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Natural Areas Department Offers Free Activities in April
Released on Friday, March 16th, 2012
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Zoë Whyman, Natural Areas Community Relations Manager, , 970-221-6311
Natural Areas Department Offers Free Activities in April
Everyone is invited to discover survival secrets, enjoy the night sky and get involved by volunteering! 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 .
Friday, April 6, 9:30- 11:30 a.m.
Survival Secrets
Bobcat Ridge Natural Area, meet in the parking lot.
Take a break from spring break! Bring your family and discover the survival secrets of plants, wildlife, and early people as you walk the one-mile trail to the pioneer cabin. Fun activities and prizes. Arrive anytime between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. The trail is accessible for strollers and wheelchairs. Bring water to drink, jackets, sunscreen, and snacks. Free, no registration necessary. For information, email
Friday, April 13, 7:45-10 p.m.
Starry Night: Saturn's Secrets
Bobcat Ridge Natural Area, meet at the picnic shelter.
Enjoy the skies in a dark natural area! Learn some fun facts about the ringed planet, Saturn, in a brief program at the picnic shelter, followed by skygazing with telescopes in the parking lot. Bring a jacket, water to drink, and a blanket or chair to sit on. In the event of inclement weather, check ncastro.org for cancellation notices. Free, no registration necessary. For information, email
Saturday, April 14, 9-10 a.m.
Rare Plant Survey Informational Meeting
Natural Areas Department Office, 1745 Hoffman Mill Road
Learn about rare plants in natural areas and how you can get involved through volunteer training and rare plant survey opportunities. Free, registration is required, call 970-416-2815 or email .
Saturday, April 21, 9 a.m.-Noon
Earth Day Volunteer Project: Poop De-Doo
Pineridge Natural Area & Spring Canyon Park, 2626 W. Horsetooth Rd.
Volunteer poop pick-up of the dog park and natural area; includes team competitions with prizes, prize drawings and a tennis ball drop. Free, no registration necessary. For more information contact Sue Carroll at 970-290-8874 or email .
Saturday, April 28, 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Stargazing
Fossil Creek Reservoir Regional Open Space, meet in the parking lot
Look at the skies through telescopes provided by the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society, and learn about planets, stars, constellations, and galaxies from knowledgeable and friendly volunteers. Bring a jacket and a chair or blanket to sit on. In the event of inclement weather, check http://www.ncastro.org for cancellations. Free, no registration necessary.
Everyone is invited to discover survival secrets, enjoy the night sky and get involved by volunteering! 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 .
Friday, April 6, 9:30- 11:30 a.m.
Survival Secrets
Bobcat Ridge Natural Area, meet in the parking lot.
Take a break from spring break! Bring your family and discover the survival secrets of plants, wildlife, and early people as you walk the one-mile trail to the pioneer cabin. Fun activities and prizes. Arrive anytime between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. The trail is accessible for strollers and wheelchairs. Bring water to drink, jackets, sunscreen, and snacks. Free, no registration necessary. For information, email
Friday, April 13, 7:45-10 p.m.
Starry Night: Saturn's Secrets
Bobcat Ridge Natural Area, meet at the picnic shelter.
Enjoy the skies in a dark natural area! Learn some fun facts about the ringed planet, Saturn, in a brief program at the picnic shelter, followed by skygazing with telescopes in the parking lot. Bring a jacket, water to drink, and a blanket or chair to sit on. In the event of inclement weather, check ncastro.org for cancellation notices. Free, no registration necessary. For information, email
Saturday, April 14, 9-10 a.m.
Rare Plant Survey Informational Meeting
Natural Areas Department Office, 1745 Hoffman Mill Road
Learn about rare plants in natural areas and how you can get involved through volunteer training and rare plant survey opportunities. Free, registration is required, call 970-416-2815 or email .
Saturday, April 21, 9 a.m.-Noon
Earth Day Volunteer Project: Poop De-Doo
Pineridge Natural Area & Spring Canyon Park, 2626 W. Horsetooth Rd.
Volunteer poop pick-up of the dog park and natural area; includes team competitions with prizes, prize drawings and a tennis ball drop. Free, no registration necessary. For more information contact Sue Carroll at 970-290-8874 or email .
Saturday, April 28, 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Stargazing
Fossil Creek Reservoir Regional Open Space, meet in the parking lot
Look at the skies through telescopes provided by the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society, and learn about planets, stars, constellations, and galaxies from knowledgeable and friendly volunteers. Bring a jacket and a chair or blanket to sit on. In the event of inclement weather, check http://www.ncastro.org for cancellations. Free, no registration necessary.