Larimer County Natural Resources celebrates National Public Lands Day with community-wide activities and volunteer stewardship projects

Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) invites the community to join us as we celebrate National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 27 and throughout the preceding week.

Community members are invited to participate in a litter cleanup project in the Carter Lake area, which includes Carter Lake, Flatiron, and Pinewood reservoirs. A family-friendly event, the volunteer project open to all ages.

Numerous guided free nature activities are planned throughout the week as well to celebrate the benefits of public lands. Some special opportunities include:

CELEBRATE YOUR PUBLIC LANDS – LARIMER COUNTY EVENTS

• Arapaho Bend Pond Clean-Up
  • Partner Program with Fort Collins Natural Areas - Thursday, Sept. 18
• Leave it to Beavers!
  • River Bluffs Open Space and Poudre River Trail - Friday, Sept. 19
• The Geology of Devil’s Backbone
  • Devil’s Backbone Open Space - Wednesday, Sept. 24
• Canyon Edge Open Space Public Tour
  • Canyon Edge Open Space -Thursday, Sept. 25
• Litter Cleanup Project
  • Carter Lake Area - Saturday, Sept. 27

With the community’s help, LCDNR has conserved over 57,000 acres of land and manages nearly 100 miles of trails, adding to the high quality of life for which Larimer County is known.  While all events are free, registration is required at offero.larimer.org/calendar.

For more information, please visit larimer.gov/naturalresources.

About Larimer County Department of Natural Resources

Larimer County Department of Natural Resources' mission is to connect people, nature, and place.  Since 1954, Larimer County has acquired and conserved a vast network of public and private lands. Today, thirteen public properties are available for recreational access and enjoyment, and over 57,000 acres of land within its boundaries have been conserved. For more information, visit larimer.gov/naturalresources.