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SUMMARY:Aiken Monthly Mtg Jan. 15 | The Art of Falconry: A Cultural Heritage
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first program of 2025! Master Falconer Deanna Curtis is our guest speaker and will be presenting on The Art of Falconry: A Cultural Heritage.\n\nStep into the ancient and captivating world of falconry\, a tradition spanning centuries and cultures. Learn about the history and significance of falconry as an art form\, its role in cultural heritage\, and the unique characteristics and hunting techniques of each bird. Perfect for all ages\, this experience offers a rare opportunity to witness these raptors up close and gain a deeper appreciation for the bond between humans and birds of prey.\n\nDeanna had her first raptor encounter at her son’s Cub Scout pack meeting in 1999\, where a non-profit organization gave a presentation with live raptors. She was hooked from the first free-flight\, and turned to her friend saying\, “I am going to get a job doing that!” She started volunteering shortly after and was brought on staff as their head lecturer within two years.\nIn 2004 Deanna decided to become a licensed falconer and in 2011 became a master falconer. She then started her own non-profit organization in 2007 using non-releasable raptors for educational purposes. To date\, she has trained and worked with 22 different species of raptors ranging in size from the small American kestrel to our iconic national symbol\, the majestic bald eagle. Deanna was the first female President of the Colorado Hawking Club and has also served as Director-at-Large and as the Public Information Officer for North American Falconers Association. She is also a Certified Interpretive Guide under the auspices of the International Association of Interpretation.\nDeanna landed her dream job working for Broadmoor Outfitters in January 2018\, blending her two passions in life: raptor education and falconry.\n\nThis is an in-person meeting 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.\n\nThe meeting will also be broadcast via Zoom.\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nMeeting ID: 874 4541 6672\nPasscode: 586853\n\nWin bags of bird seed in our chance drawing! Please bring cash if you would like to participate.Bird seed donated by This Place is For the Birds and Songbird Orchids. Proceeds benefit Aiken Audubon.\n\nSnacks & Bird Talk (meet & mingle) 6:30pmMeeting announcements 7:00pmProgram Presentation 7:15pm\n\nphoto credit: Deanna Curtis | Broadmoor Outfitters
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/aiken-monthly-mtg-nov-20-restoring-bald-eagles-to-channel-islands-national-park/
LOCATION:Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office\, 4255 Sinton Rd\, Colorado Springs\, 80907
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SUMMARY:*FULL*  Join Aiken & Jessica Miller for Birds & Brews - Monument Valley Park & Phantom Canyon
DESCRIPTION:This program is FULL at 25 birders. You may still email Jessica to join the waitlist.\nJanuary 26\nMonument Valley Park (10am) & Phantom Canyon (12pm)\n\n\n– Monument Valley Park offers ponds\, gardens\, and woodlands all along Monument Creek. Give this urban gem a chance as it can offer a nice variety of birds!\n\n– Bring binoculars and dress for the Colorado Springs weather forecast. Let Jessica know ahead of time if you need to borrow binoculars.\n– Difficulty: Easy. We will walk on relatively flat terrain for about 2 miles.\n– Please RSVP by emailing Jessica at jessicaisbirding@gmail.com
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/join-aiken-jessica-miller-for-birds-brews-monument-valley-park-phantom-canyon/
LOCATION:Monument Valley Park
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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SUMMARY:Join Aiken\, Jessica Miller\, and Michael Stewart at Fountain Creek Nature Center - January 27\, 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Join Aiken\, Jessica Miller\, and Michael Stewart at Fountain Creek Nature Center – January 27\, 2025! \n\n9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\n\nThe woodlands\, meadows\, wetlands\, creek\, and ponds of Fountain Creek Regional Park make this one of the best places to observe a wide variety of birds in the region. Many species are possible on this guided walk\, but we’ll be keeping our fingers crossed for Great-horned Owls\, American Dipper\, Marsh Wren\, and any rarities hanging out at “the spa”.\n\nRestrooms: available at the Nature Center where we’ll begin and end our walk\, but not on the trails.\n\nDifficulty: easy/moderate. 2.5 miles over mostly flat trails. Depending on the weather a few days before\, the trail could have patches of snow\, ice\, or mud.\n\nPlease RSVP by emailing Jessica at jessicaisbirding@gmail.com as space is limited. Binoculars are available for borrowing.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/join-aiken-jessica-miller-and-michael-stewart-at-fountain-creek-nature-center-january-27-2025/
LOCATION:Fountain Creek Nature Center\, 320 Pepper Grass Lane\, Fountain\, 80817
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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SUMMARY:DATE CHANGE!! Join Aiken and Mary Wilson at Rock Ledge Ranch - January 30\, 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Due to the cold weather\, we’ve rescheduled to January 30th! \nRock Ledge Ranch : Thursday\, January 30\, 2025\, 9:30 a.m. \nLocated adjacent to Garden of the Gods Park in Colorado Springs\, Rock Ledge Ranch is a great way to enjoy nature and observe a few flickers\, scrub jays\, bushtits\, ravens and who knows!  We’ll spend a few hours slowly working around the grounds checking the wooded areas\, as well as the farm and open areas for birds. We may walk a mile or so\, but slowly and on easy terrain. \nWe will meet at the visitor hut in the Rock Ledge Parking Lot\, south-end at 930a.  Dress for Colorado weather!  If you need to borrow binoculars\, please let Melanie (mhelton016@gmail.com) know in advance.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/join-aiken-and-mary-wilson-at-rock-ledge-ranch-january-20-2025/
LOCATION:Rock Ledge Ranch\, 3199 Chambers Way\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80904\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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SUMMARY:FULL - waitlist only! Join Aiken and Jenyva Fox for a trip to Rocky Mountain Aresenal National Wildlife Refuge on January 31\, 2025!
DESCRIPTION:This trip is full; waitlist only. \nJoin Aiken and Jenyva Fox for a trip to Rocky Mountain Aresenal National Wildlife Refuge on January 31\, 2025! \n\n* We will meet at a central location in the Springs and carpool to Rocky Mountain Arsenal as it is 1.5 hour drive. \n* We will bird at Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR from 9am-noon. https://ebird.org/hotspot/L167924 \n* Target birds will be raptors and waterfowl\, viewing from cars along the Wildlife Drive and from boardwalk viewing areas of ponds. \n* We will also walk a few short trails to look for winter passerines. \n* We will eat lunch at the NWR or the Visitor Center and then head to the National Eagle Repository which is right next door to the NWR. \n* Our tour of the repository will be from 1pm-2pm. https://www.fws.gov/program/national-eagle-repository \n* We will learn about the repository’s role in developing and providing educational programs regarding wildlife trade\, wildlife laws and the Native American eagle feather program. \n* Head back to the Springs after the tour. (Optional- We can also visit the RMA NWR Visitor Center as there are some really interesting history and ecology displays in the center.) \n\nThe trip is limited to the first 11 responders\, 12 including our leader!\n\nPlease RSVP to Jenyva directly at jenyvat@gmail.com. Deadline to RSVP is 1/27 and Jenyva will send all instructions prior.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/join-aiken-and-jenyva-fox-for-a-trip-to-rocky-mountain-aresenal-national-wildlife-refuge-on-january-31-2025/
LOCATION:Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge\, 6550 Gateway Road - HQ CO 80022\, Commerce City\, CO\, 80022
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