Natural Areas Programs - Cumulative Participation per Capita
Desired Result: Above Target
Analysis of Performance
This is a quarterly metric.
- In the second quarter of 2024, we reached 5,767 participants at 143 activities. Natural Areas exceeded the goal of reaching 3,100 individuals by 2,667 participants.
- Some of the highlighted activities from this quarter include Diversify Whitewater, World Migratory Bird Day, multiple Strategic Framework engagement opportunities, stewardship events focused on the inclusivity of all abilities, and school field trips for a range of age groups.
- Natural Areas 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.