The Karval Mountain Plover Festival began when Karval community members were looking at economic opportunities for this small community. We decided to “bring the bird lovers to the bird”. This is a weekend full of bird watching, Wildlife viewing tours, entertainment, history, arts and crafts, antiques, and LOTS OF GOOD FOOD! Along with bird watching, here are some of the...
Join Bird Conservancy to gain a new perspective on birds -- from the water! After an introduction to canoeing, we will head out on the water to discover the incredible birds that love Barr Lake as much as we do. Canoes/kayaks, life jackets, and binoculars will be provided. **Registration closes at 11:59p on Monday, May 8th** Registration is required. Follow...
Join us for a special bird banding program for World Migratory Bird Day! This program is a drop-in style and registration is not required. Birding walks will leave from the parking lot every 30 minutes between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m., with the last walk leaving at 10 a.m.. Up to 20 people at a time can visit the banding...
Join Bird Conservancy to gain a new perspective on birds -- from the water! After an introduction to canoeing, we will head out on the water to discover the incredible birds that love Barr Lake as much as we do. Canoes/kayaks, life jackets, and binoculars will be provided. **Registration closes at 11:59p on Monday, May 17th** Registration is required. Follow...
Do you enjoy exploring the natural world and discovering new things, building your bird list, and connecting with fellow nature lovers and bird enthusiasts? Then join us for the 2023 Bird Conservancy of the Rockies BioBlitz and Community Science Celebration! Enjoy a day of exploration as we count as many different species as we can at Barr Lake State Park,...
Ages: 12-13 When: June 5-9, 2023. 9a.m. to 4pm. Daily Tuition: $330/week; scholarships are available Location: Environmental Learning Center, 14500 Lark Bunting Lane, Brighton, CO Take your birding to the next level by visiting different birding hotspot locations along the front range. Campers will go on 2 field trips away from Barr Lake to find new birds to add to their...
Ages: 10-11 When: June 12- 16, 2023. 9a.m. to 4p.m. Daily Tuition: $275/week; scholarships are available. Location: Environmental Learning Center, 14500 Lark Bunting Lane, Brighton, CO In The Big Week, campers will hone their observational and scientific skills in order to see as many bird species as possible. In 2022, campers saw 44 different species; can you help us top that...
Ages: 15-17 Dates: June 22 – June 30, 2023 Tuition: $1,250/week Location: Camp takes place at Highlands Camp in Allenspark, CO. Drop-off and pick-up take place at the Environmental Learning Center in Brighton, CO This camp is for teenagers who aspire to careers in natural resources. Based at a residential camp near Rocky Mountain National Park, campers will have the opportunity to...
This camp is FULL. Waitlist available! Ages: 12-14 Dates: July 9 – 14, 2023 Tuition: $825/week Location: Camp takes place at Highlands Camp in Allenspark, CO. Drop-off and pick-up take place at the Environmental Learning Center in Brighton, CO. This overnight camp is the next step for budding birders and young nature enthusiasts who want to take their birding skills to the...
