Wildflower Hike
05/22/2026
| 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Running Deer Natural Area
Natural Discoveries (Community Program)
Where: Location Change! Meet at the Riverbend Ponds parking lot, Walk into Running Deer Natural Area. Program Description: Springtime brings an abundance of wildflowers to our local foothills. These wildlife communities host a total of 267 native wildlife and 396 native plant species, including rare plants and animals found nowhere else in Colorado. Join naturalist Rob Pickett on this easy 3 mile hike to share in the wonders that our foothills provide. Accessibility: Program takes place outside and along an ADA accessible trail. Accessible bathrooms and parking available. Hike of up to 0.5 mile, easy. 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. People with disabilities are welcome to participate in all programs and we are happy to make any appropriate accommodations. Requests for disability-related services can be made during registration through the activity contact or by calling 970-416-2815 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the activity. What to Bring: Dress appropriately for the weather forecast. Bring sunscreen, a hat if you want one, closed-toe, sturdy shoes for outdoor observations, and plenty of water. Art supplies will be available, but feel free to bring your own as well. Consider bringing something to sit on outside
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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.
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Lauren Hennessey
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Public Engagement Specialist
City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department
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Peter V - Photographer
After a career in manufacturing and production work, I have shifted my focus to photography and specialize in motorsport, nature and street photography and am open to other areas. I have lived in Fort Collins since 2002.
Rob P - Volunteer Naturalist
After graduating in the first class of Environmental Sciences at U. of Virginia (1974), worked For EPA for ten years writing Environmental Impact Statements and being the Regional coordinator for Endangered and Threatened Species. The next 20 years, was the greenhouse and gardener supervisor at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. Since 1986, has led monthly natural history hikes primarily in the Shenandoah National Park. Moved to Fort Collins in 2019 and lead hikes for the city and county.
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