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.

Upcoming Activities Calendar

Sign Up	Eagle Watch Friday, 10 February 2023 \| 04:00 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 w/special guest the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program Saturday, 11 February 2023 \| 04:00 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	Winter Walks: Winter on the River Friday, 17 February 2023 \| 02:00 PM \| McMurry Natural Area \| Registration Required Where: McMurry Natural Area. Meet at the Shields Street River Access. When: Friday, February 17, 2-4p.m. Program Description: Discover a special Poudre River natural area right in town. The riparian and forest habitat supports a variety of ... more
Sign Up	Eagle Watch Friday, 17 February 2023 \| 04:00 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, 18 February 2023 \| 04:00 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	Winter Walks - Prairie Dog February Frenzy Saturday, 18 February 2023 \| 09:30 AM \| Coyote Ridge Natural Area \| Registration Required Where: Coyote Ridge Natural Area. Meet in the parking lot. When: Saturday, February 18, 9:30a.m. - 11:30a.m. Program Description: It's reproductive season and the normally calm and tolerant prairie dogs are ready for romance. Their energy (a... more
Register	Northern Colorado Nature Trivia at Horse & Dragon Brewing Company Wednesday, 22 February 2023 \| 07:00 PM \| Other \| Registration Required You are invited to drink beer and play Northern Colorado Nature Trivia Trivia! Event starts at 7 (grab a drink, find a seat, come up with a team name!). Trivia will start at 7:30pm. * Play Trivia * Try a specialty beer from Horse & D... more
Sign Up	Skygazing Friday, 24 February 2023 \| 07:00 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, 24 February 2023 \| 04:00 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, 25 February 2023 \| 04:00 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