Celebrate and Grow at Nature’s Harvest Fest in Fort Collins

There is no better way to close out the hot summer months and welcome in the fall season than by celebrating everything that the wonderful world of nature has to offer at Nature's Harvest Fest happening in Fort Collins on September 12.

This one-day, family-friendly celebration will be taking place at The Gardens On Spring Creek, and brings together all things nature and harvest within our community. From insects to herbs, and wildlife to fresh apple cider, there is something for everyone at this big, community backyard party.

Beginning at 9 a.m. all guests will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of fun and cultural workshops, while also enjoying live and local entertainment, educational demonstrations, fresh produce tastings, and a marketplace of local artisans. The free workshops will include informational topics such as cooking and urban homesteading. Throughout the day there will be nature and bird walks occurring across the 18-acre vibrant garden grounds. Also taking place during this seasonal celebration, will be a live butterfly release that you definitely don't want to miss! There will be plenty of activities just for the kids too. A $2 per person donation is suggested to those who plan on attending the festival. The full schedule for the day is listed below:

9-10 a.m.
Bird Walk presented by Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
Spring Creek Trail near Gardens on Spring Creek

9-2 p.m.
Chile Roasting by Whole Foods Fort Collins
Near Outdoor Kitchen

9:15-10 a.m.
Habitat Hero Workshop presented by Jamie Weiss, Audubon Rockies
Timberframe Shelter

10-10:25 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.-11:40 a.m.
Spellbinding Nature Stories presented by Spellbinders of Larimer County
Children’s Garden, Green Roof Shelter

10:30 a.m.,11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
"The Secret Lives of Bees Revealed: Getting Ready for Winter" Honeybee Hive Tour by Beekeeper Tom Cavanagh
Near Outdoor Kitchen

10:30-11 a.m.
Monarch and Milkweeds presented by Marissa Copan, The Butterfly Pavilion
Timberframe Shelter

11 a.m.
Live Butterfly Release

11:15 a.m.-Noon
"Herbs and Spices in Fort Collins – What’s Local, What’s Not" presented by Susan Kirkpatrick, Owner, Savory Spice Shop
Outdoor Kitchen

11:45 a.m.
Snakes of Colorado, presented by Zoological Discovery Center
Timberframe Shelter

12:15-1 p.m.
Edible Insects, presented by Jody Morse, City of Lakewood
Outdoor Kitchen

1:15-2 p.m.
Urban Raptors presented by Carin Avila, Rocky Mountain Raptor program
Timberframe Shelter

1:15-2 p.m.
Kids in the Kitchen, presented by Sapna Von Reich, Food for Life Outdoor Kitchen

2:15-3 p.m.
Living with Bears, presented by Nancy Howard, Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Timberframe Shelter

2:15-3 p.m.
Fresh Cider Press and Tastings with Branch Out Cider
Outdoor Kitchen

2:15-3 p.m.
Nature Nuggets: Daring Dogs, presented by City of Fort Collins Natural Areas
Children’s Garden Green Roof Shelter