City Nature Challenge: How to Play!

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Become a Larimer County Naturalist!

The City Nature Challenge returns this April! Join a worldwide movement to document nature and help fight biodiversity loss! Every observation you make of WILD nature in Larimer County is a data point that helps scientists and researchers understand and protect nature for all.  

This post will tell you everything you need to know – from how-to-play to local City Nature Challenge events.

In short:

City Nature Challenge is a four-day event from April 24-27. Part friendly competition and part collaborative effort, cities all over the world vie to see who can get the most observations uploaded to iNaturalist in just one weekend. Anyone can participate by uploading observations of wild animals, bugs, fungus, or plants found in Larimer County!

See the bottom of this post for a list of local City Nature Challenge events.

In long:

What is City Nature Challenge?
The City Nature Challenge (CNC) is an annual four-day nature census in which participants
around the world use document nature in their neighborhoods. This data help scientists understand
and protect nature worldwide. Started in 2016 as a friendly competition between Los Angeles and San Francisco,
the CNC has grown into an international event. The goal is for cities to collaborate to find species, collect observations,
and connect communities to nature. The Community Science teams at the California Academy of
Sciences (CAS) and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) make up the
Global Organizing Team.

What is iNaturalist?
iNaturalist is a platform that anyone can use. You can upload pictures or sound clips of species you’ve observed, then the iNaturalist community helps identify those species. Once an observation has been identified, it’s uploaded into databases that scientists use for biodiversity and other ecological studies. It’s a way we can all help contribute to better understanding our local ecosystem!

iNaturalist is the platform Larimer County will be using for our City Nature Challenge observations — any observations made to iNaturalist from within Larimer County during the challenge will automatically count toward Larimer County’s score! You can download the app for free or visit inaturalist.org to use the browser version.

How to Play

Participating in City Nature Challenge is as easy as 1-2-3!

  1. Observe
    From April 24 – 27, 2026, get outside and take photos or record sounds of nature where you live. Look for WILD plants, animals, fungi, etc. (“wild” means it was not put there by people and is not being taken care of by people.) Take a close look at the plants around you. Are there any insects or spiders on them? How many different types of birds can you find in your local park? Put on your nature eyes and see Larimer County in a whole new way!
  2. Upload
    Download the iNaturalist app or create an account on inaturalist.org, and upload your observations. Be sure to include a rough location and time of day.
  3. Identify
    From April 28-May 10 help identify observations that have been uploaded in the Larimer County City Nature Challenge project! Even if the best you can tell is whether it’s an animal or plant, everyone can help narrow IDs down and get us closer to a species ID!

Two Ways To Play:

  • Observer — Get outside anywhere within Larimer County from April 24-27 and make observations in nature. Upload your observations to iNaturalist to have them contribute toward the Larimer County City Nature Challenge AND contribute to ongoing biodiversity research!
  • Identifier — Keep an eye on the Larimer County City Nature Challenge project page on iNaturalist and help identify observations that are uploaded. You don’t need any prior knowledge or expertise to be an identifier; even narrowing an observation down to “animal” or “plant” helps!

Local City Nature Challenge Events

City Nature Challenge can be enjoyed on your own or with others. Here’s how you can participate:

City Nature Challenge Orientation Sessions – Hosted by Loveland Public Library and Loveland Open Lands and Trails 4/11 and 4/21
11:30-1:00 at the Gertrude Scott Meeting Room in Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave, Loveland
The City Nature Challenge, April 24-27, is a friendly, global quest to see which city can document the most species in support of scientific research and biodiversity conservation. This is your chance to become a citizen scientist, let’s see what we can find!  

Come to this orientation session in advance of the event to learn more. Open Lands & Trails staff will first discuss how to use the iNaturalist app and make quality observations in the Gertrude Scott Room. Then we’ll head outdoors to the Civic Center Park to practice.
Registration Link

How to Use iNaturalist – Hosted by Larimer County Natural Resources 4/24
9-11am at the Larimer County Natural Resources Admin Offices, 1800 S County Rd 31, Loveland.
Using iNaturalist, participants will learn key features of plants and animals and contribute to the body of crowd-sourced scientific knowledge that is iNaturalist. All observations made in Larimer County will contribute towards the annual City Nature Challenge.
Registration Link

Bio Blitz — Hosted by Loveland Open Lands and Trails 4/24-4/27
From April 24-27, document as many wild species as possible using iNaturalist. Participate on your own or join OL&T staff and volunteers for assistance at selected Natural Areas. Check the Open Lands Calendar for details coming soon, on dates and locations to join Open Lands & Trails on-site. 

Pineridge Banding Station — Hosted by Bird Conservancy of the Rockies 4/25
7:30-8:30 or 8:30-9:30 at the Pineridge Natural Area Banding Station, 3502 CR 42C, Fort Collins
Migration is a magical time of year! Join us for a unique opportunity to experience science in action and observe a wildlife biologist banding and collecting important scientific data on live, migrating birds. The data collected gives us insight to many aspects of avian life history and can be used to inform conservation decisions. 

This program is provided at no cost to participants due to generous support from donors, but registration is required for all individuals and groups. Groups are limited to 15 people per one hour time slot.
Registration Link

City Nature Challenge ID Party! — Hosted by Fort Collins Museum of Discovery 5/2
2:00-4:00 at Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct, Fort Collins
Now that City Nature Challenge is over, the real work begins. All of our amazing observations of local nature can only assist with biodiversity research once they’ve been identified! Join us at the museum to meet up with other City Nature Challenge Participants. You’ll learn a bit about how to ID observations in iNaturalist and do your part for ongoing biodiversity research!
No wildlife knowledge or expertise required.
Registration Link

City Nature Challenge ID Party! — Hosted by Loveland Public Library and Loveland Open Lands and Trails 5/2
12:00-2:00 at the Gertrude Scott Meeting Room in the Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave, Loveland
Join other nature lovers for a fun ID Party to help correctly identify as many observations as possible. Instructions and snacks will be provided.  See the Library Calendar for details. 

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March 2026 Happenings at FCMoD

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Find many of the upcoming events for the month of March below!
Events are always changing, so please check out the calendar for the most up-to-date information.

Click on the links provided for detailed information and to purchase event tickets.

  • March 8, 2026 – The Blessing Chimanga: Light and Hope Album Tour will take place in the Digital Dome Theater with 2 showings! Tickets are available here (please note: this is a third party ticket service).
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  • March 13, 2026 –  There is still space in our Friday School Day Out Camp! Camps are filled with fun and museum exploration including a full day of STEAM activities.
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  • March 16, 2026 – The museum will be open on Monday 9 am to 5 pm (and the rest of the week!) for Spring Break.
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  • March 20, 2026 – We’re open late just for our Members on Monthly Member Nights! This month we’ll dive into an astronomy and equinox theme with a guest appearance by the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society and a special showing of our new dome show, Oasis in Space.
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  • March 24, 2026 – Come discover the new sounds of NoCo at the 6th annual Sonic Spotlight Showcase at The Armory! Sonic Spotlight is a wonderful chance to check out young up and coming musical acts from all around the Northern Colorado area. Tickets are available here. (Please note: this is a third party ticket service)
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  • March 27, 2026 – Join staff from Fort Collins Museum of Discovery and City Historic Preservation office to explore stories of Women’s History in Fort Collins at Self-Evident: Women, Suffrage, and Fort Collins History. This event takes place offsite and includes an outdoor walking tour with an indoor resource showcase at the Center for Creativity at Carnegie Library. Attendance is capped at 30 people so reserve your tickets today!
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  • March 27, 2026 – Party like it’s 1999 again at our Dome After Dark: Prince Music Show. Wear your best costume for our photo booth, compete against fellow fans during trivia, and listen to Prince in full surround sound with amazing visuals! This event is open to all ages, but songs will be presented with uncensored lyrics.
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  • March 28, 2026 -Don’t miss Chelsmosis and Badbwoy BMC x WADADA performing with amazing visuals on our 360° dome! Please note that this is an 18 years+ event.
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Our Black-footed Ferret Feedings happen the first and third Saturday of every month starting at 9:30 am. At 10am on the second and fourth Saturday every month you can Meet the Animals in our live animal exhibits. As always, we’ve got Dome Shows six days a week in the Otterbox Digital Dome Theater all month long.

  • Event dates and times are subject to change, please check our museum calendar for the most up-to-date information.
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February 2026 Happenings at FCMoD

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Find many of the upcoming events for the month of February below!
Click on the links provided for detailed information and to purchase event tickets.

  • February 13, 2026 – Join us for Winter Bike to Work Day on Friday, February 13th. Grab a snack and spin-the-wheel for fun prizes including a chance to win a museum Membership! We’ll be set up on the corner of Cherry and Mason with our partner Bird Conservancy of the Rockies.
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  • February 14, 2026 – We love our Members! Get an extra 10% off on select merchandise in the store for this Valentine’s Day. 💕
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  • SOLD OUT February 20, 2026 – Without Apology: Black History and Civil Rights Tour– join staff from the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery and the City of Fort Collins Historic Preservation office on a tour through the neighborhood around Washington Park to visit a few sites where important Black residents lived in the city. Spots are limited so pre-registration is required. This popular tour has sold out, but we are tentatively scheduling a second walk in June. We do not have a wait list for this program.
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  • February 20, 2026 – The February after hours Monthly Member Night will focus on STEAM learning with visiting guests from Colorado State University’s Engineering Program.
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  • February 21, 2026 – On the second night of our E/Mersion:360 series come listen to electronic musical artist Beyel with support from BRILL set to expansive visuals by our very own Scott Mckinney. Please note that this is an 18 years+ event.
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  • February 22, 2026 –Early Closure: We will be closing early at 12PM for the Human Library event.
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  • SOLD OUT February 22, 2026 – Human Library is back for another year! Human Library is a safe and non-judgmental forum for people to engage in difficult conversations and gain a deeper understanding of diverse human experiences. Humans stand in for books as they tell a story about their unique life experience. Note: Due to subject matter under 18 Readers need to be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required, but the event is free. Due to popular demand this event has sold out. Please call the front desk at 970-221-6738 to be added to the wait list.
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  • February 25, 2026 (Please note this is a rescheduled from the 18th)– Explore More Members! Are you curious to learn more about how the museum is run? Join our co- Executive Directors, Shannon Quist and Cheryl Donaldson, for a Quarterly Meet and Greet starting at 4PM. Pre-registration is required.
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  • February 27th, 2026 – Truck on over for a new Dome After Dark show – Grateful Dead Gathering: Featuring the Music of The Grateful Dead. This fully immersive experience features amazing visuals, booming surround sound and a cash bar for those over 21. It’s like having a mini-sphere at your favorite museum!  

Our Black-footed Ferret Feedings happen the first and third Saturday of every month starting at 9:30 am. At 10am on the second and fourth Saturday every month you can Meet the Animals in our live animal exhibits. As always, we’ve got Dome Shows six days a week in the Otterbox Digital Dome Theater all month long.

  • Event dates and times are subject to change, please check our museum calendar for the most up-to-date information.
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The Human Library 2026

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Unjudge someone – Join us for The Human Library®!  

“Being Me in Fort Collins”  

Typical libraries offer print books and digital eBooks for check out, but The Human Library® allows participants – or Readers – to borrow a human Book and engage in conversations about their unique stories, particularly their experiences in Fort Collins regarding their identity/identities. The Human Library program creates a safe and non-judgmental environment for curious and often taboo conversations that will challenge prejudices and promote understanding of differences. The program encourages all participants to “unjudge” a human Book by its cover.  

During this three-hour program, you, as a Reader, will have the opportunity to check out four human Books – community volunteers who have been subjected to prejudice, stigma, or discrimination because of their lifestyle, diagnosis, belief, social status, ethnic origin, or disability. The hope is that everyone, Readers and Books, gain new understandings that advance acceptance and inclusion among diverse groups.  

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery is honored to help facilitate this powerful event with our partners, City of Fort Collins, Poudre Libraries, and the Yarrow Collective, and with generous support from City of Fort Collins, Fort Collins Area Interfaith Council, and our local community.  

Please join us for the Human Library – a safe and non-judgmental forum for people to engage in difficult conversations and gain a deeper understanding of diverse human experiences. Note: Under 18 Readers need to be accompanied by an adult.  

Sunday, February 22nd, 2026  

2:00-5:00pm  

The Fort Collins Museum of Discovery  

408 Mason Court  

Fort Collins, Colorado 80524  

While participation is free, we ask that you preregister prior to arrival.  

This program contains adult themes. Youth participants must be accompanied by an adult caregiver at all times.   

Museum exhibits are closed for this program.  

For more information about the Human Library, please visit www.humanlibrary.org.  

 

 

Desjuzga a alguien – ¡Visita la Biblioteca Humana®!  

“Siendo yo en Fort Collins”
 

INSCRIPCIONES ABIERTAS A PRINCIPIOS DE ENERO 

Las bibliotecas tradicionales ofrecen libros, tanto impresos como electrónicos, pero la Biblioteca Humana® permite a sus participantes, o Lectores, tomar prestado un Libro humano para entablar conversaciones sobre sus historias, particularmente sus experiencias en Fort Collins con respecto a su identidad. El programa de la Biblioteca Humana crea un entorno seguro y sin prejuicios para mantener conversaciones curiosas y, a menudo, tabú que desafiarán los prejuicios y promoverán la comprensión de las diferencias. El programa alienta a todos los participantes a “desjuzgar” un libro humano. 

Como Lector tendrá la oportunidad de consultar cuatro Libros humanos durante este programa de tres horas, voluntarios de la comunidad que han sido objeto de prejuicios, el estigma o intolerancia debido a su estilo de vida, condición médica, creencias, estatus social, origen étnico o discapacidad. El objetivo es que todos, tanto Lectores como Libros, obtengan nuevos conocimientos que promuevan la aceptación y la inclusión entre diversos grupos. 

Nos sentimos honrados de ayudar a facilitar este poderoso evento junto a nuestros socios, la Ciudad de Fort Collins, las Bibliotecas Poudre, y Yarrow Collective, con el generoso apoyo de la Ciudad de Fort Collins, Fort Collins Area Interfaith Council, y nuestra comunidad. 

Acompáñenos en la Biblioteca Humana: un foro seguro y sin prejuicios para que las personas participen en conversaciones difíciles y obtengan una comprensión más profunda de las diversas experiencias humanas. Nota: Los Lectores menores de 18 años deben estar acompañados por un adulto. 

 Domingo, 22 de Febrero de 2026 

2:00-5:00 PM 

Museo del Descubrimiento de Fort Collins 

408 Mason Court 

Fort Collins, Colorado 80524 

Entrada gratuita, pero les pedimos que se inscriban antes de llegar. 

Este programa contiene temas para adultos. Los participantes jóvenes deben estar acompañados por un adulto responsable en todo momento.   

Las exhibiciones del museo estarán cerradas durante este programa. 

El museo puede ofrecer servicios de interpretación al español con aviso previo. Para solicitar este servicio durante la Biblioteca Humana, o para preguntas generales y reservar tu boleto en español, por favor contáctenos en espanol@fcmod.org. 

Para obtener más información sobre la Biblioteca Humana, visite www.humanlibrary.org. 

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January 2026 Happenings at FCMoD

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Happy New Year! We look forward to serving the community in a brand new year!

Here are some of the events for the month of January: Click on the links provided for detailed information and to purchase event tickets.

  • January 1, 2026 – The Museum will be closed for New Year’s Day.
  • January 5, 2026 – We still have space in our School Day Out Camp! SOLD OUT! Thank you so much for your support. Please plan to join us for a future date! School Day Out Camps feature a full day of STEAM-based activities, a professional team to lead the way, and a fun environment to learn and discover.  We will explore a theme of the day, which includes topics such as music, animals, science, history, and much, much more all while making friends and having fun! Members receive 10% off camps throughout the year. Please note that the museum will not be open to general public visitation on this day.
  • January 16, 2026 – Get ready for a super science-y series of Monthly Member Nights! For January, February, and March Members can come in for extended hours to experience various fun STEAM-based activities. Tickets are not required. More details coming soon!
  • January 24, 2026 – We have a new event series for our 18 years and older crowd! E/MERSION 360° is a live electronic music and visual art series transforming the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery’s Digital Dome Theater into an immersive performance space. Each event pairs top Colorado electronic artists and DJs with curated full-dome visuals, creating a one-of-a-kind 360° sensory experience that blurs the line between sound, art, and technology. This series continues on February 21 and March 28 with all new artists!
  • January 30, 2026 – Don’t miss the return of our Monthly Music Shows with the “I’m Still Standing Soiree” featuring the music of Sir Elton John! Meet fellow fans, wear your best Elton fit for the photo booth, show off your knowledge by winning our trivia, and create your own Elton shades! Top off the night by listening to chart-topping Elton tunes while watching amazing 360 visuals in the Otterbox Digital Dome Theater.

Our Black-footed Ferret Feedings happen the first and third Saturday of every month starting at 9:30 am. At 10am on the second and fourth Saturday every month you can Meet the Animals in our live animal exhibits. As always, we’ve got Dome Shows six days a week in the Otterbox Digital Dome Theater all month long.

  • Event dates and times are subject to change, please check our museum calendar for the most up-to-date information.

Check back for more exciting events in 2026!

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December 2025 Happenings at FCMoD

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Upcoming events for the month of December: Click on the links provided for detailed information

  • (OFFSITE) December 8, 2025 – Join us offsite at the Cultural Enrichment Center for Youth Open Mic Night from 5:30 PM to 8 PM! For You By You is an Open Mic Night for emerging artists 22 and under. FCMoD invites participants to practice their songs, meet new band mates, and get involved in the local music scene with professional head shots and industry resources provided by FocoMA. Entry is free and instruments are provided. Find your voice, Find your people, and Find your stage.
  • December 9, 2025 – Tuesday Night Live: Digital Earth: Energy in our Daily Lives
    (6:30 PM to 8 PM) Our friends Dr. KaChun Yu and Bob Raynolds from Denver Museum of Nature and Science will talk about the production & transmission of energy to our communities. This is a pay-what-you-can event and space is limited. Get your tickets today!
  • December 9 is also Colorado Gives Day – your support allows us to continue to serve as a community hub that reflects the vibrancy of Northern Colorado. Donate today to support our mission! 💕
  • December 17, 2025 – Members, get ready! We’re revving up to Frosted FCMoD: Member Winter Party 2025! Join us on this special date to celebrate you, our members, with after hours fun at the museum. More details coming soon!
  • December 22, 2025 – Need something to do with visiting family? The museum will be open from 9 AM to 5 PM this Monday for Winter Break! If our parking lot is full over Winter Break, Downtown parking structures are free every Saturday from Nov. 29 – Jan. 3 (and always free on Sundays)!
  • December 24 & 25, 2025 – The museum will be closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We will re-open on Friday for our regular business hours.
  • December 27, 2025 – Please note there will be no Meet the Animals this Saturday.
  • December 29, 2025 – We will once again be open this Monday from 9 AM to 5 PM!
  • January 1, 2026 – The museum will be closed for New Year’s Day, but we’ll be back to normal hours on Friday.
  • January 5, 2026 – School Day Out Camps feature a full day of STEAM-based activities with a professional team to lead the way and a fun environment to learn and discover.  We will explore a theme of the day which includes topics such as music, animals, science, history, and much, much more all while making friends and having fun!

Our Black-footed Ferret Feedings happen the first and third Saturday of every month starting at 9:30 am. At 10am on the second and fourth Saturday every month you can Meet the Animals in our live animal exhibits. As always, we’ve got Dome Shows six days a week in the Otterbox Digital Dome Theater all month long.

  • Event dates and times are subject to change, please check our museum calendar for the most up-to-date information.
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November 2025 Happenings at FCMoD

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Check out our upcoming events for the month of November! Click on the links provided for detailed information:

  • October 14 – November 16, 2025 – In celebration of Dia de Muertos, FCMoD is honored to welcome back mini alters, created and shared by members of the community, in honor of those who are no longer physically with us. This exhibit is on view during our regular business hours.
  • November 1, 2025 – From 11 AM to 1 PM the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society (NCAS) will be on-site with their solar telescopes to provide a safe way to observe our galaxy’s sun!
  • November 10, 2025 –Youth Open Mic Night from 5 PM to 8 PM For You By You is an Open Mic Night for emerging artists 22 and under. FCMoD invites participants to practice their songs, meet new band mates, and get involved in the local music scene with professional head shots and industry resources provided by FocoMA. Entry is free and instruments are provided. Find your voice, Find your people, and Find your stage!
  • November 19, 2025 – The Musician Town Hall (5:30 PM – 8 PM) provides a venue for music leaders from across the Front Range to talk about what’s happening in their music scenes. Make connections with musicians, enjoy free dinner, and let’s hear about ways to make the greater music scene stronger for all. This is a free event, but please sign up by clicking the link above.
  • November 21, 2025 – This Monthly Member Night from 5 PM to 8PM, we will be collecting food and clothing donations in partnership with Homeward Alliance. Please see the list of acceptable items in the Monthly Member Night link above. Free entry for members (*general public who bring one donation item per person can gain free entry for this event).
  • November 22, 2025 – Join us for a live local music performance in the Woodward Special Exhibition Gallery, featuring Zimbabwean musician, singer, and songwriter Blessing “Bled” Chimanga. Tickets are $22 pre-sale, $25 week of the event. Doors will open at 6:30 PM and the performance will start at 7:00 PM.
  • November 24, 2025 – Bring your friends! Bring your family! The museum will be open from 9 AM to 5 PM this Monday for Thanksgiving Break! *Please note: Dome shows will be unavailable on November 24 and November 25 due to scheduled maintenance. Thank you for your understanding.
  • November 27, 2025 – The museum will be closed for Thanksgiving. We will re-open on Friday for our regular business hours.

Our Black-footed Ferret Feedings happen the first and third Saturday of every month starting at 9:30 am. At 10am on the second and fourth Saturday every month you can Meet the Animals in our live animal exhibits. As always, we’ve got Dome Shows six days a week in the Otterbox Digital Dome Theater all month long.

  • Event dates and times are subject to change, please check our museum calendar for the most up-to-date information.
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Prince Dome Show

August 2025 Happenings at FCMoD

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We have a few great events for the month of August! Click the links below for specific dates and times. Here’s a quick round up:

  • August 26, 2025 – Tuesday Night Live: Bring Nature to the City and be a Habitat Hero! While the Nature All Around Us exhibit is almost done,  you can continue to bring and keep nature all around you and your community and be a hero for wildlife habitat right here in Fort Collins! Come learn how to support birds, pollinators, and other wildlife in your own yard, patio, and community spaces with the City of Fort Collins Nature in the City program and the Audubon Rockies’ Habitat Hero program. Doors open at 5:30 pm. 
  • August 29, 2025 – Party Like it’s 1999 in the Dome Theater with showings at 6:30 and 8:00 pm. Meet fellow fans, participate in a fun craft, dress up for our photo booth, and listen to your favorite Prince tracks in full surround sound paired with mind-melting overhead projections. Snacks for purchase, cash bar and mocktails available too!
  • August 31, 2025 – This is the last day to come see Nature All Around Us!

Our Black-footed Ferret Feedings happen the first and third Saturday of every month starting at 9:30 am. At 10am on the second and fourth Saturday every month you can Meet the Animals in our live animal exhibits. As always, we’ve got Dome Shows six days a week in the Otterbox Digital Dome Theater all month long.

It’s a great time to come visit the museum!

  • Event dates and times are subject to change, please check our museum calendar for the most up-to-date information.
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Nature Photographers All Around Us Photo Contest!

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Calling all photographers!

 

FCMoD is hosting a nature photography contest and 15 people will win a free Membership! The Nature Photographers All Around Us Photo Contest celebrates the rich biodiversity of our area and the camera skills of our community. This friendly competition encourages you to get out in nature and take pics with whatever camera/phone you have at hand. In keeping with the themes of our special exhibition, Nature All Around Us, we’ll have five submission categories (Yards & Gardens, Urban Forests, Parks & Open Spaces, Rivers & Streams, Main Street) and three age brackets (youth 12 years and under, teens aged 13-19 and adult 20+).

The top submission in each category/bracket will win a free year-long Membership to the museum! That’s 15 Memberships up for grabs!

Submissions process is open now through July 20th!

Learn more and submit photos HERE.

 

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June Events at FCMoD

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We’ve got many great opportunities to come engage at FCMoD this month. Click the links below for specific dates and times. Here’s a quick round up:

  • June 19th, 2025 – Museum Closed
  • June 20th, 2025 – Member Appreciation Party! At FCMoD, we are always very grateful for our members, so please join us for a night of nature-themed fun to thank you for your support. We invite you and your loved ones to enjoy snacks (limited on a first-come, first-serve basis), drinks, and tons of family-friendly activities. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
  • June 25th, 2025 – Bike to Work Day – City of Fort Collins Stop by the museum on your ride to work to grab a little treat and enter to win some great prizes.
  • June 27th, 2025 – Tickets are still available for the Pink Pony Party featuring the music of Chappell Roan with showings at 6:30 and 8:00 pm. Meet fellow fans, dress up for our photobooth, and listen to your favorite Chappell Roan tracks in full surround sound paired with mind-melting overhead projections in the Otterbox Digital Dome.

Our Black-footed Ferret Feedings happen the first and third Saturday of every month starting at 9:30 am. At 10am on the second and fourth Saturday every month you can Meet the Animals in our live animal exhibits. Every Saturday at 1pm you can stop by for “Tonight’s Sky” a live presenter Planetarium Show exploring what planets and constellations we’ll see in our region this month. And as always, we’ve got Dome Shows six days a week in the Otterbox Digital Dome Theater all month long.

It’s a great time to come visit the museum!

  • Event dates and times are subject to change, please check our museum calendar for the most up-to-date information.
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