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!

Natural Areas are naturally yours! You are welcome to explore and help care for these special places. There are 49 natural areas and over 36,000 acres that are conserved locally and regionally, so there is likely a natural area near you! 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

Register	Volunteer with Natural Areas! A Volunteer Information Session Wednesday, January 22, 2020 \| 05:00 PM \| Nix Office, 1745 Hoffman Mill Road \| Registration Required Do you love natural areas and want to share your enthusiasm with others? Volunteers are needed to work alongside Natural Areas staff! Learn about all the different ways you can be involved, find your perfect fit, and sign up for upcoming training ... more
Sign Up	Eagle Watch Friday, January 24, 2020 \| 03:30 PM \| Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area Bald eagles from the north make Fort Collins their winter home. They spend nights in communal roosts in cottonwood trees near the reservoir. Volunteer Master Naturalists are stationed at the viewing pier and explain the eagles’ natural history and... more
Sign Up	Eagle Watch Saturday, January 25, 2020 \| 03:30 PM \| Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area Bald eagles from the north make Fort Collins their winter home. They spend nights in communal roosts in cottonwood trees near the reservoir. Volunteer Master Naturalists are stationed at the viewing pier and explain the eagles’ natural history and... more
Register	Natural Areas Volunteer Celebration! Thursday, January 30, 2020 \| 04:30 PM \| Lincoln Center \| Registration Required For Natural Areas Volunteers and their families only Natural Areas wants to thank you for all your work! Celebrate with your fellow volunteers at a fun and lively special event just for you. Bring your families and join us for socializing with ... more
Sign Up	Eagle Watch Friday, January 31, 2020 \| 04:00 PM \| Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area Bald eagles from the north make Fort Collins their winter home. They spend nights in communal roosts in cottonwood trees near the reservoir. Volunteer Master Naturalists are stationed at the viewing pier and explain the eagles’ natural history and... more
Sign Up	Eagle Watch Saturday, February 1, 2020 \| 04:00 PM \| Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area Bald eagles from the north make Fort Collins their winter home. They spend nights in communal roosts in cottonwood trees near the reservoir. Volunteer Master Naturalists are stationed at the viewing pier and explain the eagles’ natural history and... more
Sign Up	Skygazing Saturday, February 1, 2020 \| 07:00 PM \| Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area Volunteers from Northern Colorado Astronomical Society will be available with large telescopes and lots of information about the night sky. Dress for cold temperatures. You are welcome to bring blankets and chairs. Heated restroom available. V... more
Sign Up	Eagle Watch Friday, February 7, 2020 \| 04:00 PM \| Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area FEBRUARY 8 EAGLE WATCH IS CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREMELY LOW TEMPERATURES. JOIN US ON SATURDAY, FEB. 9, AT 4:30 P.M. Bald eagles from the north make Fort Collins their winter home. They spend nights in communal roosts in cottonwood trees near the r... more
Sign Up	Eagle Watch Saturday, February 8, 2020 \| 04:00 PM \| Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area Bald eagles from the north make Fort Collins their winter home. They spend nights in communal roosts in cottonwood trees near the reservoir. Volunteer Master Naturalists are stationed at the viewing pier and explain the eagles’ natural history and... more
Sign Up	Eagle Watch Friday, February 14, 2020 \| 04:00 PM \| Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area Bald eagles from the north make Fort Collins their winter home. They spend nights in communal roosts in cottonwood trees near the reservoir. Volunteer Master Naturalists are stationed at the viewing pier and explain the eagles’ natural history and... more