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.
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Sunset 'Just Be' Yoga and Meditation
Friday, 29 September 2023 | 06:20 PM | Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural AreaWellness - 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 |
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Skygazing
Friday, 29 September 2023 | 08:00 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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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 |
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Campfire at Nix Farm- Hispanic Heritage Month
Saturday, 30 September 2023 | 05:30 PM | Nix Office, 1745 Hoffman Mill RoadUna 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Nature Photography: From Snapshot to Art
Wednesday, 18 October 2023 | 06:15 PM | Nix Office, 1745 Hoffman Mill Road | Registration RequiredWhere: 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 |
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