Natural Areas Programs - Cumulative Participation per Capita
Desired Result: Above Target
Analysis of Performance
This is a quarterly measure. Calculation is based on a population of 176,940.
- In the first quarter of 2024, 2012 participants were served at 83 activities which included volunteer events, outreach and educational activities, school field trips, continuing education, and trainings.
- Some of the highlighted activities included Eagle Watch education days at Fossil Creek, several days of Volunteer Ranger Assistant Training, Strategic Framework outreach events, and the annual volunteer celebration which included 160 participants.
- Public Engagement continues to look for ways to reach new and 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.