Virtual Eagle Watch: Are They Here Yet? Friday, December 11 | 3- 3:30 PM | Free, online
Every year, wintering eagles return to Fossil Creek Reservoir. Where do they come from and why come here? Tune in virtually to hear the answers from a volunteer naturalist - and maybe see some eagles!
Winter Nature Walks - Winter on the River Saturday, December 12 | 9- 10:30 AM at North Shields Ponds Natural Area and Friday, December 18, 3-4:30 PM at Coyote Ridge Natural Area | Free, Registration Required
Discover a special Poudre River natural area right in town. The wetland and forest habitat supports a variety of plant and animal life. Take a winter walk along the river! Please dress for the weather, including shoes that can get muddy. 1.5 miles; easy (2-2.5 miles, easy, in shortgrass prairie and foothills ecosystems at Coyote Ridge Natural Area).
Virtual Fireside Chat: Geese! Friday, December 18 | 6:30 PM | Free, Online
Tune in for a virtual fireside chat all about Canada geese. Why do we have so many geese in Fort Collins? What are they REALLY up to? A volunteer naturalist will clue you in. The 15 minute program will be on Facebook Live. Free, registration is not required for this activity, but you can sign up for a reminder and updates about the activity.
Skygazing Saturday, December 19, 2020 | 7:00 PM | Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area | Free, Registration Required
In a small group, have an opportunity to look at multiple objects as seen through the telescope via video monitor to allow for distancing. A short overview of visible constellations will also be given. Free, registration required.
Winter Nature Walks - First Day Hike! Friday, January 1, 2021 | 1:30 PM | Pineridge Natural Area | Free, Registration Required
Join a naturalist for a winter adventure and first day hike at Pineridge Natural Area. Learn about winter wildlife and the timberline. Please dress for the weather and wear shoes that can get muddy. Free, Registration Required.