https://www.nps.gov/flfo News releases from Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. en-us https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/celebrate-national-junior-ranger-day-at-florissant-fossil-beds-saturday-april-27-from-10-00-am-to-2-00-pm.htm Fri, 19 Apr 2024 12:16:00 EST Join us for a day of fun and learning as we celebrate National Junior Ranger Day! Junior Rangers of all ages can earn a variety of Junior Ranger badges and enjoy hands-on arts and crafts activities by visiting different learning stations and exploring the park. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/celebrate-national-junior-ranger-day-at-florissant-fossil-beds-saturday-april-27-from-10-00-am-to-2-00-pm.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/penny-wagner-selected-as-superintendent-of-florissant-fossil-beds-national-monument.htm Fri, 07 Oct 2022 11:03:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) Acting Regional Director Kate Hammond announced the selection of Penny Wagner as superintendent of Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. The position reports to the Superintendent of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park/Curecanti National Recreation Area.      https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/penny-wagner-selected-as-superintendent-of-florissant-fossil-beds-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/night-sky-program-friday-april-1st-8-10pm.htm Thu, 24 Mar 2022 07:58:00 EST Join park staff and members of the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society to gaze at the dark skies above Florissant Fossil Beds in search of planets, galaxies, nebulas, and more. Meet on the front patio of the visitor center. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/night-sky-program-friday-april-1st-8-10pm.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/night-sky-program-february-4th-7-9-pm.htm Thu, 27 Jan 2022 04:10:00 EST Join park staff and members of the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society to gaze at the dark skies above Florissant Fossil Beds in search of planets, galaxies, nebulas, and more. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/night-sky-program-february-4th-7-9-pm.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/night-sky-program-friday-january-7th-7-pm-9-pm.htm Tue, 28 Dec 2021 06:36:00 EST Join park staff and members of the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society to gaze at the dark skies above Florissant Fossil Beds in search of planets, galaxies, nebulas, and more. Meet on the front patio of the visitor center. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/night-sky-program-friday-january-7th-7-pm-9-pm.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/night-sky-program-november-5th-7-00-pm-9-00-pm.htm Tue, 26 Oct 2021 11:06:00 EST Join park staff and members of the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society to gaze at the dark skies above Florissant Fossil Beds in search of planets, galaxies, nebulas, and more. Meet on the front patio of the visitor center. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/night-sky-program-november-5th-7-00-pm-9-00-pm.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/night-sky-program-september-10th-2021.htm Tue, 31 Aug 2021 11:40:00 EST Join park staff and members of the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society to gaze at the dark skies above Florissant Fossil Beds in search of planets, galaxies, nebulas, and more. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/night-sky-program-september-10th-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/night-sky-program-august-13th.htm Fri, 13 Aug 2021 09:42:00 EST Join park staff and members of the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society for a night of stargazing. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/night-sky-program-august-13th.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/night-sky-program-july-9th-8-30-pm-10-30-pm.htm Fri, 25 Jun 2021 09:24:00 EST Join park staff and members of the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society to gaze at the dark skies above Florissant Fossil Beds in search of planets, galaxies, nebulas, and more. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/night-sky-program-july-9th-8-30-pm-10-30-pm.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-certified-as-an-international-dark-sky-park.htm Wed, 09 Jun 2021 07:53:00 EST The National Park Service and the International Dark Sky Association are pleased to announce Florissant Fossil Beds as an International Dark Sky Park. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-certified-as-an-international-dark-sky-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/activities-planned-at-florissant-fossil-beds-for-june-2021.htm Sat, 29 May 2021 05:42:00 EST Night Sky Program is scheduled for Friday June 18 from 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/activities-planned-at-florissant-fossil-beds-for-june-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/land-donation-closes-adding-280-acres-to-florissant-fossil-beds.htm Wed, 23 Dec 2020 09:43:00 EST On Monday, December 21, the National Park Service closed on a 280-acre donated parcel at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/land-donation-closes-adding-280-acres-to-florissant-fossil-beds.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-is-beginning-to-increase-recreational-access-to-the-main-parking-lot-and-associated-outdoor-exhibits-and-self-guided-trails-on-june-8th.htm Thu, 04 Jun 2020 04:47:00 EST Florissant Fossil Beds is Beginning to Increase Recreational Access to the Main Parking Lot and Associated Outdoor Exhibits and Self-guided Trails. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-is-beginning-to-increase-recreational-access-to-the-main-parking-lot-and-associated-outdoor-exhibits-and-self-guided-trails-on-june-8th.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-national-monument-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm Fri, 27 Mar 2020 10:14:00 EST Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, in response to guidance from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, is announcing additional modifications to operations to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The visitor center, visitor center parking lot, and adjacent picnic area and pit toilets will be closed. All trails remain open and can be accessed at the Hornbek Homestead parking lot and Barksdale picnic area. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-national-monument-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/activities-planned-for-february-2020-at-florissant-fossil-beds.htm Thu, 30 Jan 2020 05:50:00 EST Join us for a citizen science bird count and a night sky program. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/activities-planned-for-february-2020-at-florissant-fossil-beds.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/activities-planned-at-florissant-fossil-beds-december-2019.htm Wed, 04 Dec 2019 06:57:00 EST Join us for some hands on science and star gazing this December. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/activities-planned-at-florissant-fossil-beds-december-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/hours-of-operation-changing-to-9-00-am-4-30-pm-on-november-18-2019.htm Fri, 08 Nov 2019 10:58:00 EST Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument changing hours of operation to 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM starting November 18, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/hours-of-operation-changing-to-9-00-am-4-30-pm-on-november-18-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/activities-planned-at-florissant-fossil-beds-national-monument-in-october-2019.htm Mon, 07 Oct 2019 06:41:00 EST Ponder the universe and/or take part in a unique hiking contest this month. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/activities-planned-at-florissant-fossil-beds-national-monument-in-october-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/activities-planned-at-florissant-fossil-beds-in-september-2019.htm Fri, 30 Aug 2019 09:34:00 EST Join us for some guided hikes, reservation only elk hikes, yoga hikes, and a Fee Free Day. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/activities-planned-at-florissant-fossil-beds-in-september-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/august-activities-and-special-events-2019.htm Fri, 26 Jul 2019 17:04:00 EST Join us in August for fun activities and to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Monument. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/august-activities-and-special-events-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/july-activities-2019.htm Sun, 30 Jun 2019 07:56:00 EST Activities at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in July 2019 https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/july-activities-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/science-open-house-and-junior-ranger-day-2019.htm Thu, 13 Jun 2019 07:41:00 EST Get a behind the scenes look at how science is done at Florissant Fossil Beds. Kids (and former kids) will enjoy hands on activities and can earn a Junior Ranger Badge. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/science-open-house-and-junior-ranger-day-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/activities-planned-at-florissant-fossil-beds-in-june-2019.htm Thu, 30 May 2019 07:09:00 EST Join us for a variety of fun and engaging activities in June. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/activities-planned-at-florissant-fossil-beds-in-june-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/activities-planned-at-florissant-fossil-beds-in-may-2019.htm Fri, 26 Apr 2019 11:57:00 EST Join us for a night sky program, a special "Kids to Parks" day, and ranger guided programs over Memorial Day Weekend. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/activities-planned-at-florissant-fossil-beds-in-may-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/april-activities-at-florissant-fossil-beds-2019.htm Fri, 29 Mar 2019 12:00:00 EST Join us for fun activities and a free day in April https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/april-activities-at-florissant-fossil-beds-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/activities-planned-for-march-at-florissant-fossil-beds.htm Thu, 21 Feb 2019 07:54:00 EST Join us for fun activities in March at Florissant Fossil Beds https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/activities-planned-for-march-at-florissant-fossil-beds.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/activities-at-florissant-fossil-beds-in-february-2019.htm Tue, 29 Jan 2019 09:42:00 EST Join us to look at the stars and count birds in February 2019 https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/activities-at-florissant-fossil-beds-in-february-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/january-2019-activities-at-florissant-fossil-beds.htm Tue, 18 Dec 2018 11:25:00 EST Join us for activities in January https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/january-2019-activities-at-florissant-fossil-beds.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/fee-free-days-at-florissant-fossil-beds-in-2019.htm Tue, 18 Dec 2018 04:46:00 EST Join us for fee free days in 2019. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/fee-free-days-at-florissant-fossil-beds-in-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/fee-increase-planned-in-january-2019.htm Mon, 10 Dec 2018 08:17:00 EST Fee Increase Planned at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in January 2019 https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/fee-increase-planned-in-january-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/november-activities-at-florissant-fossil-beds.htm Sat, 27 Oct 2018 10:07:00 EST Join us for activities in November including at Fee Free Day https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/november-activities-at-florissant-fossil-beds.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/activities-at-florissant-fossil-beds-in-october-2018.htm Fri, 28 Sep 2018 14:19:00 EST Join us for fun activities in October https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/activities-at-florissant-fossil-beds-in-october-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/elk-bugling-hikes-2018.htm Thu, 13 Sep 2018 12:22:00 EST Join us for a reservation only hike to hear the great calls of the Rocky Mountain elk. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/elk-bugling-hikes-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/september-activities-2018.htm Tue, 28 Aug 2018 05:59:00 EST Join us for activities in September including yoga, elk hikes, and much more. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/september-activities-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/activities-for-august-2018.htm Tue, 31 Jul 2018 09:19:00 EST Join us for activities in August https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/activities-for-august-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/activities-planned-for-july-at-florissant-fossil-beds.htm Fri, 29 Jun 2018 10:53:00 EST Come join us for programs in July. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/activities-planned-for-july-at-florissant-fossil-beds.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/military-appreciation-day-saturday-june-30.htm Thu, 07 Jun 2018 06:47:00 EST Join us for special activities to help celebrate the military community. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/military-appreciation-day-saturday-june-30.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/activities-planned-for-florissant-fossil-beds-in-june.htm Sat, 26 May 2018 09:31:00 EST Join us for programs in June. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/activities-planned-for-florissant-fossil-beds-in-june.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/april-activities-2018.htm Wed, 21 Mar 2018 10:06:00 EST Join us for fun activities and a fee free day in April https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/april-activities-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/newsreleases.htm Wed, 21 Mar 2018 08:48:00 EST Join us for some fun activities and a fee free day in April. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/newsreleases.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/february-2018-activities-at-the-monument.htm Wed, 31 Jan 2018 10:25:00 EST Join us for a variety of fun activities this February. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/february-2018-activities-at-the-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/january-activities-at-florissant-fossil-beds.htm Fri, 29 Dec 2017 10:35:00 EST January activities at Florissant Fossil Beds https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/january-activities-at-florissant-fossil-beds.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-national-monument-fees-to-increase-in-2018.htm Wed, 20 Dec 2017 05:23:00 EST Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument Fees to Increase in 2018 https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-national-monument-fees-to-increase-in-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/activities-planned-at-florissant-fossil-beds-national-monument-in-november.htm Mon, 06 Nov 2017 06:21:00 EST This November, Florissant Fossil Beds will host a fee free weekend on the 11-12 and a night sky program on November 17. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/activities-planned-at-florissant-fossil-beds-national-monument-in-november.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/night-sky-program-friday-october-20.htm Thu, 05 Oct 2017 10:30:00 EST Join us for a night sky program and look at the park after dark! https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/night-sky-program-friday-october-20.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/celebrate_national_public_lands_day.htm Wed, 13 Sep 2017 16:01:00 EST Special Activities include Bird Hike, Aspen Leaf Hike, Junior Ranger Concert, and Speech by President Teddy Roosevelt https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/celebrate_national_public_lands_day.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/september-activities-2017.htm Wed, 30 Aug 2017 08:12:00 EST September Activities 2017 https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/september-activities-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/august-events-at-florissant-fossil-beds-2017.htm Tue, 01 Aug 2017 05:27:00 EST Activities Planned at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in August https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/august-events-at-florissant-fossil-beds-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/ranger-guided-programs-and-special-activities-july-2017.htm Tue, 27 Jun 2017 10:52:00 EST Ranger Guided Activities and Special Programs July 2017 https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/ranger-guided-programs-and-special-activities-july-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/summer-program-schedule-2017.htm Wed, 14 Jun 2017 08:41:00 EST Summer activities for 2017 from June 11 through Labor Day https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/summer-program-schedule-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/2017-yoga-hikes.htm Tue, 02 May 2017 08:25:00 EST Florissant Fossil Beds will host a series of Yoga Hikes for the 2017 summer season. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/2017-yoga-hikes.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/2016-economics-benefit-report-for-florissant-fossil-beds.htm Fri, 21 Apr 2017 05:46:00 EST Tourism to Florissant Fossil Beds creates $4,301,200 in Economic Benefits https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/2016-economics-benefit-report-for-florissant-fossil-beds.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/february-activities-2017.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2017 11:33:00 EST Join us for some fun and some free activities in February. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/february-activities-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/special-activities-planned-at-florissant-fossil-beds-national-monument-in-november.htm Fri, 21 Oct 2016 09:07:00 EST Join us for special activities in November https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/special-activities-planned-at-florissant-fossil-beds-national-monument-in-november.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-national-monument-to-conduct-prescribed-burning-october-17-thru-early-november.htm Tue, 04 Oct 2016 12:14:00 EST Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument to Conduct Prescribed Burning October 17 thru Early November https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-national-monument-to-conduct-prescribed-burning-october-17-thru-early-november.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/night-sky-program-slightly-spooky-star-stories-october-7.htm Thu, 29 Sep 2016 07:20:00 EST Join park staff and members of the Colorado Springs Astronomical society to gaze at the dark skies above Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/night-sky-program-slightly-spooky-star-stories-october-7.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/labor-day-weekend-activities-2017.htm Tue, 30 Aug 2016 08:43:00 EST Labor Day Weekend Activities https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/labor-day-weekend-activities-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/tourism-to-florissant-fossil-beds-national-monument-creates-in-economic-benefits-report-shows-visitor-spending-supports-61-jobs-in-local-economy.htm Fri, 22 Apr 2016 08:19:00 EST Tourism to Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument creates in Economic Benefits Report shows visitor spending supports 61 jobs in local economy https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/tourism-to-florissant-fossil-beds-national-monument-creates-in-economic-benefits-report-shows-visitor-spending-supports-61-jobs-in-local-economy.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/hike-and-a-haiku-poetry-walk.htm Sun, 13 Mar 2016 07:49:00 EST Join volunteer interpretive ranger Steven Veatch for an experiential nature and poetry program https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/hike-and-a-haiku-poetry-walk.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/night-sky-program-march-4.htm Tue, 01 Mar 2016 11:19:00 EST Join park staff and members of the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society for a night sky program. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/night-sky-program-march-4.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/night-sky-february-2016.htm Fri, 29 Jan 2016 11:44:00 EST Join park staff and members of the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society for a celebration of the night sky. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/night-sky-february-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/great-backyard-bird-count-february-13.htm Wed, 27 Jan 2016 11:11:00 EST A day filled with activities for families including the chance to participate in a nationwide bird counting citizen science project. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/great-backyard-bird-count-february-13.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-national-monument-to-waive-entrance-fees-for-martin-luther-king-jr-day.htm Wed, 13 Jan 2016 05:17:00 EST Fee Free Day at Florissant Fossil Beds https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-national-monument-to-waive-entrance-fees-for-martin-luther-king-jr-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/hikes-for-your-health-winter-2016.htm Wed, 06 Jan 2016 06:46:00 EST Join a ranger and a community of visitors to hike the Monument's trails for health https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/hikes-for-your-health-winter-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/winter-ecology-workshop-january-23.htm Wed, 06 Jan 2016 06:24:00 EST Join volunteer interpretive ranger Steve Veatch for a look at how plants and animals interact and survive Colorado's winter environment. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/winter-ecology-workshop-january-23.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/day-astronomy-program-december-19.htm Tue, 01 Dec 2015 06:37:00 EST Join park staff and the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society for a daytime sun gazing astronomy program https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/day-astronomy-program-december-19.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/star-gazing.htm Wed, 21 Oct 2015 06:18:00 EST Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument to Host “Slightly Spooky Star Stories Stargaze” Friday, October 30 https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/star-gazing.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-national-monument-to-host-national-fossil-day-celebration-on-saturday-october-17.htm Wed, 07 Oct 2015 08:34:00 EST Join a ranger for a guided fossil hike and/or bring a rock to be identified by a geologist. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-national-monument-to-host-national-fossil-day-celebration-on-saturday-october-17.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/new-national-program-encourages-families-and-classes-to-visit-national-park.htm Wed, 02 Sep 2015 07:50:00 EST New National Program Encourages Families and Classes to Visit National Park https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/new-national-program-encourages-families-and-classes-to-visit-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/september-astronomy-programs.htm Tue, 01 Sep 2015 07:40:00 EST Join us for astronomy programs on Saturday September 5 and Sunday September 27. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/september-astronomy-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-heritage-day.htm Thu, 16 Jul 2015 13:25:00 EST Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument will be participating in Florissant Heritage day by hosting a family friendly day at the Hornbek Homestead from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM on Saturday Jul 25th. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-heritage-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/ute-dancers-to-perform-at-florissant-fossil-beds.htm Thu, 16 Jul 2015 13:11:00 EST The Pikes Peak Historical Society and Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument will be hosting a group of Tabeguache dancers for a performance of traditional Ute dances at the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument amphitheater on Saturday, August 8 at 7:00 PM. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/ute-dancers-to-perform-at-florissant-fossil-beds.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/trails4teens.htm Fri, 22 May 2015 11:36:00 EST Trails4Teens challenges all teens to work, hike, and play at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument on its 14 miles of hiking trails. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/trails4teens.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/yoga-hikes-2015.htm Fri, 08 May 2015 09:14:00 EST Join a ranger for a yoga hiking health program. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/yoga-hikes-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/tourism-to-florissant-fossil-beds-generates-over-three-million-dollars-in-economic-benefits.htm Mon, 27 Apr 2015 10:24:00 EST Tourism to Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument creates 3.5 Million in Economic Benefits https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/tourism-to-florissant-fossil-beds-generates-over-three-million-dollars-in-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/night-sky-programs-in-april-2015.htm Wed, 01 Apr 2015 05:17:00 EST Join us for two night sky programs on Saturday April 11 and Wednesday April 22. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/night-sky-programs-in-april-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/national-park-week-april-18-26-and-find-your-park.htm Tue, 31 Mar 2015 12:11:00 EST Florissant Fossil Beds will host a variety of activities during National Park Week April 18 - 26. April 18-19 will be fee free. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/national-park-week-april-18-26-and-find-your-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/march-interpretive-programs-2015.htm Mon, 02 Mar 2015 08:27:00 EST Florissant Fossil Beds will be offering two night sky programs during the month of March. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/march-interpretive-programs-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/presidents-day-weekend-2015-fee-free.htm Sat, 31 Jan 2015 09:40:00 EST Presidents Day Weekend 2015 is fee free. Celebrate with a visit to Florissant Fossil Beds between Saturday February 14 - Monday, February 16. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/presidents-day-weekend-2015-fee-free.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-national-monument-announces-plans-for-slash-pile-burning-operations-february-through-april.htm Tue, 27 Jan 2015 07:13:00 EST Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument Announces Plans for Slash Pile Burning Operations February through April https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-national-monument-announces-plans-for-slash-pile-burning-operations-february-through-april.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-national-monument-to-waive-entrance-fees-for-martin-luther-king-jr-day-january-19-2015.htm Fri, 09 Jan 2015 08:13:00 EST Fees are waived and programs offered on Monday, January 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-national-monument-to-waive-entrance-fees-for-martin-luther-king-jr-day-january-19-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-offers-guided-hikes-and-astronomy-programs-january-2015.htm Wed, 31 Dec 2014 09:54:00 EST Florissant Fossil Beds will once again offer its Hikes for Your Health Program and some astronomy programs in January. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-offers-guided-hikes-and-astronomy-programs-january-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/night-sky-program-geminid-meteor-shower.htm Thu, 04 Dec 2014 07:11:00 EST Come see the night sky the way it used to look before city lights crowded out the stars. Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument offers an ideal balance between convenient location – an easy drive from Colorado Springs– and a sky dark enough to reveal the countless stars that once lit the night for our ancestors. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/night-sky-program-geminid-meteor-shower.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-to-host-holiday-open-house.htm Wed, 03 Dec 2014 09:39:00 EST Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument will host a holiday open house at the visitor center on Saturday, December 13th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-to-host-holiday-open-house.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/limited-firewood-collection-permits-available-by-lottery-from-florissant-fossil-beds-national-monument.htm Tue, 02 Dec 2014 12:03:00 EST Permits will be available by lottery to collect firewood generated from hazard fuel reduction projects within Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/limited-firewood-collection-permits-available-by-lottery-from-florissant-fossil-beds-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-national-monument-seeks-public-input-on-potential-entrance-fee-increase.htm Tue, 02 Dec 2014 04:15:00 EST Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is proposing a change in their current entrance fees and requests input from the local community https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-national-monument-seeks-public-input-on-potential-entrance-fee-increase.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/night-sky-program-saturday-november-29.htm Fri, 14 Nov 2014 11:28:00 EST Join us to see the night sky as it once was on a night sky program from 6:00PM - 8:00PM on Saturday November 29th. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/night-sky-program-saturday-november-29.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/prescribed-burn-october-2014.htm Tue, 23 Sep 2014 07:51:00 EST Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument plans to implement a prescribed burn on approximately 180 acres of monument land along the northern boundary adjacent to Teller County Road 1. The primary goal for the project is to reduce accumulated hazardous forest fuels and to create a buffer near the monument’s northern boundary to help protect adjacent neighbors and communities. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/prescribed-burn-october-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/elk-bugling-hikes-2014.htm Mon, 01 Sep 2014 10:41:00 EST Join a ranger after hours to listen to the elk bugling and be a part of a Rocky Mountain fall tradition. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/elk-bugling-hikes-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/night-sky-programs-august-september-2014.htm Tue, 12 Aug 2014 08:04:00 EST Florissant Fossil Beds to Offer Night Sky Programs in August and September 2014 https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/night-sky-programs-august-september-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/economic-benefit-report-2014.htm Fri, 18 Jul 2014 09:03:00 EST Tourism to Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument creates 3.2 million in Economic Benefit Report shows visitor spending supports 44 jobs in local economy https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/economic-benefit-report-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/hornbek-homestead-open-house-2014.htm Fri, 18 Jul 2014 07:53:00 EST Celebrate Florissant Heritage Day by visiting the Hornbek Homestead from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM for family friendly games and crafts https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/hornbek-homestead-open-house-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/new-summer-programs-2014.htm Tue, 24 Jun 2014 10:47:00 EST Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is offering new programs this summer including Yoga, Stars, and Wildflower Walks https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/new-summer-programs-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/yoga-hikes.htm Fri, 23 May 2014 13:04:00 EST Enjoy the park by getting healthy as part of the yoga hike program offered for six weeks starting May 21 every Wednesday and Saturday mornings at 9:00AM https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/yoga-hikes.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/slash-pile-burning.htm Wed, 05 Feb 2014 10:01:00 EST Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument Announces Plans for Slash Pile Burning Operations on Tuesday, February 18 https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/slash-pile-burning.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/backyard-bird-count-2014.htm Tue, 04 Feb 2014 09:57:00 EST Friends of Florissant Fossil Beds to Host Great Backyard Bird Count Saturday February 15, 2014 https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/backyard-bird-count-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/presidents-day-weekend.htm Tue, 04 Feb 2014 09:22:00 EST Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument to Waive Entrance Fees for President’s Day Weekend, February 15 - 17, 2014 https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/presidents-day-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-to-host-hikes-for-your-health-program.htm Fri, 20 Dec 2013 04:55:00 EST Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is launching a new program called "Hikes for Your Health" https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-to-host-hikes-for-your-health-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/hornbek-holiday-open-house-2013.htm Fri, 22 Nov 2013 11:38:00 EST Warm yourself by the woodstove and celebrate the holidays in the 1878 Hornbek Homestead. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/hornbek-holiday-open-house-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/no-child-left-inside-weekend-2013.htm Wed, 11 Sep 2013 08:42:00 EST Each year during the latter part of September Pikes Peak area partners sponsor activities to encourage children to get outside https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/no-child-left-inside-weekend-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/guided-elk-hikes-2013.htm Thu, 29 Aug 2013 13:02:00 EST Florissant Fossil Beds will be offering ranger guided elk programs in September and October. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/guided-elk-hikes-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-visitor-center-grand-opening.htm Thu, 06 Jun 2013 04:28:00 EST Shortly after Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument was established 44 years ago, plans were made to build a visitor center. Four decades later, those plans finally have been fulfilled with the recent completion of a new visitor center and research facility complete with new, https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-visitor-center-grand-opening.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/hornbek-homestead-holiday.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2012 09:02:00 EST Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument celebrates the holiday season with an open house at the Hornbek Homestead on Saturday, December 8, 2012, from 10 am until 3 pm. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/hornbek-homestead-holiday.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/wapiti-walks-2011.htm Mon, 29 Aug 2011 09:55:00 EST Take part in a Rocky Mountain tradition: listening for the bugling of the bull Elk (Wapiti) on an autumn evening. Join us at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument to learn about, listen for, and look for wild Wapiti. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/wapiti-walks-2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/national-park-week-2011.htm Sun, 03 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is Fee Free from April 16th - 24th 2011 to Celebrate National Park Week. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/national-park-week-2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/ranger-programs-for-february-2011.htm Sun, 23 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST Florissant Fossil Beds NM will be offering a variety of programs for February 2011 https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/ranger-programs-for-february-2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/fee-free-weekend-january-15-17-2011.htm Tue, 04 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument offers fee free days from Saturday, January 15th - Monday, January 17th, 2011. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/fee-free-weekend-january-15-17-2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/holiday-season-interpretive-programs.htm Mon, 13 Dec 2010 19:00:00 EST Florissant Fossil Beds offers two guided hikes during the holiday season https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/holiday-season-interpretive-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/hornbek-homestead-holiday-open-house.htm Mon, 22 Nov 2010 19:00:00 EST Learn more about the settlement of the Florissant valley and Florissant Fossil Beds at the annual Hornbek Homestead Holiday open house. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/hornbek-homestead-holiday-open-house.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/hornbek-holiday-open-house.htm Tue, 09 Nov 2010 19:00:00 EST Celebrate the holiday season by visiting an 1878 homestead at Florissant Fossil Beds https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/hornbek-holiday-open-house.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/veterans-day-is-fee-free.htm Tue, 02 Nov 2010 20:00:00 EST <P> Thursday, November 11th, 2010, the United States will observe Veterans Day, a day honoring our veterans of the military. The National Park Service will recognize the contributions of our veterans by making it a "free fee" day for the general public at all national park areas, including Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. This will be an excellent opportunity to visit Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument – Colorado Spring's closest national park area. The Monument will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Make sure to come by the visitor center and see the 14 minute orientation video and fossil exhibits. There are two, short self guided trails to hike. Children may want to get a free Junior Ranger book and earn a Junior Ranger badge. Additionally there are 14 miles of hiking trails open to the public. Picnic areas are also available. To reach the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, travel 35 miles west of Colorado Springs on Highway 24. At the town of Florissant, turn left onto Teller County #1, and travel 2 miles south to the Visitor Center. For additional information call 719- 748- 3253.</P> https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/veterans-day-is-fee-free.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-celebrates-national-fossil-day-2010.htm Wed, 29 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-celebrates-national-fossil-day-2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/flfo-to-host-a-fee-free-childrens-event-on-sept-25-2010.htm Sat, 11 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/flfo-to-host-a-fee-free-childrens-event-on-sept-25-2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/evening-elk-walks-to-begin-on-september-17-2010.htm Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST Take part in a Rocky Mountain tradition: listening for the bugling of the bull Elk (Wapiti) on an autumn evening. Join us at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument to learn about, listen for and look for wild Wapiti. Programs on September 17th, 18th, 19th will be from 5:30 PM until 8:00 PM. Programs on September 24th, 25th, 26th, and October 1st, 2nd, 3rd will be from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM. These programs will include a brief presentation about these magnificent animals, followed by an off trail hike of up to 2 miles during which we will look and listen for the elk in the wild. This program will not be suitable for young children. Normal entrance fees to Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument will apply ($3 per adult, 16 and older). Annual passes to the Fossil Beds are available for $15 (good for the cardholder and 3 other adults). https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/evening-elk-walks-to-begin-on-september-17-2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/archaeology-seminar-2010.htm Tue, 25 May 2010 20:00:00 EST Summary: Join Dr. Michael Nowak in this course to learn about the history and evolution of archaeology. Fee is $50. Teacher credit available. Registration required. Call 719-748-3253. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/archaeology-seminar-2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/gps-gis-basics-2010.htm Tue, 25 May 2010 20:00:00 EST Summary: Learn about GIS and GPS with Nancy Schock, Jeff Pinkard, and Dave Hammond. Fee is $50. Teacher credit available. Registration required. Call 719-748-3253. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/gps-gis-basics-2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/plant-geography-of-florissant-fossil-beds-2010.htm Tue, 25 May 2010 20:00:00 EST Summary: Examine some of the common plants of Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument and the ways in which these plants fit into the surrounding environment. Fee is $50. Teacher credit available. Registration required. Call 719-748-3253. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/plant-geography-of-florissant-fossil-beds-2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/fee-free-weekend-and-summer-hours-2010.htm Wed, 19 May 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/fee-free-weekend-and-summer-hours-2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/ranger-guided-programs-offered-this-holiday-season.htm Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:00:00 EST Join ranger led programs on December 26, 27, and January 3rd to celebrate the holiday season. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/ranger-guided-programs-offered-this-holiday-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/veterans-day-2009.htm Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST Veterans and active military and their families can enjoy a fee free day at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/veterans-day-2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/saturdays-with-a-scientist-at-florissant-fossil-beds.htm Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument protects one of the richest fossil deposits in the world. In addition to preserving fossils, the national park service also continues to search for fossils and conducts research. Have you ever wondered how scientists find fossils? How do they know where to look? What do they do when they find a fossil? You can find the answers to these questions by coming to Saturdays with a Scientist which is a program that takes place at the Florissant Fossil Beds from 1 – 3 PM on most Saturdays. Call (719) 748-3253 for details. Join Bob Carnein, geologist, professor, and National Park Service Volunteer as he looks for fossils in his lab in the visitor center at Florissant Fossil Beds. This is also a good opportunity to bring in your rocks and fossils to get them identified. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/saturdays-with-a-scientist-at-florissant-fossil-beds.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-webcam-now-live.htm Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument’s webcam is now available for viewing. Images from the webcam can be viewed at www.nps.gov/flfo/photosmultimedia/webcams.htm. The webcam will take a snapshot every 60 seconds, and is viewable 24 hours a day. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-webcam-now-live.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/no-child-left-inside-weekend-kick-off-event-and-free-movie-premiere.htm Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST Fall time is a great time to be outdoors in Colorado and enjoy the natural world. It can be even more enjoyable to share the wonders of nature with your family. This weekend, September 26th–27th, marks the second annual No Child Left Inside Weekend in the Pikes Peak Region – a weekend that honors the importance of reconnecting our youth with the natural world. Recent research and books such as, “The Last Child in the Woods,” have shown that connecting children with nature can benefit children physically, mentally, and emotionally. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/no-child-left-inside-weekend-kick-off-event-and-free-movie-premiere.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-national-monument-to-change-hours.htm Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-national-monument-to-change-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-to-present-wapiti-walks.htm Sun, 23 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST Take part in a Rocky Mountain tradition: listening for the bugling of the bull Elk (Wapiti) on an autumn evening. Join us at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument to learn about, listen for and look for wild Wapiti. Programs on September 19 and 20 will be from 5:30 until 8:00. Programs on September 26 and 27, and October 3, 4, 10 and 11 will be from 5:00 to 7:30. These programs will include a brief presentation about these magnificent animals, followed by an off trail hike of up to 2 miles during which we will look and listen for the elk in the wild. This program will not be suitable for young children. Normal entrance fees to Florissant fossil Beds National Monument will apply ($3 per adult, 16 and older). Annual passes to the fossil beds are available for $15 (good for the cardholder and 3 other adults). https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-to-present-wapiti-walks.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/junior-ranger-day-at-florissant-fossil-beds-national-monument.htm Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/junior-ranger-day-at-florissant-fossil-beds-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/successful-saturday-wildflower-walks-continue.htm Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/successful-saturday-wildflower-walks-continue.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-to-present-hornbek-homestead-days.htm Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST Take a glance back in time, and take part in a celebration honoring Florissant valley’s first settlers. Traveling back to the 1880’s discover and witness the life of a true pioneer and the hardships they faced. Join in the fun and let your homestead spirit come alive at the Hornbek Homestead at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument on Saturday, July 25th and Sunday, July 26th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Staff and volunteers will be dressed in period costumes, and will be doing craft demonstrations, playing games with the kids, giving tours of the historic property and serving lemonade and cookies. Come visit and make a day of it. Hornbek Homestead Days are being held in conjunction with Heritage Day in the town of Florissant on Saturday July 25th. The Hornbek Homestead is located at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, 35 miles west of Colorado Springs and just one mile south of the town of Florissant on Teller County #1. For more information please call 719-748-3253. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-to-present-hornbek-homestead-days.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/rock-and-fossil-road-trip.htm Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/rock-and-fossil-road-trip.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/the-flora-of-florissant.htm Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/the-flora-of-florissant.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/adventures-with-owls.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/adventures-with-owls.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-national-monument.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST Mountain flowers, meadow flowers, forest flowers, cactus flowers, even “weed” flowers. Florissant, which is French for blooming and flourishing, has them all and more. Beginning July 18th, join a ranger at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument on any Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. through the summer, for a guided walk to see and hear about some of our many flowers. Learn names and some fun facts about the many varieties that bloom throughout the summer. These relaxing and easy walks on the trails of the Monument should vary each week as different flowers come into season. There is no fee for the walks beyond the usual entrance fees for the Monument. Reservations are not needed to join the flower walks. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/red-rocks-and-cool-caves.htm Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/red-rocks-and-cool-caves.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-offers-a-fee-free-weekend.htm Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST Tough economic times call for economical fun, and you can’t beat Florissant Fossil Beds and America’s other 390 national parks for family time, fresh air, and opportunities to learn about our great country. Florissant Fossil Beds, as well as all National Park Service areas, will waive entrance fees on the following six days this summer: June 20- 21, July 18- 19, and August 15- 16, 2009. The National Park Service wants to remind everyone that our national parks are places for everyone to have fun, reconnect with nature and history, and build a sense of ownership and stewardship toward parks and the environment. These fee- free weekends will be in addition to fee- free days on National Public Lands Day, September 26, and Veterans Day, November 11. https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-offers-a-fee-free-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/secrets-of-a-sustainable-life.htm Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/secrets-of-a-sustainable-life.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-announces-recovery-act-project.htm Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST Florissant Fossil Beds receives $77,000 from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. It will be used to rehabilitate the exterior and interior of the visitor center to make it more energy efficient https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/florissant-fossil-beds-announces-recovery-act-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/local-resident-sally-maertens-receives-national-award-as-volunteer-of-the-year-for-the-national-park-service.htm Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/news/local-resident-sally-maertens-receives-national-award-as-volunteer-of-the-year-for-the-national-park-service.htm