All Pikes Peak Library District locations will close at 4 p.m. on Tue., Dec. 31 and be closed on Wed., Jan. 1 in observance of New Year's Day. 
The Junior Ranger Nature pack provides self-guided activities to encourages children and their families to get out, explore, observe, describe, and engage the senses any time during the year. Designed for ages 7-13, and align with Colorado Academic Standards for Science and Social Science. Provided and in partnership with the City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Parks, Trails & Open Spaces.
Click here for more information about the Junior Ranger Nature packs.
Bring your completed Junior Ranger Book to a swearing-in ceremony to take your Junior Ranger pledge and receive your Park Expert sticker/Junior Ranger badge! The ceremony will be followed by a Ranger-Guided hike.
2022 Schedule
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July 2: Red Rocks Canyon Open Space (picnic area) - 3550 W. High St.
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Aug. 6: Stratton Open Space (Ridgeway parking Lot) - 1602 Ridgeway Ave.
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Sept. 3: Bluestem Prairie Open Space (picnic area) - 6254 Goldfield Dr.
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Nov. 5: Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center - 1805 N. 30th St.
2023 Schedule
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Mar. 4: Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center - 1805 N. 30th St.
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June 3: Ute Valley Open Space - Ute Valley Trail (HP lot)
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Jul. 1: Red Rocks Canyon Open Space (picnic area) - 3550 W. High St.
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Aug. 5: Stratton Open Space (Ridgeway parking Lot) - 1602 Ridgeway Ave.
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Sept. 2: Bluestem Prairie Open Space (picnic area) - 6254 Goldfield Dr.