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SUMMARY:Fall Bird Count at Fountain Creek Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:This event is being hosted by Fountain Creek Nature Center. Any donations benefit the Friends of El Paso County Nature Centers. \nJoin the annual tradition and help record the number of bird species and populations found in Fountain Creek Regional Park during fall migration. After morning snacks\, quick socializing\, and group assignments\, we’ll split up across the Regional Park to identify and count all the birds. All levels of birders are welcome\, and binoculars can be borrowed for free from the Nature Center. This is a citizen science project and children under 7 years old may not enjoy the activity. \nSpots are limited; sign up by emailing Jessica Miller\, Nature Center Supervisor\, at jessicamiller@elpasoco.com
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/fall-bird-count-at-fountain-creek-nature-center/
LOCATION:Fountain Creek Nature Center\, 320 Pepper Grass Lane\, Fountain\, 80817
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fountain Creek Nature Center":MAILTO:jessicamiller@elpasoco.com
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SUMMARY:2025 Social & Silent Auction
DESCRIPTION:PROUDLY SPONSORED BY\nWild Birds Unlimited \n~~~~~Ticket sales have closed for this event.~~~~~\nThank you for all of the support! \nJoin us on Wednesday\, September 17th for our Second Annual Social & Silent Auction! \nTRiNiTY Brewing: 1466 Garden of the Gods Rd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907 \n6:00pm – 8:00pm \nAs summer comes to a close and we look forward to fall migration\, we hope you will join us for an evening of food\, fellowship and fundraising. 100% of funds raised will be used to support Aiken Audubon Society’s educational programs\, monthly guest speakers and research grants in 2026! \nDinner will be provided by our generous event sponsor\, with gluten free and vegan options available.\n \nThis is a ticketed event with limited seating. Ticket cost is $12 per person. \nTickets will be issued under the purchasers name\, if you are gifting the tickets or someone will be attending in your place\, please send them your confirmation email with the tickets. \nSilent auction bidding will open promptly at 6:00pm\, and close at 7:30pm. Online bidding will not be available; we hope you can join us! \nSilent Auction Items & Many More to Come:\nFalconry Experience – Broadmoor Outfitters\nBirdy Gift Basket – Wild Birds Unlimited\nMosaic Class Gift Certificates – Shattered Glass Restored\nHarvest Basket – Abeja Hive Honey Farm & Homestead\nRestaurant Gift Cards & Glassware – Phantom Canyon\nWatercolor Workshop Gift Certificate – Eric Fetsch Fine Art\n“Garden Red-tail” Watercolor on Canvas – Eric Fetsch Fine Art\nFull-Day Birding Trip to Rocky Mtn. National Park – Birding Man Wildlife Tours\nBirding Trip to Chico Basin Ranch with John Drummond\nFramed Art Piece – Little Wing Photo\nBird on Canvas – Ruben Rodriguez\nAutographed Copy of “The Backyard Bird Chronicles” by Amy Tan – Wild Birds Unlimited\nSpa Gift Basket – Inspire Movements\n90-Minute Massage – Inspire Movements\nLeica Scope & Tripod – Aiken Audubon Society\nBird Friendly Coffee & Sibley Guide to Birds – Aiken Audubon Board Members\nBird Friendly Coffee & Great Blue Heron Tumbler – Clark Jones & Melissa Wetzig\nBirdy Wine – Paula Wegert\n“Landing Thrasher” Art Piece – Beth Skukrud\nBird Store Gift Cards – This Place is for the Birds \nTo allow guests to enjoy this social event\, our monthly guest speaker presentations will resume in October.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/social-silent-auction/
LOCATION:TriNity Brewing Co.\, 1466 Garden of the Gods Rd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tally Kerr":MAILTO:programs@aikenaudubon.com
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SUMMARY:Birds & Beans – Beginner Birding Class at Bear Creek Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:This event is hosted by Bear Creek Nature Center and benefits the Friends of El Paso County Nature Center. \nSip your coffee and see new birds during this beginner’s birding class with Mary Rudolph\, local bird enthusiast and member of Aiken Audubon! Learn the basics of birding – calls\, shape and size\, using your binoculars\, common birds of the area\, and more\, all while enjoying a coffee treat on us. Binoculars and birding guides available to borrow at the front desk. \n$5 per person; prepaid registration required at www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/birds-beans-beginner-birding-class-at-bear-creek-nature-center/
LOCATION:Bear Creek Nature Center\, 245 Bear Creek Rd\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80906
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bear Creek Nature Center":MAILTO:kyleetaylor2@elpasoco.com
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