Feedback Opportunities

Kids in the Park encourages kids of all ages to get outside and play! At this annual City of Fort Collins event, community members learn about exciting recreation activities, play in the park, dance to live music, enjoy snacks from local food trucks, and of course, fly kites. Share your feedback about the next 20 years of natural areas, too! Learn more 

• Where: Twin Silo Community Park
• When: Sunday, April 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Dixon Reservoir is a great place for migrating birds. Check out the bird banding efforts of the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies and see what might be passing though. Natural Areas volunteer naturalists will be leading bird walks every 30 minutes starting at 7AM to see what's around the reservoir. Bring your binoculars if you have them and celebrate World Migratory Bird Day! Share your feedback about the next 10-20 years of natural areas, too! Learn more and register.

• Where: Pineridge Natural Area 
• When: Saturday, May 11, 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 

Engage participants in hands-on activities about wildlife and natural areas. Share your feedback about the next 10-20 years of natural areas, too!  

• Where: Soldier Canyon Event Facility at Lory State Park 
• When: Saturday, June 22, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

Every June, Colorado celebrates Bike Month and here in Fort Collins the community loves anything that highlights and promotes people who ride bicycles. Stop by the Natural Areas station for a yummy breakfast, swag, and to share your feedback about the next 10-20 years of natural areas. Learn more at fcgov.com/bicycling/bike-to-work-day

Ever wonder what planners look at when they are developing ways to protect sensitive natural resources and enhance visitor experiences? Join a planner on a walk to learn more about the elements that are taken into consideration and discuss the future impacts and opportunities that will be addressed in the Natural Area Strategic Framework. Participants will have the opportunity to provide feedback that can shape the natural areas for the next 10-20 years! Registration required at fcgov.com/Register

• Where: Riverbend Ponds Natural Area 
• When: Sunday, July 7, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. 

The Fort Collins Food Truck Rally has great food and free live music! Share your feedback about the next 10-20 years of natural areas, too! Learn more at focofoodtruckrally.com 

• When: Tuesday, July 9, 5:30 p.m. to dusk 
• Where: Fort Collins City Park 

A fun night full of quick talks about fireflies, urban zone natural areas, ecoculture, and more. Share your feedback about the next 10-20 years of natural areas, too! Learn more and register for this free event at fcgov.com/Register 

• Where: The Lyric Cinema, 1209 N College Ave 
• When: Wednesday, July 10, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

Ever wonder what planners look at when they are developing ways to protect sensitive natural resources and enhance visitor experiences? Join a planner on a walk to learn more about the elements that are taken into consideration and discuss the future impacts and opportunities that will be addressed in the Natural Area Strategic Framework. Participants will have the opportunity to provide feedback that can shape the natural areas for the next 10-20 years! Registration required at fcgov.com/Register

• Where: Pineridge Natural Area 
• When: Thursday, July 11, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. 

The Poudre RiverFest is a free, family-friendly festival that celebrates the Poudre River, promotes restoration, and educates the community about the river corridor. The festival features activities for children and adults to explore the role of the river as an important habitat for wildlife, a lively recreation area, and a source for clean drinking water. Share your feedback about the next 10-20 years of natural areas, too! Learn more at poudreriverfest.org 

• Where: New Belgium Brewing 
• When: Saturday, August 10