Current Features
Soapstone Prairie Natural Area is Open!
GeoCache La Poudre
GeoCache La Poudre(pdf) is a virtual geocache course along the Cache La Poudre River. Explore little-known natural areas, learn new facts and unravel mysteries! Answer 15 or more of the questions and return your completed brochure by October 31, 2009 to be entered into a prize drawing. Note: a portion of the Poudre River Trail is closed, between Lee Martinez Park and Shields Street, more information >>>
Natural Areas Map Update
The Natural Areas map (pdf) has been updated to show Soapstone Prairie. Maps can also be found at natural area trailheads, by stopping by the Natural Areas Program office (directions at bottom of page), at the City of Fort Collins Natural Resources Department (215 N. Mason) or request that one be sent to you by emailing
Upcoming Activities
Experience natural areas through free programs and classes! Details are in the Program and Activity Guide. Three new programs at Bobcat Ridge have been added! See the Bobcat Prowl Newsletter. Join the fun!
- Monday, June 29- Nature of the Poudre River Tour- meet at Lee Martinez Park
- Tuesday, June 30- Bike to the Big Hole at Soapstone Prairie Natural Area
- Wednesday, July 1- Water, Wind, Women and the West at Soapstone Prairie Natural Area
- Thursday, July 2- The Nature of Soapstone Prairie at Soapstone Prairie Natural Area
- Saturday, July 4- What's So Special About Soapstone Prairie? at Soapstone Prairie Natural Area
- Sunday, July 5- Hike Soapstone at Soapstone Prairie Natural Area
- Sunday, July 5- Discovering the Lindenmeier Valley at Soapstone Prairie Natural Area
- Monday, July 6- Swift Foxes at Soapstone Prairie Natural Area
- Tuesday, July 7- Full Moon at Soapstone Prairie Natural Area
- Tuesday, July 7- Moon Magic at Bobcat Ridge Natural Area
- Wednesday, July 8- Parents Guide to Getting Outdoors at North Shields Pond Natural Area
Natural Areas
Physical Address: 1745 Hoffman Mill Road, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Mailing Address: PO Box 580, Ft. Collins, CO 80522-0580
Phone: (970) 416-2815
Fax: (970) 416-2211
Email:
Normal Business Hours: 8AM-5PM M-F
Directions: From Lemay (the part of Lemay between Riverside and Mulberry), turn east onto Poudre River Drive. Follow Poudre River Drive as it curves, changes names to Hoffman Mill Road and eventually dead-ends at Nix Natural Area and the Natural Areas Program's offices.
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