Free firewood is available to the public in return for assisting with stacking slash and/or relocating firewood for one hour prior to loading and hauling it away.  

Larimer County Department of Natural Resources encourages individuals interested in participating in the 2009 Firewood Collection Program to check our Web site at www.Larimer.org/firewood for start dates. No firewood is currently available and there is not a wait list.

All information regarding start dates and how to sign up will be made available via a press release and the Web site at www.Larimer.org/firewood. Individuals are encouraged to sign up to receive press releases by e-mail under the Subscription Section at www.Larimer.org

Thank you for your cooperation. To learn more about Larimer County’s parks and open spaces, go to www.Larimer.org/naturalresources.

March of Dimes Grants County Maternal Health Program
The March of Dimes has awarded a $3,000 grant to the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment to support its Maternal Health Services health education program. The money will be used for educational materials developed by the March of Dimes that will augment existing prenatal and postpartum services for families served through and by the health department.

The materials will be part of education efforts that address reducing risks that can lead to poor pregnancy outcomes. 

“This money will help us in educating our pregnant clients and their families,” said Misti Neil, Maternal Health Services Supervisor. “Increased awareness and knowledge of risk factors and ways to improve them can lead to changes that are more likely to influence positive outcomes for the mother, the baby and the family,” 

The Maternal Service Program serves approximately 1,500 clients per year in Larimer County who are high-risk for poor pregnancy outcomes. The services include both prenatal and post-partum home visits by registered nurses as well as information and referral services where necessary.

“We are so grateful for the March of Dimes grant which will make materials available to all of the clients served through our programs,” said Neil Grant, money comes from donations and participation in local events such as WalkAmerica. 

For more information on the March of Dimes, visit www.MarchOfDimes.com or its Spanish language Web site at www.Nacersano.org.

For information on Maternity Services through the Larimer County Department of Health, call (970) 498-6700 or visit www.Larimer.org/health.