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This newsletter is over 180 days and could contain outdated information. Natural Areas E-News August 2025 Explore the Beauty of Your Natural Areas this September! Join Natural Areas at Tellus (401 Linden St) during the First Friday Art Walk on September 5 for a special pop-up photography exhibit showcasing the incredible work of City of Fort Collins Natural Areas volunteer photographers.
Enjoy stunning images of local wildlife, sweeping landscapes, outdoor adventures, and conservation efforts—each capturing the richness and beauty of nature found right here in Fort Collins. This one-night event offers a sneak peek at the full gallery coming to the Fort Collins Senior Center beginning September 9 through the end of the month.
Discover glimpses into the vibrant life of your natural areas—which are able to thrive thanks to the ongoing support of community members who help protect these spaces and the meaningful experiences they provide. Implementation Grant Applications Opening Soon Do you have an idea for a community project that supports wildlife habitat and access to nature? Nature in the City wants to help you Make It Happen!
Apply for $5,000 - $60,000 in the 2026 Make It Happen Implementation Grant. Projects can range from small natural spaces that need better wildlife habitat to larger community initiatives like outdoor classrooms, community gardens, nature play areas, and more! Make it Happen: Implementation Grant applications will open on September 1, 2025 for 2026 grant funds.
Applications will be due by midnight on October 20, 2025 , so learn how to apply and start preparing today! Need some inspiration? Check out past recipient's projects .
Nature in the City Grant Information The Power of Collaboration: Fishing 101 at Gateway Thanks to the combined efforts of Utilities , Colorado Parks and Wildlife , Latino Outdoors , and Natural Areas , a bilingual Fishing 101 program was recently hosted at Gateway Natural Area for Spanish-speaking families. For many participants, it was their first time visiting this natural area, and their first time holding a fishing rod.
With guidance from a ranger and an experienced angler on staff, families learned the basics: how to cast, what a bobber does, how to bait a hook, how rods and swivels work, and important regulations—such as the requirement for anglers 16 and older to carry a valid Colorado fishing license . Laughter and cheers filled the air as participants reeled in rainbow trout and discovered the joy of being outside.
More than just a lesson in fishing, the program created space for connection, curiosity, and confidence. It served as a powerful example of how the outdoors are for everyone. One special moment came when a 5-year-old boy caught his very first fish.
Eyes wide with pride, he shouted, “I caught a fish! I caught a fish! Mommy, are you proud of me?
” His innocence, joy, and wonder captured the spirit of the day, showing how even the smallest moments in nature can spark lifelong memories and a lasting sense of belonging. More About Latino Outdoors Consider an Alternative to Maxwell Natural Area on Sat. 8/23 On Saturday, August 23 , 800 Colorado State University students will be hiking through Maxwell Natural Area .
This "Hike to the A" is an annual tradition for new, first year students. Students are welcomed by Natural Areas staff and volunteers who brief them on Leave No Trace principles . Visitors may want to choose to visit another natural area while this event is taking place.
View Trail Conditions and Closures Planning with Nature in Mind Sometimes, the spaces in between make all the difference. Natural Habitat Buffer Zones bring nature into the heart of the community—ensuring every resident is within a 10-minute walk of the outdoors.
Guided by the City’s Natural Areas plans and policies , the program works hand-in-hand with new development to create transition spaces between neighborhoods and natural areas. These zones reduce habitat fragmentation, preserve nesting sites and native plant communities, and even reduce erosion and pollution in local waterways—all while allowing wildlife to move safely through the growing community.
Explore the StoryMap to see how development, habitat restoration, and neighborhood-led projects are helping weave biodiversity and natural connections into the fabric of Fort Collins. Celebrate the Poudre River The Poudre River Fest is a free, family-friendly festival that celebrates the Cache la Poudre River, promotes restoration, and educates people about the Poudre 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. The Poudre RiverFest is on Saturday, August 9, 2025 from noon to 5 p. m.
at New Belgium Brewery . Toddler Tracks on Wednesday, August 6, 9:30–10 a. m.
at McMurry Natural Area . Wade the River on Thursday, August 7, 9:30 a. m.
–12 p. m. at Lee Martinez Park .
Bring Nature To You – LGBTQ+ Community Activity on Thursday, August 7, 6–8 p. m. at Lions Open Space and Poudre River Trail .
Poudre River Fest on Saturday, August 9, 12–6 p. m. at New Belgium Brewing Company .
NoCo Pride on Sunday, August 10, 11 a. m. –5 p.
m. at Island Grove Event Center in Greeley . Raptors and Nature @ Bobcat Ridge on Friday, August 15, 9–11 a.
m. at Bobcat Ridge Natural Area . Backyard Wildlife at the Museum of Discovery on Friday, August 15, 10 a.
m. –12 p. m.
at Fort Collins Museum of Discovery . Nature Photography with a Smartphone on Saturday, August 16, 8:30–10:30 a. m.
at Riverbend Ponds Natural Area . Sunset 'Just Be' Yoga and Meditation on Monday, August 18, 7:15–8:15 p. m.
at Gateway Natural Area . Nature Lovers Adventure Series: Wet Boots – Biological Sampling in the Cache la Poudre River on Wednesday, August 20, 6–7:30 p. m.
at McMurry Natural Area . Prairie Stories by the Campfire on Friday, August 22, 6:30–8 p. m.
at Coyote Ridge Natural Area . Natural Areas News is published on the first Tuesday of the month with occasional special editions. Newsletter comments are welcome.
Please contact Rachel Balduzzi, City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Public Engagement Sr Supervisor, 970-224-6153 or rbalduzzi@fcgov. com . To learn more about Natural Areas , visit our website.
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A draft executive order would have put OMB Director Russell Vought on a commission with final say over NIH awards after peer review. Sen. Collins killed it by pointing at a provision Congress already passed. Here is what the episode teaches applicants about the December 11 cliff.
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