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Aiken Monthly Meeting March 2024 | Collaboration is the Way of the Future to Save Working Lands
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office 4255 Sinton Rd, Colorado SpringsGrassland birds have suffered an unparalleled decline over the past half century, stemming from widespread development of North America’s grasslands. This calls for Audubon's action. To combat the negative effects of grassland degradations—and to keep grass on the landscape—Audubon has developed the Conservation Ranching Initiative. Join us at our March monthly meeting to hear from
Aiken Canyon with Collin Hildreth – Sunday – March 24, 2024 at 8a
Aiken Canyon 3350 Turkey Canon Ranch Rd, Colorado Springs, COJoin Aiken and Collin Hildreth at Aiken Canyon for an approximately 3-4 hour walk on Sunday, March 24th. Meet in the parking lot, map below. Named after ornithologist, Dr. Charles Aiken, this is a great destination for birders. Over 100 species have been seen here. Located 16 miles south of Colorado Springs, these 1,621-acres are
Manitou Lake Bird Walk with Joe LaFleur!
Manitou Lake CO-67 CO-67, Colorado Springs, United StatesSaturday, March 30 9:00-10:00 AM- Manitou Lake Bird Walk. Meet at park entrance, $10 per vehicle. Manitou Lake is one of the best birding spots in Teller County. The park features a boardwalk through the wetlands on the south side of the lake. Walk led by Joe LaFleur, author of the book Mountain Birds of
Joint Trip with DFO – Clear Spring Ranch April 6th – go to DFOBirds.org to register!
Clear Spring Ranch Loren Lane, Fountain, CO, United StatesRegistration opens 3/16 at 12p! Clear Spring Ranch Regional Park (El Paso County) 4/6/2024 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM Leader: Megan Miller megan.k.miller2473@gmail.com or 7207759710 Trip Difficulty: Moderate Directions Clear Spring Ranch is located at exit 123 on I-25. Go west and follow a dirt road across train tracks and turn left in a large dirt road
Manitou Lake Bird Walk with Joe LaFleur!
Manitou Lake CO-67 CO-67, Colorado Springs, United StatesSaturday, April 13 9:00-10:00 AM- Manitou Lake Bird Walk Join wildlife biologist and author Joe LaFleur for a bird walk at Manitou Lake, one of the best birding spots in Teller County. The park features a boardwalk through the wetlands on the south side of the lake. Access fee is $10 per vehicle. For more
Aiken Monthly Meeting April 2024 | Swift Fox Research in WY
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office 4255 Sinton Rd, Colorado SpringsJoin us, along with Heather O'Brien of the Wyoming Game & Fish Department for our April program. The evening's program will discuss swift fox life, history and ecology; along with survey methods, trends and current swift fox research projects taking place in WY. Heather is the statewide nongame mammal biologist for the Wyoming Game &
Joint Trip with DFO – Clear Spring Ranch April 20th – go to DFOBirds.org to register!
Clear Spring Ranch Loren Lane, Fountain, CO, United StatesJoint Trip with DFO – Clear Spring Ranch April 20th – go to DFOBirds.org to register! April 20 @ 7:00 am - 2:00 pm Clear Spring Ranch Regional Park (El Paso County) 4/20/2024 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM Leader: Megan Miller megan.k.miller2473@gmail.com or 7207759710 Trip Difficulty: Moderate Directions Clear Spring Ranch is located at exit 123 on I-25. Go west
Birds & Brews – Rock Ledge Ranch followed by Red Leg Brewing NOW FULL
Rock Ledge Ranch 3199 Chambers Way, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesThis trip is now full! Sunday, April 21 Rock Ledge Ranch (9am) & Red Leg Brewing (12pm) - We'll peruse the orchard, meadows, woodlands, and rock formations in search of a variety of migrants and resident birds. If time permits, we'll walk into Garden of the Gods for birds like White-throated Swifts, Prairie Falcons, and Canyon
CANCELED DUE TO RAIN! Starsmore / Cheyenne Canyon with Cinnamon Bergeron! April 27 at 8a
Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center 2120 S. Cheyenne Cañon Rd., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesJoin Aiken and Cinnamon Bergeron on Saturday, April 27th at 8a. Meet in the Starsmore Visitor Center parking at 8a. – This will be a moderate hike – we may walk two or so miles over uneven, slightly hilly terrain at a birder’s pace. The trails may be wet; consider your footwear. – There is
Join Joe LaFleur at Rock Ledge Ranch – April 27
Rock Ledge Ranch 3199 Chambers Way, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesThis trip is FULL. Saturday, April 27, Garden of the Gods 8:30-10:00 AM- Bird Walk to Rock Ledge Ranch. Meet at flagpole at Visitor Center. Rock Ledge Ranch is the best birding area at Garden of the Gods, with its varied landscaping of trees and shrubs and water sources available. Binoculars suggested. For more info:
Birding By Book | “Woman, Watching”
Aiken Audubon's Birding by Book is a book club for those who love birds AND books! The club meets to discuss selected book titles and create community among birders in the Pikes Peak area. Read "Woman, Watching: Louise de Kiriline Lawrence and the Songbirds of Pimisi Bay” by Merilyn Simonds at your leisure, then join
Join Joe LaFleur at Mueller State Park – May 4th
Mueller State Park 21045 CO 67, Divide, COMay 4, 2024 – Saturday Mueller State Park, Divide, 8:30 AM Hike: Bird Walk and Brief Discussion on Bird Identification. Meet at Elk Meadows TH Migrating birds are returning, while some have overwintered at Mueller, still others are passing through to summer breeding grounds further north. Come see and hear these along with a general
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