Enjoy an evening with members of the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society (NCAS) for an up-close look at the night sky over the Rockies. Telescopes will be available for viewing stars, galaxies, planets and more! Bring the whole group to connect with the wonders of the night sky.

This open house-style program is located at Eagle's Nest Open Space (near Livermore, CO). Telescopes will be set up in the dirt parking lot. Program is free. Parking is limited, carpooling is recommended. Registration is encouraged.
Bring your 2-5 year old for a morning filled with nature exploration, stories, and connection with our amazing natural world. Aren't deer amazing? Come learn about the lives of deer and touch deer fur, antlers, and bones. We'll also explore some deer habitat and think about why deer like this place.

A parent or guardian must accompany the child for this program. Registration is required but program is free.

Please call Natural Resources main desk at (970) 619-4570 the night before or day of program to cancel or inquire about availability.
Bring your 2-5 year old for a morning filled with nature exploration, stories, and connection with our amazing natural world. Aren't deer amazing? Come learn about the lives of deer and touch deer fur, antlers, and bones. We'll also explore some deer habitat and think about why deer like this place.

A parent or guardian must accompany the child for this program. Registration is required but program is free.

Please call Natural Resources main desk at (970) 619-4570 the night before or day of program to cancel or inquire about availability.
Junior Trekkers is designed as a flexible, drop-in program for 6-10 year olds, though all are welcome! Stop by to learn about watersheds. Stations include:

1. Make your own watershed: create mountains, valleys, river, and lakes
2. Explore how water gets to our houses
3. Get up close and personal with what lives in our rivers

Be prepared to get messy! A parent or guardian must accompany the child for this program. Registration is required but program is free. This program will run at different locations throughout the summer.
Enjoy an evening with members of the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society (NCAS) for an up-close look at the night sky over the Rockies. Telescopes will be available for viewing stars, galaxies, planets and more! Bring the whole group to connect with the wonders of the night sky.

This open house-style program is located at Red Mountain Open Space. Telescopes will be set up in the dirt parking lot. Program is free. Registration is encouraged.
It's spring! Many plants and animals thrive at Ramsay-Shockey Open Space, and we're going to explore them. On this guided hike, we'll learn about what lives here and how our native plants and animals have adapted to survive and create the next generation.

This is part of the "Get to Know" series at Ramsay-Shockey Open Space. Topics include ecology, history, and how Larimer County Department of Natural Resources manages this property.
Humans have been managing the resources of Ramsay-Shockey Open Space for generations, but what does management look like today, and why is it even necessary? Attend this hike to learn more about how Larimer County Department of Natural Resources manages this property and why. How do we deal with weeds, wildlife, and humans? Find out!

This is part of the "Get to Know" series at Ramsay-Shockey Open Space. Topics include ecology, history, and how Larimer County Department of Natural Resources manages this property.

Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) is pleased to share that the Bay to Bay Trail at Horsetooth Reservoir opens to the public Friday, May 23. 

This spectacular trail travels the peninsula at the southern part of Inlet Bay to the existing swim beach at South Bay, connecting two popular areas through 1.8 miles of natural surface trail.

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Larimer County Department of Natural Resources in partnership with City of Fort Collins Natural Areas, and City of Loveland Open Lands & Trails encourage responsible recreation with dogs as visitors hit the trails with their canine companions this spring.

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Help clean up Eagle Campground at Carter Lake! Eagle Campground is tucked away among the pines... which means there are a lot of pine needles. Let's get them out of the campsites and create a great camping experience for all our visitors.

Volunteers will walk around the campground and use tools such as rakes to gather pine needles into piles and bags. Volunteers will need to be able to walk while carrying tools or bags and be able to bend over to move pine needles. This project is considered easy and appropriate for all age groups.

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