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Eagle Watches

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Everyone is invited to Eagle Watches, at Fossil Creek Reservoir Regional Open Space. Bald eagles spend the winter in Fort Collins and have established roosts and hunting areas at Fossil Creek Reservoir Regional Open Space. Join City of Fort Collins volunteer Master Naturalists to learn about these majestic birds.  Eagle Watches include a short walk along a paved or gravel trail to a viewing area. Binoculars and scopes are provided. Drop-in program, free, no registration required.

  • Saturday, February 11, 9-11 a.m.
  • Friday, February 24, 3-5 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 3, 9-11 a.m.

Stargazing

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Stargazing, Friday, February 10, 7-9 p.m. at Fossil Creek Reservoir Regional Open Space.  View the skies with telescopes provided by the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society. Dress warmly and bring something to sit on.  Free, no registration required. For up-to-date cancellation information due to weather, visit www.ncastro.org.

Volunteer Open House

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Everyone is invited to the Natural Areas Volunteer Open House, Wednesday, February 22, noon-1:30 p.m. at 215 North Mason Street, Community Room.  Come learn about volunteering with the City’s Natural Areas Department.  Opportunities range from one-day projects to longer-term commitments.  Hear from active volunteers about why they love natural areas.  Informational session, no commitment to volunteer required.  Refreshments provided.  Free, no registration necessary.

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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: naturalareas@fcgov.com
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 Department's offices.

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