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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!

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).

Tracks & Trails is your guide to free natural area activities, June-October. Register here, by creating or signing in to you account.

Upcoming Activities   Calendar

Register	Skygazing   Friday, October 19, 2018 |   07:30 PM | Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area |  Registration Required Each month volunteers from the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society provide telescopes for your viewing pleasure and share their knowledge about stars, planets, galaxies, and more. Dress warmly and bring a blanket or chair to sit on. Meet in the...  more
Waitlist	Full Moon Walk   Wednesday, October 24, 2018 |   06:00 PM | Bobcat Ridge Natural Area |  Registration Required Walks are offered on the full moon with lots of natural light—no need for flashlights! Dress warmly, wear closed-toed walking shoes, and bring water to drink. The program will include a 1-2 mile walk on unpaved trails, easy. Please arrive on ti...  more
Register	Campfire at Nix - Starlight Storytelling   Friday, October 26, 2018 |   06:30 PM | Nix Office, 1745 Hoffman Mill Road |  Registration Required Spend a cozy evening by the campfire, complete with stories and s’mores! These programs are suitable for all ages. Dress warmly and bring water to drink. Campfires at Nix Farm do not include a hike and are wheelchair accessible. Bring lawn chairs ...  more
Register	Weird Wild Weather   Saturday, October 27, 2018 |   10:00 AM | Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area |  Registration Required Learn about our unique weather patterns and how weather and climate affect humans and animals alike. Please bring water, sun protection and any other comforts you might need. All kids 9-90 welcome! 0.25 miles; easy. Location: Fossil Creek Rese...  more
Register	Astronomy & Skygazing   Friday, November 2, 2018 |   05:30 PM | Soapstone Prairie Natural Area |  Registration Required Enjoy a brief family-friendly astronomy program at Soapstone Praire. Skygazing follows with telescopes provided by the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society for your viewing pleasure. Dress warmly and bring a blanket or chair to sit on. Pleas...  more
Register	Welcome Reception for Charlotte   Wednesday, November 7, 2018 |   03:00 PM | Primrose Studio |  Registration Required Come and join our new Volunteer Specialist, Charlotte Norville, at Primrose Studio to get to know her and to spend some time with other volunteers. We'll also ask you to help imagine the future of Natural Areas volunteer engagement. Refreshments p...  more
Register	Skygazing   Saturday, November 17, 2018 |   07:30 PM | Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area |  Registration Required Each month volunteers from the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society provide telescopes for your viewing pleasure and share their knowledge about stars, planets, galaxies, and more. Dress warmly and bring a blanket or chair to sit on. Meet in the...  more
Register	Skygazing   Friday, December 14, 2018 |   07:00 PM | Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area |  Registration Required Each month volunteers from the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society provide telescopes for your viewing pleasure and share their knowledge about stars, planets, galaxies, and more. Dress warmly and bring a blanket or chair to sit on. Meet in the...  more