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. 

The fascinating relationships between pollinators and flowering plants are diverse, intimate and not so different from ourselves. Join Naturalist Anita to discover the intimate relationships pollinators have with native plants in our region. You'll observe how the pollinators, plants, and animals (including ourselves) benefit from this relationship. 

This program is best suited for ages 10 yrs and older.


We'll hike along Horsetooth Falls Trail about 2 miles. This will be a slow paced hike in order to stop and discuss certain plants and pollinators.

Join Larimer County Natural Resources staff and volunteers for an evening of creativity!

The LGBTQ+ Summer 2025 activity series is lead in partnership by Natural Areas, Larimer County Natural Resources, and volunteers. These programs are intended to be a safe and welcoming space for members of the LGBTQIA+ community, allies are welcome. Explore the wonders of nature while connecting with your community.

Program is free, but registration is required. Carpooling is recommended as parking is limited. 

Join Larimer County Naturalists for an up-close introduction to the geology of Devil's Backbone Open Space. Learn about the stunning rock layers that formed hundreds of million-years ago as salt flats, deserts, alkaline lakes and gravelly rivers when North America looked very different than it does today. We'll hike the Morrison Loop where you'll learn the basics of earth history as revealed by the colorful rock layers that have been heaved upward by geologic forces to form the Devil's Backbone's distinct mark on the landscape. We'll talk dinosaurs too! 

The fascinating relationships between pollinators and flowering plants are diverse, intimate and not so different from ourselves. Join Naturalist Anita to discover the intimate relationships pollinators have with native plants in our region. You'll observe how the pollinators, plants, and animals (including ourselves) benefit from this relationship. 

This program is best suited for ages 10 yrs and older.

We'll hike along Horsetooth Falls Trail about 2 miles. This will be a slow paced hike in order to stop and discuss certain plants and pollinators.

What's in a name? A whole lot if your name is Horsetooth Mountain, and your profile is part of Fort Collins' City logo. In this 90-minute guided hike, we'll explore the topographic and ecologic features of our area's most iconic natural landmark. The hike courses along the lower part of the Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, where you'll learn about the area's unique geology, vegetation, and even its centuries-old creation stories, passed down by our area's first residents.

This program is best for Ages 12 yrs. - adult