Fountain Creek Watershed District

09/15/2026

Calling all Creek Week Crew Leaders - 30 minutes until the first day of supply pickup ends!

09/14/2026

🌊 Creek Week isn’t just about picking up trash! 🌱

There are plenty of ways to get involved in Creek Week 2026 beyond traditional cleanups. Help care for the watershed by getting your hands dirty at a noxious w**d removal event, a tree planting, doing some trail building, or helping with seed collecting! After all, Creek Week truly is a week to celebrate our Fountain Creek.

Upcoming Opportunities:

🌱 Noxious W**d removal opportunities:
Garden of the Gods: https://cerv.is/0132gpUQ50o
Rockrimmon Open Space: https://cerv.is/0132x5237
Palmer Lake: https://conps.org/home/events/event-listing/ #!event/2026/9/26/creek-week-noxious-w**d-removal-palmer-lake
Rainbow Falls (free shuttle!): https://cityofmanitousprings-parksandrec.app.transform.civicplus.com/forms/48927

🌲Tree Planting with Rocky Mountain Field Institute: https://www.rmfi.org/civicrm-event/2682

🔨Trail work with Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates: https://medwheel.org/mc-events/national-public-lands-day-forest-lakes-trail/

🌸Seed gathering with the US Air Force Academy and Restored Lands non-profit: https://www.restoredlandsnonprofit.com/events-1

🤝 Lots of ways to get involved!

Find an opportunity that works for you and make your impact on the Fountain Creek Watershed! Whether you’re pulling w**ds, getting creative, or lending a hand behind the scenes, every contribution makes a difference. 💙

09/12/2026

Having such a fun time talking about clean water, great beer, and scoop the p**p at Pawtoberfest - come see us and our Fountain Creek Brewshed Alliance members!

09/11/2026

🎉 Creek Week 2026 is shaping up to be BIG - let's see how many Crew Leader and Crew Member volunteers we can get! 🌊💙

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has already stepped up to lead a crew. 🙌 Your leadership is what makes Creek Week possible, and we can’t wait to see what we accomplish together! Haven’t signed up to lead a crew yet? There’s still time! Crew Leader registration closes Wednesday, September 16 at 9 PM.

And the fun doesn’t stop at cleanups! There are plenty of ways to get involved in Creek Week this year, including noxious w**d removal opportunities and a supply decorating event. Stay tuned for more details and visit the Creek Week 2026 tab on our website for links.🌱🎨

https://www.fountain-crk.org/creek-week-2026

Come help us prep, beautify, and get ready to celebrate Creek Week!

📅 Supply Decorating: September 23
📅 Creek Week: September 26–October 4
👥 Recruit your crew.
🌱 Get your hands dirty.
🎨 Decorate some supplies.
🌊 Make an impact!

Let’s keep the momentum going and make Creek Week 2026 our biggest one yet! 🎉

09/11/2026

Its a packed house tonight at Storybook Brewing for Peaks2Plains Weather Liquid Lecture! We love our Wacky Watershed Weather!

09/10/2026

TONIGHT: Wacky Watershed Weather Liquid Lecture at Brewing!

Join us this evening to learn all about wacky watershed weather from meteorologist Meister of !🌦️🍻

Matt will share his expertise on the unique weather patterns of the Fountain Creek Watershed and the influence of different factors around the Pikes Peak Region.

📅 Thursday, September 10
⏰ 6:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Storybook Brewing Co. 3121 N. El Paso St., Colorado Springs
🍺 Attendees receive $1 off draft beers!
🎁 Stick around for prize giveaways at the end of the night!

The event is FREE, and drop-ins are welcome, but RSVPs are encouraged at [email protected].

Come learn about the wild, wacky weather that shapes our watershed! 🌧️⛈️🏔️

09/10/2026

TONIGHT: September Liquid Lecture! 🌦️🍻

Ever wonder how weather behaves around Pikes Peak and what it means for our home watershed? Join us tonight at Storybook Brewing to learn all about wacky watershed weather from meteorologist Meister of !

📅 Thursday, September 10
⏰ 6:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Storybook Brewing Co. 3121 N. El Paso St., Colorado Springs
🍺 Attendees receive $1 off draft beers!
🎁 Stick around for prize giveaways at the end of the night!

The event is FREE, and drop-ins are welcome, but RSVPs are encouraged at [email protected].

Come learn about the wild, wacky weather that shapes our watershed! 🌧️⛈️🏔️

09/09/2026

Our Where Water Connects Us video series is now available on YouTube! Explore the Fountain Creek Watershed, learn about FCWD’s work, and discover how our communities are connected by water.

Watch the full series and learn more about the watershed:
💧 Watershed 101: The Fountain Creek Watershed
🌿 The Life of FCWD
🏞️ Protecting Fountain Creek: Restoration in the Watershed
🤝 Creek Connections: Outreach and Education in the Fountain Creek Watershed
🌎 Securing the Future for the Fountain Creek Watershed

09/07/2026

Give back to Blodgett Open Space during Creek Week! 🌻🌎🎉

Join RMFI in replanting the newly opened section of Blodgett Open Space near the Quarry Pass Trailhead with Ponderosa Pine saplings! It’s sure to be a fun and rewarding day, perfect for the whole family!

This is a stewardship opportunity where we welcome volunteers of all backgrounds and communities, ages, and ability levels!

Pre-registration required - space is limited.
Register Here: https://www.rmfi.org/civicrm-event/2682

09/07/2026

Creek Week 2026 is getting closer, and there’s a lot to know before September 26 arrives!

📅 Important Creek Week Dates:

👥 Crew Leader Registration: August 17–September 16
👥 Crew Member Registration: August 28–October 4
🧤 Supply Pickups – Colorado Springs: September 15, 17 & 19
🧤 Supply Pickup – Pueblo: September 21
⚠️ Safety Training – In Person (Pueblo): September 21
💻 Safety Training – Virtual: September 22
🌎 CREEK WEEK 2026: September 26–October 4

Whether you’re a first-time volunteer or a Creek Week pro, check out the updated resources on our website for everything you need to prepare, stay safe, and make an impact for the Fountain Creek Watershed.

👉Creek Week 2026 website: https://www.fountain-crk.org/creek-week-2026

Visit the Creek Week website, register your crew, and get ready to clean up!