Who We Are
Natural Areas are naturally yours! You are welcome to explore and help care for these special places. There are 49 natural areas managed by the City's Natural Areas Department. With more than 100 miles of trail, and over 36,000 acres locally and regionally, there is likely a natural area near you!
What We Do
Volunteer with Natural Areas
Education
Volunteer Naturalists are highly trained volunteer educators who share their knowledge and experience with the community after completing a 70-hour training. Volunteer Naturalist Assistants serve as an important aid to volunteer educators by lending a helping hand to all aspects of leading a field trip or activity for the public.
Stewardship
Volunteer for a one-day stewardship project, or give back long-term by adopting a Natural Area as an Adopter Volunteer, becoming a Volunteer Crew Leader and leading groups of volunteers on stewardship projects, or helping maintain the Nix Native Plant Garden a a Volunteer Gardener.
Rangers
Volunteer Ranger Assistants promote outdoor safety and awareness, respond to visitor questions and monitor areas for safety. The Volunteer Ranger Assistant program was created to integrate the community in promoting visitor safety and enhancing the enjoyment of the outdoors.
Natural Areas Volunteer Opportunities
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion for the outdoors and conservation. Volunteers are critical in all parts of the Natural Areas Department. Volunteer today!
- Adopters
- Bark Rangers
- Community Scientists
- Crew Leaders
- Gardeners
- Volunteer Naturalists
- Volunteer Naturalist Assistants
- Skills Based Volunteers
- Stewardship Projects
- Volunteer Ranger Assistants
Visit FC Volunteer for All City of Fort Collins Volunteer Opportunities
Details
| (970) 224-6118 | |
| achlebnik@fcgov.com | |
| AJ Chlebnik | |
| Public Engagement Specialist | |
| https://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/ |
