What does nature mean to you?

Notes to Nature

For three decades, open spaces have shaped the story of Larimer County. Now we'd love to hear yours — a sentence, a memory, or a few heartfelt paragraphs — all help us understand what these places mean to you and to our community.

Share your story

Tell us as much or as little as you’d like.
A single sentence is perfect. So is a longer memory.
There’s no wrong answer — and if you have more than one story to share, we’d love to hear them all.

Not sure where to start?
Try one of these prompts:

MY FAVORITE PLACE

  • Where do you go when you need to think, heal, celebrate, or just breathe?

  • What makes that spot special to you?

A MOMENT THAT MATTERED

  • Tell us about a time on an HPOS property that you'll never forget.

  • A proposal? A difficult conversation? A personal victory? A quiet moment of peace?

FAMILY TRADITION

  • Do you have a family tradition tied to these lands?

  • Where do you go every fall? Every birthday? Every time someone visits?

NATURE ENCOUNTER

  • Did you see something that took your breath away?

  • Golden eagles? Bison? A perfect sunset?

  • Share what nature showed you.

THE TRAIL THAT CHANGED ME

  • Some trails challenge us. Some heal us. Some teach us.
    What trail changed you, and how?

WHAT IF THIS DIDN'T EXIST?

  • Imagine your favorite open space was developed instead.

  • What would Larimer County have lost? What would YOU have lost?

IN ONE SENTENCE

  • If you could only say one sentence about what open space means to you, what would it be?

YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS TO US

Your email will never be shared publicly or sold. You can request removal of your story anytime. We moderate all submissions to ensure they're applicable and appropriate.

Questions? Email us at munsteel@larimer.org