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SUMMARY:Birds & Brews Monthly Bird Walks - Carpool Options
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a seasoned birder or an amateur\, join Jessica Miller for a bird walk at Mueller State Park (21045 CO-67\, Divide\, CO 80814) on Saturday\, July 16\, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. Walking will be at a slow pace on small hills and about 4 miles long. Consider bringing binoculars and a field guide to enhance your birding experience. \nAfterward\, you’re invited to join us at Paradox Brewing (10 Buffalo Ct\, Divide\, CO 80814) for a libation and some friendly chat! \nNo need to register\, just show-up!  Help us make this a fun monthly gathering! \nDetails on specific meeting location will be provided soon! \n  \nFor a carpool or caravan option\, we will meet at the Old Colorado City Safeway\, 3275 W Colorado Ave\, Colorado Springs\, CO 80904\, at 7am. We will leave by 7:15am from there. Folks are also welcome to meet us at 8:00 a.m. at the Mueller State Park Visitor Center.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/birds-brews-monthly-bird-walks-3/
LOCATION:Mueller State Park\, 21045 CO 67\, Divide\, CO\, 80814
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Miller":MAILTO:jessicaisbirding@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Flammulated Owls!
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to tell you about an upcoming bird walk on Friday\, July 8th at 630p – Flammulated Owls! \nProfessor Brian Linkhart will lead this fantastic tour on behalf of Aiken. This is often good timing for being able to see owlets and maybe even see them access their nests! \nBecause of the popularity of this walk\, we’re going to make it available for registration on June 1st at 8a.  We will need to cap it at 12 people\, so if you’re interested – mark your calendar for June 1st at 8a and email Melanie Helton at MHELTON016@gmail.com.  Melanie will register the first 12 people that respond.  Each person (email) may only register for 2 people. \nWe will meet at the Manitou Experimental Forest (MEF) and the hike details will be provided to you once you’ve been confirmed.  Please note that we will be hiking in the dark through some rugged terrain and angled slope without headlamps or flashlights.  If this doesn’t excite you\, please don’t register! \nWe kindly request a $25 donation per person\, cash or check made payable to Aiken; 100% supports Dr. Linkhart’s ongoing research.  If you are in need of partial scholarship to cover this donation\, please let me know. \nI will be checking with the twelve confirmed individuals two days beforehand to confirm.  Please list your best contact information within the registration request.  I will work a waitlist to ensure that we have a full group!
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/flammulated-owls/
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melanie Helton":MAILTO:mhelton016@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220708T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220708T100000
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SUMMARY:Crows & Coffee Bear Creek East
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a seasoned birder or an amateur\, join PJ Markus and Melissa Wetzig for a bird walk at Bear Creek East on July 8th at 7a. Walking will be at a slow pace on relatively level trails. Consider bringing binoculars and a field guide to enhance your birding experience. \nWe will meet east of the community gardens. \nAfterward\, you’re invited to join us at local coffee shop for some friendly chat! \nNo need to register\, just show-up!  Help us make this a fun monthly gathering!
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/crows-coffee-bear-creek-east/
LOCATION:Bear Creek Regional Park – East\, 2002 Creek Crossing\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melanie Helton":MAILTO:mhelton016@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220626T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220626T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140737
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SUMMARY:Birds & Brews Monthly Bird Walks. - CANCELED DUE TO CONTINUED RAIN
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a seasoned birder or an amateur\, join Jessica Miller for a bird walk at Bear Creek Nature Center (245 Bear Creek Rd\, Colorado Springs\, CO 80906) on Sunday\, June 26\, 8:30-10:30 am. Walking will be at a slow pace on relatively level trails. Consider bringing binoculars and a field guide to enhance your birding experience. \nAfterward\, you’re invited to join us at OCC Brewing (2316 W Colorado Ave\, Colorado Springs\, CO 80904) for a libation and some friendly chat! \nNo need to register\, just show-up!  Help us make this a fun monthly gathering!
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/birds-brews-monthly-bird-walks-2/
LOCATION:Bear Creek Nature Center\, 245 Bear Creek Rd\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80906
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Miller":MAILTO:jessicaisbirding@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220624T100000
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SUMMARY:Crows & Coffee - Rock Ledge Ranch
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a seasoned birder or an amateur\, join Melissa Wetzig and PJ Markus for a bird walk at Rock Ledge Ranch on June 24th at 7a. Walking will be at a slow pace on relatively level trails. Consider bringing binoculars and a field guide to enhance your birding experience. \nWe will meet at the corner of Chambers Way and Pike Drive. \nAfterward\, you’re invited to join us at local coffee shop for some friendly chat! \nNo need to register\, just show-up!  Help us make this a fun monthly gathering!
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/crows-coffee-rock-ledge-ranch/
LOCATION:Rock Ledge Ranch\, 3199 Chambers Way\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80904\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melanie Helton":MAILTO:mhelton016@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220610T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220610T113000
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SUMMARY:Valco Ponds with the Gravel Pit - Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Ruben Rodriguez for a bird walk at Valco Ponds with the Gravel Pit on Friday\, June 10th. \nValco Ponds is a 1.97 mile walk of flat ground with groomed trails.  \nParking fee is 9 to 11 dollars.  \nhttps://cpw.state.co.us/buyapply/Pages/ParksPassInfo.aspx \nIf you want to meet at Valco Ponds\, meet-up time is 8 a.m.  If you’d like to carpool\, meet at the Fountain Library (230 S Main St\, Fountain\, CO 80817) at 7 a.m.\, leaving at 715 a.m.  Ruben can take 3 people in his car.  The drive is about 35 minutes from the library. \nAny birder level is welcome!  Bring binoculars and a bird guide for the best experience. \nLake Pueblo State Park \n5585-5587 W State Hwy 96 \nPueblo\, CO 81005
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/valco-ponds-with-the-gravel-pit-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Fountain Library\, 230 S. Main St\, Fountain\, CO\, 80817
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melanie Helton":MAILTO:mhelton016@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220603T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220603T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140737
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220529T150731Z
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SUMMARY:Adams Open Space Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a seasoned birder or an amateur\, join Ruben Rodriguez for a bird walk at Adams Open Space\, followed by Clear Spring Ranch if desired.  We’ll meet at Fountain Library (230 S Main St. Fountain\, CO 80817) at 730a. \nRuben Rodriguez is a retired Army 1SG. 25 years in the Infantry. He recently started birding and is hooked!  Ruben would love to share his passion with you this upcoming Friday.   \nAdams Open Space is a lightly trafficked 2 mile out and back.  There are 2 bridge crossings.  Walking will be at a slow pace.  Consider bringing binoculars and a field guide to enhance your birding experience. \nNo need to register to join.  Hope to see you 730a on Friday\, June 3rd.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/adams-open-space-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Fountain Library\, 230 S. Main St\, Fountain\, CO\, 80817
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220601T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220601T103000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T231628Z
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SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED!!  Crows & Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Crows & Coffee Monthly Bird Walks – \nWhether you’re a seasoned birder or an amateur\, join PJ Markus for a bird walk at Prospect Lake (715 Prospect Lake Dr.\, Colorado Springs)\, followed by Evergreen Cemetery. Walking will be at a slow pace on relatively level walking paths. Consider bringing binoculars and a field guide to enhance your birding experience. \nAfterward\, you’re invited to join us at for a favorite coffee and some friendly chat! \nNo need to register\, just show-up!  Help us make this a fun monthly gathering!
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/crows-coffee/
LOCATION:Prospect Lake 715 Prospect Lake Dr.\, Colorado Springs\, 715 Prospect Lake Dr\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80910\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melanie Helton":MAILTO:mhelton016@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220530T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220530T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140737
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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-5/
LOCATION:Garden of the Gods Parking Lot #2 (North Main Parking Lot)\, 30th Street\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80904\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220525T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220525T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140737
CREATED:20220513T235921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220513T235955Z
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SUMMARY:Aiken Spring Cookout and Potluck
DESCRIPTION:We’re doing something a little different for May’s monthly meeting! Please join us on Wednesday\, May 25th from 5:30-7:30 pm at Bear Creek for the first annual Aiken Audubon Spring Cookout and Potluck. We haven’t seen many of you in person in quite some time\, so we’re having a cookout to kick off the summer and make new friends. We’ll be cooking hotdogs and hamburgers\, as well as veggie dogs and veggie burgers. We’ll also have a cooler with some drinks and ask that you bring a side or dessert to share if possible. There are picnic tables\, but it might be a good idea to bring a lawn chair as well. Plan to bring your own plate and utensils in order to reduce waste. Please RSVP by clicking here by Monday\, May 23rd to ensure we have enough food for everyone. We hope to see you there and don’t forget to bring your binoculars just in case!
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/aiken-spring-cookout-and-potluck/
LOCATION:Bear Creek Regional Park\,  Medium Pavilion #2\, 1950 South 21st Street\, COLORADO SPRINGS\, CO\, 80906\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220523T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220523T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140737
CREATED:20220425T193744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T193825Z
UID:6516-1653296400-1653301800@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-4/
LOCATION:Garden of the Gods Parking Lot #2 (North Main Parking Lot)\, 30th Street\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80904\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220521T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220521T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140737
CREATED:20220403T193302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220403T193302Z
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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. \nhttps://communityservices.elpasoco.com/nature-centers/ \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:20220521T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220521T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140737
CREATED:20220308T211843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T211843Z
UID:6417-1653120000-1653127200@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:Active Adults: Spring Birding Photography Workshop at Fountain Creek
DESCRIPTION:Active Adults: Spring Birding Photography Workshop at Fountain Creek \nSaturday\, May 21 8-10a \nSpring is a wonderful time to view birds.  Join Award-winning photographer\, Mike Pach\, as he helps you capture photos of spring migrants.  Al. skill levels welcome.  Bring your camera and Tripod (optional).  We will meet at Fountain Creek Nature Center.  Limit 15 participants.  Prepaid registration required.  $20 per person. \nRegister online or by phone. \n  \nwww.elpasocountynaturecenters.com \n719 520 6745
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/active-adults-spring-birding-photography-workshop-at-fountain-creek/
LOCATION:Fountain Creek Nature Center\, 320 Pepper Grass Lane\, Fountain\, 80817
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220519T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140737
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:20260403T140737
CREATED:20220425T193621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T193621Z
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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:20260403T140737
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220512T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220512T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140737
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:20260403T140737
CREATED:20220423T142439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220423T142439Z
UID:6501-1652338800-1652353200@www.aikenaudubon.com
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:20260403T140737
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:20260403T140737
CREATED:20220425T194210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T194210Z
UID:6520-1652004000-1652007600@www.aikenaudubon.com
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:20220508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220508T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140737
CREATED:20220308T210557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T130244Z
UID:6411-1652000400-1652011200@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:Birds & Brew Monthly Bird Walks - Times have been changed!!
DESCRIPTION:Birds & Brew Monthly Bird Walks – \nWhether you’re a seasoned birder or an amateur\, join Jessica Miller for a bird walk at Fountain Creek Nature Center (320 Peppergrass Ln\, Fountain\, CO 80817) on Sunday\, May 8th\, 9a-12n. Walking will be at a slow pace on relatively level walking paths. Consider bringing binoculars and a field guide to enhance your birding experience. \nAfterward\, you’re invited to join us at followed by Peaks N Pines (212 W Illinois Ave\, Fountain\, CO 80817) for a libation and some friendly chat! \nNo need to register\, just show-up!  Help us make this a fun monthly gathering!
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/birds-brew-monthly-bird-walks-2/
LOCATION:Fountain Creek Nature Center\, 320 Pepper Grass Lane\, Fountain\, 80817
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220507T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140737
CREATED:20220415T233104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T233104Z
UID:6494-1651917600-1651935600@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:Hummingbird Festival Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Festival Date and Time: May 7th 10am-3pm \n  \nVendors: \n\nSummerland Gardens will be selling hummingbird and pollinator friendly plants\nSongbird and the Orchid will be selling hummingbird feeders\nThe Raptor Center will have a table\nThe El Paso County Master Gardeners will have an “Ask a Master Gardener” table\nFOCC will have a table focused on membership\n\nPresentation Schedule: \n10-11 Open \n11-11:30 Dr. Irene Shonle\, El Paso County Horticulture Agent\, Colorado Native Plant Master \n               Presentation on native plants for hummingbirds and pollinators \n11:45-12:45 Brenda Holmes-Stanciu \n1-1:30 Raptor Center \n1:45-2:45 Brenda Holmes-Stanciu \n  \nRenee Keele \nProgram Coordinator \nNorth Cheyenne Cañon Park \nStarsmore Visitor and Nature Center \n 
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/hummingbird-festival-starsmore-visitor-and-nature-center/
LOCATION:Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center\, 2120 S. Cheyenne Cañon Rd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80906\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220507T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140737
CREATED:20220403T193103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220403T193457Z
UID:6470-1651917600-1651932000@www.aikenaudubon.com
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! \nhttps://communityservices.elpasoco.com/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:20220506T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220506T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140737
CREATED:20220308T205618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T210927Z
UID:6408-1651822200-1651833000@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:Fountain Creek Regional Park - Migration Walks
DESCRIPTION:Join Ronan Brown and Aiken Audubon for a leisurely hike through Fountain Creek Regional Park to see and hear the many birds that migrate through and breed in our area. \nRonan has been a bird geek since 1972 and has added 286 North American birds to his life list!  We’re excited to have him lead this migration walk on Friday\, May 6th\, Fountain Creek Nature Center – 730-1030a.  We’ll meet at the Nature Center parking lot. \nOur goal is to identify the songs and field marks of the many species that call this area home\, in addition to some hopeful spring migrants. Bring a good pair of walking shoes\, binoculars\, any guidebooks you have and an inquisitive mind! Migration Walks are open to birders of all experience levels. Some binoculars are available to borrow and Ronan will have a spotting scope and tripod for extra viewing.   No previous experience or registration required. Great for the whole family!
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/fountain-creek-regional-park-migration-walks-2/
LOCATION:Fountain Creek Nature Center\, 320 Pepper Grass Lane\, Fountain\, 80817
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220502T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140737
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:20220501T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220501T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140737
CREATED:20220308T205411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T211336Z
UID:6405-1651390200-1651401000@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:Migration Walks - Fountain Creek Regional Park
DESCRIPTION:Join Tyler Stuart\, Secretary of Aiken Audubon Chapter\, for a leisurely hike through Fountain Creek Regional Park to see and hear the many birds that migrate through and breed in our area. \n– Sunday\, May 1\, 2022 – 730-1030a; meet at Fountain Creek Nature Center parking lot \nOur goal is to identify the songs and field marks of the many species that call this area home\, in addition to some hopeful spring migrants. Bring a good pair of walking shoes\, binoculars\, any guidebooks you have and an inquisitive mind! Migration Walks are open to birders of all experience levels. Some binoculars are available to borrow.  No previous experience or registration required. Great for the whole family!
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/migration-walks-fountain-creek-regional-park/
LOCATION:Fountain Creek Nature Center\, 320 Pepper Grass Lane\, Fountain\, 80817
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220429T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140737
CREATED:20220413T170921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T170921Z
UID:6484-1651226400-1651233600@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:Monument\, CO Arbor Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Date:\nApril 29\, 2022\n\n\nTime:\n10:00 AM\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Dirty Woman Park\n\n\nArbor Day is Friday\, April 29th at 10am in Dirty Woman Park (north side). Please join us for a tree planting demonstration and a discussion on bird-friendly tree varieties and practices. Attendees can take home a free bird-friendly plant or bush
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/monument-co-arbor-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Dirty Woman Park 17575 Mitchell Ave\, Monument\, CO 80132\, 17575 Mitchell Ave\, Monument\, CO\, 80132
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220424T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220424T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140737
CREATED:20220308T204929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T211223Z
UID:6402-1650785400-1650796200@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:Fountain Creek Regional Park - Migration Walks
DESCRIPTION:Join Julie Frost\, Education Chair of Aiken Audubon Chapter\, for a leisurely hike through Fountain Creek Regional Park to see and hear the many birds that migrate through and breed in our area. \n– Sunday\, April 24\, 2022 – 730-1030a; meet at Fountain Creek Nature Center parking lot \nOur goal is to identify the songs and field marks of the many species that call this area home\, in addition to some hopeful spring migrants. Bring a good pair of walking shoes\, binoculars\, any guidebooks you have and an inquisitive mind! Migration Walks are open to birders of all experience levels. Some binoculars are available to borrow.  No previous experience or registration required. Great for the whole family!
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/fountain-creek-regional-park-migration-walks/
LOCATION:Fountain Creek Nature Center\, 320 Pepper Grass Lane\, Fountain\, 80817
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220420T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140737
CREATED:20220413T235357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T235357Z
UID:6490-1650481200-1650486600@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:Aiken Monthly Meeting: Pinyon Jays in Colorado
DESCRIPTION:The amazing social pinyon jay is familiar to many and yet surprisingly\, little to no research has been done regarding the species in Colorado. We do know that pinyon jay populations have recently been declining. Because of these declines\, Colorado Parks and Wildlife initiated a study in 2019 to locate breeding colonies across the state to better understand habitat use\, assess site fidelity\, and identify threats to reproductive output. Come spend an evening learning about the natural history of this species and recent research findings with Amy Seglund from Colorado Parks and Wildlife. \n  \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83817861538?pwd=UXBOZVNwQnl5cHBKZEJHUWw2ek1PUT09 \nMeeting ID: 838 1786 1538\nPasscode: 950611 \n 
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/aiken-monthly-meeting-pinyon-jays-in-colorado/
LOCATION:Zoom [online]
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220418T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220418T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140737
CREATED:20220403T182217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T174502Z
UID:6460-1650268800-1650276000@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:Crows & Coffee Monthly Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:ebird Checklist\nWhether you’re a seasoned birder or an amateur\, join Melissa Wetzig and Melanie Helton for a morning bird walk at Bear Creek on April 18th\, 8a.  We’ll meet in the parking lot next to the community gardens and walk ~2 miles through the park. Consider bringing binoculars and a field guide to enhance your birding experience. \nAfterward\, you’re invited to join us for a cup of coffee at Scooter’s Coffee on 8th Street. \nNo need to register\, just show-up!  Help us make this a fun monthly gathering!
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/crows-coffee-monthly-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Bear Creek Regional Park – East\, 2002 Creek Crossing\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melanie Helton":MAILTO:mhelton016@gmail.com
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