OUTDOOR EDUCATION & RECREATION
OUTDOOR EDUCATION & RECREATION
B.O.O.T.S. Hikes Meet at trailheads throughout Fort Collins, directions will be emailed each week. Note: Hikes are for B.O.O.T.S. Members only.
Activity Classification Please carefully read through our new outing descriptions and contact outdoor@fcgov.com with any questions. Class A: Outings with 0-500 ft. in elevation change. Class B: Outings with 500-1,000 ft. in elevation change. Class C: Outings with 1,000-2,000 ft. in elevation change. Class D: Outings over 2,000 ft. in elevation change.
Red Fox Meadows
[ DAY HIKES: LEVEL 2 ] Outings up to 5 miles. Pace ranges from 1-2 mph and is dependent on the individual. Zimmerman Lake Beautiful views of Neota Wilderness Area. Peaceful trail on an old logging road. Note: Mileage: 4-5: lowest elevation: 10,026 ft.; highest elevation: 10,479 ft. 7:00 AM-4:00 PM
[ B.O.O.T. S. ] Building on Outdoor Trail Stewardship (B.O.O.T.S.) is a club to get out there, get dirty, be active, and have fun. Experience new social opportunities in the outdoors on various dates and times. Dip your toe in the great outdoors and start locally with a B.O.O.T.S. instructor to guide you. Attend the Quarterly kickoff meeting to learn more about club membership and activities. For more information contact outdoor@fcgov.com. B.O.O.T.S. Quarterly Kickoff Meeting Learn about the City of Fort Collins hiking club, B.O.O.T.S. The club hosts a combination of hiking, stewardship, and education opportunities each quarter. The kickoff meeting discusses the benefits and registration. Location: Senior Center M
2:15-3:00 PM
No Fee 211931-01
Quarterly B.O.O.T.S. Membership Participate in weekly hikes and quarterly educational and stewardship opportunities. Note: Registration enrolls participants in club membership. Once enrolled, choose desired hikes, education, and stewardship opportunities. Registration is open throughout the quarter. 3/1-5/31
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8:00-10:00 AM
No Fee 211932-01
3/29
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8:00-10:00 AM
No Fee 211932-02
4/5
8:00-10:00 AM
No Fee 211932-03
8:00-10:00 AM
No Fee 211932-04
8:00-10:00 AM
No Fee 211932-05
8:00-10:00 AM
No Fee 211932-06
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McMurry Natural Area 4/12
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$30
4/19
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Gateway Natural Area 4/26
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Horsetooth Mountain Open Space 5/3
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8:00-10:00 AM
No Fee 211932-07
8:00-10:00 AM
No Fee 211932-08
Maxwell Natural Area 5/10
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[ OUTDOOR EDUCATION ]
$40
ADULT PROGRAMS Programs are designed for those 18 years & up unless otherwise noted.
3/8
8:00-10:00 AM
Pineridge Natural Area
211930-01
Bird Science Lecture Series Learn about bird research projects from the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies’ biologists. Hear stories from the field, the status of local birds, and how community members can get involved in real science and bird conservation. Location: Virtual Grassland Birds in Winter 3/18
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5:00-6:00 PM
$5
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5:00-6:00 PM
$5
211981-02
5:00-6:00 PM
$5
211981-03
Motus Wildlife Tracking System 4/8
Th
Stewardship Stories 5/20
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Feather & Flight Fridays Learn about birds, their behaviors, distinguishing characteristics, bird songs, and more. Meet at the Senior center and walk around Rolland Moore Park with a Colorado Audubon Society enthusiast to discover the fascinating world of birds. Location: Senior Center 3/12 3/26 4/16 4/30 5/14 5/28
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Soapstone Prairie
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Arapaho Bend
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Classes in which parents are required to attend Denotes no web registration for program Denotes program/activity has special membership pricing
