First Frost of the Season!

Last night brought the season's first frost with temps in the upper 20s. The day quickly warmed into a lovely indian summer day. An afternoon hike along the park's Mace Trail revelaed plenty of autumn color, whether you were looking on a micro or a macro scale, as illustrated by the photos. The berries are from a threeleaf sumac bush (sometimes called skunkbrush).

August wildflowers!

Along with floods and other challenges to the town of Beulah, the generous summer moisture has brought forth a wild abandon of wildflowers that typically dominate the latter part of summer. I walked but a few steps from my MPEC office a few moments ago to take these photos of stiff goldenrod (Solidago speciosa var. pallida) and smooth aster (Aster laevis var. geyeri). These and many other species, most of the Sunflower Family, are adding much color to the landscapes of Pueblo Mountain Park. Some of the spring flowers have produced ripe fruits (like the wax currant - Ribes cereum - below, also taken just outside the MPEC's door) that add to the harvest of color as we move towards the latter part of summer.

Summer in full swing at the MPEC!

Summer is here, and I am liking it! The wet spring has the land sporting tall grasses and lots of wildflowers. Rumbles of thunder and a pretty good chance of rain seem to define the afternoons. The MPEC is humming with activity: camps, hikes, and lots of other programs. Check out our website at www.hikeandlearn.org for information on upcoming programs. Then come on out to Pueblo Mountain Park and enjoy this beautiful summer with us!

Summer Solstice in Beulah beats the heat!

Summer was welcomed by around 50 of us, ages 1 - ?, drumming in the new season outside the historic Horseshoe Lodge. A great time was had by all on a lovely evening in a lovely setting!

Community Ice Cream Social!

Come Join MPEC for a community-wide ice cream social. We're renovating the Horseshoe Lodge and breathing new life into this historic gem at Pueblo Mountain Park. Enjoy ice cream, a slide presentation, tour the Lodge and view our plans for renovation.

It'll be yummy.

Saturday, June 16, 1pm to 4pm at the Lodge in Pueblo Mountain Park

Mountainside Gourmet Dinner Fundraiser

Mountainside Gourmet Dinner: a fundraiser to benefit Mountain Park Environmental Center

Get away to the mountains and enjoy a private residence overlooking the beautiful valley while experiencing a delicious four-course dinner. Hosted by Karin Kyte Romero, featuring renowned chefs Mary Oreskovich and Richard Warner of Hope Scotch Bakery and Steel City Diner!

Saturday July 28 6:00 pm Reception; 7:00 pm Dinner

Tickets: $150 each*

* A portion of each ticjet is tax deductible and will go towards renovating the historic Horseshoe lodge as MPEC's new headquarters and retreat center.

Reserve your ticket by calling 719-485-4444.

Beulah, Colorado Outdoor Summer Fun

The hiking at Pueblo Mountain Park is divine with wildflowers blooming along the trails.

Camps are in full swing now and we still have some openings, so if you have a child that you love that wants to come to camp, call us at 485-4444.

Join us for great summer programs by checking out the MPEC Website for full dates and times.

Plus you are invited to tour the Historic Horseshoe Lodge on Saturday, June 16 from 1 - 4pm for the Horseshoe Lodge Open House Ice Cream Social.