Open to all! Enjoy your local library and learn about the tools raptors use to survive in the wild. Maybe check out a book on raptor ID when the presentation is over!
The 52nd annual Art in the Park is the largest arts festival in Northwest Colorado. This beloved event draws art enthusiasts and families from around the county with a wide variety of hand-made art and hands-on creativity. This weekend has become a staple of Steamboat Springs in the summertime!
Art in the Park is free to the public and features nearly 130 artist vendors, live entertainment, food vendors, and interactive creative stations. This popular and successful event takes place on July 12th and 13th, 2025. Thousands of people attend our festival over the two-day weekend located in West Lincoln Park, downtown Steamboat Springs in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.
The Rocky Mountain Raptor Program will be present both days with live raptors on display and merchandise for sale to support the injured raptors. Learn how you can support the RMRP.
The 52nd annual Art in the Park is the largest arts festival in Northwest Colorado. This beloved event draws art enthusiasts and families from around the county with a wide variety of hand-made art and hands-on creativity. This weekend has become a staple of Steamboat Springs in the summertime!
Art in the Park is free to the public and features nearly 130 artist vendors, live entertainment, food vendors, and interactive creative stations. This popular and successful event takes place on July 12th and 13th, 2025. Thousands of people attend our festival over the two-day weekend located in West Lincoln Park, downtown Steamboat Springs in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.
The Rocky Mountain Raptor Program will be present both days with live raptors on display and merchandise for sale to support the injured raptors. Learn how you can support the RMRP.
Come join us at the brand new Gunbarrel Branch of the Boulder Library system. Learn why raptors are cool and about the mission of the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program.
Open to all! Enjoy your new local library and learn about the tools raptors use to survive in the wild. Maybe check out a book on raptor ID when the presentation is over!
Come join us at the Main Branch of the Boulder Library for one of our very popular Library Talks! Learn why raptors are cool and about the mission of the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program.
Open to all! Enjoy your local library and learn about the tools raptors use to survive in the wild. Maybe check out a book on raptor ID when the presentation is over!
Come join us at the Main Branch of the Boulder Library for one of our very popular Library Talks! Learn why raptors are cool and about the mission of the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program.
Food, music, live skits, ambassador birds & local connection— all for a wild cause.
Join us for the very first Saturday Night – Live for Conservation, a quarterly community event hosted by Platt Park Veterinary Hospital and our new conservation initiative, VOW – Veterinarians Operating for Wildlife. This evening will feature live music, skits, local food and drink, and inspiring guest speakers—all in support of wildlife conservation and education. All proceeds from the event will benefit RMRP!
What to Expect
A one-of-a-kind variety show meets a feel-good fundraiser—here’s a sneak peek at the night:
Live Music & Skits
Performed by local veterinarians (including Dr. Preston Stubbs and Dr. Ross Henderson)! Think “SNL” meets “Vet Life.”
Featured Speaker
Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald — Veterinarian. Animal Planet star. Comedian. Conservationist. He’ll bring heart and humor to the stage.
Wildlife Presentation
The Rocky Mountain Raptor Program brings ambassador birds and conservation stories that will leave you inspired.
Silent Auction
Bid on pet-friendly prizes, wildlife-themed art, experiences, and more.
Historic Venue
Turn of the century movie house boasts elegant décor and memorable ambiance.
Tasty Bites & Local Sips
Enjoy refreshments while mingling with fellow animal lovers.
Picture yourself sitting down at a table with your mates, taking a weight off after the day’s adventures. And taste, if you can, your soon to be favorite Rum while watching an Educational Ambassador Raptor as you visit the Gnebriated Gnome. This great little distillery in North Fort Collins is a gem.
The Rocky Mountain Raptor Program is so pleased to be present for an evening at this cool place. Come on by and visit.
Cedar the Eastern Screech Owl is the most gnome-like owl in our collection.
Raptors and Nature: Rocky Mountain Raptor Program
Saturday, 26 July 2025 | 08:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Primrose Studio
Natural Discoveries – Mixed Ages
Where: Reservoir Ridge and Primrose Studio. Program will meet at the Michaud parking lot at 8:00 a.m., hike the Michaud Spur out and back (about 1 mile) with a volunteer naturalist. Hike less than .5 mile to Primrose Studio for a presentation by the Rocky Mountain Raptor staff and volunteers. Presentation will last 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
When: Saturday July 26th, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Program Description: Enjoy a short hike with a naturalist to explore the local environment. Meet at the Michaud parking lot. Hike is roughly 1.5 miles, easy. Then at Primrose Studio, learn about the amazing raptors that populate Colorado’s Front Range and how we can help conserve them. Observe live raptors up close with a visit from special guest, the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program.
What to Bring: Dress appropriately for the weather forecast. Bring sunscreen, a hat, closed-toe, sturdy shoes, and plenty of water. You may wish to bring binoculars, if you have them.
People of all abilities and disabilities are welcome to participate in all programs and we are happy to make any appropriate accommodations. If you’d like to request an accommodation (language interpretation, wheelchair access, etc.) please fill out the form linked under this activity. You can also copy and paste this link to access the same form: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7669173/Accessibility-and-Accommodation-Request-Form If accommodations are needed for an activity, please allow two (2) weeks prior to the event to process your request and arrange the accommodation, if available. 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. A photographer may be present at this event. By participating in this event, you acknowledge and consent to the City of Fort Collins using your image and likeness on its social media accounts and publications. If you do not consent to this use, you must reach out to the activity contact before the event or let a volunteer or staff member know during the event.
Visit with an Educational Ambassador raptor at the Loveland Farmers Market. Learn how you can make a difference in the life of an injured raptor.
Voted one of the 10 best farmers markets in the state of Colorado and top 3 of NoCo!
Join The Rocky Mountain Raptor Program at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery as we introduce you to your raptor neighbors and what we can do to help conserve them in the wild! We will learn more about raptor
rehabilitation, and explore how these powerful hunters see, fly, and hunt with incredible precision, thus maintaining healthy ecosystems.
Schedule of Events:
Doors open at 5:30 PM
6:00 – 7:00: Presentation in the OtterBox Digital Dome Theater
7:00 – 8:00: Exploration of the special exhibition Nature All Around Us and time to meet the raptors up close.
Registration required: https://bit.ly/4kIcB7O
This is a Pay-What-You-Can event. Please choose the price type that best suits your ability and interest. By supporting programs like this, you help create access for all members of our community. Thank You!
FCMoD will offer a series of Tuesday Night Live events throughout the run of Nature All Around Us this Summer. From poetry workshops to panel discussions, we’ll explore the many fascinating topics that tie into our two special exhibitions.
Join us for a middle of the year on-line only Auction. This is your chance to score some beautiful artwork. Get into the fun of a bidding battle over that most amazing piece of art that you just can’t live without. All of this from the comfort of your own home.
Auction Opens on August 1 at midnight and closes on August 10 at 10pm.
All proceeds from this small auction benefit the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program. You can’t go wrong!
Stay tuned for the link to the auction. It will be coming soon.
The Larimer County Farmers’ Market has served our community since 1975 when a group of backyard gardeners decided to share their excess produce with their community. Today, the market continues to be a vibrant
place in the community for growers and producers to connect with the community.
The market is a growers-only market, which means that all products offered must be grown, produced, or made by our local vendors. Vendors offer a wide variety of items including fruits, vegetables, coffee, flowers, baked goods, art, and crafts.
2025 Art in the Park, Loveland is celebrating it’s 58th annual festival. We are recognized as a leading show in the industry and a large part of the cutural fabric of the vibrant Loveland art scene. We participate every year in THE WEEKEND OF ART, along with the internationally acclaimed Sculpture in the Park. We invite you to apply to be one of the 250 exhibitors at the 2025 event, a world-class celebration of the visual arts. Our goal is to provide our exhibitors and our patrons with an experience of unparalleled quality and excellence. Highlights of this years show are The Gallery of FINE ARTISANS and The Market of FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS.
The Rocky Mountain Raptor Program will be there both days with different Ambassador raptors to meet each day!
2025 Art in the Park, Loveland is celebrating it’s 58th annual festival. We are recognized as a leading show in the industry and a large part of the cutural fabric of the vibrant Loveland art scene. We participate every year in THE WEEKEND OF ART, along with the internationally acclaimed Sculpture in the Park. We invite you to apply to be one of the 250 exhibitors at the 2025 event, a world-class celebration of the visual arts. Our goal is to provide our exhibitors and our patrons with an experience of unparalleled quality and excellence. Highlights of this years show are The Gallery of FINE ARTISANS and The Market of FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS.
The Rocky Mountain Raptor Program will be there both days with different Ambassador raptors to meet each day!
Join us for a night out in beautiful downtown Fort Collins! Find us in Old Town Square.
Raptors and Nature @ Bobcat Ridge
Friday, 15 August 2025 | 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Bobcat Ridge Natural Area
Wildlife Wonders
Where: Bobcat Ridge Natural Area. Please meet at the pavilion roughly 0.25 miles from the parking lot at 9:00a.m. Join a volunteer naturalist on a 1 mile hike through Bobcat Ridge. The raptor presentation will be at 10:00a.m. – 11:0 0a.m. in the pavilion.
When: Friday August 15th, 9:0 0a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Program Description: Learn about the amazing raptors that populate Colorado’s Front Range and how we can help conserve them. Enjoy a short hike with a naturalist to explore the flora and fauna at Bobcat Ridge. Then, observe live raptors up close with a visit from special guest, the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program. This program will feature various raptor species found in Colorado! What to bring: Dress appropriately for the weather forecast. Bring sunscreen, a hat, closed-toe, sturdy shoes, and plenty of water. You may wish to bring binoculars, if you have them.
People of all abilities and disabilities are welcome to participate in all programs and we are happy to make any appropriate accommodations. If you’d like to request an accommodation (language interpretation, wheelchair access, etc.) please fill out the form linked under this activity. You can also copy and paste this link to access the same form: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7669173/Accessibility-and-Accommodation-Request-Form If accommodations are needed for an activity, please allow two (2) weeks prior to the event to process your request and arrange the accommodation, if available. 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.
Come have a fresh, tasty craft beer, hang out with a raptor and enjoy this wonderful local brewery.
Join us at the Windsor Farmers Market! Meet a live permanently disabled Educational Ambassador and learn how you can make a difference in the life of an injured raptor.
Swainson’s Hawk photograph by Susan J. Baptista
Rocky Mountain Raptor Program will be coming to High Plains Environmental Center to share the inspiring work we do with injured wildlife. We will bring along a few Educational Ambassadors. Some raptors you could see include an American Kestrel, American Goshawk, Bald Eagle, Eastern Screech Owl, Red-Tailed Hawk, Golden Eagle, Swainson’s Hawk, and more! You’ll have to attend to find out!
Please bring a blanket or chair to sit on the lawn.
Photography allowed, videography is not.
Please consider donating what you can! It costs RMRP $200 to do these programs. We like to make sure they have their expenses covered and then some, if possible!
Meet several of the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program’s Educational Ambassadors at this fun mountain festival.
Immerse yourself in the Celtic culture at the Highland Festival in Estes Park, Colorado. Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival, Inc. hosts the largest such festival in the country. The event includes Scottish athletics, the best in Celtic rock and folk music, and live field performances.
Meet several of the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program’s Educational Ambassadors at this fun mountain festival.
Immerse yourself in the Celtic culture at the Highland Festival in Estes Park, Colorado. Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival, Inc. hosts the largest such festival in the country. The event includes Scottish athletics, the best in Celtic rock and folk music, and live field performances.
Meet several of the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program’s Educational Ambassadors at this fun mountain festival.
Immerse yourself in the Celtic culture at the Highland Festival in Estes Park, Colorado. Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival, Inc. hosts the largest such festival in the country. The event includes Scottish athletics, the best in Celtic rock and folk music, and live field performances.
The RMRP will be present for this enjoyable day on the mall. Come on by and learn how you can make a difference in the life of an injured raptors.
About: Open Streets
2025 marks the 10th year for Open Streets events in Fort Collins, where participants can expect 1-2 miles of car-free, family-friendly streets. Participants can move freely and safely throughout the route, while enjoying live music, food trucks, and fun activities along the way. Open Streets events aim to show participants that travelling by bike, foot, scooter, and other active, car-free transportation modes can be comfortable, easy, and a healthy alternative to driving. Each vendor booth is unique: they could include live music, local food trucks, health- and wellness-inspired activities, and participant-made art! The possibilities are endless at Open Streets.
Goals of Open Streets:
- Highlight walkable and bikeable routes by creating temporary, car-free streets for the community to walk, roll, and bike along.
- Encourage future active transportation among participants along Open Streets routes after the event concludes.
- Feature local businesses and organizations that support active transportation, health, wellness, and community well-being. Create opportunities to connect participants with these organizations.
- Foster social capital by connecting neighbors with one another during the event and beyond.
Join us for a night out in beautiful downtown Fort Collins! Find us in Old Town Square.
Raptors at Elk Fest! Start your wildlife watching weekend in Bond Park and meet some of the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program’s educational ambassador raptors.
WILDLIFE WATCHING
The festival coincides with the famous elk rut, or elk mating season. Wild elk are often easily seen in town and in nearby Rocky Mountain National Park. Remember elk are wild animals. Always keep a safe distance, especially from the males (bulls), which can be aggressive as they defend their females (cows) from other bulls at this time of year. Give them room – use your zoom! Learn the most important rule of safe and respectful wildlife watching.
PARKING
Elk Fest is one of Estes Park’s busiest weekends, so a little advanced planning can go a long way when it comes to getting to and around downtown. The Town offers free and paid parking options, Electric Vehicle charging stations (both Level 2 and Level 3 DFCF fast-charging stations), designated motorcycle and RV parking. Those with valid ADA placards always park for free in any public space. Visit Estes.org/Parking to find the best spot for your trip.
Want to let someone else do the driving? Head straight to the Town’s parking structure (691 N. St. Vrain) and hop on the Town’s free downtown trolley (Red Route). Trolley and special event shuttle service information can be found at Estes.org/Shuttles.
Raptors at Elk Fest! Start your wildlife watching weekend in Bond Park and meet some of the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program’s educational ambassador raptors.
WILDLIFE WATCHING
The festival coincides with the famous elk rut, or elk mating season. Wild elk are often easily seen in town and in nearby Rocky Mountain National Park. Remember elk are wild animals. Always keep a safe distance, especially from the males (bulls), which can be aggressive as they defend their females (cows) from other bulls at this time of year. Give them room – use your zoom! Learn the most important rule of safe and respectful wildlife watching.
PARKING
Elk Fest is one of Estes Park’s busiest weekends, so a little advanced planning can go a long way when it comes to getting to and around downtown. The Town offers free and paid parking options, Electric Vehicle charging stations (both Level 2 and Level 3 DFCF fast-charging stations), designated motorcycle and RV parking. Those with valid ADA placards always park for free in any public space. Visit Estes.org/Parking to find the best spot for your trip.
Want to let someone else do the driving? Head straight to the Town’s parking structure (691 N. St. Vrain) and hop on the Town’s free downtown trolley (Red Route). Trolley and special event shuttle service information can be found at Estes.org/Shuttles.
A Hoot-tastic Halloween Extravaganza:
Join the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program’s OWL-O-WEEN!
Get ready for a spooktacular event that will leave you owl-fully enchanted! The Rocky Mountain Raptor Program is thrilled to announce Owl-O-Ween! This fun-filled family experience combines the magic of Halloween with the captivating world of live educational owls.
Join us on October 25, 2025 from 12-4pm at Rocky Mountain Raptor Program located at 720 E Vine Dr in Fort Collins for an unforgettable afternoon of trick-or-treating and behind-the-scenes adventures at RMRP. See plenty of owls, explore the mysterious rodent rooms, and peek into the fascinating raptor kitchen where we prepare delicious meals for our feathered friends.
Mark your calendars and get ready for an afternoon of Halloween fun like no other. Owl-O-Ween is the perfect event for families, nature enthusiasts, and anyone who loves a good spook. Don’t miss out on this feather-ruffling extravaganza!
We are so excited that Wild Birds Unlimited Fort Collins is once again hosting Owl-Be-Home for Christmas, a fundraiser for RMRP! During the event, 10% of all proceeds will be donated to RMRP so make sure you do your holiday shopping for the bird lover in your life to make your gift give twice!
Celebrate the season at RMRP’s winter wonderland open house! View our Educational Ambassador raptors face-to-face, learn about how RMRP cares for raptors that are sick or injured, and do some holiday shopping!
Stay tuned for all the details!!!