Get Involved: Natural Areas
By becoming a volunteer with us, you are joining a long history of community commitment to conservation. Since its inception, the Natural Areas Department has engaged volunteers on every level, from education to stewardship to leadership. Volunteers help extend outreach and strengthen community involvement. We believe that volunteers are one of our most valuable resources.
Volunteer today!
Adopt-A-Natural Area
Adopters agree to care for a natural area for one year by picking up trash and reporting maintenance issues. This program provides opportunities for community members to take an active role in restoration efforts through stewardship.
- Visit natural area once a month to pick up litter.
- Report hours and maintenance issues in Engage.
- Implement safe practices of yourself and all others involved during site visits.
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Ready to get involved?
Apply online to become a volunteer.
Questions? Contact AJ Chlebnik
(970) 224-6118
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Diamond Peaks
Volunteer Description Overview
Diamond Peaks Mountain Bike Patrol volunteers patrol City of Fort Collins Natural Areas and Larimer County Open Spaces on bike. Must be a member of the Overland Mountain Bike Association. More information here: OMBA - Diamond Peaks
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Ready to get involved?
Apply online to become a volunteer.
Questions? Contact AJ Chlebnik
(970) 224-6118
Photographer
Compelling images help tell the story of the natural areas in communications materials - from printed publications to online resources. Volunteers who donate their time and photos are important to the success of natural areas.
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Stewardship Volunteer
Stewardship volunteers support the Natural Areas' mission by directly helping on outdoor stewardship projects and community science efforts that help manage, restore, and monitor our natural areas. You’ll receive requests to assist with a variety of hands on volunteer opportunities including: plantings, restoration work, target species monitoring, trail building and maintenance, trash cleanups, and more.
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Ready to get involved?
Apply online to become a volunteer.
Questions? Contact AJ Chlebnik
(970) 224-6118