Fort Collins   -   Fridays

Paint out leader  -  Laura G. Young

(970) 215-0506

lauragyoung@gmail.com 

Hello everyone --

Autumn is in full swing this month; let's make the most of it!  Here's the revised October schedule. As I mentioned earlier, the paint-out at Carter Lake has been cancelled; so instead let's meet over at Running Deer Natural Area. (See below) 

Thanks again to Wahid for putting this list together, and for checking/calling ahead where needed. 

Friday, October 3 -- Running Deer Natural Area, Fort Collins

9:00 am -- 12:00 Noon

3339 Prospect Rd , Fort Collins CO

Parking lots on east Prospect (at approximately 3339 Prospect Rd). Running Deer Natural Area can also be accessed via the Prospect Rd underpass from Riverbend Ponds Natural Area. Trees, water features, and wildlife -- especially deer. This natural area has no entrance fee or parking fee. Restroom available. 

Friday, October 10 -- High Plains Environmental Center, Loveland

9:00 am -- 12:00 Noon

2698 Bluestem Willow Drive, Loveland CO

There is designated parking by the HPEC buildings. The High Plains Environmental Center has native plant demonstration gardens with access to trails around Houts Reservoir and Equalizer Lake. Restrooms available.

Friday, October 17 -- Gateway Natural Area, Bellevue

9:00 am -- 12:00 Noon

5216 Poudre Canyon Highway (Hwy. 14), Bellevue CO

NOTE: $8 daily pass

Take Highway 287 to Highway 14 West, then travel 5.2 miles on Hwy 14 West. Gateway Natural Area is on the right side of the road. Due to its popularity, there is a daily pass of $8 (unless you have the yearly pass). Lots of unique rock formations. Bring a lunch, as there are picnic spots along the river. Restrooms available.

Friday, October 24 -- Osborn Farm, Loveland

9:00 am -- 12:00 Noon

1230 S Boise Ave, Loveland (entrance is on south Boise Ave).

Family-owned since 1861, this centennial farm offers a unique and rustic venue for painting and photography.  This is also a pumpkin farm, and you can buy or paint pumpkins. Portable restrooms.

Friday, October 31 -- Happy Halloween! (no paintout)