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)!...
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...
The coldest days are behind us, the world is waking up. Spring is coming! Join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies educators as we discover what signs of spring can be found right outside our front doors. We will use our sense of smell, hearing, sight, and touch to explore Riverside Park and learn more about what plants and animals in...
Did you know that western Nebraska 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 areas of the Panhandle from April to November, covering many habitats with a chance to discover new birds each time. This program is...
Join Bird Conservancy to gain a new perspective on birds -- from the water! After an introduction to kayaking, we will head out on the water to discover the incredible birds that love Oliver Reservoir as much as we do. Kayaks, life jackets, and binoculars will be provided. Registration is required and limited to 8 people. Participants must be 10...
During this month's session we will explore how we can find out what animals have visited an area, all without laying eyes on them! We will learn about animal tracks and other signs, and sharpen our observation skills as we search for any clues that point to what animals are visiting our neighborhood. Tracking Wildlife will be outside the entire...
This month we will investigate how animals survive the long, cold winter months. Do they put on coats, hats and gloves and snuggle up next to a warm fire? Join us to explore how animals survive winter, play games and investigate animal biofacts. Animals in Winter will be outside the entire time. Please dress comfortably for the weather and bring...
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s a bird! This month we will learn all about birds and investigate what makes our feathered friends special. We’ll discuss what makes a bird a bird, examine bird biofacts, and see how well our skills match up with some of the world’s finest avian athletes during the “Bird Olympics”. Fun with our...
Stinky! Gross! Icky! Fun! Join us this month as we learn about the disgusting – yet fascinating – behaviors and adaptations of some of Nebraska’s wild animals. Nature's Yucky will be outside the entire time. Please dress comfortably for the weather and bring snacks/water as needed. Register by April 4: https://bit.ly/fncnaturesyucky Family Nature Club is intended for children and their...
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies is excited to announce our first annual spring Birds & Brews! This exciting new event will bring together bird lovers, outdoors enthusiasts, and community leaders from throughout Scottsbluff and beyond to celebrate our feathered friends. The evening’s proceeds will support Bird Conservancy’s environmental education projects locally and across the Nebraska Panhandle and High Plains. The...
