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.
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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. This month, we'll learn about some of our coolest critters: pollinators!
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.
Who has lived at Ramsay-Shockey Open Space? Why is there a reservoir here? We'll explore the history of this place and how it fits into our region.
This is part of the "Get to Know" series at Ramsay-Shockey Open Space. Topics include ecology, history, and how Larimer County Department of Natural Resources manages this property.
Bring your 2-5 year old for a morning filled with nature exploration, stories, and connection with our amazing natural world. This month, we'll learn about some of our coolest critters: pollinators!
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.
Let's get to know a bit more about our neighbors the prairie rattlesnake. Did you know they share almost all of our foothill properties with us? We will share truths, myths, and ways to enjoy your outings more while staying safe!
Participants will meet at the pavilion and then hike the Morrison Loop Trail (.5 miles). Most of the trail is unshaded.
This hike will be easy/moderate (slow pace, trails are rocky with some elevation change). Pit toilets and potable water are available at the trailhead. Challenges: Little shade, rocky trails.
Important Campground Notices for 2025
Carter Lake Camping: Due to ongoing site improvements and road construction currently in progress, the following campgrounds are impacted:
- Eagle Campground: Starting June 13, sites will be reservable on Friday and Saturday nights only, up to 30 days in advance. Reserve online or by calling 1-800-397-7795.
- Important Advisory: If you have a larger camping unit (RV or trailer 26 or more feet in length), navigating the construction will be challenging. We recommend South Shore campground as an alternative to better accommodate your needs during construction.
- North Pines Campground: Starting August 4th, campground will be temporarily closed. Reservations can only be made a few weeks to a month out. Reserve online or by calling 1-800-397-7795.
- Big Thompson Campground: Beginning April 1, the campground transitioned into day-use parking and does not offer camping.
Satanka Bay/Horsetooth Reservoir advisory
Northern Water will be conducting diving operations on the north end of Horsetooth Reservoir beginning March 7 for approximately three weeks. The diving operations will include the areas around Satanka Bay and may affect some parking lots. Please use caution while using the area.
Satanka Bay/Horsetooth Reservoir advisory
Northern Water will be conducting diving operations on the north end of Horsetooth Reservoir beginning March 7 for approximately three weeks. The diving operations will include the areas around Satanka Bay and may affect some parking lots. Please use caution while using the area.
Three new public electric vehicle charging stations have been added at Larimer County facilities, including two at Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) visitor centers.
The chargers are part of a larger network of EV chargers in the northern Colorado region, bringing the total number of chargers accessible to the public to five.
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Join us in keeping our natural spaces beautiful, sustainable, and litter free! Celebrate Earth Day with us by picking up and packing out litter.
Meet at the Upper Sunrise Day Use Area on the east shore of Horsetooth Reservoir (aproximate address is 471 N. County Rd. 23). Sign-In will begin around 8:30am with a start time of 9am. Volunteers will be given an important safety talk before handing out supplies and heading out to nearby trails and other day use areas along the reservoir to remove unsightly litter from the land. Carpooling is encouraged!
Meet at the Upper Sunrise Day Use Area on the east shore of Horsetooth Reservoir (aproximate address is 471 N. County Rd. 23). Sign-In will begin around 8:30am with a start time of 9am. Volunteers will be given an important safety talk before handing out supplies and heading out to nearby trails and other day use areas along the reservoir to remove unsightly litter from the land. Carpooling is encouraged!
