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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.
Upcoming Activities Calendar
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Eagle Watch
Saturday, 21 December 2024 | 03:00 PM | Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural AreaWhere: Fossil Creek Reservoir - Approximate address is 3340 Carpenter Road. The entrance to Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area is on Carpenter Road/ CR 32, approximately one mile west of I-25, or two miles east of Timberline on the north side of ... more |
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Eagle Watch
Friday, 27 December 2024 | 03:00 PM | Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural AreaWhere: Fossil Creek Reservoir - Approximate address is 3340 Carpenter Road. The entrance to Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area is on Carpenter Road/ CR 32, approximately one mile west of I-25, or two miles east of Timberline on the north side of ... more |
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Eagle Watch
Saturday, 28 December 2024 | 03:00 PM | Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural AreaWhere: Fossil Creek Reservoir - Approximate address is 3340 Carpenter Road. The entrance to Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area is on Carpenter Road/ CR 32, approximately one mile west of I-25, or two miles east of Timberline on the north side of ... more |
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Skygazing
Friday, 03 January 2025 | 07:00 PM | Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area | Registration RequiredWhere: Fossil Creek Reservoir - Approximate address is 3340 Carpenter Road. The entrance to Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area is on Carpenter Road/ CR 32, approximately one mile west of I-25, or two miles east of Timberline on the north side of ... more |
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Eagle Watch
Friday, 03 January 2025 | 03:00 PM | Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural AreaWhere: Fossil Creek Reservoir - Approximate address is 3340 Carpenter Road. The entrance to Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area is on Carpenter Road/ CR 32, approximately one mile west of I-25, or two miles east of Timberline on the north side of ... more |
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Winter Nature Journaling
Saturday, 04 January 2025 | 09:00 AM | Nix Office, 1745 Hoffman Mill RoadWhere: Nix Farm Natural Area, 1745 Hoffman Mill Road. When: Saturday January 4th 9a.m. - 11a.m. Program Description: Explore the unique features of nature in winter along with ways to record your experience using art materials, poetry, or ... more |
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Eagle Watch
Saturday, 04 January 2025 | 03:00 PM | Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural AreaWhere: Fossil Creek Reservoir - Approximate address is 3340 Carpenter Road. The entrance to Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area is on Carpenter Road/ CR 32, approximately one mile west of I-25, or two miles east of Timberline on the north side of ... more |
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Eagle Watch
Friday, 10 January 2025 | 03:00 PM | Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural AreaWhere: Fossil Creek Reservoir - Approximate address is 3340 Carpenter Road. The entrance to Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area is on Carpenter Road/ CR 32, approximately one mile west of I-25, or two miles east of Timberline on the north side of ... more |
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Eagle Watch
Saturday, 11 January 2025 | 03:00 PM | Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural AreaWhere: Fossil Creek Reservoir - Approximate address is 3340 Carpenter Road. The entrance to Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area is on Carpenter Road/ CR 32, approximately one mile west of I-25, or two miles east of Timberline on the north side of ... more |
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Winter Walks - Prairie Dog Survival
Thursday, 16 January 2025 | 09:30 AM | Coyote Ridge Natural Area | Registration RequiredWhere: Coyote Ridge Natural Area, meet in the parking lot. When: Thursday, January 16, 9:30a.m. - 11:30a.m. Program Description: Prairie Dog Survival in Winter. Prairie Dogs are a unique animal that is adapted to surviving our harsh short g... more |
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Accepting Applications for the following Volunteer Types:
- Adopt-A-Natural Area
- Community Science
- Diamond Peak Mountain Bike Patrol
- Volunteer Crew Leader/Trail Steward
- Volunteer Ranger Assistant
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