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	Hike with a Planner: Foothills Management Plan Update Tuesday, April 2, 2019 \| 01:00 PM \| Coyote Ridge Natural Area \| Registration Required A chance to hike and chat with the friendly people working to update the Foothills Natural Areas Management Plan. Learn why Coyote Ridge, Pineridge, Maxwell, and Reservoir Ridge natural areas, and the Foothills Trail are special to wildlife, plant... more
Sign Up	Open House for the Cycling Community: Foothills Natural Areas Management Plan Wednesday, April 10, 2019 \| 04:00 PM \| Northside Aztlan Community Center The Foothills Natural Areas Management Plan applies to Coyote Ridge, Pineridge, Maxwell, and Reservoir Ridge natural areas and the Foothills Trail. Work on the plan includes setting goals and strategies for promoting ecological integrity, protecti... more
Sign Up	Skygazing Saturday, April 13, 2019 \| 08:00 PM \| Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area Volunteers from Northern Colorado Astronomical Society will be available with large telescopes and lots of information about the night sky. Dress for cold temperatures. You are welcome to bring blankets and chairs. Heated restroom available. V... more
Sign Up	Open House: Foothills Management Plan Update Tuesday, April 16, 2019 \| 04:00 PM \| Northside Aztlan Community Center The Foothills Natural Areas Management Plan applies to Coyote Ridge, Pineridge, Maxwell, and Reservoir Ridge natural areas and the Foothills Trail. Work on the plan includes setting goals and strategies for promoting ecological integrity, prot... more
Volunteer	Odell River Clean Up Saturday, April 20, 2019 \| 09:00 AM \| Poudre River Trail 4 assignments unfilled more
Register	Astronomy & Skygazing Saturday, May 4, 2019 \| 08:00 PM \| Bobcat Ridge Natural Area \| Registration Required Enjoy a brief family-friendly astronomy program at Bobcat Ridge. 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. Please arrive... more
Sign Up	Skygazing Friday, May 10, 2019 \| 08:30 PM \| Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area Volunteers from Northern Colorado Astronomical Society will be available with large telescopes and lots of information about the eclipse and night sky. Dress for cold temperatures. You are welcome to bring blankets and chairs. Visit http://noc... more
Sign Up	CO Public Lands Day Litter Clean Up Saturday, May 18, 2019 \| 09:00 AM \| Prospect Ponds Natural Area more
Register	Volunteer with Natural Areas! A Volunteer Information Session Monday, May 20, 2019 \| 05:00 PM \| Nix Office, 1745 Hoffman Mill Road \| Registration Required Do you love natural areas and want to share your enthusiasm with others? Volunteers are needed to work alongside Natural Areas staff! Learn about all the different ways you can be involved, find your perfect fit, and sign up for upcoming training ... more
Register	Introduction to Nature Journaling Saturday, May 25, 2019 \| 09:00 AM \| Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area \| Registration Required No art experience required! Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Bring drinking water, a snack if you like, and something to sit on (a stool, jacket, pad, etc.). Feel free to bring your own art supplies or borrow ours. Discover t... more