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Natural Areas
Special habitats like prairies, foothills, waterways, and forests are conserved for wildlife and people by the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department. Everyone is welcome to treasure and steward these beloved outdoor places. Thanks to community-driven sales tax ballot measures, there are 52 conserved natural areas and 114 miles of trail with more being added each year. See the Natural Areas Map (pdf).
Natural Areas Explorer is your guide to free natural area activities, June-October. Register here, by creating or signing in to you account.
Featured Activities
NextGenServe MW Cohort 2026
Mon 06/08, Wed 06/10, Mon 06/15, Wed 06/17, Mon 06/22, Wed 06/24, Mon 06/29, Wed 07/01, Mon 07/06, Wed 07/08, Mon 07/13, Wed 07/15, Mon 07/20, Wed 07/22, Mon 07/27, Wed 07/29, Mon 08/03
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NextGenServe Pro Cohort 2026
Tue 06/09, Thu 06/11, Tue 06/16, Thu 06/18, Tue 06/23, Thu 06/25, Tue 06/30, Thu 07/02, Tue 07/07, Thu 07/09, Tue 07/14, Thu 07/16, Tue 07/21, Thu 07/23, Tue 07/28, Thu 07/30
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Waterwise Garden Tour Wheels & Walks
Wed 07/01, Mon 08/03, Wed 09/23
Explore waterwise landscapes by bike or on foot! Learn about native plants, pollinators, and the Xeriscape Incentive Program while discovering easy ways to create a low-water yard. Routes are accessible with multiple stops. Sign up today!
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Conservation That Pays
Monday, 20 July 2026
Learn how to save money on your utility bill through behavioral changes and utility programs.
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Natural Areas Inspired Songwriting
Wednesday, 03 June 2026 | 09:00 AM | Primrose StudioWhere: Primrose Studio. Meet at the studio at 4300 Michaud Lane near Reservoir Ridge. Drive to the back of the parking lot and through the green gate that is normally closed, but will be open for registered participants this day. Activity Descr... more |
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National Trails Day Volunteer Event
Saturday, 06 June 2026 | 08:30 AM | Pineridge Natural Area | Registration RequiredThank you for signing up to help with a National Trails Day Volunteer Project. This year's project will be an opportunity for volunteers to pick from a variety of trail and maintenance projects. We have three main projects. Transportation from the... more |
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Welcome Bobolinks!
Saturday, 06 June 2026 | 08:00 AM | Reservoir Ridge Natural Area | Registration RequiredWhere: Reservoir Ridge Natural Area, Overland Trail Road Entrance. Meet at the parking lot off of Overland Trail, across from the Poudre Overlook Subdivision. Program Description: The Bobolinks are back! Each year for a short time, we are visi... more |
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Hike with a Planner: Arapaho Bend Restorations
Tuesday, 09 June 2026 | 05:30 PM | Arapaho Bend Natural Area | Registration RequiredWhere: Arapaho Bend, Meet at parking lot off of Strauss Cabin and E. Horsetooth Roads When: June 9th, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Program Topic: Ever wonder what planners look at when they are developing ways to protect sensitive natural resources and enh... more |
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Sunset 'Just Be' Yoga and Meditation
Wednesday, 10 June 2026 | 07:45 PM | Gateway Natural AreaWhere: Gateway Natural Area. Meet a Volunteer Naturalist at the parking entrance for a free parking pass. Program Description: The asana practice of yoga is designed to prepare the body for meditation. Sunrise and sunset are beautiful transiti... more |
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Light Up the Night
Thursday, 11 June 2026 | 08:30 PM | Riverbend Ponds Natural Area | Registration Required*Registration for this activity is required* Where: Riverbend Ponds Natural Area - Prospect Road Parking Lot. 2856 East Prospect - between Sharp Point and Summitview Roads. Overflow parking is available at Running Deer Natural Area. Program... more |
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Explore Bobcat Ridge
Friday, 12 June 2026 | 09:00 AM | Bobcat Ridge Natural AreaWhere: Bobcat Ridge Natural Area. Meet in the parking lot. Activity Description: Bobcat Ridge NA provides a local window on the natural world of our Rocky Mountain ecosystems and Spring provides the peak of the wildflower season. In addition t... more |
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Homesteaders of Soapstone Prairie
Friday, 12 June 2026 | 10:00 AM | Soapstone Prairie Natural Area | Registration RequiredWhere: Soapstone Prairie - Approximately a one-hour drive from Fort Collins. More complete directions can be found at https://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/finder/soapstone. This activity meets at the South Parking Lot. Program Description: Learn ... more |
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Let's Explore: Arapaho Bend Natural Area
Saturday, 13 June 2026 | 09:00 AM | Arapaho Bend Natural AreaWhere: Arapaho Bend Natural Area, parking lot off of Strauss Cabin and E Horsetooth Roads. Approximate address is 4109 E. Horsetooth Rd. When: Saturday June 13th, 9:00am - 11:00am Program Description: Discover a special natural area along t... more |
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Skygazing
Saturday, 13 June 2026 | 08:30 PM | Bobcat Ridge Natural Area | Registration RequiredWhere: Bobcat Ridge Natural Area. Address: 10184 Co Rd 32C, Loveland, CO 80538. Approximately 35 minutes from Fort Collins. When: June 13th, 8:30 - 10:30 p.m. What to Bring: Dress for temperatures 20 degrees cooler than the actual temperatu... more |
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Accepting Applications for the following Volunteer Types:
- Adopt-A-Natural Area
- BARK Ranger
- Community Science
- Diamond Peak Mountain Bike Patrol
- General Volunteer Application - Stewardship Volunteer
- Nix and Sugar Beet Garden Volunteer
- Photographer
- Volunteer Crew Leader/Trail Steward
- Volunteer Naturalist
- Volunteer Naturalist Assistant
- Volunteer Ranger Assistant
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