Beginning Birding Hike

It's spring, and the birds know it! Explore the birds of Devil's Backbone Open Space and learn what they're up to this time of year. Hike 1-2 miles with Larimer County Education and Volunteer Specialist, Ellen Harris, along the Wild Loop trail to learn about migration, bird song, nesting, and more. Easy/moderate difficulty (slow pace, uneven surfaces, natural dirt trail).

Meet near the trailhead kiosk. Binoculars are highly recommended if you have them, a few pairs will be available to borrow.

Best for participants 10 years and older. Program is free, but parking fee is required.

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

Get to Know Horsetooth Mountain Open Space: Geology

Delve into the ancient past that we can still see in the geology of Horsetooth Mountain and its surrounding topography with Volunteer Naturalist Herb Saperstone. Attendees will come away with a better understanding of the rock formations of Horsetooth Mountain Open Space and how they came to be.

This is the first in a series of hikes at Horsetooth Mountain Open Space centered on getting to know this wonderful place better. Hikes are held on the second Thursday of the month from May-August- check out the calendar to register for future hikes! Topics include ecology, geology, history, and how Larimer County Department of Natural Resources manages this property.

This hike will be moderately difficult, traveling over unpaved trails, uneven surfaces, and may include mud. Registration is required. Horsetooth Mountain Open Space charges a fee of $10 for a day pass.

Best for ages 10 yrs & older.

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

CANCELLED 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.

Since 1998, the grant program has awarded over $415,000 from Help Preserve Open Space sales tax to 238 projects

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