Northern Water will be conducting diving operations on the north end of Horsetooth Reservoir beginning March 7 for approximately three weeks. The diving operations will include the areas around Satanka Bay and may affect some parking lots. Please use caution while using the area.
Satanka Bay/Horsetooth Reservoir advisory
Northern Water will be conducting diving operations on the north end of Horsetooth Reservoir beginning March 7 for approximately three weeks. The diving operations will include the areas around Satanka Bay and may affect some parking lots. Please use caution while using the area.
Three new public electric vehicle charging stations have been added at Larimer County facilities, including two at Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) visitor centers.
The chargers are part of a larger network of EV chargers in the northern Colorado region, bringing the total number of chargers accessible to the public to five.
Join us in keeping our natural spaces beautiful, sustainable, and litter free! Celebrate Earth Day with us by picking up and packing out litter.
Meet at the Upper Sunrise Day Use Area on the east shore of Horsetooth Reservoir (aproximate address is 471 N. County Rd. 23). Sign-In will begin around 8:30am with a start time of 9am. Volunteers will be given an important safety talk before handing out supplies and heading out to nearby trails and other day use areas along the reservoir to remove unsightly litter from the land. Carpooling is encouraged!
Enjoy an evening with members of the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society (NCAS) for an up-close look at the night sky over the Rockies. Telescopes will be available for viewing stars, galaxies, planets and more! Bring the whole group to connect with the wonders of the night sky.
This open house-style program is located at Eagle's Nest Open Space. A staff member will open the entrance gate for you. Telescopes will be set up near the trailhead. Program is free. Registration is encouraged.
It's spring! Many plants and animals thrive at Ramsay-Shockey Open Space, and we're going to explore them. On this guided hike, we'll learn about what lives here and how our native plants and animals have adapted to survive and create the next generation.
This is part of the "Get to Know" series at Ramsay-Shockey Open Space. Topics include ecology, history, and how Larimer County Department of Natural Resources manages this property.
Do you have an adventurous spirit? Do you enjoy long hikes in nature but yearn to learn more about what you see? Join Naturalist Rob Pickett for a wild wander through Larimer County Open Spaces. These 4–5-mile hikes will reveal fascinating aspects of the local flora, fauna, geology, and landscapes, making it not just a physical journey but an educational one too! Learn insights that you can carry forward into your future outdoor explorations and deepen your connection with nature while expanding your understanding of the environment around you.
You too can take great nature photos with your smartphone. We will learn the basics of nature photography including framing, how to use light and how to take the best people photos. This will be an interactive learning experience as we teach each other the art of photography. We will be strolling around Lions Open Space along the beautiful Poudre River as we demonstrate our new knowledge.
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.
New to birding? This is the program for you! We'll walk through how to use binoculars and field guides, learn about bird ID, and discover how birding can contribute to science! Spring is a great time to get to know the birds of Devil's Backbone Open Space- some are year-round residents and other have just arrived after spending the winter in warmer climes. Hike 1-ish miles with Larimer County Education and Volunteer Specialist, Ellen Harris, along the Morrison Loop and Wild Loop trails to learn about bird identification, habitat, and more.
