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Prairie Dog Survival

 01/17/2026  |  09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  Coyote Ridge Natural Area

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When: Saturday January 17th, 9-11:30 a.m. Where: Coyote Ridge Natural Area Activity Description: How do prairie dogs survive our harsh prairie winters? These amazing animals have a variety of survival adaptions and strategies that enable them to not just survive, but thrive! We will hike through a prairie dog colony and up the hill to the cabin and restroom, 1.1 miles up the trail. On the way we will learn about prairie dog life and survival. Bring your cameras, enthusiasm and questions. Accessibility: Hike is about 1 mile, mostly flat, with one hill. Wide trail. Please dress for the weather and bring water. 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 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.

Maximum Participants: 20

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Lauren Hennessey

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Public Engagement Specialist 

City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department

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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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