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SUMMARY:Little Grouse Mountain with Diana Beatty on June 1st!
DESCRIPTION:Join Diana Beatty and Aiken for a walk to Little Grouse Mountain on June 1st. \nPlan to meet at the Safeway parking lot on W Colorado and 31st at 8am and we’ll go up to Little Grouse Mountain outside of Victor.  We’ll visit the troll Rita the Rock Planter and bird some of the trail there.  Pack your own snacks/lunch\, and we’ll aim to be back at the Safeway around 1:30- 2 pm. \nCarpooling is heavily encouraged due to parking limitations.  Leashed  good boy/girl dogs will be allowed. \nNo registration is needed.  Trails are rocky and a bit uneven.  Dress for Colorado high altitude weather!
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/little-grouse-mountain-with-diana-beatty-on-june-1st/
LOCATION:Little Grouse Mountain\, CO-67\, Colorado 80813
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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SUMMARY:Join Joe LaFleur at Florissant Fossil Beds\, June 8th
DESCRIPTION:June 8\, Saturday\, Florissant Fossil Beds Natl. Monument\, Florissant\, CO\n9:00-10:00 AM– Guided bird walk for about one mile on trails through a variety of habitats like Ponderosa Pine woodland\, shrubland and grassland. Meet at the Visitor Center.\n10:00-11:00 AM– Audiovisual Program. Learn to identify common birds by sight and sound. Meet at the Visitor Center.\n$10 per person access fee\, ages 15 and under admitted free.\n\nWalk 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/join-joe-lafleur-at-florissant-fossil-beds-june-8th/
LOCATION:Florissant Fossil Beds\, 15807 Co Rd 1\, Florissant\, CO\, 80816\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240610T083000
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SUMMARY:Join Aiken's Grant Recipient\, Jennifer Redmond\, for Kestrel Banding!
DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Redmond\, an Aiken Audubon Grant recipient\, will be banding the Kestrel nestlings from the Bluestem Open Space nest box project\, June 10th at 830a!\n\nIf you’d like to join us for this rare treat\, please email mhelton016@gmail.com with your name and phone number.  There are 8 slots available for the first responders!\n\n\nThe confirmed attendees will meet at Bluestem Open Space and then drive through the open space to the two nest boxes.  We will not publicize the exact nest box locations.\n\n\nBackground on Jennifer and the project:\nI am a 2023 Aiken Audubon Grant recipient. We currently have three active boxes. Two are in Bluestem Open Space and one is in Corral Bluffs Open Space. I am partnering with the City of Colorado Springs Open Space to monitor the boxes. We will be banding the nestlings from the boxes at Bluestem in the early morning of Monday\, June 10th. We will band the two nestlings at Corral Bluffs during the last week of June.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/join-aikens-grant-recipient-jennifer-redmond-for-kestrel-banding/
LOCATION:Bluestem Prairie Open Space\, 6254 Goldfield Dr\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80911\, United States
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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SUMMARY:Birding 101 with Aiken Audubon - Register with El Paso Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Birding 101 with Aiken Audubon \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate: Thur & Sat\, June 13 & 15 \nTime: 6-8pm (Thur) & 8am-12pm (Sat) \nAudience: 18+ \nCost: $10 per person/$8 per member \n  \nMeeting Details\n\n06/13/2024 –06/13/2024\nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nDays: Thu\, Sat\nBear Creek Nature Center\n245 Bear Creek Nature Center\nColorado Springs\, CO\, 80906\n(719)520-6387
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/birding-101-with-aiken-audubon-register-with-el-paso-nature-center/
LOCATION:Bear Creek Nature Center\, 245 Bear Creek Rd\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80906
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240615T103000
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SUMMARY:Join Joe LaFleur for a Cripple Creek Bird Walk!  June 15th\, 9-1030a
DESCRIPTION:FREE guided bird walk to Pony Gulch\, about two miles on fairly steep terrain\, down to a small creek and pond. \nMeet at the Information Train Car in Cripple Creek. \n\n\n\n\nLocation: Cripple Creek\, CO\nLength: 2.1 miles out and back\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPony Gulch Homestead is a moderately difficult out-and-back trail that passes by a number of historic sites. The trail is used by hikers\, backpackers\, and folks on nature trips. Elevation gain is just over 760 feet. The best time to hike Pony Gulch Homestead is from April until November. Note that this trail is not marked well\, especially at the beginning of the hike. Look for cairns\, and follow them.\n\nDress for CO weather and bring your water and snacks!\n\nMore questions?  Contact Better Birdwatching – 719 301 8801 or joe@betterbirdwatching.com
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/join-joe-lafleur-for-a-cripple-creek-bird-walk-june-15th-9-1030a/
LOCATION:Pony Gulch Homestead
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240618T080000
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SUMMARY:Join Aiken and Joyce Michael on a trip to Smith Creek Ponds!  June 18th 8-10a!
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, June 18th\, 8 am-10 am.\n\nTrip Description:\n\nThis 2 mile trail is an easy hike through Smith Creek Natural Area\, encompassing a pond\, riparian and coniferous habitats.  The elevation is 7000 ft.  Possible species are Sora\, Belted Kingfisher\, swallows\, American and Lesser Goldfinch\, Great Blue Heron\, Ring-necked duck\, Vesper\, Chipping and Song Sparrows\, nesting Bullock’s Orioles\, Orange-crowned\, Yellow-rumped and Yellow Warblers\, Common Yellowthroat\, Black-Headed Grosbeak\, flycatchers\, chickadees\, nuthatches\, House Wren\, Gray Catbird\, Spotted Towhee and many more.\n\nBring water\, sunscreen\, insect repellant\, a hat\, and binoculars.\n\n\nThis trip is limited to 12 since the trail is single file.  If you’d like to reserve a spot\, please email mhelton016@gmail.com.  At that time\, please advise if you would need a pair of binoculars!\nThe meeting information will be provided once you reserve your spot!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA little about Joyce: \nI have been interested in birds since I was young and have sporadically done backyard birding and on vacations during my career.  When I retired almost 7 years ago\, I began birding in earnest.  By participating in guided bird hikes\, I have gone from a novice to a more knowledgeable (by no means expert) birder.  I appreciate all who give of their time leading hikes and doing other jobs for Aiken and I would like to start giving back.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/join-aiken-and-joyce-michael-on-a-trip-to-smith-creek-ponds-june-18th-8-10a/
LOCATION:Smith Creek Natural Area
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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SUMMARY:Join Joe LaFleur for a Wilkerson Pass Bird Walk\, June 22 9a-10a
DESCRIPTION:Join Joe LaFleur for a FREE guided bird walk for about one mile along the interpretive trail.  Meet at the Wilkerson Pass Visitor Center. \nThis interpretive center features many exhibits that retrace 10\,000 years of local history and natural history. Prehistoric peoples who first crossed into South Park to hunt are the earliest known users of Wilkerson Pass. \nDress for CO weather and bring your water and snacks! \nMore questions?  Contact Better Birdwatching – 719 301 8801 or joe@betterbirdwatching.com
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/join-joe-lafleur-for-a-wilkerson-pass-bird-walk-june-22-9a-10a/
LOCATION:Wilkerson Pass Visitor Center\, 26696 US-24\, Lake George\, CO 80827
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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SUMMARY:Hummingbird Homecoming - offered by Fountain Creek Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Hummingbird Homecoming   \nSaturday\, June 22\, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \nWith their speed\, grace\, agility\, tiny size\, and love of flowers\, hummingbirds have captured the hearts and imaginations of countless people. Learn about their migrations\, adaptations\, and influence on cultures. You’ll discover our Colorado species and how to invite them to your yards\, plus favorite viewing locations nearby. Recommended ages 10+. \n$5/nonmember\, $4/member. Prepaid registration required at www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/hummingbird-homecoming-offered-by-fountain-creek-nature-center/
LOCATION:Fountain Creek Nature Center\, 320 Pepper Grass Lane\, Fountain\, 80817
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240623T090000
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SUMMARY:FULL !!  Birds & Brews with Jessica Miller - Pineries Open Space & Black Forest Brewery
DESCRIPTION:This trip is full.  If you’d like to be put on a waitlist\, please email Jessica!\nJoin Aiken and Jessica Miller on Sunday\, June 23\nPineries Open Space (9am) & Black Forest Brewery (12pm)\n\n– We’ll explore the black forest in search of a wide variety of birds with nesting season in full swing. We’ll hope for Bluebirds\, Woodpeckers\, Flycatchers\, and more.\n– This will be a relatively easy hike. We’ll be on relatively flat terrain and may go three miles at a birder’s pace.\n– Bring binoculars\, wear good hiking shoes\, and dress for the Black Forest forecast. If you need to borrow a pair of binoculars\, let Jessica know when you RSVP.\n– Afterwards we’ll head over to Black Forest Brewing\, about 7 minutes away.\n\n\nRSVP for your spot – jessicaisbirding@gmail.com
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/birds-brews-with-jessica-miller-pineries-open-space-black-forest-brewery/
LOCATION:Pineries Open Space\, 13201 Vollmer Rd\, Colorado Springs
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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