Sights and Sounds of North Shields Ponds Tuesday, May 11 |
10:00 AM |
North Shields Ponds Natural Area |
Registration Required
Discover a special Poudre River Natural Area right in town. North Shields Ponds includes riverbank and two large ponds with easy trails for exploration. Its wetland and forest habitats support a wide variety of animal life. Free, registration required at fcgov.com/register
Yoga and Wellness in Nature Thursday, May 13 | 10:00 AM | Gateway Natural Area | Registration Required
Discover the union of Yoga with Nature. Explore Natural Areas that compliment easy and peaceful yoga poses. No experience with yoga necessary. Yoga mats optional. Up to 1 mile; easy. Free, registration required at fcgov.com/register
Kestrel Fields Shrub Planting Thursday, May 13 and/or Saturday, May 15 | 9:00 AM
Come help plant shrubs and trees at the new Kestrel Fields Natural Area. Groups of 5-7 volunteers will plant as many as 700 shrubs in 1-gallon containers and 50 ball and burlap trees over three shifts. Free, registration required at fcgov.com/register
Astronomy & Skygazing Saturday, May 15 | 8:30 PM | Bobcat Ridge Natural Area | Registration Required
This is a limited event. If registration fills, please know that we will also have another event at Fossil Creek Reservoir this month. Free, registration required at fcgov.com/register
Nature in the City Biodiversity Monitoring Training- Birds and Butterflies Tuesday, May 18, 2021 | 5:30 PM
Everyone is invited to help gather information about wildlife in Fort Collins as a Community Science Biodiversity Project volunteer this spring and summer. It’s a great way to get outside and enjoy the city’s natural spaces. Free, registration required at fcgov.com/register
Sugar Beet Gardener Training Thursday, May 20, 2021 | 4:00 PM | Sugar Beet Park
Want to learn more about Colorado Native Plants and Pollinators? Like to garden? Just want to be outdoors with fellow nature enthusiasts? Come join the Sugar Beet Pollinator Garden crew! Free, registration required at fcgov.com/register
A Parade of Prairie Bloom Friday, May 21, 2021 | 8:30 AM | Pineridge Natural Area | Registration Required
Explore the blooms through the months, while learning about native and non-native plants. Bring water, sun protection, closed-toe shoes and any other comforts you may need. 1.4 miles; easy-moderate. Free, registration required at fcgov.com/register
Hike through the Ages Saturday, May 22, 2021 | 9:00 AM | Soapstone Prairie Natural Area | Registration Required
Explore with experts in geology, ecology, and history to learn how Soapstone Prairie came to be, the creatures that keep in functioning, and the homesteading and ranching history.