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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

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:...

Family Nature Club: Science of Snow

Elks Shelter at Riverside Park, Scottsbluff, NE 69361

Love it or hate it, there is more to snow than meets the eye! Join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies educators for the "Science of Snow". We discover how snow is made, explore the beautiful patterns of snowflakes, and create some snow-art (“snart”?). If there’s no snow, not to worry – we will make our own (and show you how)!...

All About Raptors – Family & Homeschool Program

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

We’re going to explore the world of birds of prey, learning about their specific adaptations needed to thrive as predators in their ecosystems. Nature's Educators will be bringing along some live birds for an up close presentation on some of the raptors that call Colorado home. Have a little one? We have developmentally appropriate activities for our littlest learners, too!...

Family Nature Club visits Riverside Discovery Center

Bears, bison and monkeys; oh my! Join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies educators for a special Family Nature Club at Riverside Discovery Center! We will explore the various animals, investigating how they are similar to animals of the Panhandle and making observations using art and journaling. We will be outside the entire time. Please dress comfortably for the weather and bring snacks/water...