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SUMMARY:Falcon and Friends Birdwatch - Garden of the Gods Sponsored
DESCRIPTION:Falcon and Friends \nMonday Mornings – 9:00-10:30 – Observation Deck above restrooms at P2 \nFree Program (No preregistration required) \nPark Volunteer and Interpreter Michele McMurray will have spotting scopes and binoculars out to view our local prairie falcons along with other feathered friends and wildlife of the park. Stop by the observation deck located on top of the restrooms at parking lot #2 (North Main Parking Lot).
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/falcon-and-friends-birdwatch-garden-of-the-gods-sponsored-3/
LOCATION:Garden of the Gods Parking Lot #2 (North Main Parking Lot)\, 30th Street\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80904\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Next CFO Convention
DESCRIPTION:Colorado Field Ornitholgists Convention\nMAKE IT A HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR BIRDING YEAR\n\n\nPUEBLO CONVENTION MAY 19-23\, 2022\n\n\n\n\n\nCFO’s next convention is scheduled for May 19 – 23\, 2022 in Pueblo\, CO. Pueblo and the surrounding area is an amazing location for Colorado birding. The access to a variety of habitats\, leads to Pueblo County having the largest county bird list of any in the state. This is one of the easiest areas in which to see most of the southeast canyon specialties\, and Pueblo Reservoir\, one of the largest bodies of water in the state\, has attracted just about every rare waterbird you can think of. Join your fellow CFO members to explore this wonderful part of the state. \n\nhttps://cobirds.org/Conventions/Next.aspx
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/the-next-cfo-convention/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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SUMMARY:Active Adults Series: Spring Birding Photography Workshop at Fountain Creek 
DESCRIPTION:Active Adults Series: Spring Birding Photography Workshop at Fountain Creek  \nSaturday\, May 21\, 8:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m.  \nSpring is a wonderful time to view birds. Join award-wining photographer\, Mike Pach\, as he helps you capture photos of spring migrants. All skill levels welcome. Bring your camera and tripod (optional). We will meet at Fountain Creek Nature Center. Limit 15 participants. $20 per person. Pre-paid registration is required. \nEl Paso County Nature Centers \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/active-adults-series-spring-birding-photography-workshop-at-fountain-creek/
LOCATION:Fountain Creek Nature Center\, 320 Pepper Grass Lane\, Fountain\, 80817
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221008T193000
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CREATED:20221008T142406Z
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SUMMARY:World Migratory Bird Day - The Sounds of Nocturnal Migration - October 8
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of fall World Migratory Bird Day on SATURDAY October 8\, Audubon Rockies is partnering with Great Salt Lake Audubon in presenting The Sounds of Nocturnal Migration\, a free webinar about nocturnal bird migration\, how it’s monitored\, and the risks that nocturnal migratory birds face. \nWhy do birds migrate at night\, how are they monitored\, and how you can help minimize the threats nocturnal migratory birds face? You’ll get answers to these questions and more during @AudubonRockies’ free webinar\, The Sounds of Nocturnal Migration\, on October 8! Come learn about Audubon’s conservation efforts\, the newest conservation technology\, and how you can play a part in all of it. Register now! https://act.audubon.org/a/sounds-nocturnal-migration?ms=chapters-eng-web-website_rockies-water-20221008-rockies-gillmor-sounds_nocturnal_migration-toolkit
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/world-migratory-bird-day-the-sounds-of-nocturnal-migration-october-8/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221013T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221013T200000
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SUMMARY:Active Adults: Birding 101
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a two-part session for Beginning Birders!  Aiken Audubon leaders will teach about bird identification\, behavior and habitats\, birding ethics\, and choices for binoculars\, scopes and field guides. \nPre-registration required.  $10 per person for both classes\, $8 per Nature Center member. \nOctober 13\, 6-8p and October 15\, 8a-12n. \nRegister here and scroll down to Activity number:103000-62 (requires account with El Paso County to register).
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/active-adults-birding-101/
LOCATION:Bear Creek Nature Center\, 245 Bear Creek Rd\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80906
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221022T110000
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SUMMARY:Jr. Bird Club - Fountain Creek Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Jr. Bird Club  \nSaturday\, October 22\, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.  \nNature lovers ages 8 to 15 are invited to spend time together outdoors and practice their birding skills! In this meeting\, we will learn about the very first birds… Yea\, this one is 66 million years in the making! Lesson\, craft\, and birding walk included. $10 per child. \nONLINE REGISTRATION available: CLICK HERE \n  \nFountain Creek Nature Center\, 320 Pepper Grass Lane\, Fountain\, CO 80817 \n719-520-6745; www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/jr-bird-club-fountain-creek-nature-center/
LOCATION:Fountain Creek Nature Center\, 320 Pepper Grass Lane\, Fountain\, 80817
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221029T110000
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SUMMARY:Walk Rock Ledge Ranch & Visit Orchard House - Limit met - waitlist only
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 29\, 2022 for this great opportunity! \nWe’ll meet at 8a in front of Rock Ledge Orchard House and bird walk around the ranch.  Afterward\, we’ll join in the Orchard House for a presentation led by Melissa Keown. \nIn 1907\, General Palmer commissioned the construction the Orchard House and invited his sister-in-law\, Charlotte and her husband\, William Sclater to live at the ranch.  William Sclater was a well-known British ornithologist\, who authored a book on the birds of Colorado.  Join us to hear the details! \nThe registration will be limited to a 20 person maximum and there will be a $4 per person requested donation\, benefitting Rock Ledge Ranch.  If interested\, email MHELTON016@gmail.com with your name(s) and phone number to confirm your spot.  ****** The limit is met.  If you’re interested in being waitlisted\, let me know. \nThe bird walk will be at a leisurely pace.  Dress appropriately for Colorado’s October weather!  All levels of birders are welcome.  You’re encouraged to bring binoculars (if you’d like to borrow a set\, please let me know).
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/walk-rock-ledge-ranch-visit-orchard-house/
LOCATION:Rock Ledge Ranch\, 3199 Chambers Way\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80904\, United States
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221109T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221109T163000
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UID:6871-1668006000-1668011400@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:Avian Collection - Colorado College Museum Tour
DESCRIPTION:Come tour the Avian Collection at Colorado College on November 9th at 3p!  We will meet at the east-facing entrance at 3p and we can view the avian collection from 3-430p.  Masks are optional\, but appreciated. \nIf you’re interested in joining us\, please let me know – we are limited to a 14 person maximum. \nmhelton016@gmail.com for your reservation! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/avian-collection-colorado-college-museum-tour/
LOCATION:Barnes Science Building\, 1040 N Nevada Ave\,\, Colorado Springs\, Colorado Springs\, 80903
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221218
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SUMMARY:Colorado Springs Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Colorado Springs Christmas Bird Count on December 17! The Christmas Bird Count is the longest-running citizen science project in the United States and dates back to 1901. It provides valuable data about the wintering distribution and abundance of birds across the U.S. and you can help! You don’t have to be a bird expert and can contribute right from your back yard or join Aiken Audubon as we canvass our count circle in Colorado Springs. If you would like to participate\, please reach out to Tyler Stuart (our Christmas Bird Count Coordinator for the past 10 years!) and let him know that you would like to join us. Following the count\, we will have a potluck dinner at Bear Creek Nature Center to go over all the sightings from count.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/christmas-bird-count/
LOCATION:Bear Creek Nature Center\, 245 Bear Creek Rd\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80906
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tyler Stuart":MAILTO:colospringscbc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230114T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230114T110000
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SUMMARY:Winter Bird Count - Fountain Creek
DESCRIPTION:Winter Bird Count  \nSaturday\, January 14\, 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.  \nAll levels of birders are invited to help us observe and record the bird species in Fountain Creek Regional Park. Preregistration is required and space is limited. $5 donation per person recommended. \n  \nThis event is sponsored by El Paso County Nature Centers \nEl Paso County Nature Centers
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/winter-bird-count-fountain-creek/
LOCATION:Fountain Creek Nature Center\, 320 Pepper Grass Lane\, Fountain\, 80817
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230121T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230121T110000
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CREATED:20221212T172147Z
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SUMMARY:Jr. Bird Club - Fountain Creek Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Jr. Bird Club  \nSaturday\, January 21\, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.  \nNature lovers ages 8 to 15 are invited to spend time together outdoors and practice their birding skills! In this meeting we will learn about winter adaptations and survival strategies. Drop off your child for a lesson\, craft\, and birding walk! Prepaid registration required. $10 per child. \nThis event is sponsored by El Paso Nature Centers \nEl Paso County Nature Centers
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/jr-bird-club-fountain-creek-nature-center-2/
LOCATION:Fountain Creek Nature Center\, 320 Pepper Grass Lane\, Fountain\, 80817
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230128T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155643
CREATED:20221212T172346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T172346Z
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SUMMARY:Live Birds of Prey
DESCRIPTION:Live Birds of Prey  \nSaturday\, January 28\, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.  \nLearn about hawks\, owls\, eagles\, falcons\, and vultures through a live birds of prey program with Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center! The presentation includes two different birds of prey and a discussion of adaptations\, predator/prey relationships\, natural history\, and personal stories of the birds presented. You’ll also hear about the work the Center foes to rehabilitate sick\, injured\, and orphaned birds of prey. Prepaid registration required. $5 per person/$4 per member. \n  \nThis event is sponsored by El Paso County Nature Centers \nEl Paso County Nature Centers
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/live-birds-of-prey/
LOCATION:Fountain Creek Nature Center\, 320 Pepper Grass Lane\, Fountain\, 80817
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230128T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155643
CREATED:20230119T143721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T143721Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Bird Festival
DESCRIPTION:Winter Bird Festival\n\nJanuary 28\, 2023 10:00 AM –2:00 PM\n2120 S. Cheyenne Canyon Road | Colorado Springs\, CO | 80906\n\n(719) 385-6086\n\nAdmission: Free to attend\, but donations are always appreciated.\nEvent Summary\n\n\nThe Winter Bird Festival will be hosted at Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center in North Cheyenne Cañon Park and will have many family-friendly activities including crafts\, bird-themed activities\, and bird walks!
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/winter-bird-festival/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230311T120000
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SUMMARY:Building for the Birds - Offered through El Paso Nature Centers
DESCRIPTION:Building for the Birds \nSaturday\, March 11\, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  \nBuild a nesting box for common backyard birds\, learn who they are and their calls. An adult able to handle tools must accompany children. Bring a hammer and pliers if you have them. Other materials provided. Prepaid registration required. $12 per kit/$10 per member kit.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/building-for-the-birds-offered-through-el-paso-nature-centers/
LOCATION:Fountain Creek Nature Center\, 320 Pepper Grass Lane\, Fountain\, 80817
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230316T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230316T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155643
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230219T232137Z
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SUMMARY:Fountain Creek Adult Birding Club - Available through El Paso Nature Centers
DESCRIPTION:Become a more experienced\, confident birder over the next year by slowly learning details\, tips\, and tricks each month! Birding is a hobby that increases your observational skills\, connecting you to nature even more. You’ll get outside and move more\, see more\, and feel accomplished. This club will meet twice per month for one classroom session and one field trip for a total of 24 meetings. At the end of our club year\, participants attending 18/24 meetings will receive a certificate. Don’t have binoculars? You can borrow a pair from the Nature Center! \nThursday evening classroom sessions will be held in-person at Fountain Creek Nature Center. Lessons will include discussions of how each month’s focus group of birds’ anatomy\, movement\, diet\, and habitat are all connected. We will define major identifying characteristics seen in the field for each species and become familiar with sounds. Dates are subject to change\, but unlikely to.\nSaturday morning field trips will be at various places throughout El Paso County. These outings will give you real-life experience of locations to explore and seasonal species to discover. Dates and locations are subject to change in the event of inclement weather. \n  \n$250 per person / $220 per member \n  \n \n  \nClick here to register! Members\, create an account if you don’t have one already\, then call 719-520-6745 to have a staff person apply your discount. \n  \nAnticipated schedule of classes and field trips; dates and locations subject to change \nThursday\, March 16th\, 6:30 p.m. —8:30 p.m. CLASS: Intro—materials\, methods\, goals\, digital help\, social opportunities\, ethics\nSaturday\, March 18th \, 8:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. FIELD TRIP: Fountain Creek Regional Park \nThursday\, April 20th\, 6:30 p.m. —8:30 p.m. CLASS: Feeder birds: chickadees\, nuthatches\, creeper\, bushtit\, woodpeckers\, doves\nSaturday April 22nd\, 8:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. FIELD TRIP: Stratton Open Space \nThursday\, May 25th\, 6:30 p.m. —8:30 p.m. CLASS: Wading and other water birds\nSaturday\, May 27th\, 8:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. FIELD TRIP: Big Johnson Reservoir & Bluestem Prairie Open Space \nThursday\, June 22nd\, 6:30 p.m. —8:30 p.m. CLASS: Shorebirds\nSaturday\, June 24th\, 8:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. FIELD TRIP: Fountain Creek Regional Park \nThursday\, July 27th\, 6:30 p.m. —8:30 p.m. CLASS: Swifts\, swallows\, hummingbirds\nSaturday\, July 29th\, 8:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. FIELD TRIP: Red Rocks Open Space \nThursday\, August 24th\, 6:30 p.m. —8:30 p.m. CLASS: Warblers & Vireos\nSaturday\, August 26th\, 8:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. FIELD TRIP: Adams Open Space & Kane Ranch \nThursday\, September 21st\, 6:30 p.m. —8:30 p.m. CLASS: Birds of prey\nSaturday\, September 22nd\, 8:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. FIELD TRIP: Clear Spring Ranch \nThursday\, October 19th\, 6:30 p.m. —8:30 p.m. CLASS: Ducks and other dabblers\, divers\, paddlers\nSaturday\, October 21st\, 8:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. FIELD TRIP: Big Johnson Reservoir & Bluestem Prairie Open Space \nThursday\, November 2nd\, 6:30 p.m. —8:30 p.m. CLASS: Corvids and Flycatchers\nSaturday\, November 4th\, 8:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. FIELD TRIP: Bear Creek Nature Center \nThursday\, December 7th\, 6:30 p.m. —8:30 p.m. CLASS: Sparrows & Icterids\, tanagers & allies\nSaturday\, December 9th\, 8:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. FIELD TRIP: Kettle Lakes \nThursday\, January 18th\, 6:30 p.m. —8:30 p.m. CLASS: Gulls—terns\nSaturday\, January 20th\, 8:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. FIELD TRIP: Prospect Lake at Memorial Park \nThursday\, February 15th\, 6:30 p.m. —8:30 p.m. CLASS: Who haven’t we covered? Kinglets\, gnatcatcher\, wrens\, mimids\, quail\, turkey\, ptarmigan\, grouse\, nighthawks\nSaturday\, February 17th\, 8:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. FIELD TRIP: Clear Spring Ranch \n  \n  \nFountain Creek Nature Center \n320 Pepper Grass Lane \nFountain\, CO 80817
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/fountain-creek-adult-birding-club-available-through-el-paso-nature-centers/
LOCATION:Fountain Creek Nature Center\, 320 Pepper Grass Lane\, Fountain\, 80817
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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SUMMARY:Junior Bird Club - offered through El Paso Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Junior Bird Club  \nSaturday\, April 15\, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  \nNature lovers ages 8 to 15 are invited to spend time together outdoors and practice their birding skills! In this meeting\, we will learn about the very first birds… yeah\, this one is 66 million years in the making! Lesson\, craft\, and birding walk included. Prepaid registration required. $10 per meeting.  \nEl Paso County Nature Centers
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/junior-bird-club-offered-through-el-paso-nature-center/
LOCATION:Fountain Creek Nature Center\, 320 Pepper Grass Lane\, Fountain\, 80817
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230427T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230427T130000
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SUMMARY:Join Audubon Rockies Thursday\, April 27
DESCRIPTION:Audubon Rockies is hosting an event Thursday\, April 27\, at noon MT that may be of interest: Conservation photographer Dave Showalter will be joining us for an epic visual journey through the vast Colorado River watershed as he discusses his new book\, Living River: The Promise of the Mighty Colorado. You can find more info and register for free here. You can also view the trailer here.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/join-audubon-rockies-thursday-april-27/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230513T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230513T110000
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SUMMARY:Spring Bird Count offered through El Paso Nature Centers - Fountain Creek
DESCRIPTION:Spring Bird Count \nSaturday\, May 13\, 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.  \nBeginning to advanced birders count and record the numbers of bird species and populations found in Fountain Creek Regional Park during the height of spring migration. $5 donation recommended to support our bird feeders. \nOnline registration available through: https://communityservices.elpasoco.com/nature-centers/ \n 
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/spring-bird-count-offered-through-el-paso-nature-centers-fountain-creek/
LOCATION:Fountain Creek Nature Center\, 320 Pepper Grass Lane\, Fountain\, 80817
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155643
CREATED:20230405T190845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T190845Z
UID:7214-1684000800-1684008000@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:Active Adults: Sunset Bird Photography Workshop - Available through El Paso Nature Centers
DESCRIPTION:Active Adults: Sunset Bird Photography Workshop \nSaturday\, May 13\, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  \nSpring is a wonderful time to view birds\, and the wetlands and woodlands at Fountain Creek Nature Center provide a perfect place for them to flock to. Join award-winning photographer\, Mike Pach\, as he helps you capture photos of spring migrants in the soft evening light. All skill levels welcome. Bring your camera and tripod (optional). Be prepared to photograph the sunset. Prepaid registration required. $20 per person. 
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/active-adults-sunset-bird-photography-workshop-available-through-el-paso-nature-centers/
LOCATION:Fountain Creek Nature Center\, 320 Pepper Grass Lane\, Fountain\, 80817
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230518T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155643
CREATED:20230315T152730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T152730Z
UID:7183-1684389600-1684688400@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:Pikes Peak Birding and Nature Festival
DESCRIPTION:Pikes Peak Birding and Nature Festival is right around the corner! \nEarly Bird Registration opens on March 25! \n  \nSee   Pikespeakbirdingandnaturefestival.org  for more information!
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/pikes-peak-birding-and-nature-festival/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230909T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230909T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155643
CREATED:20230818T132116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T132116Z
UID:7593-1694244600-1694255400@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:Fall Bird Count with Fountain Creek Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Fall Bird Count \nSaturday\, September 9\, 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. \nJoin the annual tradition and help record the number of bird species and populations found in Fountain Creek Regional Park during fall migration.  $5/person donation. \n  \nONLINE REGISTRATION: available at https://communityservices.elpasoco.com/nature-centers/ \nFountain Creek Nature Center\, 320 Pepper Grass Lane\, Fountain\, CO 80817; 719-520-6745; www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/fall-bird-count-with-fountain-creek-nature-center/
LOCATION:Fountain Creek Nature Center\, 320 Pepper Grass Lane\, Fountain\, 80817
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230920T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230920T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155643
CREATED:20230908T031824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T050927Z
UID:7681-1695231000-1695236400@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:Aiken Audubon Silent Auction
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our inaugural Aiken Audubon Silent Auction on Wednesday\, September 20th! \nThe first monthly meeting of our 2023-2024 program year will be held at the Colorado Parks and Wildlife office at 4255 Sinton Rd. in Colorado Springs. A silent auction and taco bar are special additions to this month’s meeting. A special kick-off to a great year ahead! \nProceeds from the silent auction will help fund Aiken Audubon educational programs\, avian research grants and local conservation efforts. \nArrive at 5:30pm to enjoy a taco bar with fellow birders and the opportunity to browse and bid on numerous silent auction items to include: \nBirdy Gift Baskets\nGift Certificates\nArt\nBirding Tours\nWine\nand more…\nTo see a complete list of auction items\, click here; Aiken Audubon Auction Item List \nBidding will take place from 5:30-7:00pm. All bidding will close promptly at 7:00pm prior to meeting announcements and the presentation of our guest speaker Tiffany Kersten. If you would like to bid over Zoom\, please join us online at 5:00 over Zoom! We’ll provide instructions for how to bid when the auction opens. Bidding will begin at 5:30pm. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nMeeting ID: 880 6374 5877\nPasscode: 925295 \nThere is no cost for the taco bar\, but donations are greatly appreciated. \nFood & seating are VERY LIMITED so please arrive early. No RSVP needed. \nTHANK YOU TO OUR DONORS for making this auction possible! \n \nAngler’s Covey Fly Fishing Shop\nAntelope Ridge Mead\nBirding Man Adventures\nBuckley’s Homestead Supply\nCoaltrain Wine & Liquor\nDon’s Garden Shop\nIvywild Blooms\nJohn Drummond\nLinda Hodges\nOCC Brewing\nPhantom Canyon Brewing Co.\nPoor Richard’s Books & Gifts\nRuben Rodriguez\nSongbird Orchids\nWild Birds Unlimited \n\n 
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/aiken-audubon-silent-auction/
LOCATION:Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office\, 4255 Sinton Rd\, Colorado Springs\, 80907
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tally Kerr":MAILTO:programs@aikenaudubon.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231217
DTSTAMP:20260403T155643
CREATED:20231119T175448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231119T175448Z
UID:7833-1702684800-1702771199@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:Colorado Springs Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Colorado Springs Christmas Bird Count on December 16! The Christmas Bird Count is the longest-running citizen science project in the United States and dates back to 1901. It provides valuable data about the wintering distribution and abundance of birds across the U.S. and you can help! You don’t have to be a bird expert and can contribute right from your back yard or join Aiken Audubon as we canvass our count circle in Colorado Springs. If you would like to participate\, please reach out to Tyler Stuart (our Christmas Bird Count Coordinator for the past 10 years!) and let him know that you would like to join us. Following the count\, we will have a potluck dinner at Bear Creek Nature Center to go over all the sightings from count.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/colorado-springs-christmas-bird-count/
LOCATION:Bear Creek Nature Center\, 245 Bear Creek Rd\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80906
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tyler Stuart":MAILTO:colospringscbc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155643
CREATED:20240118T204100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T204100Z
UID:7925-1708160400-1708174800@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:Great Backyard Bird Count at Fossil Beds - February 17\, 9a-1p
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Fossil Beds have held a citizen science event for the Great Backyard Bird Count for the last 9 years. It goes from 9 AM to 1 PM. They offer short bird walks to count birds and record the count. They also have other activities for the families and children such as making bird feeders and scavenger hunts.\n\nNo registration is necessary\, just show up for any or all of the bird count!\nAny questions\, please contact Sally at sammckind@aol.com
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/great-backyard-bird-count-at-fossil-beds-february-17-9a-1p/
LOCATION:Florissant Fossil Beds\, 15807 Co Rd 1\, Florissant\, CO\, 80816\, United States
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240511T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155643
CREATED:20240410T232541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T232541Z
UID:8065-1715421600-1715436000@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:May 11th: Starsmore Visitor Center's Annual North Cheyenne Cañon Humming Bird Festival
DESCRIPTION:Visit https://coloradosprings.gov/starsmore for more information \n  \nPhoto from Songbird Orchids
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/may-11th-starsmore-visitor-centers-annual-north-cheyenne-canon-humming-bird-festival/
LOCATION:Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center\, 2120 S. Cheyenne Cañon Rd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80906\, United States
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240516T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240519T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155643
CREATED:20240229T164355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T145000Z
UID:8007-1715839200-1716121800@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:Pikes Peak Birding and Nature Festival
DESCRIPTION:Hold the dates for Pikes Peak Birding and Nature Festival. \nwww.pikespeakbirdingandnaturefestival.org \nEarly Bird registration opens March 23
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/pikes-peak-birding-and-nature-festival-2/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240610T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240610T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155643
CREATED:20240606T130816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T130816Z
UID:8260-1718008200-1718015400@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:Join Aiken's Grant Recipient\, Jennifer Redmond\, for Kestrel Banding!
DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Redmond\, an Aiken Audubon Grant recipient\, will be banding the Kestrel nestlings from the Bluestem Open Space nest box project\, June 10th at 830a!\n\nIf you’d like to join us for this rare treat\, please email mhelton016@gmail.com with your name and phone number.  There are 8 slots available for the first responders!\n\n\nThe confirmed attendees will meet at Bluestem Open Space and then drive through the open space to the two nest boxes.  We will not publicize the exact nest box locations.\n\n\nBackground on Jennifer and the project:\nI am a 2023 Aiken Audubon Grant recipient. We currently have three active boxes. Two are in Bluestem Open Space and one is in Corral Bluffs Open Space. I am partnering with the City of Colorado Springs Open Space to monitor the boxes. We will be banding the nestlings from the boxes at Bluestem in the early morning of Monday\, June 10th. We will band the two nestlings at Corral Bluffs during the last week of June.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/join-aikens-grant-recipient-jennifer-redmond-for-kestrel-banding/
LOCATION:Bluestem Prairie Open Space\, 6254 Goldfield Dr\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80911\, United States
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240613T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240613T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155643
CREATED:20240525T122753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240525T122753Z
UID:8241-1718301600-1718308800@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:Birding 101 with Aiken Audubon - Register with El Paso Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Birding 101 with Aiken Audubon \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate: Thur & Sat\, June 13 & 15 \nTime: 6-8pm (Thur) & 8am-12pm (Sat) \nAudience: 18+ \nCost: $10 per person/$8 per member \n  \nMeeting Details\n\n06/13/2024 –06/13/2024\nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nDays: Thu\, Sat\nBear Creek Nature Center\n245 Bear Creek Nature Center\nColorado Springs\, CO\, 80906\n(719)520-6387
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/birding-101-with-aiken-audubon-register-with-el-paso-nature-center/
LOCATION:Bear Creek Nature Center\, 245 Bear Creek Rd\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80906
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240622T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155643
CREATED:20240513T162040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T162040Z
UID:8216-1719050400-1719057600@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:Hummingbird Homecoming - offered by Fountain Creek Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Hummingbird Homecoming   \nSaturday\, June 22\, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \nWith their speed\, grace\, agility\, tiny size\, and love of flowers\, hummingbirds have captured the hearts and imaginations of countless people. Learn about their migrations\, adaptations\, and influence on cultures. You’ll discover our Colorado species and how to invite them to your yards\, plus favorite viewing locations nearby. Recommended ages 10+. \n$5/nonmember\, $4/member. Prepaid registration required at www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/hummingbird-homecoming-offered-by-fountain-creek-nature-center/
LOCATION:Fountain Creek Nature Center\, 320 Pepper Grass Lane\, Fountain\, 80817
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240914T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240914T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155643
CREATED:20240708T184754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T184754Z
UID:8295-1726297200-1726311600@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:Fountain Creek Regional Park Annual Fall Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Join Fountain Creek Nature Center and Steve Getty for their Annual Fall Bird Count on September 14th\, 7a-11a. \nIf you’re interested\, please email Jessica Miller at jessicamiller@elpasoco.com to register!
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/fountain-creek-regional-park-annual-fall-bird-count/
LOCATION:Fountain Creek Nature Center\, 320 Pepper Grass Lane\, Fountain\, 80817
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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