Upcoming Events
Join us at our events!
Our upcoming public events are listed on the calendar.
Note: Many of our events are private, and will not be listed on our calendar. If you see an event listed, please feel free to swing by and say hello!
If you would like to host us at one of your events, please let us know!
The Art of the Wild
Join us at Tellus on May’s First Friday Art Walk!
Celebrate the Art of the Wild: Colors and Patterns of Amphibians and Reptiles.
Meet and greet with animal ambassadors
Learn more about what makes these animals so important, and how you can protect them on a day-to-day basis through simple conservation efforts
Explore Tellus’ sustainable and eco-friendly outdoor wear
Who is Tellus?
During their time in the Peace Corps, founders Joe & Melissa saw how big industry had the potential to devastate or uplift a community and vowed that Tellus would do the latter. Every supplier in the US and in Vietnam has been vetted through research or in-person visits to ensure they share our standard of excellence and, more importantly, our ethics around the fair treatment of workers.
Tellus pledged to donate 100% of net profits to organizations that directly combat our biggest environmental challenges, including coral reef protection, land & water conservation, and reforestation.
Drink Ales, Save Scales
More info coming soon! Follow the Facebook Page for more updates.
Colorado Gives Day
Easily the best day to give!
Click on this banner to view NCHS’s Colorado Gives Page
Help us reach our $10,000 goal to provide respite and conservation for reptiles and amphibians throughout Colorado!
With your support, we can…
Secure a public facility within 1-3 years.
Establish a reptile and amphibian wildlife rehabilitation program by Spring 2024.
DOUBLE our rescues by end of 2024.
National Animal Shelter and Rescue Appreciation Week
Happy National Animal Shelter & Rescue Appreciation Week!
We are so grateful to have such a supportive community here in Colorado! It is our honor to be able to provide rescue, education, and conservation advocacy to not only the Northern Colorado area, but all the way down to Colorado Springs.
If you would like to contribute to the continuation and growth of our mission, please consider donating to show your support! A monthly donation can make a critical difference in our ability to save lives.
Thank you!
Here is a sample of the animals our donors have helped save in just the last couple of months.
CO Gives Early Giving Begins
Beginning Nov. 1 and continuing through Colorado Gives Day on Dec. 5, all donations made on ColoradoGivesDay.org get a boost from a $1 million+ Incentive Fund that increases the impact of every dollar donated.
Click on this banner to see NCHS’s Colorado Gives Page.
What better way to celebrate National Animal Shelter & Rescue Appreciation Week?
Spooky Cool Kids Club
Halloween is Here at the Lyric!
$10 per Family Entry Fee
Join us at the Lyric for…
Live performances
Interactive activities
Facepainting
Costume contest
Food and drink
Spooky tunes
Miscellaneous weird
…And more!
Come debunk myths and legends about reptiles and amphibians, and get up close and personal with creatures that slither, crawl, hop, and skitter.
Make a Difference Day
Join us on Make a Difference Day in a rewarding endeavor to clean up Dixon Reservoir!
Let's work hand-in-hand to preserve the beauty of this natural treasure and protect the habitat of our beloved reptiles and amphibians. Together, we can make a real difference and ensure a cleaner, healthier environment for all.
Don't miss this chance to be a part of something meaningful – your help can change the future of Dixon Reservoir.
National Reptile Awareness Day
The Endangered Species Act has played a pivotal role in preserving numerous reptile species that might not have survived without its assistance. Although National Reptile Awareness Day may possess a relatively brief history in comparison to the creatures it honors, it remains an integral component of a significant historical effort aimed at safeguarding and preserving all forms of wildlife.
World Animal Day
Happy World Animal Day!
World Animal Day focuses on celebrating efforts across the globe to raise the standards for animal welfare. There are lots of ways to participate as an animal enthusiast!
Donate to our year-round efforts to increase standards for animal husbandry for reptiles and amphibians!
We provide education to the public in the form of adoption counseling, lectures at schools and colleges, and private inquiries. Our organization exists because of the donations from caring people like you!
Consider making a monthly donation to help provide continuous education, rescue, and conservation advocacy to Colorado.
Explore events happening all over the globe for World Animal Day.
Spend some quality time with your pet.
Hit up a local park you haven’t been to in a while with your dog. Spend some time playing with your cat. Try a new kind of treat or training exercise with your bird. Give your reptile some enrichment opportunities and check in on their wellness. Can you give their enclosure a little extra TLC?
Consider the impact we have on:
Companion animals
Wild animals
Farm and working animals
Animals used in tourism and entertainment
Animals used in experiments
Marine animals
…especially when planning outings and grocery shopping. Small efforts can make a big difference!
Understand how your local recycling process works. If you’re in the habit of tossing all unwashed plastics into the recycling bin, make sure you know what kinds of materials your local recycling facility can process so you don’t accidentally contaminate a collection of materials well-intentioned folks like you recycled!
Full Scale: Cold-Blooded Cocktails for a Cause
NCHS is Coming to Denver for World Lizard Day!
Experience an unforgettable night of intrigue and excitement at Full Scale: Cold Blooded Cocktails for a Cause! Join us at the eerie and enchanting Honor Farm, Denver's notorious haunted bar, for an evening like no other. Costumes, outfits, and get-ups encouraged!
Get ready to be amazed by a host of thrilling attractions to support a noble cause!
Meet the VIP & star of the show, Lord Marmalade: Colorado's most famous iguana!
Indulge in exclusive, custom, reptile-inspired jewelry, meticulously crafted to complement your untamed spirit.
Dive into the mysteries of the future with our enigmatic tarot card reader, offering glimpses into the unknown.
Sip on signature craft cocktails, skillfully prepared by award-winning bartenders, as they take your taste buds on an extraordinary journey.
And if that's not enough, try your luck in the raffle and silent auction, where incredible prizes await, all in support of a meaningful cause.
Mark your calendars for "Full Scale: Cold Blooded Cocktails for a Cause" at Honor Farm, an event that promises an unforgettable night of intrigue, wonder, and giving back. It's time to embrace the thrill of the unknown and make a difference while creating memories that will last a lifetime!
Kids Feeding Kids: Reptile Meet & Greet
FoCo Cafe’s mission is to build community by providing nutritious and delicious meals to the people of Fort Collins regardless of their ability to pay while using mostly local, organic, and sustainably grown ingredients.
NCHS is proud to partner with FoCo Cafe and the Kids Feeding Kids program to provide immersive education to our community in Fort Collins!
July Herping Hike
Hey there, rock flippers!
Join us for July’s excursion to Boedecker Lake for the opportunity to find species such as Racerunners, Woodhouse’s Toads, Boreal Chorus Frogs, Northern Water Snakes, Garters, and Bull Snakes. There are also osprey nests and a Great Blue Heron rookery to check out, so binoculars are recommended!
Spots are limited, so sign up your group ahead of time to ensure all can participate. If you have questions about accommodations or accessibility, please contact neon@nocohs.org.
The specific location of this hike will be revealed upon registration to ensure this area does not become over trafficked due to overzealous adventurers.
Drink Ales, Save Scales
Raise a glass to raise funds for lifesaving animal rescue!
Join us for a toast to fundraise for lifesaving rescue efforts for displaced reptiles and amphibians in Northern Colorado. This annual FREE event will feature live music, up-close encounters with ambassador animals, a specialty small-batch beer brewed just for this event, and a silent auction featuring works from national, award-winning artists.
Pictured: Saison the Ball Python with a delicious glass of Maxline Saison beer
We look forward to seeing you there!
First Herping Hike of 2023: Herping BINGO
It’s rock flipping season again!
Did you know?
April is the start of Woodhouse’s Toad mating season! This means we will have opportunities to see lots of toads and tadpoles.
Please join us for NCHS’s first nature excursion of 2023.
This is a donation-based event.
While the weather can be fickle in April, hopefully we’ll see some beautiful sunny days, perfect for basking turtles coming out of brumation. Luckily, there is always wildlife of all species to view here in Colorado!
We will have Herping BINGO cards available for you to play during this event, and opportunities to win prizes for your observations!
Spots are limited, so sign up your group ahead of time to ensure all can participate. If you have questions about accommodations or accessibility, please contact lisa@nocohs.org.
Location will be revealed to participants upon registration to ensure minimal tampering with natural spaces. Learn more about Guided Hikes here!
Please note that registration has closed, due to a full class. If you missed your chance to sign up, don’t worry: we’re planning to have guided herping hikes throughout the summer.
Subscribe to the newsletter to be the first to know when the next registration opens up!
Pythons in the Pages
Meet adoptable animals & animal ambassadors while scouring towers of books!
Learn hands-on about reptiles from our animal ambassadors, and/or take a book home with you about the amazing reptiles and amphibians that share our planet.
Join us at The Midnight Oil in Greeley on Feb. 18th!
Super Cool Kids Club (Halloween edition!)
Halloween at the Lyric is even cooler with reptiles!
Join us for a spooky, scale-y time at the Lyric. We will have animal ambassadors to meet, games to play, and so much more.
Come debunk the idea that reptiles are scary, and challenge the myths about them that scare people away from these amazing creatures.
Costumes are encouraged! Bonus points if your costume is reptile or amphibian related!
Facility Grand Opening
Come see our new digs!
We are hosting a Grand Opening celebration with the Northern Colorado Wildlife Center at our new joint facility in Fort Collins. There will be animal ambassadors, refreshments, and self-guided tours of our adoption and treatment rooms. This is a free event open to the public. Brings your friends!
The first 50 guests who bring in-kind (non-monetary) donations will receive a gift bag as a thank you!
Drink Ales, Save Scales
Join us for our 2nd Annual Drink Ales Save Scales fundraiser at Maxline Brewing!
All proceeds from this event will go toward supporting the Northern Colorado Herpetological Society and the Northern Colorado Wildlife Center.
Enjoy delicious brews, live music, a silent auction, animal ambassadors, and so much more!
This family-friendly event will take place at Maxline Brewing on Aug. 28th from 12-4.
Wild Fest
Join us at the Fort Collins Senior Center for WILD Fest!
WILD Fest is a free, family-friendly festival that celebrates the local wildlife in our communities, promotes volunteerism, and educates people about all aspects of the environment around us.
The festival features engaging wildlife content and safe, in-person activities for children and adults to explore the role of wildlife in our community.
Attendees will be able to visit with educational animal ambassadors, gather volunteer opportunities, and gain a deeper appreciation for the wildlife we share our community with.
COPARC 2022 SE Colorado Survey Bash
(Excerpt taken from the event page.)
The highlight of your summer is back!
The annual COPARC Southeastern Colorado favorite returns for another great year, set in the most herp-diverse region of the state! These dates are set in stone and more details are to come soon! We anticipate we will be based out of Vogel Canyon (south of La Junta, CO) as in years past, but with hopefully some variability in the survey areas and opportunities!
The Northern CO Herpetological Society is not hosting this event, but several members will be in attendance.
COPARC Spring Survey
(Excerpt taken from event page.)
Join COPARC for a herpetofauna survey with the Audubon Society at their property and surrounding areas adjacent to Chatfield State Park! This is a very herp diverse area that currently has very little to no data and is super accessible for people of all ages and skill levels!
Guided Herping Hike
Join us during Bioblitz for a guided hike in search of native reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and birds in Soapstone! Be sure to download the iNaturalist app before the event so you can help us log flora and fauna in the area.
If you plan to join us, please shoot us a message so we can make sure there is still an open space in our group for you.
This event is subject to cancellation, given the variable weather conditions this time of year. Keep an eye on your email for any updates regarding this event.
There are no pets allowed in Soapstone, so please leave your furry, feathery, and scaly friends at home.
Bioblitz Weekend
Fort Collins
The City Nature Challenge is an international citizen science bioblitz going on all weekend from April 29th - May 2nd. Mark as many species observations as you can through iNaturalist in the NoCo City Nature Challenge project to participate!
We will be leading a guided hike in Soapstone on May 1st to help get your citizen science action going. See the event for details.
Children's Water Festival Booth
Come say hello, and learn more about our local species and how they use our ponds, lakes, and streams! We will be attending alongside our partner organization, the Northern Colorado Wildlife Center.
9th Annual COPARC Meeting (CANCELLED)
Join us for the 2021 Annual Colorado Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (COPARC) Meeting at CPW Hunter’s Education Building in Denver!
NOTE: This event has, sadly, been cancelled due to COVID. We are still hoping to join COPARC for the annual herping trip, but are waiting for updates at the current time.
See COPARC website and Facebook page for agenda and details.
Wildlife Care Conference
Hosted by Natures Educators, this conference will delve into training regarding wildlife rescue and rehabilitation.
$55 per attendee.
Halloween at the Lyric
A spooky and scaly Halloween celebration at the Lyric with the help of our animal ambassadors.
This event is open to the public!
Fort Collins, CO
Joint Animal Care
Help us care for our rescues and NCWC’s wildlife patients!
Volunteer signup only, limited attendance.
Loveland, CO
Joint Animal Care
Help us care for our rescues and NCWC’s wildlife patients!
Volunteer signup only, limited attendance.
Loveland, CO
School Education Program
We will be presenting to middle school students with the help of our animal ambassadors.
Greeley, CO