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Larimer County Natural Resources Nature Notes Club is accepting new members throughout the summer. You can join current members already journaling in the style of John Muir and Aldo Leopold with Volunteer Naturalist Lisa. 

 

The club will have several outings throughout the county’s open spaces system, allowing members to immerse themselves in the full range and scope of what the open spaces have to offer. Club members will receive basic instruction on sketching, ecology, geology, wildlife and other natural sciences to enhance the experience. Club members can participate in all sessions, or just a few, whatever fits their schedules.

 

This month’s meetings will be held on June 6 and 20. Please email Heather Young at hyoung@larimer.org or call (970) 679-4489 for more details and to sign up.

·         Saturday, June 2 at 9:00 a.m. “Canyons, Prairies, and Deserts” Join Naturalist Janet at Red Mountain Open Space, located about 25 miles north of Fort Collins, for a look at the red rock canyons, wide open prairies, and desert landscapes that make this beautiful area so unique. Approximately 3-hour hike. Hike rating: easy. Program is free, but registration is required. Visit http://www.larimer.org/naturalresources/registration/ Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring along some water for the trail. Direct questions to Heather, at (970) 679-4489.

 

·         Saturday, June 2 at 10:00 a.m. “Messages in Stone at Devil's Backbone” Take a short hike with Naturalist Ed through millions of years of geologic history visible in and near Devil’s Backbone Open Space, located just west of Loveland, off Hwy. 34. Learn key geologic ideas and how they help reveal the stories in the rocks of this prominent landmark. The hike will be about 90 minutes and about 1 mile in length.  Hike rating: easy. Program is free; no registration required. Please direct questions to Heather, at (970) 679-4489.

 

·         Saturday, June 9 at 9:00 a.m. “Horsetooth’s Blooming” Join Naturalist Kathy for a walk through the wildflowers at Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, located just west of Fort Collins on CR 38E, for this fun nature program. Approximately 2.5-hour hike.  Hike rating: easy. Program is free, but a $6/vehicle entrance permit is required. Registration not required. Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring along some water for the trail.  Please direct questions to Heather, at (970) 679-4489.

 

·         Saturday, June 9 at 9:00 a.m. “Gear Up for Summer” Learn the basics of packing your hiking or backpacking pack, what to bring with you on a hike and how to stay safe on the trail. Outdoor Educator Heather will be at Devil’s Backbone Open Space, located just west of Loveland, off Hwy. 34, for a hike all about your hiking gear and what to do with it. Program is free. Approximately 2-hour hike. Hike rating: easy. Please bring along water for the trail, your hiking gear, and dress appropriately for the weather. No registration required. Please direct questions to Heather at (970) 679-4489.  

·         Monday, June 11 at 10:00 a.m. “Tiny Trekkers: Are Spiders Really Scary?” Join Naturalist Mary Joyce for a special program designed for your toddler and you. This program at the Devil’s Backbone Open Space, located just west of Loveland, off of Hwy. 34, will be a morning filled with crafts, stories, and fun facts about spiders! A parent or guardian must accompany the child for this hour-long program. After the program, feel free to explore the open space with your child! Program is free. No registration required. Please direct questions to Heather, at (970) 679-4489.

·         Saturday, June 16 at 9:00 a.m. “When the Going Gets Tough: Basic Survival” Join us for this special program with Ranger Steve, where we’ll focus on how to survive in the wilderness, how to prevent accidents, essential gear needed for survival (a knife is all you need!), and navigation. Meet at the Natural Resources Administrative Offices (formerly Bison Visitor Center), located west of Loveland, off Hwy. 34, at 1800 South County Road 31. Approximately 2-hour program. Program is free; no registration required. Please direct questions to Heather, at (970) 679-4489.

 

·         Monday, June 25 at 10:00 a.m. “Tiny Trekkers: Fill the Bird Bill” Join Naturalist Caroline for a special program designed for your toddler and you. This program at the Devil’s Backbone Open Space, located just west of Loveland, off of Hwy. 34, will be a morning filled with crafts, stories, and fun facts about birds and their beaks! A parent or guardian must accompany the child for this hour-long program. After the program, feel free to explore the open space with your child! Program is free. No registration required. Please direct questions to Heather, at (970) 679-4489.

 

 

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