Beaver Believers: A Nature Walk & Talk to Learn About the Amazing Lives of Beavers

 07/30/2026  |  10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  McMurry Natural Area

Partner Program

When/Where: July 30, 10-11am - McMurry Natural Area, Fort Collins, CO. Parking at 445 Hemlock St., Fort Collins, CO 80524, meet by Kiosk near parking lot. Activity Description: Join local environmental nonprofits and natural resource managers for a family-friendly event to explore the amazing lives of beavers: their habitat, their impact on the landscape, and how we can help them thrive. We we will take a short nature walk to an active beaver lodge, look for beaver chew, and investigate other signs of beaver on the landscape. There will be hands-on engagement activities, a short, kid-friendly walk and presentations by people who work to restore beaver habitat across the Poudre Watershed. Bathrooms and parking are available on site. Every kid will receive a free Poudre River Investigator Guide to take home from the Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed! Accessibility: Roughly 1 mile walk over slightly bumpy terrain, easy. What to Bring: Dress appropriately for the weather forecast. Bring multiple layers for both active walking and standing still. Bring sunscreen, a hat/sunglasses, closed-toe, sturdy shoes, and plenty of water. Trails may be muddy so please wear proper footwear. Binoculars are helpful for identifying birds. 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.

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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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