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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.
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Nature Playdate
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 | 10:00 AM | Gateway Natural Area | Registration RequiredLocation: Meet at the picnic shelters Come explore nature in a safe and accessible way with your little ones (age 3-7). Come play with sand, water, rocks, sticks and more in a grassy area with a nature playground and access to the river. This i... more |
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Junior Naturalists - Nature Photography
Thursday, July 9, 2020 | 09:30 AM | Riverbend Ponds - Cairnes Dr. Entrance | Registration RequiredBecome a Junior Naturalist! Explore, learn, and grow your stewardship skills. Attend all activities and receive a special prize. One activity may be substituted by attending another activity in this booklet. Parents/guardians must be present at al... more |
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Campfire at Nix - Coyotes: Our Adaptable Canine Neighbor
Friday, July 10, 2020 | 07:00 PMThis program has been changed to a virtual program, due to a delay in the next phase of reopening guidelines. We will be broadcasting on Facebook Live at 7PM at www.facebook.com/FCNaturalAreas. Hopefully we'll "see" you there! Tonight's the... more |
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Astronomy & Skygazing
Saturday, July 11, 2020 | 09:00 PMDue to continuing COVID-19 restrictions, this program will be virtual.* This month's program topic is: The Joy of Jupiter - Jupiter reaches opposition July 14. Learn more about Jupiter, what opposition is, and why this is the best time to see ... more |
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Forest Therapy
Saturday, July 11, 2020 | 01:00 PM | Nix Office, 1745 Hoffman Mill Road | Registration RequiredExperience the Japanese tradition of Shinrin-Yoku on this guided nature walk. Learn to open your senses to nature’s healing power. About the experience: Our walk will begin at 1:00 p.m. and will end around 3:00 p.m. We will walk very slowly, ... more |
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Wade the River Session 2
Tuesday, July 14, 2020 | 11:00 AM | Shields St River Access | Registration RequiredUse dip nets and collecting trays to discover what lives beneath the surface of the Cache la Poudre River. Biologists will be on hand to help identify your finds. All dip netting equipment is provided but no waders will be provided this year. ... more |
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Wade the River Session 1
Tuesday, July 14, 2020 | 10:00 AM | Shields St River Access | Registration RequiredUse dip nets and collecting trays to discover what lives beneath the surface of the Cache la Poudre River. Biologists will be on hand to help identify your finds. All dip netting equipment is provided but no waders will be provided this year. ... more |
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Toddler Tracks w/Book Bike Stories
Wednesday, July 15, 2020 | 10:00 AM | Magpie Meander Natural Area | Registration RequiredBring your little ones to learn about nature through stories, activities, nature walks, and hands-on projects. Parents/guardians must be present at all times. Discover flowers, bugs, tracks and more in this slow-paced exploratory walk with sto... more |
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Monthly Trash Pick Up
Wednesday, July 22, 2020 | 09:00 AM | Mallard's Nest Natural AreaThe Spring Creek trail is home to many urban wildlife - let's help them out! Come pick up trash along the trail. Exact meeting location will be provided for those that register. Please bring gloves, a water bottle, and sunscreen. Due to COVI... more |
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Junior Naturalists - From Source to Tap
Thursday, July 23, 2020 | 09:30 AM | Gateway Natural Area | Registration RequiredBecome a Junior Naturalist! Explore, learn, and grow your stewardship skills. Attend all activities and receive a special prize. One activity may be substituted by attending another activity in this booklet. Parents/guardians must be present at al... more |
