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Aiken Monthly Meeting May 2024 | An Evening in Ecuador
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office 4255 Sinton Rd, Colorado Springs***PLEASE NOTE, this month's meeting is on the 4th Wednesday of the month*** Join Colorado author Norm Lewis for An Evening in Ecuador! Norm will share photos and stories from his travels to South America. Norm will have copies of his book, "The Best Front Range Bird Hikes" available for purchase and signing after the
Hike Aiken Canyon Preserve with Author Norm Lewis | May 23 – Walk is Full!
Aiken Canyon 3350 Turkey Canon Ranch Rd, Colorado Springs, COWalk is now full! Thank you for your interest! Author Norm Lewis ("Best Front Range Birds Hikes") will be leading a trip to Aiken Canyon Preserve on Thursday, May 23rd. If you are interested in participating, please email Melanie (mhelton016@gmail.com) to register. Named after ornithologist, Dr. Charles Aiken, this is a great destination for birders.
Join Aiken & Jessica Miller for a day at Chico Basin
Chico Basin Ranch 22500 S Peyton Hwy, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesPlease note that you'll need to register 7 days in advance of the walk by accessing: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/aikenaudubon/1234890 Venture out to El Paso County's #1 eBird hotspot, Chico Basin Ranch. We will explore the three sites open to birders - The woodlands where Bird Conservancy of the Rockies will be banding birds, The Headquarters pond, and
Little Grouse Mountain with Diana Beatty on June 1st!
Little Grouse Mountain CO-67, Colorado 80813Join Diana Beatty and Aiken for a walk to Little Grouse Mountain on June 1st. Plan 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
Join Joe LaFleur at Florissant Fossil Beds, June 8th
Florissant Fossil Beds 15807 Co Rd 1, Florissant, CO, United StatesJune 8, Saturday, Florissant Fossil Beds Natl. Monument, Florissant, CO 9:00-10:00 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. 10:00-11:00 AM– Audiovisual Program. Learn to identify common birds by sight and sound. Meet at the Visitor
Join Aiken’s Grant Recipient, Jennifer Redmond, for Kestrel Banding!
Bluestem Prairie Open Space 6254 Goldfield Dr, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesJennifer Redmond, an Aiken Audubon Grant recipient, will be banding the Kestrel nestlings from the Bluestem Open Space nest box project, June 10th at 830a! If 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! The confirmed
Birding 101 with Aiken Audubon – Register with El Paso Nature Center
Bear Creek Nature Center 245 Bear Creek Rd, Colorado Springs, COBirding 101 with Aiken Audubon Date: Thur & Sat, June 13 & 15 Time: 6-8pm (Thur) & 8am-12pm (Sat) Audience: 18+ Cost: $10 per person/$8 per member Meeting Details 06/13/2024 -06/13/2024 Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Days: Thu, Sat Bear Creek Nature Center 245 Bear Creek Nature Center Colorado Springs, CO, 80906 (719)520-6387
Join Joe LaFleur for a Cripple Creek Bird Walk! June 15th, 9-1030a
Pony Gulch HomesteadFREE guided bird walk to Pony Gulch, about two miles on fairly steep terrain, down to a small creek and pond. Meet at the Information Train Car in Cripple Creek. Location: Cripple Creek, CO Length: 2.1 miles out and back Pony Gulch Homestead is a moderately difficult out-and-back trail that passes by a number of
Join Aiken and Joyce Michael on a trip to Smith Creek Ponds! June 18th 8-10a!
Smith Creek Natural AreaDate: Tuesday, June 18th, 8 am-10 am. Trip Description: This 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,
Join Joe LaFleur for a Wilkerson Pass Bird Walk, June 22 9a-10a
Wilkerson Pass Visitor Center 26696 US-24, Lake George, CO 80827Join Joe LaFleur for a FREE guided bird walk for about one mile along the interpretive trail. Meet at the Wilkerson Pass Visitor Center. This 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
Hummingbird Homecoming – offered by Fountain Creek Nature Center
Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, FountainHummingbird Homecoming Saturday, June 22, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. With 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
FULL !! Birds & Brews with Jessica Miller – Pineries Open Space & Black Forest Brewery
Pineries Open Space 13201 Vollmer Rd, Colorado SpringsThis trip is full. If you'd like to be put on a waitlist, please email Jessica! Join Aiken and Jessica Miller on Sunday, June 23 Pineries Open Space (9am) & Black Forest Brewery (12pm) - We'll explore the black forest in search of a wide variety of birds with nesting season in full swing. We'll
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