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FIELD TRIPS
Rock Ledge Ranch with Mary Wilson, February 6 at 930a
Rock Ledge Ranch 3199 Chambers Way, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesThird time is a charm! Weather hasn't been cooperating, yet we're trying again! Join Aiken and Mary Wilson at Rock Ledge Ranch : Thursday, February 6, 2025, 9:30 a.m. Located 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,
Join Aiken and Cinnamon Bergeron at Clear Spring Ranch, February 8th at 8a
Clear Spring Ranch Loren Lane, Fountain, CO, United StatesJoin Aiken and Cinnamon Bergeron at Clear Spring Ranch, a 930-acre linear park situated along Fountain Creek south the city of Fountain. This open space features active farming, grasslands and foothills ecosystems. The walking distance may be up to three miles, but at an easy birding pace and on level trails and gravel roads. Cinnamon
Starsmore Bird & Nature Hike every Saturday in February
Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center 2120 S. Cheyenne Cañon Rd., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesJoin Michael Stewart and Starsmore every Saturday in February at 9a. Saturday morning bird and general nature hikes at 0900 at Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center. This will continue from this Saturday, February 1 to the end of February. Easy, 1 to 2 miles, can be icy so bring appropriate gear ( I wear cleats).
Join Aiken & Jessica Miller for Birds & Brews – Prospect Lake & Pikes Peak Brewing Company
Prospect Lake 715 Prospect Lake Dr., Colorado Springs 715 Prospect Lake Dr, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesFebruary 9 Prospect Lake (10am) & Pikes Peak Brewing Company (S. Tejon) (12pm) – Prospect Lake is an urban recreational site, but this large body of water is a magnet for waterfowl and gulls in the winter. Afterwards we’ll pop over to Pikes Peak Brewing . – Difficulty: Easy. We will be on relatively flat
Starsmore Bird & Nature Hike every Saturday in February
Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center 2120 S. Cheyenne Cañon Rd., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesJoin Michael Stewart and Starsmore every Saturday in February at 9a. Saturday morning bird and general nature hikes at 0900 at Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center. This will continue from this Saturday, February 1 to the end of February. Easy, 1 to 2 miles, can be icy so bring appropriate gear ( I wear cleats).
Starsmore Bird & Nature Hike every Saturday in February
Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center 2120 S. Cheyenne Cañon Rd., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesJoin Michael Stewart and Starsmore every Saturday in February at 9a. Saturday morning bird and general nature hikes at 0900 at Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center. This will continue from this Saturday, February 1 to the end of February. Easy, 1 to 2 miles, can be icy so bring appropriate gear ( I wear cleats).
Join Mary Wilson & Aiken at Bear Creek Nature Center, March 13th at 830a
Bear Creek Nature Center 245 Bear Creek Rd, Colorado Springs, COJoin Mary Wilson and Aiken at Bear Creek Nature Center, March 13th at 830a! No registration required and hope that you can join us! – Explore the riparian creek bottom, scrub oak woodlands, and open meadows of Bear Creek Nature Center’s Nature Trail. We’ll also see who’s coming to the bird feeders. – This will be an easy-moderate hike up to 3 miles. There
CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER – Join Aiken & Deb Strike for a trip to Fairplay on March 14th! Come join us!
Canceled due to weather! Aiken and Deb Strike are inviting 7 others to visit Deb's home in Fairplay, which is notorious for great mountain birding! To register, email Melanie at mhelton016@gmail.com. Know that the commute is 2 hours each way. We will be carpooling from Rock Ledge Ranch parking lot, meeting at 815a on Friday,
*WAITLIST* Join Aiken & Jessica Miller for March 16 Birds & Brews – Fountain Creek Nature Center & Peaks & Pines Brewing
Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, FountainFountain Creek Nature Center & Peaks & Pines Brewing Sunday, March 16, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The 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
Join Joe LaFleur at Manitou Lake Bird Walk & Birding 101- Sparrows, Warblers and Tanagers
Manitou Lake CO-67 CO-67, Colorado Springs, United StatesManitou Lake Bird Walk & Birding 101- Sparrows, Warblers and Tanagers Saturday, March 22 9:00-10:00 AM– Bird Walk at Manitou Lake north of Woodland Park. Meet at park entrance, $10 per vehicle 11:00 AM-12:00 Noon– FREE Program, Ute Pass Historical Society, 231 E. Henrietta Ave., Woodland Park Learn to identify common local birds by sight
Joint DFO & Aiken trip with Megan Miller
Clear Spring Ranch Loren Lane, Fountain, CO, United StatesJoin DFO, Aiken and Megan Miller on April 12th, 7a-1p Half-day moderate trip with first half at Clear Spring Ranch Regional Park (east side of I-25 at Exit 123). Then we will drive north to Fountain Creek Regional Park for lunch and walking the park. Look for early migrants and residents. Bring lunch, snacks, lots
Join Michael Stewart and Starsmore every Saturday in April and May at 9a.
Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center 2120 S. Cheyenne Cañon Rd., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesJoin Michael Stewart and Starsmore every Saturday in April and May at 9a. Saturday morning bird and general nature hikes at 0900 at Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center. Easy, 1 to 2 miles, wear appropriate walking attire - it may be muddy. For reservations call (719) 385-6086. Led by Michael Stewart, new participant in Audubon.
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