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SUMMARY:Birds & Brews- Ute Valley Park followed by Trinity Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 17 \nUte Valley Park (9am) & Trinity Brewing (12pm)\n– We’ll enjoy cool rock formations and great views as we search the woodlands and meadows of Ute Valley Park for birds like Cassin’s Finches\, Bluebirds\, Townsend’s Solitaires\, and Nuthatches.\n– This will be a moderate hike – we may walk three or so miles over uneven\, hilly terrain at a birder’s pace. Depending on weather conditions the week before\, the trails could be snowy or muddy.\n– Bring binoculars\, wear good hiking shoes\, and dress for the Colorado Springs forecast. If you need to borrow a pair of binoculars\, let Jessica know when you RSVP.\n– Afterwards we’ll head over to Trinity Brewing\, about 7 minutes away.\n\nPlease rsvp to Jessicaisbirding@gmail.com!  Specific details will be sent with your confirmation closer to the walk date.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/birds-brews-ute-valley-park-followed-by-trinity-brewing/
LOCATION:Ute Valley Park\, 5465 7 Oaks Dr\,\, Colorado Springs\, CO 80919 \, CO\, 80919\, United States
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SUMMARY:Aiken Monthly Meeting March 2024 | Collaboration is the Way of the Future to Save Working Lands
DESCRIPTION:Grassland birds have suffered an unparalleled decline over the past half century\, stemming from widespread development of North America’s grasslands. This calls for Audubon’s action. To combat the negative effects of grassland degradations—and to keep grass on the landscape—Audubon has developed the Conservation Ranching Initiative. Join us at our March monthly meeting to hear from Chrissy McFarren\, owner\, Director & Ranch Mentor of Badger Creek Ranch as she shares about her conservation work on the ranch. Badger Creek Ranch is the 100th ranch to receive a Bird-Friendly Habitat Certification through Audubon Conservation Ranching. \nChrissy strives to inspire the public about how working lands need all of us and we need these working lands. It is a symbiotic relationship. The lands provide us with beauty\, solace\, freedom\, food\, recreation\, and the ability to help with climate change by sequestering carbon. And\, in return for these gifts\, it’s up to us to roll up our sleeves and get to work in whatever way we can. This is a movement that needs all of us. \nChrissy McFarren is owner\, Director & Ranch Mentor of Badger Creek Ranch. She is passionate about ranching and farming and deeply humbled to be a steward of the land. She loves creating healthy environments for all the animals (domestic and wild) that call the ranch home. Her personal mission is to be of service to the grass roots movement of regenerative agriculture\, public education and improving our food systems. \n\nThis will be an in-person meeting (and broadcast on Zoom) held at the Colorado Parks & Wildlife Office located at 4255 Sinton Road 80907. The classroom entrance is on the back (east side) of the building. The main door will be locked. \nSnacks & Bird Talk (meet & mingle) 6:30pm\nMeeting announcements 7:00pm\nProgram Presentation 7:15pm \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nMeeting ID: 864 5296 7352\nPasscode: 028307 \n\nImage credit: Badger Creek Ranch
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/aiken-monthly-meeting-march-2024-collaboration-is-the-way-of-the-future-to-save-working-lands/
LOCATION:Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office\, 4255 Sinton Rd\, Colorado Springs\, 80907
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tally Kerr":MAILTO:programs@aikenaudubon.com
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SUMMARY:Aiken Canyon with Collin Hildreth - Sunday - March 24\, 2024 at 8a
DESCRIPTION:Join Aiken and Collin Hildreth at Aiken Canyon for an approximately 3-4 hour walk on Sunday\, March 24th.  Meet in the parking lot\, map below. \n\nNamed after ornithologist\, Dr. Charles Aiken\, this is a great destination for birders. Over 100 species have been seen here. Located 16 miles south of Colorado Springs\, these 1\,621-acres are where Aiken raised his herd of sheep. Aiken Canyon is one of the last high-quality examples of the southern Front Range foothills ecosystem. The preserve is composed of a mosaic of habitat types\, including shrub lands\, tall grass prairie meadows\, pinyon juniper woodlands and mixed coniferous woodlands. Make sure you bring sturdy boots for hiking and plenty of water. \n\nAppropriate for all levels of birders.\nPhysical difficulty: Moderate/difficult.\nMeet at Aiken Canyon (map) at 8 am.\nDress for Colorado weather.\n\nIf you would like to borrow a pair of binoculars\, please email mhelton016@gmail.com as soon as possible so that we can have a loaner pair for you on the day of the hike.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/aiken-canyon-with-collin-hildreth-march-23-2024-at-8a/
LOCATION:Aiken Canyon\, 3350 Turkey Canon Ranch Rd\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80926
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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SUMMARY:Manitou Lake Bird Walk with Joe LaFleur!
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 30\n9:00-10:00 AM- Manitou Lake Bird Walk. Meet at park entrance\, $10 per vehicle.\nManitou Lake is one of the best birding spots in Teller County. The park features a boardwalk through the wetlands on the south side of the lake. Walk led by Joe LaFleur\, author of the book Mountain Birds of Teller County. For more info: 719-301-8801\, joe@betterbirdwatching.com.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/manitou-lake-bird-walk-with-joe-lafleur/
LOCATION:Manitou Lake CO-67\, CO-67\, Colorado Springs\, 80903\, United States
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