Category archives for: Lifestyle

Colorado Entering Potential Severe Flooding Season, Says Colorado State University State Climatologist

FORT COLLINS – Intense sunshine, warm temperatures near the earth’s surface and sluggish winds in the upper atmosphere can combine to produce very heavy rains and frequently lightning in Colorado from the middle of July through mid-August, according to the Colorado State University state climatologist.
The last 12 days of July and first 12 days of [...]

11th Sustainable Living Fair Perfect for Families of All Ages

FORT COLLINS, Colo. – The Sustainable Living Fair announced today that it will be offering plenty of activities available for families and kids. Over the weekend, the Fair will host interactive discussions with guest speakers and activity classes for youth and adults. The Family Planet Stage is new this year and the popular Future Friday [...]

Women on Bikes: Empowering Women to Use Bicycles as Transportation

The City of Fort Collins’ FC Bikes and Northern Colorado Outdoors have teamed up to bring the Fort Collins Community Women on Bikes, a new program encouraging women to ride bicycles as transportation. Women on Bikes was organized to take away the fear and uncertainty many woman have about riding a bicycle around Fort Collins. [...]

Watch for Osprey at Fossil Creek Reservoir Regional Open Space

Have you been to Fossil Creek Reservoir Regional Open Space yet? This is your chance to enjoy a leisurely spring hike at a beautiful natural area. Join a Volunteer Master Naturalist to “Hike with POGO” (pelicans, ospreys, grebes and others). Learn fun facts about these charismatic birds and hopefully see some in [...]

Judges Select the Best Plant Varieties from 2009 Annual Flower Trials

FORT COLLINS – Colorado’s extreme weather – searing heat, severe weather and lack of moisture – can make for difficult growing conditions, especially for flower lovers. In an effort to aid both homeowners and commercial growing operations, Colorado State University has released the results of its “Best of” 2009 annual flower trials.
More than 1,200 different [...]