LOVELAND:  Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) invites the community to join us in September as we celebrate National Public Lands Day, all month! 

With the community’s help, LCDNR has conserved over 55,000 acres of land and manages nearly 100 miles of trails, which make Larimer County extra special. To celebrate our public lands’ positive benefit, guided hikes for all ages, a geologist talk, and skygazing at some of your favorite open space destinations will be offered.

One special event on September 17 includes a presentation by Dr. James Hagadorn, the Tim & Kathryn Ryan Curator of Geology at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, who will share fascinating geology research of Larimer County’s signature stone, the Lyons Sandstone. This research project was funded through LCDNR’s Small Grants program in 2021 to support Dr. Hagadorn and his team using modern geologic techniques to better understand the land around us.

In addition, three volunteer projects will be hosted September 23-24 to mark National Public Lands Day on September 24. Activities include fence removal for wildlife safety at Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, trail maintenance project at Horsetooth Reservoir, and a litter cleanup at Carter Lake.

While all events are free, registration is required at offero.larimer.org/calendar. For more information, please visit larimer.gov/naturalresources.