Along with general information about beavers, participants will also learn how an animal that needs riparian habitat can also pose challenges. Beavers Influence their surroundings, and that can be a nuisance. As beavers spread out in adaptation to their changing surroundings, including our own urban community; t's important for us to learn about their behavior, as well as how and why to appropriately deal with the challenges of living with urban beavers. Leave it to Beavers!!!!
Bring your 2-5 year old for a morning filled with nature exploration, stories, and connection with our amazing natural world. Water flows from the mountains to this open space, where animals and people can use it. This month, we'll explore how water makes its way to our houses with a hands-on activity, so be prepared to get a little wet!

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.
Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Lion's Open Space on the Poudre River while rejuvenating your mind, body, and spirit! This event combines a yoga practice that incorporates movement, breath to cultivate balance, relaxation, health and vitality plus a short mindful walk and a quiet time sitting at the river. Becky Staab, a certified yoga instructor and Mindful Outdoor Experience Guide, will guide you through the practice inviting you to slow down, awaken your senses and relax into the beauty of nature.
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 Horsetooth Mountain Open Space (entrance on County Road 38E). Telescopes will be set up in the paved parking lot. Program is free but a parking pass is required. Registration is encouraged.
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 Devil's Backbone Open Space. Telescopes will be set up at the trailhead. Program is free but a parking pass is required. Registration is encouraged.
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 Hermit Park Open Space. Telescopes will be set up in field adjacent to the picnic pavilion near Bobcat Campground. Program is free but a parking permit is required. Registration is encouraged.
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. Learn what do to if you encounter wildlife and how to keep everyone safe.
In a world of artificial light, nighttime can seem mysterious, even dangerous! Taking a hike along the Wild Loop Trail, we'll observe the stars and moon and use all our senses to explore the wonders of the night. As the light becomes soft and diffused from the sun dipping below the horizon, we'll discover the magic of nature during twilight. Together we'll learn how our nocturnal neighbors adapt to utilize less light, how humans experience the dark, and why we find the twilight hours mysterious and fascinating.
In a world of artificial light, nighttime can seem mysterious, even dangerous! Taking a short hike along Kruger Rock Trail, we'll observe the stars and moon and use all our senses to explore the wonders of the night. As the light becomes soft and diffused from the sun dipping below the horizon, we'll discover the magic of nature during twilight. We will start and end at the pavilion across from the trail head.

Participants will meet at the picnic pavilion near Bobcat Campground. Please dress appropriately for the weather, wear layers, and bring a flashlight or headlamp.

LOVELAND — The Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR), in partnership with the Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD), is initiating preliminary staging work at Carter Lake in preparation for a multi-year, multi-phase construction project aimed at improving roads and enhancing visitor access at both Carter Lake and Horsetooth reservoirs. The project is partially funded through the Colorado Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP).

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