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Barr Lake Banding Station Visits

Barr Lake Banding Station 13401 Picadilly Rd, Brighton, CO, United States

Visit our Bird Banding Station located at Barr Lake State Park this fall for an up close and personal experience with birds! You will have a unique opportunity to experience science in action and observe a wildlife biologist banding and collecting important scientific data on live, migrating birds. You will also learn about specialized bird adaptations and behavior, annual migration, crucial habitat requirements, and key conservation...

$6

Homeschool Bird Banding! Day 2

Barr Lake Banding Station 13401 Picadilly Rd, Brighton, CO, United States

Date: Thursday, August 25th Time: 9-11a Cost: $7/child (1-17 years); $1/adult (+ $9/vehicle State Park entrance fee) Location: Barr Lake State Park 13401 Picadilly Rd., Brighton, CO Migration is a magical time of year! Join us for a unique opportunity to experience science in action and observe a wildlife biologist banding and collecting important scientific data on live, migrating birds....

Chadron State Park BioBlitz (2022)

Chadron State Park 15951 Gold Rush Byway, Chadron, NE, United States

Join us during our annual Chadron State Park BioBlitz as we discover the biodiversity of Chadron State Park!

FREE - Valid State Park pass required

Be a Bird Conservancy Biologist! Family & Homeschool Program

Bird Conservancy's Environmental Learning Center 14500 Lark Bunting Lane, Brighton, CO, United States

Date: Thursday, September 15th Time: 9-11a Cost: $7/child (1-17 years); $1/adult (+ $9/vehicle State Park entrance fee) Location: Bird Conservancy's Environmental Learning Center 14500 Lark Bunting Lane, Brighton, CO Have you ever wondered what being a wildlife biologist is like? Join us to discover what it's like to study birds for Bird Conservancy! Have a little one? We have developmentally...

Night Hike! Family & Homeschool Program

Bird Conservancy's Environmental Learning Center 14500 Lark Bunting Lane, Brighton, CO, United States

Date: Thursday, October 13th Time: 6:30-8p Cost: $7/child (1-17 years); $1/adult (+ $9/vehicle State Park entrance fee) Location: Bird Conservancy's Environmental Learning Center 14500 Lark Bunting Lane, Brighton, CO Whoooo goes bump in the night? Nocturnal creatures, of course! Join us for an evening exploring the incredible adaptations of the animals that rule the night at Barr Lake! Have a...

Sensory Exploration: Family Nature Club

1600 South Beltline West, Scottsbluff, NE 69361

Join educators with Bird Conservancy for the new year of the Family Nature Club series! Join us for the Sensory Exploration: Family Nature Club! Play in games and activities that explore how animals use their different senses (smell, touch, sight, sound) to explore the world around them. Sensory Exploration will be outside the entire time. Please dress comfortably for the...

Beautiful Birds! Family & Homeschool Program

Bird Conservancy's Environmental Learning Center 14500 Lark Bunting Lane, Brighton, CO, United States

Date: Thursday, November 10th Time: 9-11a Cost: $7/child (1-17 years); $1/adult (+ $9/vehicle State Park entrance fee) Location: Bird Conservancy's Environmental Learning Center 14500 Lark Bunting Lane, Brighton, CO Winter is for the birds! Despite the chilly weather, birds still love Barr Lake in the winter time. Join us to discover how birds not just survive, but thrive during this...

Christmas Bird Count for Kids!

Barr Lake State Park 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton, Colorado

Date: Saturday, December 3rd Time: 9:30a-12p Cost: $7/child (1-17 years); $1/adult (+ $9/vehicle State Park entrance fee) Location: Barr Lake State Park 13401 Picadilly Rd., Brighton, CO Discover the birds who tough out the winter at Barr Lake! Become a community scientist by helping us to identify and count as many species at we can. Groups will hike to different...

Family Christmas Bird Count

Barr Lake State Park 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton, Colorado

Discover the birds who tough out the winter at Barr Lake! Become a community scientist by helping us to identify and count as many species at we can. Registration is required. Follow this LINK to register! Cost: $7/child (Ages 1-17) $1/adult (18 & up) Scholarships are available. Please complete this FORM BEFORE you register and wait for a reply from a...

Bald Eagle Extravaganza – Family & Homeschool

Barr Lake State Park 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton, Colorado

Learn all about the Bald Eagles of Barr lake, the science and studies working to protect them, all while observing them on a guided walk. Have a little one? We have developmentally appropriate activities for our littlest learners, too! Playing outside can get messy, so be sure to wear old clothes! Registration is required. Follow this LINK to register! Cost:...