Waterwise Garden Tours
Tours are monthly June through September.
Join us for a DIY waterwise garden tour by bike or foot! Explore native plants, pollinators, and the Xeriscape Incentive Program while discovering easy low-water landscaping tips. Accessible routes with multiple stops!
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Conservation That Pays
Interested in practical, no-cost and low-cost steps to conserve resources and save money on your utility bills? Join Fort Collins Utilities to learn how to save electricity and water, and how the City of Fort Collins contributes to a better climate.
We’ll talk about simple strategies to save, including everyday actions, rebates and programs. The session will also include time for questions and one-on-one support with Utilities staff.
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Registration is encouraged, but not mandatory. This event is free and open to the public.
“A lot of great suggestions. Everything was clearly explained and my questions were answered.”
“Class was very useful because both water and electricity suggestions were covered. The handouts were great!”
Presentations
Request an educator or Utilities subject matter expert to engage Homeowner’s Associations, multifamily housing groups, non-profits, guest lectures for college classes, clubs and other groups. Topics include conservation, efficiency, general Utilities information, history and more.
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Watershed Field Trips
Program Length: Varies, 1-3 hours, for groups of 5 or more
Experience how water scientists assess all aspects of the river during a watershed field trip. From the riparian corridor to the shape of the river, to the life and chemistry within the water, participants discover what makes a river healthy and why that is important.
Watershed field trips are weather and river condition dependent.
Reserve a Field Trip
Facility Tours
Facility tours may be scheduled for groups of five or more twice per month on selected dates for the drinking water treatment facility and the water reclamation facility. The LEED Platinum Certified Utilities administration building tours are scheduled upon request.
Available Tours
Utilities Administration Building LEED Tour
Go behind the scenes of Utilities’ Administration Building, located at 222 Laporte Avenue, and learn about the water and efficiency components, low-impact development sites, occupant wellness and comfort features, and Art in Public Places installations.
- Ages 14+
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Availability: Year-round
- Number of participants: 5-30
Contact UtilitiesEducation@fortcollins.gov to request a tour.
Water Treatment Facility Tour
Go behind the scenes of Utilities' water treatment facility and learn about the intricate processes used to treat our drinking water from expert tour guides.
- Ages 14+ (must be taller than 50”)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Availability: Tours are held twice a month, year-round. The sign-up form has available dates.
- Minimum participants per group: 10
- Maximum participants: 40
Contact UtilitesEducation@fortcollins.gov to request a tour.
Water Reclamation (wastewater) Facility Tour
What happens to the water that goes down the drain? Bring a group to the Drake Water Reclamation Facility to learn how Fort Collins treats wastewater to make it safe for the river and downstream communities.
- Ages 14+ (must be taller than 50”)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Availability: Tours are held twice a month, year-round. The sign-up form has available dates.
- Minimum participants per group: 10
- Maximum participants per group: 25
Contact UtilitesEducation@fortcollins.gov to request a tour.