glider graphicRIPARIAN WETLANDS .. FOUNTAIN CREEK.. EL PASO WETLANDS
CENTER FOR NATURE .. FIVE COMMUNITIES .. GREAT BLUE HERON .. HERON HOTLINE
HERON HOMEPAGE

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FOUNTAIN CREEK REGIONAL PARK
NATURE CENTER

The nature center serves as the gateway to a variey of discovery experiences
within the Cattail Marsh Wildlife area. The area teems with diverse wildlife
such as herons, hummingbirds, muskrats, and white-tailed deer,
and plants such as cottonwoods, willows, and cattails.

PHONE 719-520-6745 FOR MORE INFORMATION
The nature center is located at the edge of a riparian zone. It offers a unique "window" into the Cattail Marsh Wildlife Area and beyond to the mountains. Exhibits, programs, and slide shows introduce the wetland communities with their characteristic species, sightings and sounds.

Interpretive signs and observation overlooks outside the nature center enhance discovery and viewing opportunities. Along a system of well-marked trails, the stream, cottonwood, pond, marsh and upland terrace communities of the Fountain Creek flood plain can be explored. Within the Cattail Marsh wildlife Area, only pedestrian access is allowed.

Interpretive hikes in the park are hosted by the staff and volunteers throughout the year. Otherwise, the trails may be explored on a self-guided basis.

map of Fountain Creek Regional Park

LOCATION

South of State Highway 16, this 2.5 mile linear regional park runs adjacent to Fountain Creek.

From Interstate 25 take exit 132, turn east on Highway 16, continue for one-half mile, take the Security exit to Highway 85/87 junction, turn right onto 85/87. Travel south on Highway 85/87 to Cattail Marsh Road and turn west to the Fountain Creek Regional Park Nature Center.

PHONE 719-520-6745

glider graphicRIPARIAN WETLANDS .. FOUNTAIN CREEK.. EL PASO WETLANDS
CENTER FOR NATURE .. FIVE COMMUNITIES .. GREAT BLUE HERON .. HERON HOTLINE
HERON HOMEPAGE