Winter Exploration at Running Deer Natural Area

 02/07/2026  |  12:30 PM - 03:30 PM
  Running Deer Natural Area  |  Registration Required

Natural Discoveries (Community Program)

When: Saturday February 7, 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Where: Running Deer Natural Area. Meet at parking lot on east Prospect Rd (at approximately 3301 Prospect Rd). Other parking lots can be found at the Colorado Welcome Center (3745 Prospect Rd.), or running Deer Natural Area can also be accessed via the Prospect Rd underpass from Riverbend Ponds Natural Area. Activity Description: Learn about the different ways that animals survive through the winter's scarcity of food; migrate, hibernate, or staying active. Naturalist Rob Pickett shares some of the fascinating methods animals have evolved to stay alive. The hike will be about 3 miles long over relatively flat terrain. Accessibility: Program takes place outside and along an unpaved trail. Accessible bathrooms and parking available. Hike is roughly 3 miles, moderate. Please dress warmly for the weather. People of all abilities and disabilities are welcome to participate in all programs and we are happy to make any appropriate accommodations. If you'd like to request an accommodation (language interpretation, wheelchair access, etc.) please fill out the form linked under this activity. You can also copy and paste this link to access the same form: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7669173/Accessibility-and-Accommodation-Request-Form If accommodations are needed for an activity, please allow two (2) weeks prior to the event to process your request and arrange the accommodation, if available. If you have any questions or concerns about the accessibility of a program, please contact [email protected] or call 970-416-2815 for more information. ___________________________________________________________________ Queremos que sepas que todas las personas, independientemente de sus habilidades o discapacidades, son bienvenidas a participar en nuestros programas. Estamos dispuestos a hacer cualquier adaptación necesaria y asegurarnos de que todos puedan disfrutar plenamente de la experiencia. Si necesitas alguna adaptación, ya sea interpretación de idiomas, acceso para sillas de ruedas u otra cosa, por favor completa el formulario que está vinculado en esta actividad. También puedes copiar y pegar este enlace para acceder al formulario: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7669173/Accessibility-and-Accommodation-Request-Form Si requieres modificaciones para participar en alguna actividad, te pedimos que nos avises con dos (2) semanas de anticipación al evento para procesar tu solicitud y coordinar los ajustes, en caso de estar disponibles. Si tienes alguna pregunta o inquietud sobre la accesibilidad de alguno de nuestros programas, no dudes en contactarnos en [email protected] o llamando al 970-416-2815 para obtener más información.

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• Accessibility and Accommodation Request Form/Solicitud de accesibilidad

General Info

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

She/her/hers

Public Engagement Specialist 

City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department

[email protected]