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SUMMARY:*FULL* Chico Basin Ranch with Jessica Miller
DESCRIPTION:This trip will explore the three sites at Chico Basin Ranch currently open to birders – The woodlands where Bird Conservancy of the Rockies will be banding birds\, the Headquarters Pond\, and Rose’s Pond. This trip is ideal for those that have never visited the ranch\, but all levels of birders are welcome. We will be in shade much of the time\, but still plan for sun protection. Portable toilets will be nearby half of the time. Bring a sack lunch and drinks/water. We may walk up to three miles at a birder’s pace on mostly flat\, but sometimes uneven terrain. Long pants are recommended. \nWe will bird the ranch for the full time we are able to\, from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We will meet to carpool/caravan in Fountain at 5:30 a.m. Closer to the trip\, trip leader Jessica will provide the link and password to participants to purchase their ticket to visit the ranch. The ranch access fee is $15 per person. \nThis trip is limited to 11 participants. Sign up by emailing jessicaisbirding@gmail.com
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/chico-basin-ranch-with-jessica-miller/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Miller":MAILTO:jessicaisbirding@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Birds & Brews – Mueller State Park & Paradox Brewing - June 28
DESCRIPTION:Mueller State Park (8am) & Paradox Brewing (12pm)\n\n\n– 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!\n– This will be a moderate-difficult hike. Our route will take us up to 4 miles over moderate terrain at a birder’s pace.\n– 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.\n– Free park entry if you have a Colorado State Parks pass. Or\, a $10 per vehicle charge will apply at the entrance.\n\n\nSpace is limited – sign up by emailing trip leader Jessica Miller at jessicaisbirding@gmail.com
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/birds-brews-mueller-state-park-paradox-brewing-june-28/
LOCATION:Mueller State Park\, 21045 CO 67\, Divide\, CO\, 80814
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Miller":MAILTO:jessicaisbirding@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260629T173000
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SUMMARY:Birding By Book | "Birding to Change the World"
DESCRIPTION:Aiken Audubon’s Birding by Book is a book club for those who love birds AND books! The club meets to discuss selected book titles and create community among birders in the Pikes Peak area. \nRead Birding to Change the World by Trish O’Kane at your leisure\, then join us on Monday\, June 29th for book club discussion. \nIn this uplifting environmental memoir\, a professor and activist shares what birds can teach us about life\, social change\, and protecting the environment. \nTrish O’Kane is an accidental ornithologist. In her nearly two decades writing about justice as an investigative journalist\, she’d never paid attention to nature. But then Hurricane Katrina destroyed her New Orleans home\, sending her into an emotional tailspin. \nIn Birding to Change the World\, O’Kane details the astonishing science of bird life\, from migration and parenting to the territorial defense strategies that influenced her own activism. A warm and compelling work of nature writing that weaves science and social engagement\, this is the story of an improbably band of bird lovers who saved their park. And it is a blueprint for muscular citizenship\, powered by joy. \nRoadrunner Bookshop is offering new copies of Birding to Change the World at a 15% discount to book club members. Please email your request to place an order along with your RSVP. \nSeating is LIMITED\, and a reservation is required.\nRSVP by emailing BirdingByBook@gmail.com. \nphoto credit: HarperCollins.com
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/birding-by-book-listening-to-a-continent-sing/
CATEGORIES:BOOK CLUB
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tally Kerr":MAILTO:programs@aikenaudubon.com
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SUMMARY:* FULL* Flammulated Owls with Dr. Brian Linkhart
DESCRIPTION:Announcing one of our most popular field trips each year – the annual Flammulated Owls trip with Dr. Brian Linkhart! You’ll see Dr. Linkhart collect data on the nesting owls he studies and learn a lot. This is a wonderful experience! \n(THIS TRIP IS FULL\, AND THE WAITLIST IS FULL. The following is only to show how registration worked. You will not get a reply if you try to register.)\nRegistration opens May 1 at 8:00 a.m. Aiken Audubon members may register first from May 1 through May 10. Starting at 8:00 a.m. on May 1\, you may email fieldtrips@aikenaudubon.com to reserve your spot. Have you donated any amount to Aiken in the past one year? Then you’re a member!\n\nEach person may only register for 2 people. This trip is limited to 12 participants. After May 10th\, the offering will be open to the general public if there is space remaining….so register early! If you have attended this trip before\, we ask that you delay signing up so that others may attend.\n\nWe will meet at the Manitou Experimental Forest (MEF). Meeting details will be provided to confirmed participants closer to the trip.  Please note that this experience will likely involve hiking in the dark\, possibly over some rugged\, inclined terrain.\n\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 request with you RSVP.\n\nWe will check-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.  There will be a waitlist option.\n\nPhoto: Flammulated Owl Nestling by Jessica Miller / Permitted Research Activity with Dr. Linkhart
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/flammulated-owls-with-dr-brian-linkhart/
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SUMMARY:Birds & Brews – Rainbow Gulch Trail & BierWerks - July 26
DESCRIPTION:Rainbow Gulch (8am) followed by BierWerks (12pm)\nThis 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.\n– Difficulty: Easy/Moderate. This 3.5 out-and-back has less than 300 feet elevation gain.\n– Bring binoculars and dress for the Woodland Park forecast. (Need to borrow binocs? just ask when you RSVP!)\n\nSpace is limited. RSVP by emailing trip leader Jessica Miller at jessicaisbirding@gmail.com
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/birds-brews-rainbow-gulch-trail-bierwerks-july-26/
LOCATION:Rainbow Gulch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Miller":MAILTO:jessicaisbirding@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Birds & Brews – Manitou Lake & Mad Hatter Saloon - August 16
DESCRIPTION:Manitou Lake (8:30am)  followed by Mad Hatter Saloon (11am)\nManitou Lake is surrounded by evergreen forests\, meadows\, and wetlands formed by beaver dams. The diverse habitat\, flat walking\, and lovely scenery make this a great birding destination. On our way home we’ll stop outside Cascade to get a refreshment at Mad Hatter Saloon!\n– Difficulty: Easy. This 2 mile hike is along mostly flat\, uneven trails.\n– Bring binoculars and dress for the Woodland Park forecast. (Need binocs? Request to borrow some when you RSVP!)\n– At the entrance\, a $11 fee per vehicle is charged (or $5/car with valid NP pass). Option to carpool/caravan from Old Colorado City area at 7:50am.\n\nSpace is limited. RSVP by emailing trip leader Jessica Miller at jessicaisbirding@gmail.com
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/birds-brews-manitou-lake-mad-hatter-saloon-august-16/
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