Observation deepens the connection to nature and place. Using our senses to observe the natural world, we'll connect to the natural wonders that Horsetooth Mountain Open Space has to offer while learning how to be good stewards and practice mindfulness.
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.
Natural Resources
Natural Resources
Spend a cozy evening by the campfire, complete with stories and savory s'mores! These programs are suitable for all ages.
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.
To register for this program go to: https://engage.fcgov.com/Calendar
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.
To register for this program go to: https://engage.fcgov.com/Calendar
This program is canceled due to the weather.
Come learn about how and why getting outside is good for you! Modern research is proving what many have long known: we just feel better when we get outside – but why? Learn about the latest research, and how to develop your personal program for how to reduce your stress and improve your health. Techniques for putting your senses into touch with your environment will be demonstrated.
Do you have an adventurous spirit? Do you enjoy long hikes in nature but yearn to learn more about what you see? Join Naturalist Rob Pickett for a wild wander through Larimer County Open Spaces. These 4–5-mile hikes will reveal fascinating aspects of the local flora, fauna, geology, and landscapes, making it not just a physical journey but an educational one too! Learn insights that you can carry forward into your future outdoor explorations and deepen your connection with nature while expanding your understanding of the environment around you.
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.
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.
Learn about how you can learn about what lives around us AND contribute to science using just your smartphone or camera and computer! Using iNaturalist, participants will learn key features of plants and animals to document to have the best chance of identifying their subject and contribute to the body of crowd-sourced scientific knowledge that is iNaturalist. All ages welcome!
We will start this program indoors at the Horsetooth Area Information Center before going outside to try out our new iNaturalist skills.
This program has been canceled. Please check the calendar for future events.
Becky Staab, a certified yoga instructor and Mindful Outdoor Experience Guide, will lead you on a Mindful Summer Solstice Nature Walk at Hermit Park Open Space. In honor of the Summer Solstice you will be invited to slow down, awaken your senses and relax into the beauty of nature with practices such as meditation, mindful walking, gentle stretches and forest bathing.
This program has been canceled. Please check the calendar for future events.
Do you have an adventurous spirit? Do you enjoy long hikes in nature but yearn to learn more about what you see? Join Naturalist Rob Pickett for a wild wander through Larimer County Open Spaces. These 4–5-mile hikes will reveal fascinating aspects of the local flora, fauna, geology, and landscapes, making it not just a physical journey but an educational one too!
Do you have an adventurous spirit? Do you enjoy long hikes in nature but yearn to learn more about what you see? Join Naturalist Rob Pickett for a wild wander through Larimer County Open Spaces. These 4–5-mile hikes will reveal fascinating aspects of the local flora, fauna, geology, and landscapes, making it not just a physical journey but an educational one too! Learn insights that you can carry forward into your future outdoor explorations and deepen your connection with nature while expanding your understanding of the environment around you.
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.
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.
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.
Learn about how you can learn about what lives around us AND contribute to science using just your smartphone or camera and computer! Using iNaturalist, participants will learn key features of plants and animals to document to have the best chance of identifying their subject and contribute to the body of crowd-sourced scientific knowledge that is iNaturalist. All ages welcome!
We will start this program indoors at the Horsetooth Area Information Center before going outside to try out our new iNaturalist skills.
This program has been canceled. Please check the calendar for future events.
Becky Staab, a certified yoga instructor and Mindful Outdoor Experience Guide, will lead you on a Mindful Summer Solstice Nature Walk at Hermit Park Open Space. In honor of the Summer Solstice you will be invited to slow down, awaken your senses and relax into the beauty of nature with practices such as meditation, mindful walking, gentle stretches and forest bathing.
This program has been canceled. Please check the calendar for future events.
Do you have an adventurous spirit? Do you enjoy long hikes in nature but yearn to learn more about what you see? Join Naturalist Rob Pickett for a wild wander through Larimer County Open Spaces. These 4–5-mile hikes will reveal fascinating aspects of the local flora, fauna, geology, and landscapes, making it not just a physical journey but an educational one too!
