Bobcat ridge

Mule Deer

Foothills Trail

Riverbend Ponds

Natural Areas Finder

Natural areas are naturally yours! You are welcome to explore and help care for these special places. The City's Natural Areas Program manages over 40 sites, 32,000 acres, so there is likely a natural area near you! Each natural area does not have its own website yet, but that is planned.

Map of Fort Collins Natural Areas (PDF) includes trails, recreation and stewardship information

Bobcat Ridge Natural Area

Soapstone Prairie Natural Area

Gateway Natural Area

Things to do and recreation at Natural Areas

Fort Collins Natural Areas Home Page

Programs

Adopt a Natural Area Certified Natural Areas Enhancement Fund Master Naturalists Rangers Volunteer Opportunities Primrose Studio

General Information

Trail Conditions Community Natural Area Journal Annual Report Recreation> Natural Areas FinderMap of Local Natural Areas (PDF)Easement Request Backyard Wildlife Habitat Native Plants Plans & Policies Regulations (Chapter 23, Article IX of Municipal Code)Permit Application (PDF/40K)Wildlife FAQs