Raptors and Nature: Rocky Mountain Raptor Program

 07/25/2026  |  08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  Primrose Studio  |  Registration Required

Natural Discoveries (Community Program) - Mixed Ages

Where: Reservoir Ridge and Primrose Studio. Program will meet at the Michaud parking lot at 8:00 a.m. Program Description: Join Natural Areas and Rocky Mountain Raptor Program for a hike and live-bird presentation! Hike with a naturalist and learn more about the ecosystem. Hike is roughly 1.5 miles, easy. Then hear from RMRP volunteers and staff as they teach us about the raptors that call the Front Range home. Program Schedule: 8:00 - 8:45 - participant arrival to North parking lot, hike out-and-back with volunteer naturalist 8:45 - 9:00 a.m. - walk down 0.25 miles to Primrose Studio 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. - RMRP presentation 10:00-10:30- questions, walk back to vehicles, and departure When: Saturday July 26th, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Program Description: Enjoy a short hike with a naturalist to explore the local environment. Meet at the Michaud parking lot. Hike is roughly 1.5 miles, easy. Then at Primrose Studio, learn about the amazing raptors that populate Colorado's Front Range and how we can help conserve them. Observe live raptors up close with a visit from special guest, the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program. What to Bring: Dress appropriately for the weather forecast. Bring sunscreen, a hat, closed-toe, sturdy shoes, and plenty of water. You may wish to bring binoculars, if you have them. ___________________________________________________________________ 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. A photographer may be present at this event. By participating in this event, you acknowledge and consent to the City of Fort Collins using your image and likeness on its social media accounts and publications. If you do not consent to this use, you must reach out to the activity contact before the event or let a volunteer or staff member know during the event. ___________________________________________________________________ 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 modificación para asegurarnos de que todos puedan disfrutar plenamente de la experiencia. Si necesitas algún ajuste, 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 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. Es posible que un fotógrafo esté presente en este evento. Al participar, aceptas y consientes que la Ciudad de Fort Collins utilice tu imagen en sus cuentas de redes sociales y publicaciones. Si no estás de acuerdo, por favor comunícate con la persona coordinadora del evento antes del mismo o informa a un voluntario o miembro del personal durante el evento.

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• Accessibility and Accommodation Request Form

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.

Lauren Hennessey

She/her/hers

Public Engagement Specialist 

City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department

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