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Natural Areas Department Offers Free Activities in March
Released on Tuesday, February 21st, 2012
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Natural Areas Department Offers Free Activities in March
Everyone is invited to enjoy learning survival secrets, stargazing, and the chance to see bald eagles! These activities are led by staff and volunteers from the City’s Natural Areas Department and Northern Colorado Astronomical Society-- thank you! To learn more call 970-416-2815 or email .
Last Eagle Watch of the Season!
Saturday, March 3, 9-11 a.m.
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 trail to a viewing area. Binoculars and scopes are provided. Free, drop-in program, no registration required. Program cancellations due to weather will be posted at www.fcgov.com/naturalareas.
Survival Secrets: Spring Break “Break”
Friday, March 16 and Friday April 6, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
The annual Spring Break “Break” at Bobcat Ridge Natural Area will feature survival secrets of various wildlife, plants, and pioneers. Families will travel the one-mile accessible trail to the cabin, and visit with enthusiastic volunteer Master Naturalists at hands-on stations along the way. Arrive anytime between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. to participate. Bring along water to drink, jackets and sunscreen, and snacks. If you know someone else who is coming, please carpool to help with parking. For more information, email
Stargazing
Friday, March 30, 8-10 p.m.
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 cancellation information due to weather, visit www.ncastro.org.
Everyone is invited to enjoy learning survival secrets, stargazing, and the chance to see bald eagles! These activities are led by staff and volunteers from the City’s Natural Areas Department and Northern Colorado Astronomical Society-- thank you! To learn more call 970-416-2815 or email .
Last Eagle Watch of the Season!
Saturday, March 3, 9-11 a.m.
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 trail to a viewing area. Binoculars and scopes are provided. Free, drop-in program, no registration required. Program cancellations due to weather will be posted at www.fcgov.com/naturalareas.
Survival Secrets: Spring Break “Break”
Friday, March 16 and Friday April 6, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
The annual Spring Break “Break” at Bobcat Ridge Natural Area will feature survival secrets of various wildlife, plants, and pioneers. Families will travel the one-mile accessible trail to the cabin, and visit with enthusiastic volunteer Master Naturalists at hands-on stations along the way. Arrive anytime between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. to participate. Bring along water to drink, jackets and sunscreen, and snacks. If you know someone else who is coming, please carpool to help with parking. For more information, email
Stargazing
Friday, March 30, 8-10 p.m.
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 cancellation information due to weather, visit www.ncastro.org.