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City of Fort Collins Engage

Welcome to Engage!  Engage helps you manage your involvement, either as a participant or volunteer, sponsored by the FC Volunteer Program. Browse the calendar, edit your profile, and get involved!

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

Sign Up	Sunset 'Just Be' Yoga and Meditation   Friday, 29 September 2023 |   06:20 PM | Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area Wellness - Mixed Ages Where: Fossil Creek Reservoir. Meet at the outdoor classroom near the parking lot. When: Friday, August 29th, 6:20 PM - 7:20 PM Accessibility: Program takes place near dirt trails and in grass, relatively flat but un...  more
Sign Up	Skygazing   Friday, 29 September 2023 |   08:00 PM | Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area Where: 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
Register	Bison-Archaeology Connection   Saturday, 30 September 2023 |   09:00 AM | Soapstone Prairie Natural Area |  Registration Required *Registration for this program is required and closes 9/30 at midnight* Where: Soapstone Prairie - Approximately a one-hour drive from Fort Collins. More complete directions can be found at https://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/finder/soapstone. ...  more
Sign Up	Campfire at Nix Farm- Hispanic Heritage Month   Saturday, 30 September 2023 |   05:30 PM | Nix Office, 1745 Hoffman Mill Road Una velada de cuentos para Mes del Patrimonio Hispano Cuando: Sábado 30 de septiembre, 5:30p.m. - 7:00p.m. Donde: 1745 Hoffman Mill Road Descripción del programa: Participe en una noche de historias sobre el Día de los Muertos con un natu...  more
Register	A Hike Through the Ages - East or West Route   Sunday, 01 October 2023 |   09:00 AM | Soapstone Prairie Natural Area |  Registration Required *Registration for this program is required and closes 10/1 at midnight* Where: Soapstone Prairie - Approximately a one-hour drive from Fort Collins. More complete directions can be found at https://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/finder/soapstone. ...  more
Waitlist	Forest Therapy   Wednesday, 04 October 2023 |   01:00 PM | Primrose Studio |  Registration Required *Registration for this program is required and closes 10/4 at midnight* Where: 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 close...  more
Waitlist	Astronomy & Skygazing - Surprises in the Sky   Friday, 06 October 2023 |   06:45 PM | Bobcat Ridge Natural Area |  Registration Required *Registration for this program is required and closes 10/6 at midnight* Tonight's Topic: Mythology Where: Bobcat Ridge Natural Area. Approximate address is 10184 West County Road 32C, Loveland. Go to: https://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/finde...  more
Register	Black Footed Ferret Exploration   Friday, 13 October 2023 |   05:00 PM | Soapstone Prairie Natural Area |  Registration Required *Registration for this program is required and closes 10/13 at midnight* Where: Soapstone Prairie - Approximately a one-hour drive from Fort Collins. More complete directions can be found at https://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/finder/soapstone. ...  more
Register	Smithsonian at Lindenmeier   Saturday, 14 October 2023 |   10:00 AM | Soapstone Prairie Natural Area |  Registration Required *Registration for this program is required and closes 10/14 at midnight* Where: Soapstone Prairie - Approximately a one-hour drive from Fort Collins. More complete directions can be found at https://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/finder/soapstone. ...  more
Register	Nature Photography: From Snapshot to Art   Wednesday, 18 October 2023 |   06:15 PM | Nix Office, 1745 Hoffman Mill Road |  Registration Required Where: Nix Farm Natural Areas Office - 1745 Hoffman Mill Rd. When: Wednesday, October 18, 6:15p.m. - 7:45p.m. Program Description: This is an introductory workshop for anyone interested in nature photography. You may be an experienced photo...  more