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.

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

Get Involved

Find an ongoing volunteer opportunity

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

Become 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...

Night Owl Adventures

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 11/15

Uncover nature's secrets after dark.

Get to Know our Parks

Wed 07/02, Fri 07/18, Thu 07/24

Have 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!

Jump into the Outdoors

Thu 07/10, Sat 08/16

New to the outdoors? Know nothing about a topic, but want to learn more? Jump into the outdoors with these accessible, beginner-friendly programs!

Trailblazers

Friday, 11 July 2025

Adventurous hikes in nature for those who yearn to learn more about their surroundings.

Junior Trekkers

Sat 07/12, Sat 08/09

Drop 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.

Tiny Trekkers 2025

Thu 07/17, Sat 07/19, Thu 08/21, Sat 08/23

Help your "Tiny Trekker" (2-5 year old) explore nature!

LGBTQ+ Summer Series

Thu 08/07, Sat 10/04

LGBTQ+ Summer 2025 activity series lead in partnership by Larimer County Natural Resources and Fort Collins Natural Areas.

Ghostly Echoes From the Last Ice Age

Saturday, 09 August 2025 | 10:00 AM | Red Mountain Open Space

Ever wonder why a pronghorn runs so fast? Why do some delicious melons lie rotting on the ground ...

Requests

Bring your group to a Larimer County park or open space. We offer guided educational programs by special request, school field trips, and group volunteer projects. If you'd prefer to do a self-guided activity, complete a Request A Date for group of 12 or more.