Visit the Fort Collins Senior Center lobby throughout the holiday season and enjoy the sights and sounds of a beautiful miniature village come to life. All ages are welcome. No fee. 

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City Councilmembers have been invited to speak with Jennifer Cassell’s Government Class at CSU on Thursday, November 2, starting at 9:30 a.m., being held in 130 Glover on Colorado State University’s campus, Fort Collins, CO.

As there are three or more members of City Council that may attend, the event is posted as a public meeting. While no formal action by the City Council will be taken during this meeting, the discussion of public business may occur, and the event will be open to the public.

This information is available in Spanish or other languages at no cost to the individual. If you need interpretation for any virtual or in-person meeting or translation of any City of Fort Collins document, please call 970-416-4254 or email titlesix@fcgov.com.

Esta información está disponible en español u otros idiomas, sin costo alguno para el individuo. Si necesita interpretación para una reunión virtual o presencial, o traducción de un documento de la Ciudad de Fort Collins, puede llamar al 970-416-4254 o enviar un correo electrónico a titlesix@fcgov.com.

Auxiliary aids and services are available for persons with disabilities. TTY: please use 711 to call 970-416-4254.

Please contact Jennifer Cassell at 785-393-0472 or jennifer.cassell@bcpublicaffairs.com for more information.

TDD: Dial 711 for Relay Colorado.

Join us in honoring the tradition of Día de Muertos at our Botanical Garden!

Día de Muertos is a time to pay homage and celebrate the lives of our loved ones who have passed away. Admire the ofrendas, adorned with marigolds candles, and keepsakes. These ofrendas are tributes representing the enduring love we hold for those who have journeyed beyond.

Rooted in indigenous Aztec beliefs and practices, Dia de Muertos has evolved over centuries, blending indigenous and Catholic traditions. It was originally celebrated in August, but Spanish colonization shifted the date to coincide with All Saints' and All Souls' Day, a decision that fused native customs with Catholicism.

Discover the Nicho designed by Vanessa Jimenez, owner of Mexican cultural shop Frida Azul. Inside our butterfly house, be captivated by the ethereal presence of monarch butterflies and our beautiful cempazúchitl.

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Join us in honoring the tradition of Día de Muertos at our Botanical Garden!

Día de Muertos is a time to pay homage and celebrate the lives of our loved ones who have passed away. Admire the ofrendas, adorned with marigolds candles, and keepsakes. These ofrendas are tributes representing the enduring love we hold for those who have journeyed beyond.

Rooted in indigenous Aztec beliefs and practices, Dia de Muertos has evolved over centuries, blending indigenous and Catholic traditions. It was originally celebrated in August, but Spanish colonization shifted the date to coincide with All Saints' and All Souls' Day, a decision that fused native customs with Catholicism.

Discover the Nicho designed by Vanessa Jimenez, owner of Mexican cultural shop Frida Azul. Inside our butterfly house, be captivated by the ethereal presence of monarch butterflies and our beautiful cempazúchitl.

City Councilmembers have been invited to attend the Holiday Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 3, starting at 5:30 p.m., being held in the Old Town Square.

As there are three or more members of City Council that may attend, the event is posted as a public meeting.  While no formal action by the City Council will be taken during this meeting, the discussion of public business may occur, and the event will be open to the public.

This information is available in Spanish or other languages at no cost to the individual.  If you need interpretation for any virtual or in-person meeting or translation of any City of Fort Collins document, please call 970-416-4254 or email titlesix@fcgov.com.

Esta información está disponible en español u otros idiomas, sin costo alguno para el individuo. Si necesita interpretación para una reunión virtual o presencial, o traducción de un documento de la Ciudad de Fort Collins, puede llamar al 970-416-4254 o enviar un correo electrónico a titlesix@fcgov.com 

Auxiliary aids and services are available for persons with disabilities. TTY: please use 711 to call 970-416-4254.

Please contact Valarie Van Ryn at 970-221-6875 or vvanryn@fcgov.com for more information.

TDD: Dial 711 for Relay Colorado.

Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese system of body movement that has been cherished over the centuries for its beneficial impact on health of the heart, bones, nerves, muscles, immune system and the mind.  Often referred to as “meditation in motion,” Tai Chi is widely practiced around the world, preferably in a beautiful outdoor setting. 

Gardens on Spring Creek is delighted to collaborate with our local Tai Chi practitioner and instructor, Min Fan, to offer our members and community this special outdoor class, suitable for all levels.

Click here to learn more. 

Where: Riverbend Ponds, parking lot on Prospect Rd. (across from Running Deer Natural Area) When: Saturday, November 4, 7:30a.m. - 9:30a.m. Program Description: This is a follow up to the Introduction to Nature Photography: From Snapshot to Art presentation on October 18 and will offer hands on experience for participants. Participants will have the opportunity to observe and photograph different species of flora and fauna possibly including ducks, raptors, shore birds, herons, squirrels, resident and migrating birds, coyote, and many other residents of this natural area. Participants will learn to use the available lighting and discover different angles for photographing the beauty of nature. Accessibility: Program includes walking 2 miles on mostly flat, dirt trails that are occasionally muddy. 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. What to Bring: Dress for the weather and bring water to drink. Wear sunscreen and closed-toe, sturdy shoes. Bring a camera (all levels of cameras are acceptable including the cameras in mobile phones). Other equipment (tripods, monopods, etc) are at the discretion of the participant.

The purpose of this stewardship opportunity is to complete buck and rail fence replacement at Red Wing Marsh Natural Area along Willox and Agape. Volunteers will meet at NIX and park in the first parking area to the right once they have entered through the gates. This will be directly in front of the whte main offices. Volunteers will be signed in and given an important safety talk before driving to the site and splitting into groups to begin the activity. Carpooling is encouraged due to limited parking and heavy use at this area. Snacks and water jugs (for refills) will be provided. Please bring your own water container, warm/layered clothing, close-toed footwear adequate for a dirt path, and any other items for a morning of comfort outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Please reach out to Rachel Balduzzi with any questions (970) 577-1568 or rbalduzzi@fcgov.com.

Specially designed for our elderly community and their caregivers, these therapeutic horticulture classes are designed to enhance participants’  quality of life by providing learning and social opportunities through plant and horticultural activities – no green thumbs necessary. 

Sessions are held on-site at the Gardens on Spring Creek in a shaded, outdoor setting.

 This program is a platform to:  

• Promote socialization skills and reduce isolation.
• Stimulate cognitive abilities through new learning, instruction-following, skill building and sensory stimulation.
• Increase physical activity.
• Foster team building, while emphasizing cooperation, collaboration, and patience.
• Incorporate other goals tailored to the participant population.

Each session will include outdoor activities with accommodations and modifications to fit participants’ needs and abilities. All classes include immersion and modified exploration in the gardens and a creative plant-based activity. Participants are encouraged to take home the project they created during each session.  

Join us in honoring the tradition of Día de Muertos at our Botanical Garden!

Día de Muertos is a time to pay homage and celebrate the lives of our loved ones who have passed away. Admire the ofrendas, adorned with marigolds candles, and keepsakes. These ofrendas are tributes representing the enduring love we hold for those who have journeyed beyond.

Rooted in indigenous Aztec beliefs and practices, Dia de Muertos has evolved over centuries, blending indigenous and Catholic traditions. It was originally celebrated in August, but Spanish colonization shifted the date to coincide with All Saints' and All Souls' Day, a decision that fused native customs with Catholicism.

Discover the Nicho designed by Vanessa Jimenez, owner of Mexican cultural shop Frida Azul. Inside our butterfly house, be captivated by the ethereal presence of monarch butterflies and our beautiful cempazúchitl.

For Wrapped in Meaning, artists Shelby Shadwell (WY) and Annalee Schorr (CO) both create work inspired by metallic Mylar space blankets. Shelby creates large-scale charcoal drawings where the reflective surfaces shimmer and shine and Annalee uses the blankets as her canvases, utilizing the folds in the blankets as a grid to paint and apply duct tape to create patterns referencing quilts and woven textiles.

Kathryn Knudsen combines traditional media, abstract forms, and found objects to produce an artistic vision with the intent to heal, refashion and beautify. In her contemplative refashioning the world of discarded consumption, the oddness of the shapes, the opalescence of the textures, the quirkiness of the colors become a wholly new experience in itself.

City Councilmembers have been invited to attend the Boards and Commissions Open House on Monday, November 6, starting at 5:00 p.m., being held in the City Hall CIC Room and Council Chambers, 300 Laporte Ave., Building A, Fort Collins, CO. 

As there are three or more members of City Council that may attend, the event is posted as a public meeting.  While no formal action by the City Council will be taken during this meeting, the discussion of public business may occur, and the event will be open to the public. 

If there is interest in attending, please see the following link for additional information and to register. https://engage.fcgov.com/ActivityRegistration/f7525a14-ea4c-425f-a6ad-26286b7aefda

This information is available in Spanish or other languages at no cost to the individual.  If you need interpretation for any virtual or in-person meeting or translation of any City of Fort Collins document, please call 970-416-4254 or email titlesix@fcgov.com.

Esta información está disponible en español u otros idiomas, sin costo alguno para el individuo. Si necesita interpretación para una reunión virtual o presencial, o traducción de un documento de la Ciudad de Fort Collins, puede llamar al 970-416-4254 o enviar un correo electrónico a titlesix@fcgov.com. 

Auxiliary aids and services are available for persons with disabilities. TTY: please use 711 to call 970-416-4254.

Please contact Davina Lau at 970-416-2525 or dlau@fcgov.com for more information.

Learn more about volunteering for a City board or commission at a special open house, 5 – 7 p.m., Monday, November 6 at City Hall, 300 Laporte Ave.

Guests will have the opportunity to learn about the City's many boards and commissions and meet staff liaisons and Council members.

Find Out More About Boards and Commissions

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