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**Winter Smartphone Photography/ Fotografía invernal con teléfono inteligente

 02/08/2025  |  09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  Gateway Natural Area

Creative By Nature

Where: Gateway Natural Area When: Saturday, February 8th, 9:30a.m. - 11:30a.m. Program Description: Winter photography can be beautiful and stunning, especially in the setting of Gateway Natural Area. It sits in a mountain canyon cut by the Poudre and North Fork of the Poudre Rivers. Photography here can be challenging. We will learn how to deal with the bright light of snow, how to use the great contrasts to our advantage and how to have fun photographing nature and each other. We will take a short walk, the length will depend on the weather and snow. We will play a game where we teach each other the basics of nature photography. Naturalists Bill and Brent will speak in English and our interpreter will speak simultaneously in Spanish using headsets. Accessibility: Program takes place outdoors along uneven terrain in possible inclement weather. Please dress warmly, wear sturdy shoes, and bring water. ************************************************************ Dónde: Gateway Natural Area Cuándo: Sábado 8 de febrero, de 9:30 a.m. a 11:30 a.m. Descripción del programa: La fotografía en invierno puede ser hermosa y asombrosa, especialmente en el entorno de Gateway Natural Area. Este lugar está ubicado en un cañón montañoso formado por los ríos Poudre y North Fork of the Poudre. Tomar fotos aquí puede ser un reto, pero aprenderemos a lidiar con la luz brillante de la nieve, a aprovechar los contrastes y a disfrutar fotografiando la naturaleza y a los participantes. Daremos una caminata corta, cuyo recorrido dependerá del clima y la nieve. Los naturalistas Bill y Brent darán el taller en inglés y nuestro intérprete, hará la interpretación simultánea al español usando audífonos y transmisores. Accesibilidad: El programa se llevará a cabo al aire libre en terreno irregular y con posibles condiciones climáticas adversas. Por favor, vístete con ropa abrigada, usa zapatos resistentes y trae agua. ___________________________________________________________________ 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. ___________________________________________________________________ Queremos que sepas que todas las personas, independientemente de sus habilidades o discapacidades, son bienvenidas a participar en nuestros programas. Estamos dispuestos a hacer cualquier adaptación necesaria y asegurarnos de que todos puedan disfrutar plenamente de la experiencia. Si necesitas alguna adaptación, ya sea interpretación de idiomas, acceso para sillas de ruedas u otra cosa, por favor completa el formulario que está vinculado en esta actividad. También puedes copiar y pegar este enlace para acceder al formulario: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7669173/Accessibility-and-Accommodation-Request-Form Si requieres modificaciones para participar en alguna actividad, te pedimos que nos avises con dos (2) semanas de anticipación al evento para procesar tu solicitud y coordinar los ajustes, en caso de estar disponibles. Si tienes alguna pregunta o inquietud sobre la accesibilidad de alguno de nuestros programas, no dudes en contactarnos en [email protected] o llamando al 970-416-2815 para obtener más información.

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Lauren Hennessey

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Public Engagement Specialist 

City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department

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Abigail M - Staff/Trainers


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Bill W - Volunteer Naturalist

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.


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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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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.


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Ludy R - Staff/Trainers

¡Hola! I'm Ludy Rueda. I'm originally from Mexico. I bring a diverse perspective and passion for nature and community engagement. I manage diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, partnerships, support public engagement projects, and lead signage and brochure development. My goal is to ensure all community members, regardless of background, feel welcome to enjoy the beauty of our natural areas.


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mike s - Volunteer Naturalist Assistant

have time will travel.


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