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Ravens Rock!

Join Larimer County Naturalists on a journey to learn about the ravens of Devil's Backbone Open Space. Ravens are unique and intelligent birds. On this hike, you will learn about these brilliant birds - their adaptations, habitats, and more! We'll try to make it to the Keyhole and back.

Participants will meet at the covered pavilion at the trailhead. You'll hike the Wild Loop trail to the Keyhole a moderate, 2.5 mile hike on dirt/natural and uneven surfaces. Program is free but a parking pass is required. Registration is required. This program is best for participants 16 years and older.

Binoculars are recommended if you have them.

Participants should bring:
Sun protection (sunglasses, hat, sunscreen)
Wear comfortable hiking/walking shoes (closed-toe recommended)
Water
Insect repellant
Lunch & Snacks
Clothing appropriate for the weather
Backpack (to carry it all)
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Tiny Trekkers: It's a Frog's Life

Bring your 2-5 year old for a morning filled with nature exploration, stories, and connection with our amazing natural world. Frogs experience many changes over their lives. This month, we'll learn about the lives of frogs and explore some frog habitat. Will we see a frog? Come and find out with us!

A parent or guardian must accompany the child for this program. Registration is required but program is free. Program runs at Lions Open Space on the third Thursday of the month and the following Saturday at River Bluffs Open Space.

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.
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Tiny Trekkers: It's a Frog's Life

Bring your 2-5 year old for a morning filled with nature exploration, stories, and connection with our amazing natural world. Frogs experience many changes over their lives. This month, we'll learn about the lives of frogs and explore some frog habitat. Will we see a frog? Come and find out with us!

A parent or guardian must accompany the child for this program. Registration is required but program is free. Program runs at Lions Open Space on the third Thursday of the month and the following Saturday at River Bluffs Open Space.

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.
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CANCELED: Tiny Trekkers: Earth Day is for Everyone!

Bring your 2-5 year old for a morning filled with nature exploration, stories, and connection with our amazing natural world. This month, we're celebrating the place we all live: Earth! We'll plant sunflower seeds to take home with us and learn about how the earth provides what a plant needs to grow.

A parent or guardian must accompany the child for this program. Registration is required but program is free. Program runs at Lions Open Space on the third Thursday of the month and the following Saturday at River Bluffs Open Space.

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.

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Moon Walk

Our ever constant neighbor, the contrasting dark and light of the moon's surface sparks the human imagination. On this special night hike of Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, we'll learn the science and stories behind the moon and discover nature in a new way. Hike with us as the full moon lights our way. Mysteries of the night are revealed by the light of the full moon. We'll make a loop combining South Ridge Trail, Horsetooth Rock Trail and Horsetooth Falls Trail to get the best view.

Best for participants ages 10 years & older. Participants will meet at the picnic tables near the trailhead. Hike rating: moderate - 2 miles round trip, some steep terrain, uneven/rocky surface.

Please dress appropriately for the weather, wear appropriate footwear and carry water for the trail.
Program is free, but registration is required. Purchase of parking permit also required.

Participants should bring:
Flashlight or headlamp with red light option
Wear comfortable hiking/walking shoes (closed-toe recommended)
Water
Insect repellant
Snacks (optional)
Clothing appropriate for the weather
Backpack (to carry it all)

Weather dependent.
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Natural History Hike

Are you interested in learning about the natural world that exists in our County Open Spaces? So many interesting plants and animals, birds, butterflies and, of course, there's the geology. Explore and learn about the many life forms that call Larimer County their homes. Join naturalist Rob Pickett as he leads these roughly 5 mile hikes throughout the year.

We'll hike about 5.4 miles on various trails including Sinking Sun trail and Bent Rock Loops (dirt surface, moderate difficulty). Wear layers to accommodate changing wind and temperatures, good shoes, water and snacks, binoculars, and a spirit of adventure.

Participants should bring:
Sun protection (sunglasses, hat, sunscreen)
Wear comfortable hiking/walking shoes (closed-toe recommended)
Water
Insect repellant
Lunch & Snacks
Clothing appropriate for the weather
Backpack (to carry it all)

Weather dependent.
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Junior Trekkers: Trails of Discovery

Bring your 6-10 year old for a morning filled with nature exploration, play, and connection with our amazing natural world. Trails are all over the place- whether in towns along rivers or straight up a rocky mountainside, trails are our path to discovery! But how do we get trails? How do we decide where to build them, what they'll look like, and how they'll be used? This program explores all these topics; get ready to get creative, because you'll come up with your own trail, too!

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.
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