From ancient to modern times, northern Colorado has been a great place to live. Discover people of the past and present that have lived in and shaped our community. Hike along the Overland Trail through Arapaho Bend Natural Area. Discuss early homesteaders from paleo to Arapaho / Cheyenne bands that called the area home. Hear stories about the Buss Family, George Strauss and the Sherwood Ranch and Stage Coach Stop. Capped off by discussion of irrigation canals in area that contributed to Colorado Water Rights Law. 2 miles, easy. Registration required. Location: Arapaho Bend Natural Area. Meet at the Harmony Transit Center parking lot. Meet near the southwest end of the lot near the kiosk sign. Masks will be optional for all vaccinated participants and volunteers. We kindly request that unvaccinated or partially vaccinated individuals wear a mask while indoors or when within 6 feet of anyone not in their household group, including the astronomers. Waivers will be required to be signed either online or in person upon arrival. If you or anyone in your household is experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19 (cough, difficulty breathing, fever, chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or new loss of taste/smell, etc.) do not attend this program. Visit https://www.larimer.org/health/communicable-disease/coronavirus-covid-19 for more information.
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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.
AJ Chlebnik
Pronouns: she/her/hers
City of Fort Collins
Natural Areas Department
Public Engagement Specialist
970-224-6118
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