Join Aiken & Jessica Miller for April 20 Birds & Brews at Pueblo Reservoir & Reservoir Brewing
2025-04-20 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Pueblo Area
Pueblo Reservoir & Reservoir Brewing
Sunday, April 20, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
We’ll meet to carpool/caravan down to Pueblo for a morning full of birding! Where we go will depend on recent bird reports, but expect to spend most of our time at the Valco Ponds and Pueblo Reservoir in search of a large variety of birds, including waterfowl, birds of prey, migrants, and quail.

– Restrooms will be available regularly
– Difficulty: moderate. Walking will be easy along mostly flat trails, but it will be a long morning and into the afternoon.
– Bring your binoculars; if you need to borrow some, just request with your RSVP. If you have a scope, you’ll like having it here.
– Please RSVP by emailing Jessica at jessicaisbirding@gmail.com as space is limited.

Waitlist only - Join Aiken and Kelly Liddell at Kelly's private garden, April 25, 730a-930a!
2025-04-25 07:30 - 09:30 | CO
Waitlist only! Nestled in Woodmen Valley near Blodgett Open Space and the U.S. Air Force Academy, Kelly and Terry Liddell have created a “bird haven” on their 5-acre property by planting bird-friendly trees, putting up nest boxes, and hanging feeders. They’ve recorded more than 70 different species on their property over the past three years. Last spring, there were western bluebirds, tree swallows, violet-green swallows, pygmy nuthatches, northern flickers, house wrens and more all nesting on the property. Recently, a pair of great horned owls have been spotted; and a Lewis’s woodpecker has been hanging around since September.

Come join us on Friday, April 25, from 7:30-9:30 AM where Kelly will share her private landscape with up to 10 lucky individuals!

Her address will be provided after the 10 people have registered. I will be sending out the details as soon as the group is known!

Please rsvp to mhelton016@gmail.com . Please include your phone number, too.

Join Aiken and Collin Hildreth at Austin Bluffs Open Space on Saturday, April 26th!
2025-04-26 08:00 - 11:00 | Austin Bluffs Open Space (38.909919, -104.789987)
Join Aiken and Collin Hildreth at Austin Bluffs Open Space on Saturday, April 26th!
Austin Bluffs Open Space (8am)

– Please RSVP to Melanie Helton if you’d like to join. mhelton016@gmail.com

– Austin Bluffs is a relatively under-birded site on the north side of the city. We will hike along some interesting geography through foothills meadows and pine oak forests.
– Difficulty: Moderate. We will hike ~3-4 miles over uneven trails. Depending on weather conditions leading up to the trip, trails could be snowy or muddy.
– Bring binoculars and dress for the Colorado Springs forecast. You might like to bring a snack and water. Don’t have binoculars? Let Melanie know you would like to borrow a pair.
– No public restroom on site.
– We will meet on the east side at the intersection of Rockhurst Blvd. and University Park Blvd, 38.909919, -104.789987. Park along Rockhurst Blvd and meet at the traffic circle.
Click here for map

You will be asked to sign a waiver prior to the walk.

Join Michael Stewart and Starsmore every Saturday in April and May at 9a.
2025-04-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center, 2120 S. Cheyenne Cañon Rd., Colorado Springs, CO, 80906, United States
Join Michael Stewart and Starsmore every Saturday in April and May at 9a.
Saturday morning bird and general nature hikes at 0900 at Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center. Easy, 1 to 2 miles, wear appropriate walking attire – it may be muddy. For reservations call (719) 385-6086. Led by Michael Stewart, new participant in Audubon.

Michael Stewart
Bird and Nature Hike
0900 Saturday mornings (throughout February)
NCCP Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center
2120 S Cheyenne Canyon Rd.

Joint DFO & Aiken trip with Jessica Miller to Pueblo area, April 27 @ 7a!
2025-04-27 07:00 - 14:00 | Pueblo Area
Pueblo Area with Jessica Miller – Joint Aiken & Denver Field Ornithologists Trip!
April 27, 2025 @ 7:00 am – 2:00 pm
This trip is offered cooperatively by the Aiken Audubon Society and the Denver Field Ornithologists.
Pueblo area
04/27/2025 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Leader: Jessica Miller jessicaisbirding@gmail.com or 706-288-8112
Trip Difficulty: Moderate
Please sign up via DFO, at https://dfobirds.org/FieldTrips/UpcomingTrips.aspx
This trip is limited to the first 15 registrations.
Habitats to bird: Developed, Reservoir, Riparian, Wetland
Let’s head down to Pueblo to peruse Runyon Lake, Pueblo City Park, Valco Ponds, and Pueblo Reservoir. It will be fun to see what migrants are coming through, and what rarities might appear! Bring water, snacks, and lunch. Don’t forget sunscreen, a hat, your binoculars, a scope if you have one, and a camera if you like. If you would like to borrow a pair of binoculars, let the trip leader know. Bathrooms will be available regularly. Wear good walking shoes, our trip will be over relatively flat, easy, unpaved terrain. Carpool and caravan options from Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo areas will be provided.

Join Aiken and Kelly Liddell at Kettle Lakes!
2025-05-03 07:00 - 11:00 | Kettle Lakes, Airfield Dr, Colorado Springs, CO, 80920
Join Aiken and Kelly Liddell for a trip to Kettle Lakes on Saturday, May 3rd at 7a!
Kettle Lakes, 3 lakes, are located on United States Air Force Academy property. With wide gravel trails, this walk will predominantly follow an old railroad right of way. We will go off trail so closed-toe shoes and long pants are recommended.
Possible bird species seen include Great Blue Heron, Snowy Egret, Woodhouse’s Scrub Jay, Belted Kingfisher, sparrows, Cliff Swallows and hopefully different warblers.

Appropriate for all levels of birders.
Physical difficulty: Easy.
Meet at the Kettle Creek Lakes parking lot. No good Google map available—from I-25 take exit 150 (North Academy) and go west. Drive towards the south Academy entrance and take the first right. There is no street sign but you turn right at the Pass & Registration building and go to the end of the road. If you reach the south gate of the Academy, you missed the turn.
Limited to 12 participants. Email Melanie at mhelton016@gmail.com to reserve your spot!

Join Joe LaFleur at Mueller State Park - May 3rd
2025-05-03 08:30 - 11:00 | Mueller State Park, 21045 CO 67, Divide, CO, 80814
Saturday, May 3, Mueller State Park
8:30-10:00 AM– Bird Walk. Meet at the Elk Meadows Trailhead. Learn how to identify local birds by sight and sound, while also learning about the plants and trees where birds live.
10:00-11:00 AM– Bird Program. Meet at Visitor Center. Learn to identify common breeding birds of the park in this audiovisual program.
Parks Pass required.

Bird walks and programs by local author and wildlife biologist Joe LaFleur
More info: joe@betterbirdwatching.com, 719-301-8801

Join Michael Stewart and Starsmore every Saturday in May at 9a.
2025-05-03 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-10 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-17 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-24 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-31 09:00 - 11:00 | Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center, 2120 S. Cheyenne Cañon Rd., Colorado Springs, CO, 80906, United States
Join Michael Stewart and Starsmore every Saturday in May at 9a.
Saturday morning bird and general nature hikes at 0900 at Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center. Easy, 1 to 2 miles, wear appropriate walking attire – it may be muddy. For reservations call (719) 385-6086. Led by Michael Stewart, new participant in Audubon.

Michael Stewart
Bird and Nature Hike
0900 Saturday mornings (throughout February)
NCCP Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center
2120 S Cheyenne Canyon Rd.

*FULL* Join Aiken & Jessica Miller for May 11 Birds & Brews at Aiken Canyon Preserve & Urban Animal
2025-05-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Aiken Canyon, 3350 Turkey Canon Ranch Rd, Colorado Springs, CO, 80926
Aiken Canyon Preserve & Urban Animal
Sunday, May 11, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

This hidden gem southwest of Colorado Springs is a quiet retreat into the juniper-pinyon foothills. Spring migration will be in full swing so we can expect many species to be singing and moving through. Our target bird for this location is the Juniper Titmouse.
– Restrooms available at the trailhead only
– Difficulty: moderate. We will walk up to 4 miles along a trail with some steps and incline.
– Bring your binoculars; if you need to borrow some, just request with your RSVP.
– This trip is full. You can email Jessica at jessicaisbirding@gmail.com to join the waitlist.

Join Kayleen Garrels for a Garden of The Gods Birding Walk! Offered every Thursday May through July!
2025-05-15 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-05-22 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-05-29 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-06-05 09:30 - 10:30 | Garden of the Gods Visitor Center, 1805 N 30th St,, Colorado Springs,, CO, 80904, United States
Join Kayleen Garrels for a Garden of The Gods Birding Walk! Offered every Thursday May through July!
The Garden of the Gods is launching a new registration system that lets you choose your price level—typically $5, $10, or $20—to sign up for a program. Aiken Audubon Society members can attend for free! This program will be offered weekly from May through July.
Garden of the Gods Park is a part of the Colorado Birding Trail meaning it is home to a variety of birds largely due it being a crossroads of six different ecosystems. Come explore several of our ecosystems on this guided birding walk geared towards beginners and intermediates to see and learn more about our local birds. The walk locations will vary month to month to include portions of the following trails: Gateway Trail, Foothills Trail, Dakota Trail, Bretag Trail, Ute Trail, Rock Ledge Ranch trails, and the Niobrara Trail. Optics recommended and binoculars available. Binoculars encouraged but not required, we will explore birding by sound as well. Questions? Call 719-219-0108.
Tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis. Please register at their site: https://gardenofgods.com/

Joint DFO & Aiken trip with Jessica Miller @Chico Basin, May 19th 6a
2025-05-19 06:00 - 14:00 | Chico Basin Ranch, 22500 S Peyton Hwy, Colorado Springs, CO, 80928, United States
Join DFO & Aiken for a joint Chico Basin Trip with Jessica Miller – registration opens on 4/28 at 12n via dfobirds.org
May 19, 2025 @ 6:00 am – 2:00 pm
This trip is offered cooperatively by the Aiken Audubon Society and the Denver Field Ornithologists.
Chico Basin Ranch
5/19/2025 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Leader: Jessica Miller jessicaisbirding@gmail.com or 706-288-8112
Trip Difficulty: Moderate
Please sign up via DFO, at https://dfobirds.org/FieldTrips/UpcomingTrips.aspx
This trip is limited to the first 11 registrations.
Habitats to bird: Agricultural, Grassland, Wetland
Venture out to El Paso County’s #1 eBird hotspot, Chico Basin Ranch. We will explore the three sites open to birders – The woodlands where Bird Conservancy of the Rockies will be banding birds, The Headquarters pond, and Rose’s Pond. During our trip we will venture across county lines to scour vast prairie, woodlands, open water, wetlands, and riparian areas for a very wide variety of birds, including wonderful migrants. This trip is ideal for those that have never visited the ranch, but all levels of birders are welcome. We will utilize our full allotted time on the Ranch – 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Bring snacks, lunch, and lots of water. We will be in shade much of the time, but still plan for sun protection. Porta-potties will be nearby half of the time. Of course, bring your favorite birding gear like binoculars and a camera. (Don’t have binoculars? No problem – the trip leader can bring you some!) Wear comfortable walking shoes – we may walk 3 miles at a very slow birder’s pace. Our terrain can be uneven but mostly flat. Long pants are recommended. 5:30am – Denver-area participants will meet in Castle Rock to carpool down. 6:30 a.m. – everyone will meet in Fountain, CO before heading east to Chico. Closer to the trip, Jessica will provide the link and password to participants registered through DFO to purchase their ticket to visit the ranch. The ranch access fee is $15 per person. We will need a few drivers to volunteer to drive as carpooling is greatly preferred.

May Monthly Meeting | Celebrating Cranes in Northwest Colorado
2025-05-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office, 4255 Sinton Rd, Colorado Springs, 80907
Join us this month, along with Megan Karschner, Executive Director of the Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition as we Celebrate Cranes in Northwest Colorado!
Megan began as CCCC’s Executive Director in April, 2024. Megan has lived and worked in the Yampa Valley for the past 15 years, most recently as an adjunct faculty member and tutor for Sustainability Studies at Colorado Mountain College. A graduate of Colorado Mountain College’s Outdoor Education and Sustainability Studies programs, Megan earned a master’s degree from Western Colorado University in Environmental Management.
Over the years, Megan has taught, directed and developed outdoor & nature-based educational programs. She has been involved with local food system efforts and has provided community workshops to children & adults in beekeeping, 4-H, food preservation, permaculture and sustainable gardening, and fiber arts.
This is an in-person meeting held at the Colorado Parks & Wildlife Office; 4255 Sinton Road 80907.
Our entrance to the building is located on the EAST side (back side) of the building; not the main entrance. Parking is encouraged in the south and west parking lots.
Win bags of bird seed in our chance drawing! Please bring cash if you would like to participate.
Bird seed donated Songbird Orchids & Wild Birds Unlimited. Proceeds benefit Aiken Audubon.
Snacks & Bird Talk (meet & mingle) 6:30pm
Meeting announcements 7:00pm
Program Presentation 7:15pm
Can’t join us in person? Watch and listen via Zoom!
Time: May 21, 2025 07:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87343785363?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 873 4378 5363
Passcode: [REDACTED]
photo credit: Kathy Simpson

Join Michael Stewart and Aiken to Mueller State Park May 23!
2025-05-23 08:00 - 13:00 | Mueller State Park, 21045 CO 67, Divide, CO, 80814
May 23, (Friday) 2025 Aiken Audubon Bird Walk and Grouse Mountain Hike (both rather short hikes)
9:00 a.m. Meet at Elk Meadows Trailhead (Mueller State Park)
Carpool – meet at 8: a.m., at Safeway Parking Lot, Manitou Springs, 3275 W Colorado Ave, Manitou Springs, far end of parking lot (near “creek”), look for red tesla
Limited to 15 participants, email me at stewartpms@gmail.com
Migrating birds are passing through Mueller for the annual flight north. Come see what birds are here along with a general nature hike. 1-mile slow-paced walk. Afterwards, those that want can go to the end of the road and hike up to Grouse Mountain Overlook. A beautiful overlook and highest point in the park. Led by Aiken member and Mueller volunteer naturalist Michael Stewart.
Dress for Colorado weather; bring water and snacks!

Join Joe LaFleur at Green Mountain Falls - May 24
2025-05-24 08:30 - 09:30 | Green Mountain Falls
Saturday, May 24, Bird Walk, Green Mountain Falls, 8:30-9:30 AM
Meet at the Painted Bear Store for a FREE guided bird walk around Gazebo Lake and along Fountain Creek. Learn to identify birds by sight and sound while also learning about the trees and plants where birds live.

Bird walks and programs by local author and wildlife biologist Joe LaFleur
More info: joe@betterbirdwatching.com, 719-301-8801

Joint DFO & Aiken trip with Jessica Miller to Chico Basin, May 26 at 6a
2025-05-26 06:00 - 14:00 | Chico Basin Ranch, 22500 S Peyton Hwy, Colorado Springs, CO, 80928, United States
Join DFO & Aiken for a joint Chico Basin Trip with Jessica Miller – registration opens on 5/5 at 12n via dfobirds.org
May 26, 2025 @ 6:00 am – 2:00 pm
This trip is offered cooperatively by the Aiken Audubon Society and the Denver Field Ornithologists.
Chico Basin Ranch
5/26/2025 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Leader: Jessica Miller jessicaisbirding@gmail.com or 706-288-8112
Trip Difficulty: Moderate

Please sign up via DFO, at https://dfobirds.org/FieldTrips/UpcomingTrips.aspx
This trip is limited to the first 11 registrations.
Habitats to bird: Agricultural, Grassland, Wetland
Venture out to El Paso County’s #1 eBird hotspot, Chico Basin Ranch. We will explore the three sites open to birders – The woodlands where Bird Conservancy of the Rockies will be banding birds, The Headquarters pond, and Rose’s Pond. During our trip we will venture across county lines to scour vast prairie, woodlands, open water, wetlands, and riparian areas for a very wide variety of birds, including wonderful migrants. This trip is ideal for those that have never visited the ranch, but all levels of birders are welcome. We will utilize our full allotted time on the Ranch – 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Bring snacks, lunch, and lots of water. We will be in shade much of the time, but still plan for sun protection. Porta-potties will be nearby half of the time. Of course, bring your favorite birding gear like binoculars and a camera. (Don’t have binoculars? No problem – the trip leader can bring you some!) Wear comfortable walking shoes – we may walk 3 miles at a very slow birder’s pace. Our terrain can be uneven but mostly flat. Long pants are recommended. 5:30am – Denver-area participants will meet in Castle Rock to carpool down. 6:30 a.m. – everyone will meet in Fountain, CO before heading east to Chico. Closer to the trip, Jessica will provide the link and password to participants registered through DFO to purchase their ticket to visit the ranch. The ranch access fee is $15 per person. We will need a few drivers to volunteer to drive as carpooling is greatly preferred.
Registration opens on May 5, 2025 at 12n via dfobirds.org

Join Aiken and Melissa Wetzig at Stephanie's Trail, Thursday May 29th at 8a!
2025-05-29 08:00 - 10:30 | Stephanie’s Trail, 38.8213596, -104.8900446
Join Aiken and Melissa Wetzig for a great hike at Stephanie’s Trail, May 29th!

Meet on Bear Creek Rd near the water storage tank which is just south of Bear Creek Nature Center. There are several pull off parking spots near there.

(38.8213596, -104.8900446)
Registration is limited 10. Please rsvp to Melanie at mhelton016@gmail.com to reserve your spot!

8 am to 10:30 am

Approximately 2.5 miles making a round trip loop on portions of the Stephanie’s Trail, the Cub Trails, and Bear Creek Road in Bear Creak Canyon.

Single track trail, nice tree coverage, easy incline, approximately 200 feet elevation gain.

Possible birds- flycatchers, warblers, western tanagers, oven birds, wrens, nuthatches, swallows, hummingbirds and vireos, and possibly their nests.

Dress for CO weather! No bathroom facilities are available.

Join Joe LaFleur at Wilkerson Pass on May 31st
2025-05-31 08:30 - 10:30 | Wilkerson Pass Visitor Center, 26696 US-24, Lake George, CO 80827
Saturday, May 31, Bird Walks at Wilkerson Pass
8:30-9:30 AM & 9:30-10:30 AM
FREE bird walks along the one mile Puma Point trail. Learn to identify birds by sight and sound while also learning about the trees and plants where birds live. Meet at the Wilkerson Pass Visitor Center.

Bird walks and programs by local author and wildlife biologist Joe LaFleur
More info: joe@betterbirdwatching.com, 719-301-8801

Join Aiken & Mary Rudolph at Starsmore/Cheyenne Canyon - June 26 at 8a
2025-06-26 08:00 - 10:00 | Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center, 2120 S. Cheyenne Cañon Rd., Colorado Springs, CO, 80906, United States
Join Aiken and Mary Rudolph on Thursday, June 26th at 8a. Meet in the Starsmore Visitor Center parking at 8a.
– This will be a moderate hike – we may walk two or so miles over uneven, slightly hilly terrain at a birder’s pace. The trails may be wet; consider your footwear.
– There is a bathroom at our trailhead.
– Bring binoculars, wear good hiking shoes, and dress for the Colorado Springs forecast. If you need to borrow a pair of binoculars, let Melanie (mhelton016@gmail.com) know.
— No registration is required.

Let's Go Birding Together (with LGBTQ Outdoors)
2025-06-28 09:00 - 11:00 | CO
This birding event is not hosted by or in partnership with Aiken Audubon Society, but perhaps you are interested in this local opportunity with LGBTQ Outdoors!
Whether you are a fledgling birder or soaring with confidence, you’ll enjoy a leisurely morning searching for birds and building community along the way. Join LGBTQOutdoors Ambassador, Victoria Dinkel, and local bird-nerd, Jessica Miller, at one of the top birding hotspots in El Paso County. Bring binoculars if you have them or borrow a pair for free from the host site.
Register with LGBTQ Outdoors at THIS LINK. Hike length will be 2.5-3 miles, on a mostly flat, gravel trail. Birders of all levels welcome. Please wear close-toed shoes and sun protection, bring water and a camera if you would like.

*FULL* Birds & Brews - Mueller State Park & Paradox Brewing June 29
2025-06-29 08:00 - 12:00 | Mueller State Park, 21045 CO 67, Divide, CO, 80814
Birds & Brews – Mueller State Park & Paradox Brewing
Sunday, June 29, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Mueller State Park (8am) & Paradox Brewing (12pm)

– We will hike through the montane forest and meadows and past a couple ponds to find a variety of birds. This is a lovely time to visit, with nesting birds singing and wildflowers blooming! Afterwards we’ll relax in the shade at Paradox Brewing!
– This will be a moderate-difficult hike. Our route will take us 4 miles over moderate terrain at a birder’s pace.
– Bring binoculars and good hiking shoes. Dress for the Divide, CO forecast. If you need to borrow a pair of binoculars, let Jessica know when you RSVP.
– Free park entry if you have a Colorado State Parks pass. Or, a $10 vehicle charge will apply at the entrance.

– This trip is full, but you can join the waitlist by emailing trip leader Jessica Miller at jessicaisbirding@gmail.com

Full for walk & waitlist! Join Professor Brian Linkhart for a Flammulated Owl Event - Friday, July 11th
2025-07-11 18:30 - 21:30 | To Be Determined
This trip is full and so is our waitlist! We are excited to tell you about an upcoming bird walk on Friday, July 11th at 630p – Flammulated Owls!

Professor 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!
Because of the popularity of this walk, we’re offering to our membership first from June 1 through June 15! 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. After June 15th, the offering will be open to the general public if there are slots remaining….so register early!

We 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!
We 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.

I will be checking-in with the twelve confirmed individuals a few days beforehand to confirm. Please list your best contact information within the registration request (email and phone number) for each individual. I will work a waitlist to ensure that we have a full group!

Thank you for being a member of Aiken!

Kane Ranch Open Space with Kip Miller
2025-07-19 07:00 - 11:00 | Kane Ranch Open Space
El Paso County’s Kane Ranch Open Space provides a fun location for summer birding with prairie grasslands and a dry creek bed lined with tall cottonwoods.
While it’s getting to be that quiet time in the breeding season, we’ll hope to find a variety of summer residents still present. We’ll start with a walk out into the open
grasslands, searching for Burrowing Owl, Sage and Curve-billed Thrashers, Cassin’s and Lark Sparrows, Lark Bunting and Dickcissel. We’ll then return to the entrance area and turn our attention to the cottonwoods along the creek bed and the shrubby field adjacent to the parking area, where we might find three species
of kingbirds (Eastern, Western and Cassin’s), Bullock’s Oriole, Lazuli Bunting, Blue Grosbeak and other breeding and resident species. Total walking distance may be up to three miles round-trip, but at an easy birding pace on a mostly flat trail.
Kip Miller will lead this outing. Please contact him at kipGmiller@gmail.com to register. Group size limited to 12. Meet at the Kane Ranch Open Space parking lot. (Directions will be provided to all registrants.)

Birds & Brews - Rainbow Gulch Trail & BierWerks July 20
2025-07-20 08:00 - 12:00 | Rainbow Gulch
Birds & Brews – Rainbow Gulch Trail & BierWerks
Sunday, July 20, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Rainbow Gulch (8am) followed by BierWerks (12pm)
This easy/moderate 3.5 mile round trip will take us through the montane forests and briefly along the Rampart Reservoir. Along the way we will look for a great variety of summer birds like Williamson’s, Red-naped, and American Three-toed Woodpeckers, Red Crossbills, Evening Grosbeaks, and more. We’ll make sure to look low, too, for beautiful blooming wildflowers like Rocky Mountain Columbine and Fireweed! Afterwards we’ll kick up our feet and rehydrate at BierWerks down in Woodland Park.
– Difficulty: Easy/Moderate. This 3.5 out-and-back has less than 300 feet elevation gain.
– Bring binoculars and dress for the Woodland Park forecast.
– Few spots remain! RSVP by emailing trip leader Jessica Miller at jessicaisbirding@gmail.com
