Winter Nature Journaling

 01/23/2026  |  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  Nix Office, 1745 Hoffman Mill Road  |  Registration Required

Creative By Nature

Where: Nix Farm Natural Area, 1745 Hoffman Mill Road. When: Friday Jan 23, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Program Description: Explore the unique features of nature in winter along with ways to record your experience using art materials, poetry, or prose. Discover the art materials and techniques easiest to use when out in nature. Participants will be guided through activities to develop skills of awareness of the forms and adaptations of nature in winter. Each will choose what and how they would like to record their observations in a nature journal format, including art, prose, and/or poetry. Opportunities and guidance will be provided to explore art materials, narrative forms. 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

Registration is required for this activity. Click "register" to reserve your spot.

• 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

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