Wade the River
07/22/2026
| 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Lee Martinez Park
Natural Discoveries (Community Program) - Mixed Ages
Where: Poudre Trail. Park at the tennis courts at Lee Martinez Park and follow the paved trail west until you come to a small beach on the north side of the trail. When: 9:30am - 12pm. Registration highly suggested, but not required. Only registered participants will be notified if program is canceled or postponed. Program Description: All ages welcome! Use dip nets and collecting trays to discover what lives beneath the surface of the Cache la Poudre River. Biologists will be on hand to help identify your finds. All dip netting equipment is provided. Accessibility: Program takes place almost entirely on a paved bike trail easily accessible to any mobility devices. Up to 1 mile, round trip. Bathrooms available near the Lee Martinez Park playground. 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; closed-toe, sturdy shoes; and water to drink. This program takes place in the river, so bug repellent or long sleeves are highly suggested. Bring water shoes and towels for river fun! Waders will be available at the program site.
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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.
Contact:
Lauren Hennessey
She/her/hers
Public Engagement Specialist
City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department
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Leader/Volunteer Info
Abigail M - Staff/Trainers
Bill W - Photographer
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.
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.
Lia A - Volunteer Naturalist Assistant
Maia C - Staff/Trainers
Nicky M - Staff/Trainers
Nolan B - Volunteer Naturalist Assistant
Originally from Homer, Alaska, I have been attending Colorado State University the last five years. I am currently enrolled in the veterinary program. I have led guided tours in Alaska for birding and wildlife and currently lead guided birding tours with the Fort Collins Audubon Society. I enjoy all aspects of being a naturalist and am willing to share stories and make trips enjoyable with tips and fine points to remember when you explore natural areas independently.
Richard F - Volunteer Naturalist Assistant
Retired science educator--children to adult. Small town upbringing. Peace Corps Volunteer Sierra Leone. PhD in Science education / Curriculum and instruction from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Teaching in USA and in international / American schools abroad: Saudi Arabia, Singapore, India. Interest in natural history, nature enhancement of schoolyard landscapes, outreach in science and nature education especially for youth from impoverished circumstances.
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Activity Contact
(970) 416-8009