado Springs, the Garden of the Gods and Old Colorado City. The ride begins and ends at the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center. Along the route, riders are re-energized and entertained by themed rest stops. Upon returning to the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center, all participants receive...

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    12/10/11	Full Moon Hike at the Garden Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    12/10/11	Nancy Lewis book signing at the Garden Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    09/28/11- 12/28/11	Get Fit At the Garden Wellness Walk Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    08/25/11	Geology Hike at the Garden - Ridge Trail Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    08/15/11	Photography Hike at the Garden - Ridge Trail Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    08/13/11	Photography "Lesson" at GoGV&NC Balcony Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    07/24/11	Honeypot Ant Presentation Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    07/18/11	Photography Hike at the Garden - Ridge Trail Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    07/16/11	Wildflower Walk at the Garden Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    07/16/11	Photography "Lesson" at GoGV&NC Balcony Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    07/14/11	Wildflower Walk at the Garden Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    07/10/11	Honeypot Ant Presentation Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    06/30/11	Geology Hike at the Garden - Ridge Trail Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    06/26/11	Honeypot Ant Presentation Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    06/25/11	Wildflower Walk at the Garden Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    06/23/11	Wildflower Walk at the Garden Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    06/14/11- 08/30/11	Bat Walk at the Garden Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    06/13/11	Photography Hike at GoG - Ridge Trail Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    06/11/11- 06/12/11	Heuberger Subaru Starlight Spectacular Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    06/11/11	Photography "Lesson" at GoGV&NC Balcony Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    06/08/11- 06/29/11	Prairie Falcon and Friends Viewing Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    06/01/11- 08/31/11	Wellness Walk at the Garden Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    02/12/11	Bighorn Sheep Day - 6th Annual Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    12/21/10	Full Moon Winter Solstice Hike in the Garden Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    10/26/10	Lunch&ALookAtThe Garden Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    10/19/10	Lunch&ALookAtTheGarden Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    10/13/10	Photography Walk at the Garden Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    10/12/10	Lunch&ALookAtThe Garden Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    09/17/10- 09/24/10	September Preschool Nature Program Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    09/10/10	Sunset Ritual of White-throated Swifts Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    09/08/10- 10/27/10	Get Fit at the Garden Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    08/26/10	Geology Walk at Garden of the Gods Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    08/25/10	Photography Walk at Garden of the Gods Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    08/24/10	Insect Walk at Garden of the Gods Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    08/10/10	Insect Walk at Garden of the Gods Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    08/08/10	Bird Walk at Garden of the Gods Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    07/28/10	Photography Walk at the Garden Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    07/27/10	Insect Walk at the Garden Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    07/22/10	Geology Walk at the Garden Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    06/12/10- 06/13/10	Heuberger Subaru Starlight Spectacular Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    06/10/10	A Walk Back in Time with the Magpie Players Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    06/09/10	Photography Walk at the Garden Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    05/25/10	Lunch&ALookAtTheGarden Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    05/18/10	Lunch&ALookAtTheGarden Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    05/11/10	Lunch&ALookAtTheGarden Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    03/30/10	Lunch & A Look at the Garden Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    03/23/10	Lunch & a Look at the Garden Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    03/16/10	Lunch & A Look at the Garden Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    03/09/10	Lunch & A Look at the Garden Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    02/21/10	Garden of the Gods' Winter Lecture Series: Larry Stebbins on a Beginner's Vegetable Guide for Success Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    02/13/10	5th Annual Bighorn Sheep Day Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    12/09/09	FallFun at the Garden - Wildlife Walk Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    12/08/09	Lunch & A Look at the Garden - Buffalo Ghosts Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    12/07/09	FallFun at the Garden - Siamese Twins Trail Hike Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    12/01/09	Lunch & A Look at the Garden - Christmastime W/ General Palmer Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    11/24/09	Lunch and A Look at the Garden - 1909 Traveler's Satchel Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    11/17/09	Lunch&ALook at Garden -Railroads of the Pikes Peak Region Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    11/16/09	Garden of the Gods Siamese Twins Trail hike Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    11/10/09	Lunch & A Look at the Garden Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    11/04/09	Garden of the Gods Photography Walk with Paul deBerjeois Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    10/17/09	Garden of the Gods: Parade to the Park Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    10/14/09	Garden of the Gods Autumn Photography Walk Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    10/06/09	Buffalo Ghosts: Lunch & A Look at the Garden Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    09/12/09	General Palmer's 30th Street Legacy Event Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    09/11/09- 09/27/09	Sneak Preview of Ken Burns' The National Parks Documentary Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    09/09/09	Garden of the Gods Photography Walk Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    08/26/09	Garden of the Gods Photography Walk Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    07/22/09	The Utes - Our Neighbors Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    06/29/09	SummerFun at the Garden: Wildlife Watch Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    06/24/09	SummerFun at the Garden: Photography Walk Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    06/20/09- 06/21/09	2009 Starlight Spectacular Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    06/19/09	Dr. Richard G. Beidleman: More Than Just a Garden Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    06/18/09- 08/13/09	Garden of the Gods SummerFun: Wildflower Walk Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    06/16/09- 08/25/09	Garden of the Gods SummerFun: Bat Walk Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    06/16/09	SummerFun at the Garden - Insect Walk Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    06/11/09- 08/13/09	Garden of the Gods SummerFun: Geology Walk Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    06/10/09	SummerFun at the Garden - photography walk Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    06/08/09	SummerFun at the Garden - Wildlife Watch Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    06/03/09- 06/24/09	Garden of the Gods SummerFun: Prairie Falcon Watch Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    06/02/09	Summer Fun at the Garden: Geology walk Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    05/28/09- 09/03/09	A Walk Back in Time Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    05/26/09	Lunch and a Look at the Garden: Garden People Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    05/23/09- 08/15/09	Garden of the Gods SummerFun - Bird Walk Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    05/23/09	Garden of the Gods Bird Walks Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    05/19/09	Lunch and a Look at the Garden Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    05/12/09	Lunch and a Look at the Garden: Photographs 1909-present Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    05/05/09	Lunch and a Look at the Garden: Observations from Alice Perkins Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    04/28/09	Lunch and a Look at the Garden: Observations from Alice Perkins Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    04/21/09	Lunch and a Look at the Garden: Palmer and the Park Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    04/18/09	Earth Day at Garden of the Gods Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    04/14/09	Lunch and a Look at the Garden: Garden People Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    04/07/09	Lunch and a Look at the Garden: Photographs, 1909-present Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    02/22/09	Trail Safety Tips Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    02/14/09	Bighorn Sheep Day Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    02/08/09	The Forgotten Dinosaur Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    01/25/09	Rattlesnakes and Other Snakes of Colorado Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    06/21/08	Starlight Spectacular 2008 Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    04/23/08	Stuart P. Dodge Award Reception Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    04/19/08	Earth Day Celebration Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    02/16/08	Big Horn Sheep Day Garden of the Gods Visitors Center