Natural Areas Inspired Songwriting

 06/03/2026  |  09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  Primrose Studio

Creative By Nature (Community Program)

Where: Primrose Studio. Meet at the studio at 4300 Michaud Lane near Reservoir Ridge. Drive to the back of the parking lot and through the green gate that is normally closed, but will be open for registered participants this day. Activity Description. Any-level songwriters - come find inspiration in natural areas for writing lyrics and composing music and melodies! This activity will explore using natural areas and nature as a source of inspiration for writing a song. Participants will review some example songs with a nature or natural resource theme and will examine how the writer approached their songwriting, will be instructed in some basic songwriting guidelines related to structure and organization, tempo, etc., will immerse themselves in the natural area to seek inspiration for a song, will work with the instructor and other participants to draft lyrics and will potentially compose a tune for their song based on recorded natural sounds. What to bring: Bring a notebook or journal, a pencil with an eraser, a cell phone or recording device, a water bottle, lunch, and any snacks they wish to consume. Wear proper clothing/gear for hiking on trails given the days weather and for sitting and participating in group discussions and work indoors/outdoors. Accessibility: Program takes place both in and out of doors and along wide dirt roads and trails around the studio. Walk 0.25 miles. Accessible bathrooms and parking available ___________________________________________________________________ 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.

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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

She/her/hers

Public Engagement Specialist 

City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department

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