FCIC - Fort Collins International Center

09/23/2026

Come out and learn a little about Ethiopia from a Peace Corp Volunteer perspective from the 60's

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08/07/2026

https://globalvillagemuseum.org/product/aug-11-what-is-art-really/

Art isn't universal — it's cultural. Discover how East and West Africa redefine creativity, form, and function in ways that will make you rethink the word "art" altogether.

04/19/2026

Greetings we looking for presenters to share their international story either at the Old Town Library In September or November OR at the Global Village Museum in May. If you have an interational story to tell, please reach out to Mark Oberschmidt @ [email protected] to discuss details and get on the schedule. Thanks and have a great weekj.

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03/03/2026

Join FCIC for moderate 7 mile (~11km) hike to Bobcat Ridge. You will enjoy beautiful grassy valley, foothills, ponderosa pines, stunning red rock cliffs, and more. You’ll start at about 7,000 feet (2133 m) elevation and will gain almost 1500 feet (457 m) during the hike.

Location: Bobcat Ridge
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Meet Time: 8:00 AM at International House (1400 W Elizabeth)
Return time: 4:00 PM (1600) to International House (may come back earlier depending on the weather)
Cost: $10.00 for transport

Sign-up Link: https://ip-colostate.nbsstore.net/michigan-ditch-snowshoe-trip

02/08/2026

There are still tickets left for the International Night @ GVM this week. Please come out and joint us.

Tanzania Together: Water, Well-Being & Village Perspectives is a fun, engaging, and eye-opening cultural presentation for the whole family.

02/05/2026

Come out and join us at the Global Village Museum to learn about working in Tanzania with Georgia Evans founder of the Village Care Project.

Tanzania Together: Water, Well-Being & Village Perspectives is a fun, engaging, and eye-opening cultural presentation for the whole family.

01/14/2026

Join the Fort Collins International Center (FCIC) for this beautiful snowshoe trip along the Michigan Ditch Trail in Cameron Pass. This is an easy to moderate trail, where you will snowshoe 8.8 km (5.5 miles) and gain approximately 52 meters in elevation (170 feet).

Location: Michigan Ditch at Cameron Pass, Colorado. 
Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
Meet Time: 7:00 AM at International House (1400 W Elizabeth)
Return time: 4:00 PM (1600) to International House (may come back earlier depending on the weather)
Cost: $15.00 for transport

Sign-up Link: https://ip-colostate.nbsstore.net/michigan-ditch-snowshoe-trip

12/08/2025

Join the Fort Collins International Center (FCIC) for this 9.5 kilometer (6 mile) moderate snowshoe trip. 
Location: Zimmerman Lake at Cameron Pass, Colorado. 
 
Date: Saturday, December 20 
Meet Time: 7:00 AM at International House (1400 W Elizabeth) 
Return time: 4:00 PM (1600) to International House (may come back earlier depending on the weather) 
Sign up: https://ip-colostate.nbsstore.net/zimmerman-lake-snowshoe-trip 

08/09/2025

Come join us next week for a presentation on Lesotho @ Global Village Museum

What ties Fort Collins to the "Kingdom in the Sky"? Join us on August 12 to hear more about Lesotho and its special place in Fort Collins history.

08/05/2025

Join FCIC on Saturday, August 16, for a hike up Mount McConnel! This 4.5-mile (7.3km) trail promises stunning views, but be warned: it's a challenging hike best suited for those familiar with high elevation and regular hiking.