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Northern Colorado Fireshed Collaborative Announces Four Selected Artists for Inaugural Artist in Residence Program
The Northern Colorado Fireshed Collaborative (NCFC), in partnership with the Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests, is pleased to announce the four artists selected for its inaugural Artist in Residence Program. Chosen from a competitive pool of applicants, the artists represent a diverse range of creative disciplines and perspectives. Throughout the summer, each artist will spend a week immersed in the forests of Northern Colorado at the Red Feather Assistant Ranger Cabin, using the residency to…
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Northern Colorado Fireshed Collaborative Launches Round 4 of the Fireshed Fund
The Northern Colorado Fireshed Collaborative (NCFC) is excited to announce the launch of Round 4 of the Fireshed Fund, continuing a growing investment in community-led efforts to reduce wildfire risk, restore forest health, and build long-term resilience across Northern Colorado. Supported through generous contributions from Xcel Energy and The Nature Conservancy, Round 4 funding will…
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Step by step: Forests of the future
Multiple treatments are the key to resilient Western forests Nehalem Clark Rocky Mountain Research Station June 9, 2026 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73604zogIzQ Forests in the West used to be a lot more open, so wildfires were much less severe. How do we know? By looking at tree rings!…
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NoCo Fireshed Launches First Cultural Burning Workshop with Indigenous Partners
Last month, the Northern Colorado Fireshed Collaborative (NoCo Fireshed) partnered with Trees, Water, & People (TWP) and The Nature Conservancy Colorado to host a two-day cultural burning workshop for practitioners. Over 40 Fireshed partners attended, joining a dynamic learning environment grounded in shared knowledge, reflection,…
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Northern Colorado Fireshed Collaborative Opens Inaugural Artist in Residence Program
News Release FORT COLLINS, Colo., April 6, 2026 — The Northern Colorado Fireshed Collaborative (NCFC), in partnership with the Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests, is opening applications for its inaugural 2026 Artist in Residence (AiR) Program. The program invites artists to explore and interpret the landscapes, ecosystems, and communities shaped by…
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2025 NoCo Fireshed Annual Report
Letter from the Northern Colorado Fireshed Coordinator In 2025, the Northern Colorado Fireshed Collaborative (NCFC) focused its attention on evaluating, quantifying, and amplifying our collective impact. Following our inaugural 2024 Annual Report, the NCFC and our partners invested in data-driven assessments of treatment effectiveness, engaged…
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Fire Lives Here Film Screenings
Across Colorado’s Front Range, community members are gathering for screenings of Fire Lives Here—a powerful new film that explores the relationship between people, forest, and fire. Fire is a natural and important force here in Colorado, and this film invites viewers to better understand how…
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Catalyzing Wildfire Resilience in the Big Thompson Through Collaboration and Strategic Investments
Grantee Peaks to PeopleProject Name Big Thompson Watershed Health Partnership FacilitationYear Awarded 2025 Result Strategic planning capacity resulting in $9.8 million CWDG Award The challenges facing Northern Colorado’s forests and watersheds are larger than any single organization can solve alone. Recognizing this, Peaks to People Water Fund launched the Big Thompson…
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November 2025 Prescribed Fire Recap: Building Resilience Across the Northern Colorado Fireshed
November 2025 marked an important milestone for prescribed fire across Northern Colorado. In partnership with local fire districts, land managers, and regional collaborators, three prescribed fires were successfully implemented using broadcast burning—demonstrating what’s possible when planning, training, and partnership come together on the landscape. Prescribed…
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The Crucial Role of Pile Burning in Northern Colorado
Fire is a natural and important part of a healthy Colorado ecosystem. Northern Colorado, with its picturesque landscapes and vibrant communities, is no stranger to wildfire. The region's unique blend of dry climate, dense forests, and gusty winds creates a perfect storm for wildfires to…
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