Mallard’s Nest Natural Area

Description

Not only is Mallards Nest Natural Area along an enjoyable section of Spring Creek Trail, but, as its name suggests, it’s a good place for duck-watching. The mallard’s typical “quack, quack, quack,” blends melodically with the restful sounds of the flowing creek. Remember to just watch, but not feed, the ducks so they don’t loose their fear of people and become aggressive.

Trails

about .4 miles of the paved Spring Creek Trail go through Mallards Nest Natural Area.

Hours

5:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Directions

Mallards Nest is along the Spring Creek Trail, between Spring Park and the east Stuart Street underpass. Nearest parking is at Spring Park.

Activities & Events

• Fort Collins Natural Areas Program Program and Activity Guide May-October 2009 (pdf).
• Free educational programs at Mallards Nest Natural Area are available for groups by request, call the Master Naturalist Program at 970-416-2480 or email .