A representation of the unwavering service of park rangers everwhere, the bronzed Ranger hat also acts as a symbol of Ranger Unitt's dedication and sacrifice
The Larimer County Board of County Commissioners has officially proclaimed October 20, 2020 as ‘Brendan Unitt Day’ and accepted the announcement of the Brendan Unitt Community Service Award to honor his sacrifice and dedication.
To honor the life and public service of Larimer County Department of Natural Resources Ranger, Brendan Unitt, an honor procession of emergency services vehicles will occur on Aug. 28 starting at 12:45 p.m.
Larimer County Natural Resources is proud to announce $20,589 in grants to support seven community and neighborhood projects that help educate and connect people to the land.
Applications are now being accepted for Larimer County Department of Natural Resources’ Small Grants for Community Partnering program for the 2020 grant cycle. Apply by Friday, Sept. 13, for a grant up to $3,000 per project.
Larimer County Natural Resources wrapped up restoration work at River Bluffs Open Space to make the river and its floodplain more resilient to flooding and ensure it provides healthy habitat for fish and wildlife.
Larimer County Natural Resources will collect hygiene products for service members on Monday, May 27 in the parking lot of the department's Administrative Offices in honor of the valor of Army Spc. Gabriel Conde.
The gate system is located at the South Bay day use area and ramp at Horsetooth Reservoir. A similar system will be installed at the North Pines boat ramp at Carter Lake by April 15.
Larimer County rangers and state wildlife officers have completed their assessment of mountain lion activity, but visitors should remember Horsetooth Mountain Open Space is a wild place. There's always a chance of encountering wildlife on the trail.
Larimer County Natural Resources is proud to announce $20,783 in grants to support eight community and neighborhood projects that help connect people to the land.
Restoration work is needed to make the river and its floodplain more resilient during flooding and ensure it provides healthy habitat for fish and wildlife.
Fees have been raised for daily permits, annual permits and camping to ensure Larimer County Natural Resources remains financially sustainable in the face of increasing visitation.
Natural Resources staff will present the fee adjustments recommended by its Parks and Open Lands citizen advisory boards to the County commissioners, who will take public testimony at the hearing and possibly make final decisions on fees that would go into effect in 2019.
Did you think you would grow up to be a park ranger? It's not too late! You can become a Volunteer Ranger Assistant and help park and natural area rangers accomplish much of their important work. Application deadline is January 30, 2019.
Larimer County Natural Resources invites members of the public to offer their feedback on proposed adjustments to fees for Larimer County parks and open spaces, including a fee for the Devil's Backbone Trailhead.
