Winter Walks - Prairie Dog Survival
01/16/2025
| 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Coyote Ridge Natural Area
| Registration Required
Natural Discoveries - Mixed Ages
Where: Coyote Ridge Natural Area, meet in the parking lot. When: Thursday, January 16, 9:30a.m. - 11:30a.m. Program Description: Prairie Dog Survival in Winter. Prairie Dogs are a unique animal that is adapted to surviving our harsh short grass prairie environment How do they survive the winter with no growing plants, plenty of predators and harsh weather? We will hike through a prairie dog colony as we explore how these fascinating creatures not only survive but thrive in the winter. The hike continues up a moderate slope to the cabin 1.1 miles from the trailhead. There we will rest, discuss prairie dogs and enjoy the beauty of nature. There is a restroom near the cabin. On our return hike to the trailhead we will again observe our prairie dogs, talk and take photos. Accessibility: Program includes walking out and back, roughly 2 miles on a wide, flat, dirt road with one big hill each way. No shade. Restroom not at trailhead, but 1 mile down the trail. 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 for the weather and bring water to drink. Wear sunscreen and closed-toe, sturdy shoes.
Maximum Participants: 15Registration is required for this activity. Click "register" to reserve your spot.
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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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Leader/Volunteer Info
Bill W - Volunteer Naturalist
Bill was born in Canada where he met his wife Barbara, earned his MD, had 2 sons, served in the Canadian Armed Forces and settled into practicing Family Medicine. He and family then moved to Dallas Texas where they stayed for over 3 decades before settling in Fort Collins in 2019. In the past Bill enjoyed being a Boy Scout leader for 15 years, running camping and canoeing. He has been a Texas Master Naturalist. Bill is happy to be a Volunteer Naturalist for the City of Fort Collins.
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.
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