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Plants of Red Rock Canyon

Red Rock Canyon Pavilion Ridge Rd, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Amber Shanklin will be at Red Rocks to discuss the ecology of the area with an emphasis on the local vegetation. Learn about the region’s native and non-native plant species and what impacts they have in our open spaces. There will be a short discussion followed by a walk through the canyon identifying plants. Amber […]

Geology of Red Rock Canyon

Red Rock Canyon Pavilion Ridge Rd, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Anthony Maltese, a local paleontologist, will discuss geology in Red Rock Canyon.  His Talk and Walk will lead us up through geological time while focusing on the animals and plants that lived in the open space.  Red Rock Canyon is an excellent place to see many geologic formations within hiking range! If you are interested […]

RRC Quarry Pass Trail Word Day

Red Rock Canyon Open Space received significant damages from the May 2015 springs rains. Although the park reopened to the public, the amount of flood damage done will require lots of work over the coming weeks and months to repair. RMFI will be partnering with the City of Colorado Springs and the Friends of Red […]

Educational Activities for Pre-School and Kindergartens

Red Rock Canyon Pavilion Ridge Rd, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Teresa Valier, a veteran kindergarten teacher, will offer activities to develop the love of nature for youngsters in the outdoors.  Activities focus on awareness of environment that will help them appreciate the natural surroundings.  Parents, Grandparents, and any one working with small children will enjoy using these educational activities.  Handouts will be given out to […]

Quarry Pass Trail Work Day

Red Rock Canyon Open Space received significant damages from the May 2015 springs rains. Although the park reopened to the public, the amount of flood damage done will require lots of work over the coming weeks and months to repair. RMFI will be partnering with the City of Colorado Springs and the Friends of Red […]

RMFI Word Day at RRC

Red Rock Canyon Open Space received significant damages from the May 2015 springs rains. Although the park will be reopened to the public, the amount of flood damage done will require lots of work over the coming weeks and months to repair. RMFI will be partnering with the City of Colorado Springs and the Friends […]

May Board of Directors’ Meeting

Please come join us for our May board meeting to catch up on current and future plans and events.  Meet the friendly people on the Board of Directors of Friends of Red Rock Canyon Open Space.  Everyone is always welcome at our meetings and we would like to hear from you in person.  Meetings are […]

Colorado Public Lands Day at Red Rock Canyon May 18th

  Join RMFI, the City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department, the Friends of Red Rock Canyon, UpaDowna, and Fossil Craft Beer Company for a celebration of the 3rd Annual COLORADO PUBLIC LANDS DAY!  Click HERE to register for this exciting and fun day at Red Rock Canyon Open Space!

June Board Meeting

Please come join us for our June board meeting to catch up on current and future plans and events.  Meet the friendly people on the Board of Directors of Friends of Red Rock Canyon Open Space.  Everyone is always welcome at our meetings and we would like to hear from you in person.  Meetings are […]