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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
*WAITLIST* Birds and Brews with Jessica Miller Mueller State Park followed by Paradox Brewing
Mueller State Park 21045 CO 67, Divide, CO*Registration for this outing is full at 25 birders. You may email Jessica to join the waitlist.* Join Aiken and Jessica Miller on Sunday, July 7 Mueller State Park (8am) followed by Paradox Brewing (12pm) - We will hike through the montane forest and meadows and past a couple ponds to find a variety of birds.
Walk & Waitlist are FULL – Flammulated Owls with Professor Brian Linkhart !
Manitou Lake CO-67 CO-67, Colorado Springs, United StatesWe are excited to tell you about an upcoming bird walk on Friday, July 12th at 630p – Flammulated Owls! Professor Brian Linkhart will lead this fantastic tour on behalf of Aiken. This is often good timing for being able to see owlets and maybe even see them access their nests! Because of the popularity
Birds & Brews with Jessica Miller – Bear Creek Nature Center followed by OCC Brewing
Join Aiken and Jessica Miller Sunday, August 18 Bear Creek Nature Center (8am) followed by OCC Brewing (11am) - 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 are some steps along the trail. - Bring binoculars and
Sondermann Park with Cinnamon Bergeron & Joyce Michael on Friday, September 6th
Sondermann Park 740 W Carmamillo St, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesJoin Aiken and Cinnamon Bergeron and Joyce Michael on September 6th, 8-10a at Sondermann Park. Sondermann Park is a 97-acre natural park where you can find many species in the large trees and along the creek. Easy walk across flat terrain with small hills. Parking is tight, so you may want to carpool or park
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