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.

Featured Activities

The All-Season Cyclist

Wed 01/14, Tue 02/10

Learn to ride safely and confidently, rain, shine, or snow.

Sign Up	Eagle Watch Friday, 09 January 2026 \| 03:00 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
Sign Up	Eagle Watch Saturday, 10 January 2026 \| 03:00 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
Sign Up	Eagle Watch Friday, 16 January 2026 \| 03:00 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
Sign Up	Eagle Watch Saturday, 17 January 2026 \| 03:00 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
Sign Up	Prairie Dog Survival Saturday, 17 January 2026 \| 09:00 AM \| Coyote Ridge Natural Area When: Saturday January 17th, 9-11:30 a.m. Where: Coyote Ridge Natural Area Activity Description: How do prairie dogs survive our harsh prairie winters? These amazing animals have a variety of survival adaptions and strategies that enable th... more
Sign Up	Eagle Watch Friday, 23 January 2026 \| 03:00 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	Skygazing Friday, 23 January 2026 \| 07:00 PM \| Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area \| Registration Required 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	Winter Nature Journaling Friday, 23 January 2026 \| 10:00 AM \| Nix Office, 1745 Hoffman Mill Road \| Registration Required Where: Nix Farm Natural Area, 1745 Hoffman Mill Road. When: Friday Jan 23, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Program Description: Explore the unique features of nature in winter along with ways to record your experience using art materials, poetry, or pro... more
Sign Up	Morning Winter Wonderland - Smartphone Photography Saturday, 24 January 2026 \| 09:30 AM \| Prospect Ponds Natural Area When: Saturday January 24th, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Where: Prospect Ponds Natural Area. Parking Instructions: XXX Activity Description: This activity will offer an opportunity to connect with nature during the winter, using smartphones to photo... more
Sign Up	Eagle Watch Saturday, 24 January 2026 \| 03:00 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