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SPECIAL EVENT
Avian Collection – Colorado College Museum Tour
Barnes Science Building 1040 N Nevada Ave,, Colorado Springs, Colorado SpringsCome tour the Avian Collection at Colorado College on November 9th at 3p! We will meet at the east-facing entrance at 3p and we can view the avian collection from 3-430p. Masks are optional, but appreciated. If you're interested in joining us, please let me know - we are limited to a 14 person maximum.
Colorado Springs Christmas Bird Count
Bear Creek Nature Center 245 Bear Creek Rd, Colorado Springs, COJoin us for the Colorado Springs Christmas Bird Count on December 17! The Christmas Bird Count is the longest-running citizen science project in the United States and dates back to 1901. It provides valuable data about the wintering distribution and abundance of birds across the U.S. and you can help! You don't have to be
Winter Bird Count – Fountain Creek
Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, FountainWinter Bird Count Saturday, January 14, 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. All levels of birders are invited to help us observe and record the bird species in Fountain Creek Regional Park. Preregistration is required and space is limited. $5 donation per person recommended. This event is sponsored by El Paso County Nature Centers https://communityservices.elpasoco.com/nature-centers/
Jr. Bird Club – Fountain Creek Nature Center
Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, FountainJr. Bird Club Saturday, January 21, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Nature lovers ages 8 to 15 are invited to spend time together outdoors and practice their birding skills! In this meeting we will learn about winter adaptations and survival strategies. Drop off your child for a lesson, craft, and birding walk! Prepaid registration required.
Live Birds of Prey
Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, FountainLive Birds of Prey Saturday, January 28, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Learn about hawks, owls, eagles, falcons, and vultures through a live birds of prey program with Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center! The presentation includes two different birds of prey and a discussion of adaptations, predator/prey relationships, natural history, and personal stories of the
Winter Bird Festival
Winter Bird Festival January 28, 2023 10:00 AM –2:00 PM 2120 S. Cheyenne Canyon Road | Colorado Springs, CO | 80906 (719) 385-6086 Admission: Free to attend, but donations are always appreciated. Event Summary The Winter Bird Festival will be hosted at Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center in North Cheyenne Cañon Park and will have many family-friendly
Building for the Birds – Offered through El Paso Nature Centers
Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, FountainBuilding for the Birds Saturday, March 11, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Build a nesting box for common backyard birds, learn who they are and their calls. An adult able to handle tools must accompany children. Bring a hammer and pliers if you have them. Other materials provided. Prepaid registration required. $12 per kit/$10 per
Fountain Creek Adult Birding Club – Available through El Paso Nature Centers
Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, FountainBecome a more experienced, confident birder over the next year by slowly learning details, tips, and tricks each month! Birding is a hobby that increases your observational skills, connecting you to nature even more. You’ll get outside and move more, see more, and feel accomplished. This club will meet twice per month for one classroom
Junior Bird Club – offered through El Paso Nature Center
Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, FountainJunior Bird Club Saturday, April 15, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Nature lovers ages 8 to 15 are invited to spend time together outdoors and practice their birding skills! In this meeting, we will learn about the very first birds... yeah, this one is 66 million years in the making! Lesson, craft, and birding walk
Join Audubon Rockies Thursday, April 27
Audubon Rockies is hosting an event Thursday, April 27, at noon MT that may be of interest: Conservation photographer Dave Showalter will be joining us for an epic visual journey through the vast Colorado River watershed as he discusses his new book, Living River: The Promise of the Mighty Colorado. You can find more info
Spring Bird Count offered through El Paso Nature Centers – Fountain Creek
Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, FountainSpring Bird Count Saturday, May 13, 7:00 a.m. - 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 to support our bird feeders. Online registration available through: https://communityservices.elpasoco.com/nature-centers/
Active Adults: Sunset Bird Photography Workshop – Available through El Paso Nature Centers
Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, FountainActive Adults: Sunset Bird Photography Workshop Saturday, May 13, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Spring is a wonderful time to view birds, and the wetlands and woodlands at Fountain Creek Nature Center provide a perfect place for them to flock to. Join award-winning photographer, Mike Pach, as he helps you capture photos of spring migrants
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