Outdoors this weekend in Larimer County

9 a.m.

• Rooted Connections: Free Pilot Classes

  An introductory outdoor-learning session for students features nature exploration, group challenges, creative activities, outdoor skills and guided reflection.

  Loveland

  For kids and families, until 11 a.m.

  Classes

11 a.m.

• Snow Days - Outdoor Recreation Research Showcase

  A showcase presents CSU research and applied projects on outdoor recreation, from recreation management and stewardship to health, technology and community engagement.

  Lory Student Center - University Ballroom and Lounge, Fort Collins

  For kids, until 1 p.m.

  Outdoors

1 p.m.

• Snow Days – Outdoor Economy Executive Leadership Panel

  Leaders from outdoor industry, conservation, public lands, health, hospitality and academia discuss the outdoor economy’s community impacts and emerging challenges.

  Lory Student Center - University Ballroom and Lounge, Fort Collins

  For kids, until 2 p.m.

  Outdoors

2 p.m.

• Snow Days - Outdoor Economy Career Pathways Panel

  Students exploring careers hear professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders discuss pathways across the outdoor economy, from conservation and design to hospitality and entrepreneurship.

  Lory Student Center - University Ballroom and Lounge, Fort Collins

  For kids, until 3 p.m.

  Outdoors

9 a.m.

• Monthly Bird Banding and Bird Walk

  A birding morning for nature lovers pairs a live bird-banding demonstration and conservation research with a guided walk to view birds.

  Loveland

  until 11 a.m.

  Classes

• Restoration Ecology Trail Walk

  Restoration ecologists lead a guided trail walk around restored native open space.

  Loveland

  until 10:30 a.m.

  OutdoorsFree

• Rooted Connections (Free Environmental Education for Children)

  An outdoor enrichment group for children to explore nature, build practical skills, create and connect with others.

  Loveland

  For kids and families, until noon

  Outdoors

10 a.m.

• Red Messenger Bird Collage Art Class

  Participants make a cardinal collage using acrylic paint and repurposed papers, with instructions, patterns and supplies provided.

  4032 S. College Ave A3, Fort Collins, CO

  until 1 p.m.

  Arts

11:30 a.m.

• Birds of Prey Class Series - Class 1 Soaring Raptors

  A raptor class for birders covers natural history and identification, with close-up looks at soaring hawks, eagles, osprey and vultures.

  Fort Collins

  until 4:30 p.m.

  Classes

6 p.m.

• Live Music

  Local artists perform live music.

  Gilded Goat Brewing, Fort Collins

  until 8 p.m.

  MusicFree

• Starry Sky Soiree with Northern Colorado Astronomical Society

  Members of the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society set up telescopes for an open-house sky viewing of stars, galaxies and planets.

  Eagle's Nest Open Space

  until 8 p.m.

  OutdoorsFree

6:30 p.m.

• Fort Collins Symphony | Signature Concert 2 - Dance & Music in Motion

  Lincoln Center, Fort Collins

  Music

7:30 p.m.

• Fort Collins Symphony | Signature Concert 2 - Dance & Music in Motion

  Lincoln Center, Fort Collins

  Music