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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
We are looking for a small group of volunteers to maintain the pollinator garden at Lee Martinez
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Upcoming Activities Calendar
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Zumba at Primrose Studio
Wednesday, 10 September 2025 | 06:00 PM | Primrose StudioWhen: Where: Primrose Studio at Reservoir Ridge natural area. Activity Description: Join wonderful Zumba Instructor Jose Gonzalez as he leads an exciting Zumba class on the deck at Primrose Studio! The Zumba class with begin at 6:15 and la... more |
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Let's Explore: Arapaho Bend Natural Area
Thursday, 11 September 2025 | 05:30 PM | Arapaho Bend Natural Area | Registration RequiredWhere: Arapaho Bend Natural Area, parking lot off of Strauss Cabin and E Horsetooth Roads. Approximate address is 4109 E. Horsetooth Rd. When: Thursday, September 11th, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Program Description: Discover a special natural ... more |
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Skygazing
Friday, 12 September 2025 | 07:15 PM | Bobcat Ridge Natural Area | Registration RequiredWhere: Where: Bobcat Ridge natural area. Address: 10184 Co Rd 32C, Loveland, CO 80538. Approximately 35 minutes from Fort Collins. When: Friday September 12th, 7:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. What to Bring: Dress for temperatures 20 degrees cooler tha... more |
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Camina el río • Wade the River
Saturday, 13 September 2025 | 09:30 AM | Lee Martinez ParkInicia la Semana de Conservación Latina con este programa en el río Poudre #LCW2024 Dónde: En el sendero Poudre Trail. Estaciónate en las canchas de tenis en el parque Lee Martinez y sigue el sendero pavimentado hacia el oeste hasta que llegues... more |
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Elk Meadow New Trail Work
Saturday, 13 September 2025 | 08:00 AM | Bobcat Ridge Natural AreaThe Valley Loop Trail is being extended! This new trail will be called Elk Meadow, and will be officially opening to the public later this fall. To have it ready for opening, we need your help to finish building it! This volunteer opportunity ... more |
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¡Charlas relámpago! Lightning Talks
Wednesday, 17 September 2025 | 06:30 PM | The Lyric Cinema¡Charlas relámpago! Acompáñanos a celebrar la Semana de la Conservación Latina en este evento especial, donde los Departamentos de Áreas Naturales, Servicios Vecinales y Servicios Públicos de la Ciudad de Fort Collins se unen con estudiantes ... more |
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Arapaho Bend Pond Clean-Up
Thursday, 18 September 2025 | 08:30 AM | Arapaho Bend Natural Area | Registration RequiredThe 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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Nature's Magic Hour Photography
Thursday, 18 September 2025 | 05:30 PM | Riverbend Ponds Natural AreaWhere: Riverbend Ponds. Park at Prospect Rd. parking lot. When: Thursday September 18th, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Program Description: The hour at sunset is Nature’s Magic Hour as the forests and fields transform as night settles. This is time wh... more |
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Elk Meadow New Trail Work
Friday, 19 September 2025 | 08:00 AM | Bobcat Ridge Natural AreaThe Valley Loop Trail is being extended! This new trail will be called Elk Meadow, and will be officially opening to the public later this fall. To have it ready for opening, we need your help to finish building it! This volunteer opportunity ... more |
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The Smithsonian at Lindenmeier
Friday, 19 September 2025 | 10:00 AM | Soapstone Prairie Natural Area | Registration RequiredWhere: Soapstone Prairie - Approximately a one-hour drive from Fort Collins. More complete directions can be found at https://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/finder/soapstone. When: Friday, September 19th 10:00am-noon. This activity meets at the No... more |
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Accepting Applications for the following Volunteer Types:
- Adopt-A-Natural Area
- BARK Ranger
- Community Science
- Diamond Peak Mountain Bike Patrol
- General Volunteer Application - Stewardship Volunteer
- Nix and Sugar Beet Garden Volunteer
- Photographer
- Volunteer Crew Leader/Trail Steward
- Volunteer Naturalist
- Volunteer Naturalist Assistant
- Volunteer Ranger Assistant
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