Birds & Brew Monthly Walk - Garden of the Gods
2022-04-10 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Garden of the Gods Parking Lot, See Map
April 10 @ 3p-5p walk with Brew afterward

Birds & Brew Monthly Bird Walks –
Whether you’re a seasoned birder or an amateur, join Jessica Miller for a bird walk at Garden of the Gods (Main Parking lot #2, see map) on Sunday, April 10, 3-5p. Walking will be at a slow pace on relatively level walking paths. Consider bringing binoculars and a field guide to enhance your birding experience.
Afterward, you’re invited to join us at Red Leg Brewing (2323 Garden of the Gods Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907) for a libation and some friendly chat!
No need to register, just show-up! Help us make this a fun monthly gathering!

Lights Out Colorado free webinar!
2022-04-13 19:00 - 20:15 | Rockies.Audubon.org
Sign 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.

Webinar Registration

Thanks for your pledge to help Lights Out Colorado!
Richard OBrien

Migration Walks - Fountain Creek Regional Park
2022-04-16 07:30 - 10:30 | Fountain Creek Regional Park, 398-386 Peppergrass Ln., Fountain, CO, 80817, United States
eBird Checklist
Join Clark Jones, President 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.
– Saturday, April 16, 2022 – 730-1030a; meet at Fountain Creek Nature Center parking lot
Our 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!

Crows & Coffee Monthly Bird Walk
2022-04-18 08:00 - 10:00 | Bear Creek Regional Park – East, 2002 Creek Crossing, Colorado Springs, CO, United States
ebird Checklist
Whether 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.
Afterward, you’re invited to join us for a cup of coffee at Scooter’s Coffee on 8th Street.
No need to register, just show-up! Help us make this a fun monthly gathering!

Aiken Monthly Meeting: Pinyon Jays in Colorado
2022-04-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom [online]
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.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83817861538?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 838 1786 1538
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Fountain Creek Regional Park - Migration Walks
2022-04-24 07:30 - 10:30 | Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, 80817
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.
– Sunday, April 24, 2022 – 730-1030a; meet at Fountain Creek Nature Center parking lot
Our 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!

Monument, CO Arbor Day Celebration
2022-04-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Dirty Woman Park 17575 Mitchell Ave, Monument, CO 80132, 17575 Mitchell Ave, Monument, CO, 80132
Date:
April 29, 2022

Time:
10:00 AM

Location: Dirty Woman Park

Arbor 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

Migration Walks - Fountain Creek Regional Park
2022-05-01 07:30 - 10:30 | Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, 80817
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.
– Sunday, May 1, 2022 – 730-1030a; meet at Fountain Creek Nature Center parking lot
Our 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!

Falcon and Friends Birdwatch - Garden of the Gods Sponsored
2022-05-02 09:00 - 10:30, 2022-05-09 09:00 - 10:30, 2022-05-16 09:00 - 10:30, 2022-05-23 09:00 - 10:30, 2022-05-30 09:00 - 10:30 | Garden of the Gods Parking Lot #2 (North Main Parking Lot), 30th Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80904, United States
Falcon 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 top of the restrooms at parking lot #2 (North Main Parking Lot).

Fountain Creek Regional Park - Migration Walks
2022-05-06 07:30 - 10:30 | Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, 80817
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.
Ronan 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.
Our 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!

Fountain Creek Nature Center Family Fun Day
2022-05-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, 80817
Fountain 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, too! Stop by and see us!
El Paso County Nature Centers

Hummingbird Festival Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center
2022-05-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center, 2120 S. Cheyenne Cañon Rd., Colorado Springs, CO, 80906, United States
Festival Date and Time: May 7th 10am-3pm

Vendors:

Summerland Gardens will be selling hummingbird and pollinator friendly plants
Songbird and the Orchid will be selling hummingbird feeders
The Raptor Center will have a table
The El Paso County Master Gardeners will have an “Ask a Master Gardener” table
FOCC will have a table focused on membership

Presentation Schedule:
10-11 Open
11-11:30 Dr. Irene Shonle, El Paso County Horticulture Agent, Colorado Native Plant Master
Presentation on native plants for hummingbirds and pollinators
11:45-12:45 Brenda Holmes-Stanciu
1-1:30 Raptor Center
1:45-2:45 Brenda Holmes-Stanciu

Renee Keele
Program Coordinator
North Cheyenne Cañon Park
Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center

Birds & Brew Monthly Bird Walks - Times have been changed!!
2022-05-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, 80817
Birds & Brew Monthly Bird Walks –
Whether 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.
Afterward, 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!
No need to register, just show-up! Help us make this a fun monthly gathering!

Birds of the Park - Garden of the Gods Sponsored
2022-05-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Garden of the Gods Visitor Center, 1805 N 30th St,, Colorado Springs,, CO, 80904, United States
Birds 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 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.
People 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.
Direct 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

Fountain Creek Regional Park Annual Spring Bird Count
2022-05-12 07:00 - 11:00 | Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, 80817
Spring 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.

Bird Watching Hike - Garden of the Gods Sponsored
2022-05-12 09:30 - 11:00 | Garden of the Gods Scotsman Trail (Parking lot 12 & 13), 30th Street, Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Bird Watching Hike
May 12th – 9:30-11:00AM – Scotsman Trail
$5 Registration
Join 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.
People 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.
Direct 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

The 7th Pikes Peak Birding & Nature Festival
2022-05-13 08:00 - 2022-05-15 17:00 | CO
Save the Date: 2022 Bird Festival:
May 13-14-15
The 7th Pikes Peak Birding & Nature Festival

The Festival Committee is planning the 2022 Pikes Peak Birding & Nature Festival scheduled for May 13-15, 2022. For more information go to PikesPeakBirdingandNatureFestival.org

The Next CFO Convention
2022-05-19 08:00 - 2022-05-23 17:00 | CO
Colorado Field Ornitholgists Convention
MAKE IT A HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR BIRDING YEAR

PUEBLO CONVENTION MAY 19-23, 2022

CFO’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.

https://cobirds.org/Conventions/Next.aspx

Active Adults: Spring Birding Photography Workshop at Fountain Creek
2022-05-21 08:00 - 10:00 | Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, 80817
Active Adults: Spring Birding Photography Workshop at Fountain Creek
Saturday, May 21 8-10a
Spring 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.
Register online or by phone.

www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com
719 520 6745

Active Adults Series: Spring Birding Photography Workshop at Fountain Creek
2022-05-21 08:00 - 10:00 | Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, 80817
Active Adults Series: Spring Birding Photography Workshop at Fountain Creek
Saturday, May 21, 8:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m.
Spring 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.
El Paso County Nature Centers

Aiken Spring Cookout and Potluck
2022-05-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Bear Creek Regional Park, Medium Pavilion #2, 1950 South 21st Street, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, 80906, United States
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!

RESCHEDULED!! Crows & Coffee
2022-06-01 07:30 - 10:30 | Prospect Lake 715 Prospect Lake Dr., Colorado Springs, 715 Prospect Lake Dr, Colorado Springs, CO, 80910, United States
Crows & Coffee Monthly Bird Walks –
Whether 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.
Afterward, you’re invited to join us at for a favorite coffee and some friendly chat!
No need to register, just show-up! Help us make this a fun monthly gathering!

Adams Open Space Bird Walk
2022-06-03 07:30 - 10:30 | Fountain Library, 230 S. Main St, Fountain, CO, 80817
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.
Ruben 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.
Adams 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.
No need to register to join. Hope to see you 730a on Friday, June 3rd.

Valco Ponds with the Gravel Pit - Bird Walk
2022-06-10 07:00 - 11:30 | Fountain Library, 230 S. Main St, Fountain, CO, 80817
Join Ruben Rodriguez for a bird walk at Valco Ponds with the Gravel Pit on Friday, June 10th.
Valco Ponds is a 1.97 mile walk of flat ground with groomed trails.
Parking fee is 9 to 11 dollars.
https://cpw.state.co.us/buyapply/Pages/ParksPassInfo.aspx
If 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.
Any birder level is welcome! Bring binoculars and a bird guide for the best experience.
Lake Pueblo State Park
5585-5587 W State Hwy 96
Pueblo, CO 81005

Crows & Coffee - Rock Ledge Ranch
2022-06-24 07:00 - 10:00 | Rock Ledge Ranch, 3199 Chambers Way, Colorado Springs, CO, 80904, United States
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.
We will meet at the corner of Chambers Way and Pike Drive.
Afterward, you’re invited to join us at local coffee shop for some friendly chat!
No need to register, just show-up! Help us make this a fun monthly gathering!

Birds & Brews Monthly Bird Walks. - CANCELED DUE TO CONTINUED RAIN
2022-06-26 08:30 - 10:30 | Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Rd, Colorado Springs, CO, 80906
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.
Afterward, you’re invited to join us at OCC Brewing (2316 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904) for a libation and some friendly chat!
No need to register, just show-up! Help us make this a fun monthly gathering!
