Natural Resources

Natural Resources

Natural Resources

This program has been canceled. Please check the event calendar for future programs. 

Larimer County is home to varied and beautiful wildlife. Although they may not always be easy to see, we can learn a lot about them by the signs they leave behind. Join us to discover what makes the mammals of Larimer County so marvelous! This will be an introduction to some of the more charismatic species that make their home on Larimer County parks and open spaces. Discover how to recognize scat, sounds, and other signs. Touch real fur pelts.

Red Mountain hunting permit notice

The application period for permits to hunt at Red Mountain Open Space is now closed.  The application period will open again in February 2026.

Larimer County announces the 2025 Small Grants Program awardees: Eight organizations selected

LOVELAND – Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) is proud to announce the recipients of $30,863 in grants from the 2025 Small Grants for Community Partnering program.

A total of eight organizations across Larimer County have been selected to receive the grants, which support community and neighborhood projects that help educate and connect people to the land. 

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Visitors report 4 out of 5-star satisfaction rating at Larimer County parks and open spaces

LOVELAND - Visitors to Larimer County parks and open spaces in 2024 rated their experience as satisfactory to very satisfactory, according to the Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) “Rate Your Day” survey results announced today.  The visitor satisfaction survey was conducted from June through October last year.

With 1,112 responses, the survey gathered important insights directly from visitors at all parks and open spaces managed by LCDNR. The survey scale is based on five stars with 1 being very dissatisfied and 5 being very satisfied.

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Bring your 2-5 year old for a morning filled with nature exploration, stories, and connection with our amazing natural world.

Humans have lots of ways we keep ourselves and our friends safe, but how do animals stay safe? This month, we'll explore one common way animals stay safe: camouflage! And we'll even try making some camouflage of our own.

A parent or guardian must accompany the child for this program. Registration is required but program is free. Program runs at Lions Open Space on the third Thursday of the month and the following Saturday at River Bluffs Open Space.
Bring your 2-5 year old for a morning filled with nature exploration, stories, and connection with our amazing natural world.

Humans have lots of ways we keep ourselves and our friends safe, but how do animals stay safe? This month, we'll explore one common way animals stay safe: camouflage! And we'll even try making some camouflage of our own.

A parent or guardian must accompany the child for this program. Registration is required but program is free. Program runs at Lions Open Space on the third Thursday of the month and the following Saturday at River Bluffs Open Space.
New to birding? This is the program for you! We'll walk through how to use binoculars and field guides, learn about bird ID, and discover how birding can contribute to science! Explore the birds of winter at River Bluffs Open Space and learn what they're up to this time of year. Hike 1-ish miles with Larimer County Education and Volunteer Specialist, Ellen Harris, along the Poudre River trail to learn about bird identification, habitat, and more.

This program has been canceled. Please check the calendar for future programs. 

Enjoy watching the bald eagles that nest north of River Bluffs Open Space. Larimer County Volunteer Naturalist Carl Sorrentino, who has been viewing the bald eagles at River Bluffs Open Space for 20 years, will share eagle facts, history and sounds as well as information about the nest, the eagles “favorite hunting tree,” and more. 

Enjoy watching the bald eagles that nest north of River Bluffs Open Space. Larimer County Volunteer Naturalist Carl Sorrentino, who has been viewing the bald eagles at River Bluffs Open Space for 20 years, will share eagle facts, history and sounds as well as information about the nest, the eagles “favorite hunting tree,” and more.

Spotting scopes will be available for viewing but please bring binoculars or a spotting scope if you have them. There will be good and safe viewing right from the trail head area. All ages and abilities are welcome.
Enjoy watching the bald eagles that nest north of River Bluffs Open Space. Larimer County Volunteer Naturalist Carl Sorrentino, who has been viewing the bald eagles at River Bluffs Open Space for 20 years, will share eagle facts, history and sounds as well as information about the nest, the eagles “favorite hunting tree,” and more.

Spotting scopes will be available for viewing but please bring binoculars or a spotting scope if you have them. There will be good and safe viewing right from the trail head area. All ages and abilities are welcome.
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