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Letter: Soapstone School closed to public access, with some exceptions

Editor:

Thank you so much for posting the article regarding Soapstone Springs School. Kenneth Jessen did a wonderful job in his write up about the history of the school, and it is always an honor to have an author such as Jessen highlighting City of Fort Collins Natural Areas.

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However, it is important for the public to be aware that this site is closed to public access. Visitation to Soapstone Prairie Natural Area is limited to designated on-trail use only. Please let your audience be aware that the site would only be accessible to the public through a formal education program or in a permitted research visit.

Suzy Riding
City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department

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