Where: Coyote Ridge, meet in the parking lot When: Saturday May 18, 9:00a.m. - 11:30a.m. Program Description: Each living thing has a place on our earth where it can live and thrive. This is it's Niche. We will explore how animals and plants adapt to their environment to find a niche in which to thrive. We will hike across the prairie up a gentle slope into the first hills of the Rocky Mountains to the cabin 1.1 miles up the trail. On the way we will explore the niches of prairie dogs, the endangered Bell's Twinpod flower and a bush Mountain Mahogany. If time permits we will hike 1/3 miles further to explore an area where Mule Deer live. We will see if we can discover other nature's niches as we hike. We will stop to rest at the cabin where the is a restroom. We will wrap up our exploration at the cabin before hiking back. This program has been designed for youth ages 7-16 and their families, but all are welcome! Accessibility: Program includes walking out and back, about 2.2 miles on a wide, flat, dirt road with one big hill each way. No shade. Restroom not at trailhead, but 1 mile down the trail. What to Bring: Dress appropriately for the weather forecast. Bring multiple layers for both active walking and standing still. Bring sunscreen, a hat / sunglasses, closed-toe, sturdy shoes, and plenty of water. Trails may be muddy so please wear proper footwear. Hiking poles are a great option if you are concerned about balance on uneven/muddy terrain. ___________________________________________________________________ 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 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 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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Bill was born in Canada where he met his wife Barbara, earned his MD, had 2 sons, served in the Canadian Armed Forces and settled into practicing Family Medicine. He and family then moved to Dallas Texas where they stayed for over 3 decades before settling in Fort Collins in 2019. In the past Bill enjoyed being a Boy Scout leader for 15 years, running camping and canoeing. He has been a Texas Master Naturalist. Bill is happy to be a Volunteer Naturalist for the City of Fort Collins.
I have 15 years experience as a classroom teacher, but my heart is in the outdoors! I have designed and taught environmental education classes at the Jeffco Outdoor Lab school and Thorne Ecological Institute, and am a facilitator for Projects WILD, WET, and Learning Tree. I am an avid hiker and love geology and all things creepy crawly!
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