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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230121T110000
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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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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221218
DTSTAMP:20260420T165556
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T025505Z
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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:20221109T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221109T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T165556
CREATED:20221012T202046Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221029T080000
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Melanie Helton":MAILTO:mhelton016@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221022T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T165556
CREATED:20220915T163643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221008T165438Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221013T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221013T200000
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CREATED:20220817T190549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T011614Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221008T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T165556
CREATED:20221008T142406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221008T142406Z
UID:6865-1665252000-1665257400@www.aikenaudubon.com
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/
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220521T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220521T100000
DTSTAMP:20260420T165556
CREATED:20220403T193302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220403T193302Z
UID:6472-1653120000-1653127200@www.aikenaudubon.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220519T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T165556
CREATED:20220202T172921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220320T180502Z
UID:6307-1652947200-1653325200@www.aikenaudubon.com
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/
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220516T103000
DTSTAMP:20260420T165556
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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
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220513T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220515T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T165556
CREATED:20220202T172432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220403T192705Z
UID:6305-1652428800-1652634000@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:The 7th Pikes Peak Birding & Nature Festival
DESCRIPTION:  \nSave the Date: 2022 Bird Festival:\nMay 13-14-15\nThe 7th Pikes Peak Birding & Nature Festival\n\n\nThe Festival Committee is planning the 2022 Pikes Peak Birding & Nature Festival scheduled for May 13-15\, 2022. For more information go to PikesPeakBirdingandNatureFestival.org
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/the-7th-pikes-peak-birding-nature-festival/
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220512T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220512T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T165556
CREATED:20220425T194550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T194550Z
UID:6522-1652347800-1652353200@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:Bird Watching Hike - Garden of the Gods Sponsored
DESCRIPTION:Bird Watching Hike \nMay 12th – 9:30-11:00AM – Scotsman Trail \n$5 Registration \nJoin park interpreter Nick Darling for a bird watching hike in the park along the Scotsman Trail. Meet in the Scotsman Picnic area\, Parking lot 12 & 13. The walk will be approximately 1.5 miles on dirt/rock trail. Bring your own binoculars or borrow one of ours (numbers limited). Please bring water and dress appropriately for the conditions. Weather dependent. Questions? Call (719) 219-0108. \nPeople can register by going to our event calendar (https://www.gardenofgods.com/things-to-do/things-1/calendar) and clicking on the program they are interested in\, scrolling down and clicking the register button. \nDirect link to the Bird watching Hike page: https://www.gardenofgods.com/things-to-do/things-1/calendar/visitorcenter-eventcalendar/hikes-walks/1796-bird-watching-hike-3
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/bird-watching-hike-garden-of-the-gods-sponsored/
LOCATION:Garden of the Gods Scotsman Trail (Parking lot 12 & 13)\, 30th Street\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220512T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220512T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T165556
CREATED:20220423T142439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220423T142439Z
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SUMMARY:Fountain Creek Regional Park Annual Spring Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Spring Bird Count\nThursday\, May 12\, 7:00- 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 per participant to support our bird feeders. \n 
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/fountain-creek-regional-park-annual-spring-bird-count/
LOCATION:Fountain Creek Nature Center\, 320 Pepper Grass Lane\, Fountain\, 80817
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220509T103000
DTSTAMP:20260420T165556
CREATED:20220425T193514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T193514Z
UID:6512-1652086800-1652092200@www.aikenaudubon.com
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-2/
LOCATION:Garden of the Gods Parking Lot #2 (North Main Parking Lot)\, 30th Street\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80904\, United States
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220508T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T165556
CREATED:20220425T194210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T194210Z
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SUMMARY:Birds of the Park - Garden of the Gods Sponsored
DESCRIPTION:Birds of the Park \nMay 8th – 10:00-11:00AM – Red Rocks Room in the Visitor and Nature Center \n$5 Registration \nPark Interpreter\, Nick Darling\, presents on various birds found within the Garden of the Gods. Hear tips and tricks for spotting and identifying the various bird species that call the park home. This is a completely indoor presentation. Starts in the Red Rocks Room on the 2nd floor inside the Visitor and Nature Center. Includes a bird checklist specific for the Garden of the Gods park. Questions? Call 719-219-0108. \nPeople can register by going to our event calendar (https://www.gardenofgods.com/things-to-do/things-1/calendar) and clicking on the program they are interested in\, scrolling down and clicking the register button. \nDirect link to the Birds of the Park page: https://www.gardenofgods.com/things-to-do/things-1/calendar/visitorcenter-eventcalendar/nature-programs/1795-birds-of-the-park-5 \n  \n 
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/birds-of-the-park-garden-of-the-gods-sponsored/
LOCATION:Garden of the Gods Visitor Center\, 1805 N 30th St\,\, Colorado Springs\,\, CO\, 80904\, United States
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220507T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T165556
CREATED:20220403T193103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220403T193457Z
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SUMMARY:Fountain Creek Nature Center Family Fun Day
DESCRIPTION:Fountain Creek Family Fun Day \nSaturday\, May 7\, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. \nExplore outdoor activity stations including puppet shows\, dinosaur fossils\, bug sweeps\, kite making\, pond critters\, crafts\, and more. Free slice of pizza for all participants from Papa Murphy’s. $4/member\, $5/nonmember.  FREE to active-duty military families with I.D. Reservations recommended. \nAiken Audubon will be there\, too!  Stop by and see us! \nEl Paso County Nature Centers
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/fountain-creek-nature-center-family-fun-day/
LOCATION:Fountain Creek Nature Center\, 320 Pepper Grass Lane\, Fountain\, 80817
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220502T103000
DTSTAMP:20260420T165556
CREATED:20220425T193333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T193333Z
UID:6509-1651482000-1651487400@www.aikenaudubon.com
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/
LOCATION:Garden of the Gods Parking Lot #2 (North Main Parking Lot)\, 30th Street\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80904\, United States
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220413T201500
DTSTAMP:20260420T165556
CREATED:20220403T194909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220403T194909Z
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SUMMARY:Lights Out Colorado free webinar!
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign up now for a free webinar from leading experts about light pollution and bird migration.  Speakers will include Dr. Kyle Horton (Colorado State University)\, Ashley Wilson (International Dark-sky Association)\, and Zach Hutchinson (Audubon Rockies).  The webinar will take place Wednesday\, April 13\, at 7 pm\, on the Zoom platform for the National Audubon Society.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThanks for your pledge to help Lights Out Colorado!   \nRichard OBrien
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/lights-out-colorado-free-webinar/
LOCATION:Rockies.Audubon.org
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220305T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T165556
CREATED:20220204T230905Z
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SUMMARY:Fountain Creek Nature Center - Building for the Birds
DESCRIPTION:Building for the Birds \nSaturday\, March 5\, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \nBuild a nesting box for common backyard birds and learn who they are and their calls with an indoor lesson and guided hike. An adult able to handle tools must accompany children. Bring a hammer and pliers if you have them. Other materials provided. $12 per non-member box\, $10 per member box.  Prepaid reservations required.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/fountain-creek-nature-center-building-for-the-birds/
LOCATION:Fountain Creek Nature Center\, 320 Pepper Grass Lane\, Fountain\, 80817
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220223T201500
DTSTAMP:20260420T165556
CREATED:20220203T153837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T153837Z
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SUMMARY:Audubon Rockies Presents: Getting Green Laws
DESCRIPTION:Advocating for bird-friendly legislation is one of the most impactful ways to help birds and the environment\, but without an understanding of the process\, it can seem daunting. Getting Green Laws is a free webinar training on how to make your voice heard by legislators on upcoming environmental laws in Colorado. \nDuring the webinar\, Jen Boulton\, Audubon’s lobbyist in Colorado\, will walk you through strategies for contacting your representatives and improving your ability to influence them. She’ll also explain bills that the Colorado legislature is considering right now that will impact birds and their habitats\, as well as how you can help shape them. \nRegister for this free training to greatly increase your ability to impact the causes you care about.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/audubon-rockies-presents-getting-green-laws/
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T165556
CREATED:20220202T170225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T200532Z
UID:6302-1644670800-1644678000@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:Fountain Creek Nature Center: Long Distance Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Long Distance Relationships: \nBird Migration \nSaturday\, February 12\, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. \nFountain Creek Nature Center 719-520-6745\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere do warblers winter and where are shorebirds all summer? Birds come in all shapes and sizes and their reasons and adaptations for migrating vary. Learn all the nuances of bird migration\, from when to expect favorites to how you can help them along their journey. Lesson\, craft\, activities\, and a hike included! All ages are welcome.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Online
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/fountain-creek-nature-center-long-distance-relationships/
LOCATION:Fountain Creek Regional Park\, 398-386 Peppergrass Ln.\, Fountain\, CO\, 80817\, United States
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220122T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T165556
CREATED:20220115T222309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T034759Z
UID:5829-1642845600-1642860000@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:North Cheyenne Cañon Park presents: Winter Bird Festival.
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate winter birds at Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center at North Cheyenne Cañon! Come enjoy crafts\, a scavenger hunt\, guided birding walks\, and family fun while learning about our feathered friends. The event is free\, although a $5 donation per family to support park programs\, supplies\, and staffing is appreciated. More information here.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/north-cheyenne-canon-park-presents-winter-bird-festival/
LOCATION:North Cheyenne Canon Park\, 2120 S Cheyenne Canyon Rd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80906\, United States
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211015T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211015T103000
DTSTAMP:20260420T165556
CREATED:20220115T221333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220115T222431Z
UID:5823-1634284800-1634293800@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:Beginner Birding Workshop & Hike at Palmer Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of birding and Leave No Trace! Representatives from the Aiken Audubon Society and TOPS park staff will share a short presentation in the basics of bird identification followed by hike exploring the trails for birds. This event is intended for people who have never been birding or know very little about birds. It is a free\, family-friendly event\, though our furry relatives should remain at home for this one. \nThis hike is part of the 2021 Leave No Trace Hot Spot Week! For a complete list of the week’s events\, please visit ColoradoSprings.gov/HotSpotWeek. Remember\, you can make an impact by not leaving one! \n\n\nClick here for more details and registration. 
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/beginner-birding-workshop-hike-at-palmer-park/
LOCATION:Palmer park\, 3344-3376 Paseo Rd\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211009T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211009T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T165556
CREATED:20220115T221550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220115T221550Z
UID:5826-1633762800-1633798800@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:Big Sit! @ Fountain Creek Regional Park
DESCRIPTION:Aiken Audubon will participate in The Big Sit challenge (an international birding event open to anyone) October 9th at Fountain Creek.   We’ll be there from 7a to 12n close to the South Rice Ponds location.  Aiken will have a large white board to record every bird seen or heard\, if positively identified.  A large 60x scope will be shared with masked individuals\, if interested. \nAll observations must be made from within a circle of no more than 17ft in diameter!  We’ll have a roped off area with chairs and snacks – feel free to bring your own chair\, too. It’s a good way to relax while watching birds and enjoying good company. \nIt’s a lot of fun to participate in this international event – please join us for as little or as long as you’d like!  Hope to see you on Saturday!  Any questions\, please email Debra Nord at debra.nord@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/big-sit-fountain-creek-regional-park/
LOCATION:Fountain Creek Regional Park\, 398-386 Peppergrass Ln.\, Fountain\, CO\, 80817\, United States
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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ORGANIZER;CN="Debra Nord":MAILTO:debra.nord@gmail.com
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