Did you know that Westminster is a birding hotspot? Join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies and Westminster Open Space to get to know the winged wonders that share our home. We will explore a different area of Westminster each month, covering many habitats with a chance to discover new birds each time. This program is intended for anyone interested in...
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...
Join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies and other panhandle conservation organizations for a fun night of hands-on activities focused on nature and conservation in Northwest Nebraska! Black Hills Raptor Center is traveling from Rapid City with their live birds of prey! Share photos of wildlife around your home and participate in the Trail Camera Photo Contest! Only one submission per...
Did you know that Scottsbluff is a birding convergence of eastern and western species? Join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies to get to know the winged wonders that share our home. We will explore a different area of Scotts Bluff County each month, covering many habitats with a chance to discover new birds each time. This program is intended for...
The Black Swift is an aerial insectivore that has evolved an almost exclusive lifestyle on the wing. This species is of continental concern, but little is known about its movement ecology. We recently discovered a new behavior, an amazing adaptation to moon light and gained insight into their foraging patterns during the breeding season. Tune into this webinar to learn...
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...
There’s no better way to spend a chilly day than to get outside and explore the wonders of nature as a family! Join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies educators as we discover the unique bird species that call Chadron State Park their winter home. Enjoy family-friendly birding around the Lagoon Shelter and pond, and see how the Pine Ridge changes...
School is out and birds are in! Join us as we explore what it takes for birds to survive the winter at Barr Lake. Campers will hone their birding skills along our local trails, discover what resources wintering birds need through fun and interactive activities, create bird-themed crafts, and much more! Come and make new friends at Bird Camp. Dates:...
Join us for the annual Christmas Bird Count at Barr Lake. We'll work in teams to tally all birds encountered within a 15-mile diameter circle centered on Barr Lake. Contact [email protected] to register and for more details.
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:...
