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Natural Areas
Special habitats like prairies, foothills, waterways, and forests are conserved for wildlife and people by the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department. Everyone is welcome to treasure and steward these beloved outdoor places. Thanks to community-driven sales tax ballot measures, there are 52 conserved natural areas and 114 miles of trail with more being added each year. See the Natural Areas Map (pdf).
Natural Areas Explorer is your guide to free natural area activities, June-October. Register here, by creating or signing in to you account.
Featured Activities
Pollinator Garden at Lee Martinez Park
We are looking for a small group of volunteers to maintain the pollinator garden at Lee Martinez
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Upcoming Activities Calendar
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¡Charlas relámpago! Lightning Talks
Wednesday, 17 September 2025 | 06:30 PM | The Lyric Cinema¡Charlas relámpago! Acompáñanos a celebrar la Semana de la Conservación Latina en este evento especial, donde los Departamentos de Áreas Naturales, Servicios Vecinales y Servicios Públicos de la Ciudad de Fort Collins se unen con estudiantes ... more |
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Arapaho Bend Pond Clean-Up
Thursday, 18 September 2025 | 08:30 AM | Arapaho Bend Natural Area | Registration RequiredThe LGBTQ+ Summer 2025 activity series is lead in partnership by Natural Areas, Larimer County Natural Resources, and volunteers. These programs are intended to be a safe and welcoming space for members of the LGBTQIA+ community, allies are welcom... more |
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Nature's Magic Hour Photography
Thursday, 18 September 2025 | 05:30 PM | Riverbend Ponds Natural AreaWhere: Riverbend Ponds. Park at Prospect Rd. parking lot. When: Thursday September 18th, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Program Description: The hour at sunset is Nature’s Magic Hour as the forests and fields transform as night settles. This is time wh... more |
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Elk Meadow New Trail Work
Friday, 19 September 2025 | 08:00 AM | Bobcat Ridge Natural AreaThe Valley Loop Trail is being extended! This new trail will be called Elk Meadow, and will be officially opening to the public later this fall. To have it ready for opening, we need your help to finish building it! This volunteer opportunity ... more |
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The Smithsonian at Lindenmeier
Friday, 19 September 2025 | 10:00 AM | Soapstone Prairie Natural Area | Registration RequiredWhere: Soapstone Prairie - Approximately a one-hour drive from Fort Collins. More complete directions can be found at https://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/finder/soapstone. When: Friday, September 19th 10:00am-noon. This activity meets at the No... more |
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Ghostly Echoes from the Last Ice Age
Saturday, 20 September 2025 | 10:00 AM | Soapstone Prairie Natural AreaWhen: Saturday, September 20th, 10-11 a.m. Where: Soapstone Prairie. Meet at the North Parking Lot. Activity Description: Ever wonder why a pronghorn runs so fast? Why do some delicious melons lie rotting on the ground uneaten? Perhaps it ... more |
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Primrose Tour
Saturday, 20 September 2025 | 06:00 PM | Primrose Studio | Registration RequiredWhere: 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. When: Saturday... more |
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"Just Be"' Yoga and Meditation Retreat/"Simplemente ser" retiro de yoga y meditación
Sunday, 21 September 2025 | 09:00 AM | Primrose Studio | Registration Required*Registration for this program is required* Please bring a water bottle, yoga mat, pillow or bolster, and a yoga block if you have one! If not, we will have blankets for you to borrow. Where: Primrose Studio 4300 Michaud Ln, Fort Collins, CO 8... more |
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Forest Therapy
Wednesday, 24 September 2025 | 01:00 PM | Gateway Natural Area | Registration Required*Registration for this program is required* Where: Gateway Natural Area. When: Wednesday, September 24th, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Program Description: Experience the Japanese tradition of Shinrin-Yoku on this guided nature walk. Learn to unplug... more |
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National Public Lands Day Volunteer Event
Saturday, 27 September 2025 | 08:30 AM | Pineridge Natural Area | Registration RequiredThe purpose of this project is to celebrate National Public Lands Day while helping out with a variety of trail-related projects at Pineridge Natural Area. We will have project options available for all ages and ability levels. Volunteers will be ... more |
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Accepting Applications for the following Volunteer Types:
- Adopt-A-Natural Area
- BARK Ranger
- Community Science
- Diamond Peak Mountain Bike Patrol
- General Volunteer Application - Stewardship Volunteer
- Nix and Sugar Beet Garden Volunteer
- Photographer
- Volunteer Crew Leader/Trail Steward
- Volunteer Naturalist
- Volunteer Naturalist Assistant
- Volunteer Ranger Assistant
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