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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).

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

Register	Wildflower Walk   Friday, May 24, 2019 |   08:30 AM | Pineridge Natural Area |  Registration Required Explore the blooms through the months, while learning about native and non-native plants. Bring water, sun protection, closed-toe shoes and any other comforts you may need. 1.4 miles; easy-moderate. 18+ Location: Pineridge Natural Area, meet a...  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
Register	Astronomy & Skygazing   Saturday, June 1, 2019 |   08:30 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
Register	Wildflower Walk   Tuesday, June 4, 2019 |   08:30 AM | Pineridge Natural Area |  Registration Required Explore the blooms through the months, while learning about native and non-native plants. Bring water, sun protection, closed-toe shoes and any other comforts you may need. 1.4 miles; easy-moderate. 18+ Location: Pineridge Natural Area, meet a...  more
Register	Geology- Ecology Exploration- From Basement to Desert   Tuesday, June 4, 2019 |   09:00 AM | Bobcat Ridge Natural Area |  Registration Required Explore with experts in geology and ecology to uncover the secrets of the oldest rocks in Fort Collins and how the landscape was shaped by natural forces to form the ecological landscape of today. Bring sun protection, lunch, water, sturdy shoes,...  more
Register	You Are a Nature Guide!   Wednesday, June 5, 2019 |   05:30 PM | Nix Office, 1745 Hoffman Mill Road |  Registration Required Bring your little ones to learn about nature through stories, activities, nature walks, and hands-on projects. Parents/guardians must be present at all times. Did you know that kids (and parents) who spend time outdoors are healthier, more c...  more
Register	Poudre River Nature Walk   Wednesday, June 5, 2019 |   09:30 AM | Lee Martinez Park |  Registration Required Enjoy a leisurely walk on the Poudre Trail. Explore the dance between the river and the land while observing animal and plant life. Bring water, sun protection and comfortable walking shores. 1-2 miles; easy. Location: Meet at Lee Martinez Park...  more
Register	Toddler Tracks   Thursday, June 6, 2019 |   09:00 AM | Ross Natural Area |  Registration Required Bring your little ones (age 1-3) to discover flowers, bugs, tracks and more in this slow-paced exploratory walk. Bring water, snacks, clothes that can get wet and dirty and sun protection. Parents/guardians must be present at all times. Locatio...  more
Register	Sights and Sounds of Gateway Natural Area   Friday, June 7, 2019 |   09:30 AM | Gateway Natural Area |  Registration Required Explore the convergence of riparian and foothills plant communities and how these support a web of animal life. Bring your lunch to enjoy during a short presentation after the hike. 1.5 miles; easy. Please bring water, sun protection and stur...  more
Register	Bobolinks are Back!   Saturday, June 8, 2019 |   09:00 AM | Reservoir Ridge Natural Area |  Registration Required The bobolinks are back! Each year for a short time, we are visited by one of Colorado's rare birds, the bobolink and they only come to one place in Fort Collins, Reservoir Ridge! Kids, bring your parents for a fun morning of bobolink spotting. W...  more