The Poudre River: a Look Back in Time

 07/19/2025  |  09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  Old FC Heritage Park

Voices of the Past

When: Saturday July 19th, 9:30-11:00 a.m. Where: Meet at Old Fort Collins Heritage Park. Park at the Aztlan Center. Activity Description: The Poudre River is an ancient waterway that has a rich history of first peoples, explorers, mountain men, trappers, miners and military encampment. Farming and water issues gave rise to water laws and became a part of the Fort Collins heritage. An easy half-mile stroll that explores the origins of the river, its history and future plans for a significant resource that is the only river in Colorado with the designation of wild and scenic. Families are welcome. What to bring: Dress for the weather and bring plenty of water. Accessibility. 0.5 mile walk along paved Poudre Trail, easy.

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Thank you Fort Collins and Larimer County voters! Your support of citizen-initiated sales taxes makes land conservation and educational activities like this possible.

Lauren Hennessey

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Public Engagement Specialist 

City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department

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