Explore With a Naturalist Guide

Take part in a free class, event, program or activity! The City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department offers educational programs year-round. Offerings in June-October are listed in our publication, Tracks and Trails . Educational programs in November-May, last minute additions and trail recommendations are in our free monthly electronic newsletter- sign up in the upper right-hand corner of this page.

Schedule a Naturalist for Your Group

The City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department has Master Naturalist volunteers available to give presentations, lead nature hikes in natural areas and more. Master Naturalists are volunteer educators trained in ecology, as well as interpretive and education techniques. Programs are free!

Master Naturalists have something for every group. They can help you discover secrets on nature walks, lead field trips as well as present entertaining slide shows. Master Naturalists can help you understand insects, birds or other wildlife. They can demonstrate the connection between geology and plants. Master Naturalists can help you understand and appreciate your natural areas.

Attention Teachers!

The Master Naturalist Program also provides field trips and classroom presentations. Our programs are standards-based and correlate to FOSS kits. All materials and equitment are supplied. Master Naturalist programs are free. Ask about our bus funding opportunities!

Programs can be custom-designed for your needs or choose from our lessons that focus on biology, interconnections, awareness and stewardship. Check out the 2011/2012 School Program Guide which gives details.

Request a Program Requests for Master Naturalist-led field trips and presentations must be made three weeks in advance. Contact Susan Schafer, or call 970-416-2480.

Become a Master Naturalist volunteer

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