Natural Areas Programs - Cumulative Participation per Capita
Desired Result: Above Target
Analysis of Performance
This is a quarterly metric.
- In the first quarter of 2026, Natural Areas volunteers and staff reached 2,434 participants at 67 activities, exceeding the goal of reaching 1,328 people by 1,106 participants.
- Some unique and highly attended activities included Eagle Watch at Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area with 40 individual activities and 1,047 participants, Winter Bike to Work Day, and Skygazing.
- The Natural Areas Department continues to reach diverse audiences with a variety of engaging opportunities.
Metric Definition
The participants per capita attending Natural Areas programs.
Why Is This Important?
This metric provides an indication of the diversity and popularity of Natural Areas programs. Offering a wide range of popular programs is a hallmark of successful operation.
City Organization Impact on Performance
Medium – Natural Areas influences this metric by providing a wide range of quality programs to community members. Participation numbers are also influenced by marketing and outreach.
Benchmark Information
This metric contains benchmark data for Colorado open space agencies that have similar educational programs, voter approved tax funding, land conservation missions, and community demographics. Fort Collins compares itself to county-wide programs because municipal open space programs are very rare.