Natural Discoveries - continued DATE TIME Wed. Aug. 4 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. NATURAL AREA Bobcat Ridge Meet in the parking lot. DESCRIPTION Burning and Renewal at Bobcat Ridge Awaken your curiosity about wildfire and its impacts through up-close, personal observations of the recently burned landscape, stories from those who were on the scene during the fire, and an understanding of how the ecosystem reveals its resilience to this natural phenomenon. Thur. Aug. 5 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Pineridge Meet at the Dixon Reservoir parking lot. Fri. Aug. 20 10:00 am - noon Bobcat Ridge Meet in the parking lot. For the Love of Ravens Learn more about the magic of ravens as depicted in stories and literature. 3 miles; moderate. Sights and Sounds of Bobcat Ridge Explore the convergence of shortgrass prairie and foothills plant communities, how they support a web of animal life, and their resilience after wildfire. Hike on the Eden Valley Spur trail, examining plant resources, watching for active animals, and noticing the local geology and wildfire impacts. Up to 1.5 miles; easy. Thur. Sept. 16 9:00 a.m. - noon Bobcat Ridge Meet in the parking lot. What About Ravens? Ravens are unique and intelligent birds. Learn more about what makes them so special and the role they play in the montane ecosystem. 3 miles; moderate. Wed. Sept. 22 Fri. Oct. 22 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Soapstone Prairie Meet at the north parking lot. Black-Footed Ferret Exploration Explore North America's rarest mammal. Journey together to Soapstone Prairie for a presentation about black-footed ferrets. Then hike and search for this elusive resident. 1-2 miles; moderate with uneven terrain. Registration is required and opens 30 days prior to activity date at fcgov.com/register or 970-416-2815. -58NATURAL DISCOVERIEShttp://www.fcgov.com/register