NATURAL DISCOVERIES John Barthalow Natural Discoveries - continued DATE TIME NATURAL AREA Tues. July 14 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Shields St. River Access 1219 N. Shields St. Sat. Aug. 1 10:00 a.m. - noon Lee Martinez Park 600 N. Sherwood St. Tues. Sept. 22 5:30 - 10:30 p.m. Fri. Oct. 16 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. Soapstone Prairie Transportation is provided from the Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Dr. Sun. Sept. 13 DESCRIPTION Wade the River Use dip nets and collecting trays to discover what lives beneath the surface of the Cache la Poudre River. Biologists will be on hand to help identify your finds. All equipment is provided. Bring your own towels, wear closed-toed shoes that can get wet, and sun and mosquito protection. In partnership with City of Fort Collins Utilities. 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. Required registration opens 30 days prior to activity date at fcgov.com/register or 970-416-2815. -50-http://www.fcgov.com/register