Light Up the Night  - Riverbend Ponds Natural Area

Tuesday, 08 July 2025 @ 08:30 PM to 10:00 PM

Natural Areas After Dark  -  Mixed Ages

*Registration for this activity is required and will close on (date) at midnight. Where: Riverbend Ponds Natural Area - Prospect Road Parking Lot. 2856 East Prospect - between Sharp Point and Summitview Roads. Overflow parking is available at Running Deer Natural Area. When: Thursday, July 8th, 8:30 - 10:00pm Program Topic: Did you know that Fort Collins is home to one of the largest firefly populations in Colorado? Come see what makes it such a great place to live and spot some of our local, native fireflies. Bring a flashlight if you wish, but there's often enough natural light that you don't need one! This is a very popular program. If you have attended in the past, please let first comers have an opportunity to sign up first. If you end up on the waitlist for this program and/or want additional information about the firefly species and conservation efforts to protect them, please see the resources below from the Butterfly Pavilion to learn more. Accessibility: Program takes place on dirt trails. Mostly easy, slightly uneven terrain. Accessible bathroom available near parking lot. Off-road wheelchairs or those with sturdy wheels should be able to navigate the trails. Hike will be up to 1 mile; easy. What to Bring: Dress appropriately for the weather forecast with layers for when the sun sets. Bring bug spray, a headlamp, closed-toe, sturdy shoes, and water. And bug spray (important enough to say twice!) A photographer may be present at this event. By participating in this event, you acknowledge and consent to the City of Fort Collins using your image and likeness on its social media accounts and publications. If you do not consent to this use, you must reach out to the activity contact before the event or let a volunteer or staff member know during the event. Additional Firefly Information: Scientists at the Butterfly Pavilion are conducting research on the fireflies in Fort Collins! Learn more about fireflies, Butterfly Pavilion’s Firefly Lifecycle Project, and how you can get involved in your own community! Check out this video to experience recent findings in Fort Collins: https://youtu.be/dHjOmi84aPM See different public locations for firefly viewing around northern Colorado, and learn how to become a firefly community scientist: https://butterflies.org/colorado-firefly-watch/ To conserve fireflies, the Butterfly Pavilion is studying how to breed and raise fireflies under human care. Learn more about the project here: https://butterflies.org/butterfly-pavilions-firefly-project/ ___________________________________________________________________ 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. ___________________________________________________________________ *Spanish has not been updated since changes were made to description in Fall 2024 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. Es posible que un fotógrafo esté presente en este evento. Al participar, aceptas y consientes que la Ciudad de Fort Collins utilice tu imagen en sus cuentas de redes sociales y publicaciones. Si no estás de acuerdo, por favor comunícate con la persona coordinadora del evento antes del mismo o informa a un voluntario o miembro del personal durante el evento.

Minimum Participants: 1
Maximum Participants: 20
Participants Registered: 0
Volunteers Registered: 2 (0 available)