BUDDING YOUNG NATURALISTS JUNIOR NATURALISTS - AGES 8-12 Become a Junior Naturalist! Explore, learn, and grow your stewardship skills. Attend or participate virtually in all activities and receive a special prize. One activity may be substituted by attending another activity in this booklet. Parents/guardians must be present at all times. Siblings are welcome, but the activities will be geared towards the stated age group. Organized groups should schedule activities at a separate time; contact naturalareas@fcgov.com. Free; registration is required. DATE TIME NATURAL AREA Wed. June 10 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Virtual program! Go to fcgov.com/register for details and to sign up. The Life of a Ranger Discover what a Natural Areas Ranger does all day and how Leave No Trace principles help them do their jobs! DESCRIPTION Thurs. June 25 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Virtual program! Go to fcgov.com/register for details and to sign up. Exploring through Journaling Start a nature journal to document your adventures throughout the summer. Journals will be provided. Thurs. July 9 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Riverbend Ponds Meet at the Cairns Drive parking lot off of Timberline. Nature Photography Do you have an artist's eye? Discover a natural area through a camera lens and share your work with friends. Thurs. July 23 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Gateway Meet at the picnic shelters. From Source to Tap Explore the journey of a drop of water from its source to your tap at home. This program includes a short hike as we explore how the City assesses the health of our watershed to provide drinking water for thousands. In partnership with City of Fort Collins Utilities. Thurs. Aug. 6 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Nix Farm Garden 1745 Hoffman Mill Road Abuzz With Life Did you know that Larimer County is home to over 500 species of bees? Learn how to identify and help pollinators in the natural areas and at home. Required registration opens 30 days prior to activity date at fcgov.com/register or 970-416-2815. -30-http://www.fcgov.com/register http://www.fcgov.com/register http://www.fcgov.com/register