Upcoming Events

POSTPONED Scales N' Smiles
Dec
13

POSTPONED Scales N' Smiles

This event has been postponed. Please check back later.

Meet reptiles. Learn cool facts. Make unforgettable memories.
Scales ’n Smiles brings hands-on reptile education to kids with friendly presentations, fun interactions, and real animals they’ll love meeting up close

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Litter Clean-Up
Dec
20

Litter Clean-Up

Litter can have a detrimental effect on wildlife. Let’s work together to reduce that risk - right here in Fort Collins. Join us in a clean-up of one of our beautiful natural areas - Prospect Ponds.

Gloves and trash bags will be provided. Please wear protective clothing i.e. long pants.

Register here!

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Bug Buddies Tea Party
Dec
28

Bug Buddies Tea Party

Join us for a delightful Bug Buddies Tea Party, where imagination, learning, and a touch of buggy magic come together! Perfect for young explorers, this charming program invites kids to sip tasty tea (kid-friendly, of course), enjoy delicious treats, and dive into the fascinating world of insects.

Register here! The cost for this program is $10/child.

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Critter Chats
Dec
12

Critter Chats

Join us for the first of our winter speaker series - Critter Chats! This presentation will be led by Jules Woolums, program coordinator at the CSU Environmental Learning Center.

This event series’ target audience is adults.

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Lil' Naturalists Club
Dec
6

Lil' Naturalists Club

Registration highly encouraged. Register here!

Lil’ Naturalists Club is a monthly program where families with little ones ages 1-5 are invited to join us for an outdoor adventure. This month we will be meeting at the Environmental Learning Center. We meet regardless of the weather so please dress appropriately and wear shoes for walking outside.

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CANCELLED Lil' Naturalists Club
Nov
22

CANCELLED Lil' Naturalists Club

CANCELLED

Due to a staffing conflict, this event has been cancelled. We will see you next month!

Calling all tiny explorers! Join us for this month’s nature club for families and children ages 1-5.

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National Philanthropy Day
Nov
20

National Philanthropy Day

Visit our table at this incredible, community event! National Philanthropy Day is a free celebration of donors, volunteers, businesses, nonprofits—all the people who give in various ways to the Estes Valley. Hearty hors d’oeuvres and drinks are provided; the evening includes the presentation of annual philanthropy awards.

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Healthy by Nature Fair
Sep
27

Healthy by Nature Fair

This free event includes a picnic lunch and plenty of amazing vendors to check out (including us!)

The fair is hosted by Nature and Health Northern Colorado in partnership with CSU Extension, and City of Fort Collins Natural Areas.

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Lil' Naturalists Club
Sep
21

Lil' Naturalists Club

This is a nature club for families with small children! We meet monthly to socialize, spend time outside, and learn about animals.

This month we’ll be meeting at Riverbend Ponds in Fort Collins. This event is rain or shine! Remember to dress your little one(s) in outdoor clothing and shoes that you don’t mind getting muddy!

*Registration is required. Click here to register.

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National Wildlife Day Celebration
Sep
3

National Wildlife Day Celebration

National Wildlife Day is officially on September 4th, but we’re kicking off the celebration on Wednesday, September 3rd — and you’re invited!

Explore interactive stations
Meet our ambassador animals
Learn how YOU can help local wildlife thrive

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Lil' Naturalists Club
Aug
16

Lil' Naturalists Club

This monthly club is for families with young children. We’ll sing songs, play games, meet animals, and learn about the amazing world around us!

Registration is required. Click here to register!

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Greeley Community BBQ
Aug
8

Greeley Community BBQ

  • 515 23rd Avenue Greeley, CO, 80634 United States (map)
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This family friendly BBQ will have great vendors (including us!) and petting zoos! Come feed your family for FREE and meet some awesome animals.

Click here for more info and to RSVP.

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Ice Cream Fundraiser - Boulder
Aug
8

Ice Cream Fundraiser - Boulder

Fundraiser for Northern Colorado Wildlife Center at Cold Stone Creamery

Location:
Cold Stone Creamery
2412 Arapahoe Ave
Boulder, CO

Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Fundraising Info: 15% of qualifying sales will be donated to Northern Colorado Wildlife Center when customers mention the fundraiser.

How to Participate: This fundraiser only happens if at least 20 people commit to eat by August 5, 2025.

You can participate by:
• Dining in
• Taking out
• Ordering delivery

Phone Orders: Call (303) 440-8911 and mention you are with the Northern Colorado Wildlife Center GroupRaise fundraiser.

Delivery Apps:
Order from DoorDash, Grubhub, Uber Eats, or Postmates and include in the order notes: “I am with the GroupRaise Meal for Northern Colorado Wildlife Center.”

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Charity Yard Sale
Aug
3

Charity Yard Sale

  • 2428 Westview Road Fort Collins, CO, 80524 United States (map)
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Join us for a feel-good shopping spree where every purchase helps protect Colorado’s natural resources!

We’ll have an amazing selection of:
- Furniture
- Tools
- Home essentials
- Wildlife Center overstock items
- And more!

Whether you’re furnishing a new space or hunting for hidden gems, your purchases will support our mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and advocate for native wildlife across Northern Colorado. Bring your shopping bags and your best bargaining spirit!

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Wildlife Crafters Guild
Jul
29

Wildlife Crafters Guild

Join the Wildlife Crafters Guild for our first gathering — and help support local wildlife in need!
You'll get a behind the scenes tour of our facility and learn about what we do at a wildlife rehab. Afterwards, you'll choose from an array of projects to create to help wildlife. We provide project ideas - you provide the materials and skill.
You can complete projects on your own or join us at our next gathering to work on them.

All skill levels welcome - projects are geared towards crochet, knit and sewing. But all makers are welcome!

Registration is strongly encouraged. Register here!

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Lil' Naturalists Club
Jul
19

Lil' Naturalists Club

Join us for this monthly meet-up for families with young children. This month we’ll be meeting at Dixon Reservoir for some fun in the sun and water! Register here

Meet at the bathroom/picnic area near Dixon Reservoir parking.

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