In Fort Collins, houses stop marching at a 200-plus preserve of wetlands. A busy road runs by, but the sound of traffic is overtaken by birdsong and the melody of
Mountain Lion Sighting at Colorado State University Area
Mountain Lion Sighting at Colorado State University Area
Mountain Lion. Stock Image.
Steven Bonifazi
The City of Fort Collins has warned the public of possible mountain lion activity at the Colorado State University Environmental Learning Center in East Fort Collins.
The City of Fort Collins Natural Areas posted on their Facebook page Friday, January 8 warning residents to be thinking about safety when visiting the Colorado State University’s (CSU) Environmental Learning Center as well as Running Deer Natural Area, Cottonwood Hollow Natural Area, or anywhere else in lion country. The large mountain lion was seen along the Poudre River corridor.
City of Fort Collins Warns of Mountain Lion Activity Near the ELC
The City of Fort Collins is warning residents about active mountain lion activity near the Colorado State University Environmental Learning Center and surrounding vicinity.
Back in the fall, a mountain lion was spotted roaming along the Poudre River corridor, and recent trail camera footage from the ELC showed that at least one lion is still in the area.
Although interactions with mountain lions are extremely rare, the City of Fort Collins wants to remind residents that it s important to keep safety in mind when visiting places in the vicinity of the ELC, including Running Deer Natural Area, and Cottonwood Hollow Natural Area.