Upcoming Events
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pagan Pride
Visit our booth at Fort Collins Pagan Pride! Entry is free!
For more info visit FoCo Pagan Pride.
Arrowhead Lodge Outreach Day
This outreach event is in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service! Meet our ambassador animals, learn more about Colorado’s forests, and create a craft to take home.
Rist Canyon Mountain Festival
Come see us at this fun-filled, free festival! Includes FREE ICE CREAM - what’s not to love?! Click here for more info.
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
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!
NOCO Pride
Celebrate pride all year long with us! Come visit our booth at Northern Colorado Pride.
Click here for more info.
Greeley Community BBQ
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.
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.”
Charity Yard Sale
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!
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!
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.
Dog Day of Summer
Visit our booth at the Dog Day of Summer event in Loveland!
More info here
Lil' Naturalists Club
Looking to get your little one outside more? Check out our monthly nature club for children ages 1-5!
This month we’ll meet at Edora Park for some fun in the sun. Registration is required.
Birds in the Garden
Come visit our booth at this event that’s all about our local bird populations and how you can help them thrive!
Birdhouse Painting with Pops
Join us for a special Father’s Day Birdhouse Painting Party!
$25 per family (one birdhouse each). Register here!
Trash Clean-Up at Prospect Ponds
Here at NOCO Wildlife we love all bugs except litter bugs! Join us for our monthly a trash clean-up. This month we'll be at Prospect Ponds.
Loveland Bike & Trails Day
Visit our booth at the Loveland Farmer’s Market on Bike & Trails Day!
Baby Goat Yoga @ NCWC
Join us for a morning of tranquility and cuteness! Registration required.
Lil' Naturalists Club
Join us on Saturday, May 10th at 10am for our first ever Lil' Naturalists Club! This month's theme is "Baby Animals"
Sign-up is required: https://form.jotform.com/251154912375153