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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
Sat 04/19, Sat 05/10, Sat 06/07, Sat 08/09
We are looking for a small group of volunteers to maintain the pollinator garden at Lee Martinez
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Find Nature Wherever You Are: LGBTQ+ community campfire
Thursday, 08 May 2025 | 06:00 PM | Nix Office, 1745 Hoffman Mill RoadThe 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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Spring Emergence along the Cache la Poudre River
Saturday, 10 May 2025 | 12:30 PM | Riverbend Ponds Natural AreaWhen: Saturday, May 10th, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Where: Riverbend Ponds Natural Area. Meet at Sharp Point Drive parking lot (just east of OCR on south side of Prospect Road) for a 3 mile easy walk. Activity Description: Join naturalist Rob Picke... more |
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Run with a Planner
Saturday, 10 May 2025 | 08:30 AM | Bobcat Ridge Natural AreaWhen: May 10th, 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Where: Bobcat Ridge Natural Area. Activity Description: Natural Areas is updating the Montane Zone and Planners want to hear your thoughts! Ever wonder what planners look at when they are developing ways t... more |
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World Migratory Bird Day 2025
Sunday, 11 May 2025 | 06:30 AM | Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural AreaThe theme for World Migratory Bird Day in 2025 is "Creating Bird-Friendly Cities & Communities". *This activity is drop-in style and registration is not required but you can register here for updates and cancellation notices. Where: Fos... more |
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Bird Watching for Novice and Intermediate Birders
Saturday, 17 May 2025 | 07:00 AM | Pineridge Natural AreaWhere: Pineridge Natural Area, meet in the parking lot by Dixon Reservoir When: Saturday, May 17th, 7:00- 9:30 a.m. Program Description: Enjoy a leisurely walk from the parking area on the west side of Dixon Reservoir around the western an... more |
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Skygazing
Saturday, 17 May 2025 | 08:00 PM | Bobcat Ridge Natural Area | Registration RequiredWhere: Bobcat Ridge Natural Area. Adress10184 Co Rd 32C, Loveland, CO 80538. Approximately 35 minutes from Fort Collins. When: May 17th, 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. What to Bring: Dress for temperatures 20 degrees cooler than the actual tempera... more |
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Hike with a Planner: Bobcat Ridge
Monday, 19 May 2025 | 06:00 PM | Bobcat Ridge Natural AreaWhen: Monday May 19th, 6:-7:30 p.m. Where: Bobcat Ridge Natural Area Activity Description: Natural Areas is updating the Montane Zone and Planners want to hear your thoughts! The Natural Areas Department is updating the Montane Zone as par... more |
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Wild "Dogs" of Larimer County
Friday, 23 May 2025 | 10:00 AM | Gateway Natural AreaWhere: Gateway Natural Area. Meet at the shelter closest to the gate leading over the bridge towards the wide, paved trail. When: Friday, may 23rd, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Activity Description: Five wild members of the dog (canid) family c... more |
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Hike with a Planner: Arapaho Bend
Wednesday, 28 May 2025 | 05:30 PM | Arapaho Bend Natural AreaWhere: Arapaho Bend, Meet at parking lot off of Strauss Cabin and E. Horsetooth Roads When: Wednesday May 28th, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Program Topic: Ever wonder what planners look at when they are developing ways to protect sensitive natural res... more |
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Explore with Reptile and Amphibian Center of the Rockies
Thursday, 29 May 2025 | 09:00 AM | Riverbend Ponds Natural AreaWhen: Thursday, May 29th, 9-11 a.m. Where: Riverbend Ponds Natural Area. Park in the large parking lot off of Prospect Road, and meet near the Kiosk. Activity Description: Meet the team from the Reptile and Amphibian Center of the Rockies t... 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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