Magnificent Engineering in the Natural World
06/08/2023
| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Riverbend Ponds Natural Area
| Registration Required
Budding Young Naturalists - 6-10 years
Where: Riverbend Ponds, Prospect Rd. parking lot, approximate address 2856 East Prospect. When: Thursday, June 8, 10:00a.m. - noon Program Description: Engineering is all around us, including in nature! Birds are incredible designers and engineers and we can learn a lot from their careful planning and building! Discover some basic birdwatching techniques as we explore the wonderful birding hotspot of Riverbend Ponds Natural Area. Accessibility: Program takes place on uneven dirt trails. This is a steep hill leading down to the reservoir. Program is appropriate for kids ages 6-12. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. 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. People with disabilities are welcome to participate in all programs and we are happy to make any appropriate accommodations. Requests for disability-related services can be made during registration through the activity contact or by calling 970-416-2815 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the activity. What to Bring: Dress appropriately for the weather forecast. Bring in multiple layers for both active walking and standing still. Bring sunscreen, a hat, closed-toe, sturdy shoes, and plenty of water. Hiking poles are a great option if you are concerned about balance on uneven terrain.
Maximum Participants: 32Registration is required for this activity. Click "register" to reserve your spot.
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.
Contact:
AJ Chlebnik
Pronouns: she/her/hers
City of Fort Collins
Natural Areas Department
Public Engagement Specialist
970-224-6118
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AJ C - Staff/Trainers
I am a Public Engagement Specialist with the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas and I organize school field trips, stewardship projects, and coordinate our fabulous volunteers! Working with over 400 regular volunteers is one of the best parts of my job. I enjoy bird watching, trail running, and spending time in our natural areas with my family.
Bill W - Volunteer Naturalist Assistant
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.
Eryn L - Volunteer Naturalist
Eryn Lynum is a speaker and author of the book 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting. She is a certified naturalist and homeschool mom of four, utilizing her love for the outdoors and knowledge of nature to inspire others in discovering the wonders of this world. Eryn is a professional writer and enjoys helping others tap into their creativity, inspired by nature, to discover the deep beauty this world holds.
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(970) 224-6118