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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/
Aiken Monthly Meeting January 2023 | Effects of Drought on Shortgrass Prairie Birds
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office 4255 Sinton Rd, Colorado SpringsEffects of Drought on Breeding Populations of Shortgrass Prairie Birds on the Pueblo Chemical Depot Dr. Claire Varian-Ramos will discuss how the shortgrass prairie is threatened by anthropogenic environmental changes, including climate change. Climate models indicate increased probability of dryer summers across much of the region. Despite declining populations, shortgrass prairie birds remain understudied. Some
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.
Birds & Brews – Prospect Lake and Local Relic
Prospect Lake 715 Prospect Lake Dr., Colorado Springs 715 Prospect Lake Dr, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesSunday, January 22 Prospect Lake at Memorial Park (9am) followed by Local Relic (11am) - Prospect Lake is an urban recreational site, but this large body of water is a magnet for waterfowl and gulls in the winter. Who knows what may pop up here! Afterwards we'll pop over to Local Relic, just a couple
Bear Creek East With Cinnamon Bergeron! January 28!
Bear Creek Regional Park - East 2002 Creek Crossing, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesJoin Aiken & Cinnamon Bergeron on a walk at Bear Creek East, Saturday -January 28 at 9a – meet by the Garden Plot parking lot. Bear Creek East's trails are through rolling foothills and along the creek, which are great for all-season birding. – Difficulty: Easy/Moderate. We will be on slightly rolling terrain. – Bring
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
Aiken Bird Walk at Red Rock Open Space Trails!
Red Rock Canyon Open Space 3550 W High St, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesSaturday, February 11 with Collin Hildreth! Red Rock Open Space Trails at 9a! -Red Rock Canyon Open Space is a 1,474-acre city park in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is situated on the west side of the city, adjacent to Manitou Springs and south of U.S. Route 24. The park consists of a series of parallel
Aiken Monthly Meeting February 2023 | Habitat Hero: Wildscaping 101
Zoom [online]Due to inclement weather, this evening's meeting will be held VIA ZOOM, and NOT in person. Please join us online at 7:00pm. Zoom Meeting ID: 821 3492 1538 Passcode: 771756 Join us, along with Audubon Rockies' Jamie Weiss as we learn how to plant happy and healthy habitats for our feather friends! One of the
Clear Creek Ranch with Cinnamon Bergeron! Rescheduled to Feb 19
Stratton Open SpaceJoin Aiken & Cinnamon Bergeron on a walk at Clear Spring Ranch , Sunday - February 19 at 9a – meet at the parking lot closest to the trail head. – Difficulty: Easy. We will be on slightly rolling terrain. – Bring binoculars and dress for the Colorado Springs forecast. No registration is required. Take
Birds & Brews – Fountain Creek Nature Center & Peaks N Pines Brewing
Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, FountainSunday, February 26 Fountain Creek Nature Center (9am) followed by Peaks N Pines Brewing Company (12pm) - With a mix of woodland, wetland, meadow, and pond habitats along Fountain Creek, the trails in Fountain Creek Regional Park are great all year for birding. We'll check out the birdfeeders, listen for Great Horned Owls and Virginia
Birding by Book | “Mrs. Moreau’s Warbler”
Aiken Audubon is happy to announce Birding by Book, 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. "Mrs. Moreau's Warbler" is the first read of 2023. Copies are available at a discount from Westside Stories
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