If skies are clear Mars will be at its closest point in two years. The Colorado Springs Astronomical Society will have several telescopes set up outside of the Visitor Center for everyone to view the stars and planets of the night sky. Visitor Center parking lot.

Mars is closest to Earth, Venus is furthest angle away from the Sun at Sunset and we have Saturn and Jupiter to view on a Moonless night. Let’s have a planet party!

Grab your bird book and binoculars and join us for bird watching adventures.

Join the Friends of Highline Lake for their monthly meeting. Friends meetings are open to the public and are a great way to support your local state park. The meeting will take place at the Visitor Center.

Hike to remnants of a cabin built in the early 1900s by the Osborn family. Learn about homesteaders who called the land home on this 3.5 mile hike. Meet at Black Bear Trailhead.

Join us at Barr Lake's Nature Center for a story time program, including a craft, activity, and a snack!

This is the second of a three part winter series that will continue in February. What is hiding in the dead of winter? What do you enjoy about nature this time of year? Attend all three programs and receive a Junior Naturalist Certificate. All are welcome even if you can’t make it to the other programs in the series. Come prepared to be outside! Meet at the Visitor Center.

This is a 30 minute chair yoga class, followed by a 30 minute optional nature hike.

This is a guided adventure led by Debbie, Certified Interpretive Guide and Naturalist Instructor at Pikes Peak State College. In this workshop you will discover the history, science and art of observing nature and recording observations. Nature journaling helps us reflect and expand our perspectives of the natural world around us and our place within it. All materials will be provided for you; you are welcome to bring your own journal if you’d prefer. Come prepared for a short hike, sitting outdoors for a short period of time (some chairs will be available), and changing weather. Ages 16+. To register, call the Visitor Center at 719-687-2366 or online. Meet at the Visitor Center auditorium.