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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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CANCELED: History Underfoot
Friday, 26 July 2024 | 10:00 AM | Arapaho Bend Natural Area | Registration Required*Registration for this program is required and will close on 7/25 at midnight* Where: Arapaho Bend Natural Area, Meet at the Harmony Transit Center parking lot. Meet at the NW end of the lot near the trailhead. When: Friday, July 26, 10:00a... more |
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Primrose Tour
Tuesday, 30 July 2024 | 06:00 PM | Primrose Studio | Registration Required*Registration for this activity is required and will close on 7/29 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 norma... more |
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Stewardship Behind the Scenery: CRN Restoration and Bird Monitoring
Wednesday, 31 July 2024 | 06:00 PM | Coyote Ridge Natural Area | Registration Required*Registration for this program is required and will close on 7/30 at midnight* Where: Coyote Ridge NA- Specific location TBA When: Wednesday, July 31, 6:00 - 7:00pm Program Description: Restoration and Bird Monitoring. Learn how ecologi... more |
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Bugs and Blooms Captured in Naturalist's Notebook
Saturday, 03 August 2024 | 09:00 AM | Primrose Studio | Registration Required*Registration for this activity is required and will close on 8/2 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 normal... more |
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Raptors and Nature: Explore and Share
Sunday, 04 August 2024 | 08:00 AM | Primrose Studio | Registration RequiredWhere: Reservoir Ridge and Primrose Studio When: Sunday, August 4, 8:00am - 10:00am Program Description: Enjoy a short hike with a naturalist to explore the local environment. Meet at the Michaud parking lot. Hike is 1-2 miles, easy. Then at... more |
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Sunset 'Just Be' Yoga and Meditation
Sunday, 04 August 2024 | 07:30 PM | McMurry Natural AreaWhere: McMurry Natural Area, Meet at the Shields Street River Access. Follow Poudre Trail entrance from Shields St River Access, walk under bridge on paved trail and you will see a McMurry Natural Area sign ahead, walk past the sign onto the sedim... more |
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Journaling the Nature Experience
Thursday, 08 August 2024 | 09:00 AM | Riverbend Ponds - Cairnes Dr. Entrance | Registration Required*Registration for this program is required and will close on 8/7 at midnight* Where: Riverbend Ponds, Cairnes Dr. entrance at 705 Cairnes Dr. off of Timberline Road. When: Thursday, August 8, 9:00a.m. - 11:00a.m. Meet at the parking lot. ... more |
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LGBTQ+ Mindfulness Hike / Caminata bilingüe
Friday, 09 August 2024 | 02:00 PM | Magpie Meander Natural Area*Registration for this program is required and closes 6/15 at midnight* Where: Magpie Meander / McMurry Natural Area, Meet at Soft Gold Park When: Friday, August 9, 2:00 - 4:00 pm Program Description: Explore natural areas and their im... more |
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Campfire at Coyote Ridge- Canines of Colorado
Friday, 09 August 2024 | 06:30 PM | Coyote Ridge Natural Area | Registration Required*Registration for this program is required and will close at midnight on 8/8. .* Where: Coyote Ridge Natural Area, meet at the cabin, approximately 1 mile down the trail. When: Friday, Aug. 9, 6:30 - 8:00p.m. Program Description: Spend a... more |
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Hike with a Planner
Tuesday, 13 August 2024 | 05:30 PM | Arapaho Bend Natural AreaWhere: Arapaho Bend, Meet at parking lot off of Strauss Cabin and E. Horsetooth Roads When: Tuesday, August 13, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Program Topic: Ever wonder what planners look at when they are developing ways to protect sensitive natural res... more |
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