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Big Sit! @ Fountain Creek Regional Park
Fountain Creek Regional Park 398-386 Peppergrass Ln., Fountain, CO, United StatesAiken 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
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Beginner Birding Workshop & Hike at Palmer Park
Palmer park 3344-3376 Paseo Rd, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesJoin 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
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North Cheyenne Cañon Park presents: Winter Bird Festival.
North Cheyenne Canon Park 2120 S Cheyenne Canyon Rd., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesCelebrate 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.
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Fountain Creek Nature Center: Long Distance Relationships
Fountain Creek Regional Park 398-386 Peppergrass Ln., Fountain, CO, United StatesLong Distance Relationships: Bird Migration Saturday, February 12, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Fountain Creek Nature Center 719-520-6745 Where 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
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Audubon Rockies Presents: Getting Green Laws
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. During the webinar, Jen
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Fountain Creek Nature Center – Building for the Birds
Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, FountainBuilding for the Birds Saturday, March 5, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Build 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
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Lights Out Colorado free webinar!
Rockies.Audubon.orgSign 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
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Falcon and Friends Birdwatch – Garden of the Gods Sponsored
Garden of the Gods Parking Lot #2 (North Main Parking Lot) 30th Street, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesFalcon and Friends Monday Mornings – 9:00-10:30 – Observation Deck above restrooms at P2 Free Program (No preregistration required) Park 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
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Fountain Creek Nature Center Family Fun Day
Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, FountainFountain Creek Family Fun Day Saturday, May 7, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Explore 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. Aiken Audubon will be there,
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Birds of the Park – Garden of the Gods Sponsored
Garden of the Gods Visitor Center 1805 N 30th St,, Colorado Springs,, CO, United StatesBirds of the Park May 8th – 10:00-11:00AM – Red Rocks Room in the Visitor and Nature Center $5 Registration Park 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
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Falcon and Friends Birdwatch – Garden of the Gods Sponsored
Garden of the Gods Parking Lot #2 (North Main Parking Lot) 30th Street, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesFalcon and Friends Monday Mornings – 9:00-10:30 – Observation Deck above restrooms at P2 Free Program (No preregistration required) Park 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
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Fountain Creek Regional Park Annual Spring Bird Count
Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, FountainSpring Bird Count Thursday, May 12, 7:00- 11:00 a.m. Beginning 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.
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