Larimer County Natural Resources - Offero
Welcome to Offero! Offero connects you to opportunities to engage with the parks and open lands of Larimer County. As a participant or volunteer, Offero guides your engagement and helps manage your involvement. Explore the calendar, update your profile, and connect to the possibilities!
We Connect People, Nature, and Place.
Stay informed of upcoming programs and projects! Sign-up for The Register, the Department of Natural Resources' E-newsletter.
Curious about what Larimer County Natural Resources can offer you?
Check out a variety of volunteer opportunities and educational programs below ready to connect you to nature and place.
Two of our program partners have upcoming events:
Northern Colorado Astronomical Society is having an Astronomy Day Extravaganza! Go to www.nocoastro.org/special-events for more information and to register.
Volunteer with us!
Volunteers are an essential part of achieving our mission. Through the volunteer program, Larimer County Natural Resources can be the link connecting you to both the natural world and your community. If you desire to help care for your public lands then hope you join the team.
Not ready for the full commitment? Discover one-time volunteer events on the calendar.
Prospective Volunteers
Ready to connect? Get started by completing an application for one of the volunteer roles below. You can find out more about each volunteer role by clicking on Get Involved.
Featured Activities
Flower Connections - To Pollinators and Us
Tuesday, 10 June 2025 | 08:30 AM | Horsetooth Mountain Open Space
The fascinating relationships between pollinators and flowering plants are diverse, intimate and ...
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Tiny Trekkers 2025
Thu 06/12, Sat 06/14, Thu 07/17, Sat 07/19, Thu 08/21, Sat 08/23Help your "Tiny Trekker" (2-5 year old) explore nature!
MoreOur Horsetooth Mountain Landscape
Thursday, 12 June 2025 | 05:30 PM | Horsetooth Mountain Open Space
What’s in a name? A whole lot if your name is Horsetooth Mountain, and your profile is part of Fo...
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Get to Know our Parks
Fri 06/13, Thu 07/24Have you ever wanted to get to know your favorite park better? Or maybe you want to explore somewhere new! Join us to "Get to Know" our parks better. Topics vary!
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Night Owl Adventures
Sat 06/14, Sat 06/28, Sat 07/12, Sat 07/26, Fri 08/08, Sat 08/16, Sat 08/23, Sat 09/13, Sat 10/18, Sat 11/15Uncover nature's secrets after dark.
MoreThe Benefits of Nature
Wednesday, 18 June 2025 | 05:30 PM | Lions Open Space | Registration Required
Come learn about how and why getting outside is good for you! Modern research is proving what man...
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Trailblazers
Fri 06/20, Fri 07/11Adventurous hikes in nature for those who yearn to learn more about their surroundings.
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Trailblazers: Explore Ramsay-Shockey Open Space
Friday, 20 June 2025 | 09:00 AM | Ramsay-Shockey Open Space | Registration Required
Do you have an adventurous spirit? Do you enjoy long hikes in nature but yearn to learn more abou...
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Friday, 20 June 2025 | 09:00 AM | Hermit Park Open Space | Registration Required
Becky Staab, a certified yoga instructor and Mindful Outdoor Experience Guide, will lead you on a...
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Jump into the Outdoors
Thu 06/26, Thu 07/10, Sat 08/16New to the outdoors? Know nothing about a topic, but want to learn more? Jump into the outdoors with these accessible, beginner-friendly programs!
MoreBecome a Citizen Scientist
Thursday, 26 June 2025 | 09:00 AM | Horsetooth Area Information Center | Registration Required
Learn about how you can learn about what lives around us AND contribute to science using just you...
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Junior Trekkers
Fri 06/27, Sat 07/12, Sat 08/09Drop by to explore our watershed! This program is designed for 6-10 year olds, though all are welcome. You can arrive and leave at any time.
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LGBTQ+ Summer Series
Thu 08/07, Sat 10/04LGBTQ+ Summer 2025 activity series lead in partnership by Larimer County Natural Resources and Fort Collins Natural Areas.
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