ALMANAC OUTDOOR RECREATION CALENDAR

ONGOING

“Women on Wednesdays - Climbing,” 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, The Rock Climbing Center, 16240 Old Denver Highway, Monument, $20; 481-9099, climbingtherock.com.

Cycling

ONGOING

The Colorado Springs Cycling Club promotes safe and fun cycling for all ages and abilities. For a schedule of rides and events, visit bikesprings.org or e-mail CSCC@bikesprings.org.

Hiking

ONGOING

Guided hikes in or near North Cheyenne Cañon Park, for adults and children 10 and older with an adult, free, unless noted. Hikes begin at Starsmore Discovery Center, 2120 S. Cheyenne Canyon Road. Reservations required: 385-6086.

“Pat’s Wild Canyon Adventures,” 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, ages 8-10, accompanied by an adult. Hike, crawl, wade and climb among North Cheyenne Cañon’s nooks, crannies and creeks, $2 per child, free for adults.

Gold Camp Road, 1-3:30 p.m. Sunday.

Mountain Park Environmental Center-sponsored guided hikes, Pueblo Mountain Park, Beulah. Registration: 1-719-485-4444 or hikeandlearn.org

Autumn Equinox Harvest Moon hike, 6:30 p.m. Monday, $5 for nonmembers.

The Link at FPC-sponsored hikes. Call for times. Registration if required: First Presbyterian Church, 884-6206.

Heizer Trail hike for adults, Sept. 29, free. Registration required by Tuesday.

Hikes at Castlewood Canyon State Park, 2989 S. Colorado 83, Franktown. Day pass, $6/vehicle. Reservations: 1-303-688-5242.

“Castlewood Dam Caretaker’s Home,” 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sunday.

Hikes at Mueller State Park, 21045 Colorado 67, Divide. Day pass $6/vehicle. 687-2366.

“Cahill Cabin and Lost Still,” 3 p.m. today sept. 21, Grouse Mountain Trailhead. About 3 hours.

“Aspens and Nature,” 10 a.m. Saturday sept. 22 at Grouse Mountain Trailhead, and 2 p.m. Saturday sept. 22 at Elk Meadow Trailhead.

“Aspens and Nature,” 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. SundaySept. 23, Grouse Mountain Trailhead.

“Dynamite Cabin,” 2 p.m. Sept. 28, Grouse Mountain Trailhead.

Free tours of Red Rock Canyon, 8 a.m. Thursdays. 2- to 2 1/2-hour tours, easy-to-moderate trails, through grassy meadows, mountain shrub, red rock quarries and sandstone rock formations. Reservations required: Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce, 685-5089.

SATURDAY

“Fall Fiesta” walk, 5K or 10K, start from 8:30 a.m. to noon, Iron Horse Park, Fort Carson, enter through Gate 1 on Highway 115. Sponsored by the Falcon Wanderers Volksmarch Club and Fort Carson Morale, Welfare and Recreation, free; Nancy, 559-4468 or Russ, 667-5662.

Nature

ONGOING

Nature programs at Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center, 1805 N. 30th St., 219-0108. Center hours are 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily.

Free nature walks in the Garden of the Gods, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily.

Nature programs at Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Peppergrass Lane, Fountain. Reservations: 520-6745.

“Pond Critters,” 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, $3.

“Fountain Creek Nature Adventures: Animal Aerobics,” 9-10:30 a.m. and 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesday, ages 3-6 with an adult, $3 per person.

Nature programs at Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Road. Reservations: 520-6387.

“HawkQuest: Live Birds of Prey,” 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, $5.

Nature programs at Mueller State Park, 21045 Colorado 67, Divide. Day pass $6/vehicle. 687-2366.

“Mountain Men” - stories of the early fur trade and mountain man lifestyle - 6 p.m. todaySept. 21, Camper Services.

“Skins and Skulls,” 2-4 p.m. SaturdaySept. 22 or noon-2 p.m. Sunday, Visitor Center.

“Black Bear” - learn about the animals and what to do if you encounter them - 7:30 p.m. Saturday Sept. 22, Amphitheater.

Sunrise nature/wildlife photo shoot, Saturday mornings, Westcliffe. Cost is $55. Reservations required: 1-303-823-6399 or kennethwajda.com/naturewildlife 1/9/07 - CO].

Outdoor skills

ONGOING

Colorado Mountain Club teaches courses and leads trips in outdoor activities; 635-5330 or www.cmc.org - 1/9/07- CO].

Running

SUNDAY

Panera Bread’s “Panerathon” 5K race, 8 a.m., Panera Bread bakery-cafe, 10450 Towncenter Drive, Westminster. Proceeds benefit Food Bank of the Rockies. For fees and to register, go to getmeregistered.com 9/10/07 -co] or active.com

THURSDAY

“Preparing for a Fall Marathon,” 6 p.m., Runner’s Roost, 107 E. Bijou St. Martha Rosenau, registered dietitian, will discuss proper fueling and hydration while training at long distances and how to overcome common obstacles to optimal performances, free. Registration required: 632-2633.

Volunteering

ONGOING

The Snowboard Outreach Society, a local nonprofit organization, needs volunteers for next season and fundraising events; Jodi Link, 1-970-845-7040.

Etc.

ONGOING

Dinosaur Depot Museum, 330 Royal Gorge Blvd., Cañon City, open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays. Dinosaur fossils from local fossil beds. Call 1-719-269-7150 or 1-800-987-6379 for tour times, dates, prices and other details.

CONTACT US: Out There listings are published on a space-available basis. Information is due Thursday two weeks before publication. Include the event’s name, time, date, place, cost (or specify free), and daytime phone contact. Send to: dena.rosenberry@gazette.com or carlotta.olson@gazette.com; 636-0202 (fax); or Out There/Calendar, The Gazette, P.O. 1779, Colorado Springs 80901.