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Description
Learn about the various strategies that the terrestrial and aquatic wildlife of the Poudre River corridor adapt to survive the winter. Discover what leaves and what stays, but changes their survival tactics. Learn about migrating songbirds, animals that change their diets, critters that live in different places based on the seasons, and animals that employ different methods of hibernation.
What to Bring: Dress for the weather and bring water to drink. Wear sunscreen and closed-toe, sturdy shoes.
Accessibility: Walk is under 2 miles on level, possibly muddy terrain. Restroom located at trailhead. If you have any questions or concerns about the accessibility of a program, please contact naturalareas@fcgov.com or call 970-416-2815 for more information. People with disabilities are welcome to participate in all programs and we are happy to make any appropriate accommodations. Requests for disability-related services can be made during registration through the activity contact or by calling 970-416-2815 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the activity.
Cost
FreeHow
Meet at Shields Street River Access Natural Area parking lot: On Shields Street, between Willox and Vine on the west side of the road, north side of the river. The approximate address is 1219 North Shields Street. From there, you will leave the paved Poudre Trail and walk through the unpaved trails at McMurry Natural Area
