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Boat ramp closure Bring your 6-10 year old for a morning filled with nature exploration, play, and connection with our amazing natural world. We're going on a weed-hunt! But first, what is a weed? Why don't we want them around? We'll play games, learn how people deal with weeds, and practice spotting some of the weeds that grow at Lions Open Space.

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) 619-4564 or 4570 the night before or day of program to cancel or inquire about availability.

Nearly 300 community members attend Office on Aging Community Fair

Bring your 2-5 year old for a morning filled with nature exploration, stories, and connection with our amazing natural world. The world is full of fascinating creepy-crawlies! This month, we'll learn about a specific type of creepy-crawly: insects. What makes an insect? We'll find out, and catch some insects too!

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.
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Our Lands Our Future: Survey results are in!

Survey reveals residents' support for public lands.

Larimer County and the municipalities of Fort Collins, Loveland, Berthoud, Estes Park, Johnstown, Timnath, and Wellington are pleased to share the results from the 2023 Our Lands, Our Future regional survey. 

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Boat ramp closure alert

The boat ramps at Carter Lake and Horsetooth Reservoir will be closed Saturday, Nov. 9 due to the winter weather advisory. They will reopen on Sunday, weather permitting. 

 
Parking Lot Closure: Ramsay-Shockey Open Space

The parking lot at Ramsay-Shockey Open Space will be closed for paving, Wednesday April 24 through Friday, April 26. 
Pinewood Reservoir-Ramsey Shockey Open Space parking lot closure

The Pinewood Reservoir-Ramsey Shockey Open Space parking lot will be closed for paving Tuesday, April 23 to Friday afternoon, April 26. It will re-open the evening of Friday, April 26. 

Horsetooth Mountain Open Space main trailhead closed April 15-19 for paving

Horsetooth Mountain Open Space’s main trailhead, 6550 W. County Rd., 38E, will be closed to public access Monday, April 15 through Friday, April 19 for asphalt paving.

The paving project is an extension of a larger improvement plan for this trailhead area that Larimer County Department of Natural Resources completed earlier this year, including improvements to parking flow, upgrades to the kiosk area and installation of an additional vault toilet.

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Horsetooth Area Visitor Center parking lot maintenance

The Horsetooth Area Visitor Center parking lot will be closed Monday, June 16 for paving maintenance. The Visitor Center will remain open. Please follow posted signage for parking. We appreciate your cooperation! 

Larimer County starts lottery system for reservoir marina slips

Boat owners hoping to rent a slip at Larimer County reservoirs can now enter a lottery system that ensures an open process for rental selection.

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Horsetooth and Carter Lake Marina Slip Lottery

Boat owners hoping to rent a slip at Larimer County reservoirs can now enter a lottery system that ensures an open process for rental selection. The Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) launches a randomized lottery on Friday, March 29 for available slips at Inlet Bay Marina at Horsetooth Reservoir and Carter Lake Marina at Carter Lake Reservoir.

To be entered in the 2024 marina slip lottery, boaters can submit their information from Friday, March 29 to Friday, April 19 at 11:59 p.m.

Visit the marina lottery page to learn more.
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