Natural Areas is Listening! Share your feedback about the management of 10 Urban Natural Areas and local natural spaces Find more info and survey on our website: fcgov.com/naturalareas/f… Solicitud de comentarios disponible en fcgov.com/naturalareas/f… y en fcgov.com/naturalareas/e…

Last week, volunteers helped to clean up Homestead Natural Area. Thank you for your hard work and commitment to the community! Plan your own community clean-up with Pick It Up FoCo. Learn more and get important safety info at fcgov.com/volunteer/tras…

Give them space! Keep at least 75 feet or two bus-lengths between you and wildlife. Look out for signs of distress. If this owl were to open its eyes, move, or fly away, it would be showing a stress response. Learn more at fcgov.com/naturalareas/w…

Happy #NationalWildlifeWeek ! For 30 years, natural areas have helped to conserve the ecosystems wildlife call home. Birds of prey can be seen throughout many of these areas. As a top predator, they help maintain a healthy ecosystem by keeping other populations regulated.

Support wildlife by creating a natural space at home! Think about including everything wildlife will need to survive, including food, water, shelter, and space. #NationalWildlifeWeek Find resources to build your own at fcgov.com/natureinthecity Photo Credit: Wendy Studinski

Did you know prairie dogs use a complex set of vocabulary to share information? Their yips and barks help to warn each other about the presence of predators. #NationalWildlifeWeek Learn more about prairie dogs and at their home at fcgov.com/naturalareas/s… Photo Credit: Mark Yoder

Support pollinators by planting wildflowers! Insects can be considered wildlife too. They depend upon the seeds, nectar, pollen, and leaves of wildflower to survive. #NationalWildlifeWeek Learn more about native flowers and plants at fcgov.com/naturalareas/n…

Happy #InternationalBeaverDay! Beavers are the largest rodents in North America. Did you know that they will slap their tails on the water to indicate danger? Learn more about beavers with this educational video: youtube.com/watch?v=h2-TkR… Photo Credit: Tom Davidson

Have you noticed flowers starting to bloom or seen budding trees and shrubs? Have you heard bird songs in the air? The signs of spring are all around. What signs have you observed?

Are the natural areas an important part of your life? Apply today to be a Land Conservation and Stewardship Volunteer Board Member! Applications must be received by April 28th at 5pm. Learn more at fcgov.com/cityclerk/boar…

Respect Wildlife! Refrain from using drones while in natural areas. Birds may see the drone as a threat, and it can cause them to leave their roosting or nesting area. This can lead to neglect of vulnerable eggs and chicks, reducing the success of sensitive bird populations.

Choose to pick it up and pack it out! Trash and dog waste left behind pollutes the soil and waterways, harming native plants and wildlife. Make the choice to keep Fort Collins clean. Choose to #RecreateResponsibly

Thank you to our wonderful volunteers (heart)! Last year 759 Natural Areas volunteers contributed 11,463 hours towards conservation efforts, educational opportunities, and safe recreation. #NationalVolunteerMonth

Kids of all ages are encouraged to get outside and play at Kids in the Park! Natural Areas will host a booth with an interactive activity as well as a feedback opportunity. Kids in the Park is on April 23, 10am-2pm. Learn more at fcgov.com/kidsinthepark

Notice ‼️ Gateway will be closed on April 24th for tree maintenance. Find more info at fcgov.com/naturalareas/s…

Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with a special festival! Festivities will include bird banding, birding walks, kids activities, and more. The event will be held on Saturday, May 13th at Pineridge Natural Area. Learn more at engage.fcgov.com #WorldMigratoryBirdDay

Want to volunteer in your community and have your voice heard? Apply to be a Land Conservation and Stewardship Board Member! Dinner will be provided for the Board Members during each monthly Wednesday meeting. Apply by next Friday, April 28th at fcgov.com/cityclerk/boar…

Happy Earth Day! 🌏 How are you celebrating the Earth today? #EarthDay

🥾 LGBTQ+ community hikes are back with City of Fort Collins Natural Areas! This year, the Natural Areas team is offering themed programming, including 📸 photography, 😌 mindfulness and 🔭 stargazing. Get the deets and register at engage.fcgov.com.

Update: The Alexander Mountain Fire impacted Bobcat Ridge Natural Area’s Ginny and Valley Loop trails and burned the west side. Bobcat Ridge will be closed until at least the end of August for trail repair and maintenance. fcgov.com/naturalareas/f…