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Become a Master Naturalist!

Looking for a rewarding volunteer experience while enjoying your natural areas? Master Naturalists are volunteers trained in local ecology and public speaking skills. You will welcome visitors to natural areas, provide programs and share practical stewardship tips for these special places.

Short on time? Consider becoming a Master Naturalist Assistant. You will assist with group management, props and activities, while having a fun outing on the natural areas.

All training for Master Naturalists and Master Naturalist Assistants is FREE, educational and fun! Applications are due February 26 and training begins March 10.

Master Naturalist training details and applications are available on-line.

Master Naturalist ASSISTANT training details and application on-line

For more information, call 970-224-6118, or email .

Pineridge open

Pineridge Natural Area is open. Enjoy your natural areas.

Maxwell Natural Area, Reservoir Ridge Natural Area and other foothills sites are open for use. Enjoy your natural areas.

Trail conditions are monitored daily. Watch this website for updates.

See Eagles at Fossil Creek Reservoir Regional Open Space

You are invited to enjoy outstanding birding at Fossil Creek Reservoir Regional Open Space- a natural treasure. Upcoming Eagle Watches will be:

Saturday, February 6, 10 am -12 noon

Sunday, February 7, 3 pm -5pm

Tuesday, February 16, 3 pm -5pm

Saturday, February 20, 10 am -12 noon

Thursday, February 25, 9 am -11 am

Saturday, February 27, 9 am -11 am

Remember to check here before you head out for possible cancellation information. Read the Eagle Watch Flyer here.

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.