
Nature Photography: Finding and Photographing Wildlife
09/09/2024
| 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Nix Office, 1745 Hoffman Mill Road
| Registration Required
Creative By Nature - 16 +
Where: Nix Farm Natural Areas Office - 1745 Hoffman Mill Rd. When: Monday, September 9, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Program Description: This is a workshop for anyone interested in nature and wildlife photography. You may be an experienced photographer or just interested in capturing special moments in the field with the camera on your mobile. Wildlife photography can be enjoyed at many different skill and equipment levels. Some of the topics to be covered are: • The challenges of wildlife photography (and possible solutions) • Equipment options, from cellphones to professional gear. • Opportunities for wildlife photography in the Fort Collins Natural Areas • Some general recommendations for camera settings, angles, times, etc. • From snapshot to art - editing and processing photos There will be time for questions and discussion. A follow up photography hike is scheduled for October 17 Accessibility: Program takes place indoors in a large meeting room. Accessible parking spaces are available. What to Bring: Bring a notebook and any photography equipment you'd like to ask questions about! ___________________________________________________________________ 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 modificación para asegurarnos de que todos puedan disfrutar plenamente de la experiencia. Si necesitas algún ajuste, 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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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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Bill W - Volunteer Naturalist
I have been a volunteer naturalist since early 2023. My special interests include prairie dogs, photographing people in nature, diversity and access. My wife Barbara and I moved to Fort Collins in 2019 from Dallas. My volunteer work in Texas included service as a Texas Master Naturalist, 15 years as a Boy Scout leader and numerous medical projects as a physician. We come from Canada originally but moved often as a Service brat and later serving as a medical officer. We have 4 dogs.

Brent E - Volunteer Naturalist
Born and raised in New Jersey, (still a Rutgers fan!!). College in Pennsylvania, graduate school in Princeton, NJ, and South Bend, IN. Currently retired. Lived in NJ, Missouri, Wisconsin, New York, Houston, TX, PA, and Ohio. Retired to Fort Collins area in 2021. Hobbies and interests: fly fishing, jazz guitar, wildlife photography. Family: married to Karen, parents of Emily (Denver,CO), and currently sharing home with Benson, our rescue dog.

Lauren H - Staff/Trainers
Hi there! My name is Lauren, and I am a public engagement specialist at the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Dept. Please reach out to me with questions about public programs and Club Outdoors.
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