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Dec 27
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Bald Eagle Walks

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Did you know that upwards of 100 Bald Eagles winter at Barr Lake? Join us to see this spectacle and observe these resilient birds. We’re hosting four opportunities to get out and learn about the eagles of Barr Lake this winter. Each walk will be guided by knowledgeable Bird Conservancy Staff and Volunteers so you’re sure to learn something new! Binoculars will be provided.

Please note: This walk will be about 1.5 miles each way to the gazebo and viewing area (~3 miles round trip).

Scholarships are available. Please complete THIS FORM BEFORE you register and wait for a reply from a Bird Conservancy staff member.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR A WALK!

This program takes place at the Barr Lake State Park Nature Center located at 13401 Picadilly Rd., Brighton, CO. Please note, a $10 Daily or Annual Colorado State Parks Pass is required for entry into the park at all times.

Our community of practice is to be an organization that welcomes people of all backgrounds, beliefs, colors and creeds to join in, benefit from and contribute to our mission. We strive for inclusivity of all persons regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other status.

Dec 27
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Bald Eagle Walks

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Did you know that upwards of 100 Bald Eagles winter at Barr Lake? Join us to see this spectacle and observe these resilient birds. We’re hosting four opportunities to get out and learn about the eagles of Barr Lake this winter. Each walk will be guided by knowledgeable Bird Conservancy Staff and Volunteers so you’re sure to learn something new! Binoculars will be provided.

Please note: This walk will be about 1.5 miles each way to the gazebo and viewing area (~3 miles round trip).

Scholarships are available. Please complete THIS FORM BEFORE you register and wait for a reply from a Bird Conservancy staff member.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR A WALK!

This program takes place at the Barr Lake State Park Nature Center located at 13401 Picadilly Rd., Brighton, CO. Please note, a $10 Daily or Annual Colorado State Parks Pass is required for entry into the park at all times.

Our community of practice is to be an organization that welcomes people of all backgrounds, beliefs, colors and creeds to join in, benefit from and contribute to our mission. We strive for inclusivity of all persons regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other status.

Our Bilingual Educator Xitlaly will be available on this walk for spanish translation!

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¿Sabía que más de 100 águilas calvas pasan el invierno en Barr Lake? Visítenos para ver este espectáculo y observar a estas extraordinarias aves. Este invierno le ofrecemos cuatro oportunidades para salir y aprender sobre las águilas del lago Barr. Cada paseo será guiado por voluntarios y trabajadores de Bird Conservancy, ¡Así que seguro que aprenderá algo nuevo! Se prestarán binoculares.
Tenga en cuenta: Este paseo será de aproximadamente una milla y media en cada dirección hasta el mirador y la zona de observación (~3 millas ida y vuelta).
Hay becas disponibles. Por favor, llene ESTE FORMULARIO ANTES de inscribirse y espere la respuesta de un miembro del equipo de Bird Conservancy.
Este programa será en el Parque Estatal Barr Lake en el centro de la naturaleza localizado en 13401 Picadilly Rd, Brighton, CO. Tenga en cuenta que se requiere un pase diario o anual de $10 de Colorado State Parks para entrar al parque en todo momento.
Nuestra misión es ser una organización que invite a personas de todos los orígenes, creencias, colores y credos a unirse a nuestra misión. Nos esforzamos por incluir a todas las personas independientemente de su raza, color, sexo, edad, nacionalidad, religión, orientación sexual, identidad de género o cualquier otra condición.
Dec 27
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Bald Eagle Walks

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Did you know that upwards of 100 Bald Eagles winter at Barr Lake? Join us to see this spectacle and observe these resilient birds. We’re hosting four opportunities to get out and learn about the eagles of Barr Lake this winter. Each walk will be guided by knowledgeable Bird Conservancy Staff and Volunteers so you’re sure to learn something new! Binoculars will be provided.

Please note: This walk will be about 1.5 miles each way to the gazebo and viewing area (~3 miles round trip).

Scholarships are available. Please complete THIS FORM BEFORE you register and wait for a reply from a Bird Conservancy staff member.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR A WALK!

This program takes place at the Barr Lake State Park Nature Center located at 13401 Picadilly Rd., Brighton, CO. Please note, a $10 Daily or Annual Colorado State Parks Pass is required for entry into the park at all times.

Our community of practice is to be an organization that welcomes people of all backgrounds, beliefs, colors and creeds to join in, benefit from and contribute to our mission. We strive for inclusivity of all persons regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other status.

Dec 11
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Family Nature Club: Animals in Winter

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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 snacks/water as needed.

Register here by February 1, 2024: https://bit.ly/animalsinwinterfnc

Family Nature Club is intended for children and their grownups. Each family group will receive an Exploration Kit to use during the series to investigate the nature around them and to complete challenges at home between sessions.

Thanks to generous support from Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and individual donations, our programs are offered at NO COST to you!

Nov 28
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Barr Lake Christmas Bird Count

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Once a year each winter, dozens of volunteers congregate at Barr Lake State Park, Colorado to dedicate their day to a singular purpose: tally every bird of every species seen within a 15-mile diameter circle centered on Barr Lake. This tradition has been taking place every year since 1980 at Barr Lake. The 2023 Christmas Bird Count will take place on December 31.

We have driving routes available if you want to stay in a warm vehicle that makes frequent stops to count birds. We also have walking routes that can cover up to six miles. You can be a recorder and write down the number of birds being identified, you can be the counter or you can be the identifier! These counts really are for everyone!

If you’d like to participate email Colin Woolley, Banding Manager and Barr Lake CBC Compiler.

Oct 24
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Persistently Pursuing Ptarmigans and other Bird Camp Stories

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As I look back on my seasons as a Camp Director and counselor before that, the moments I think of most often are the moments in between the big things. They’re the glue that holds it all together and cements the impact had by camp on my life. This summer at Bird Camp is no different. I’ve included a few of our favorite stories of awe, wonder, and dirt that wove together the whole of what we did this season.

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Oct 18
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Bird Walks at Barr Lake

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Join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies in this opportunity to get out and go birding around Barr Lake, seeing what different birds stop over throughout the year. This program is intended for ages 10 & up but all skill levels are welcome to attend. Binoculars and field guides will be available to borrow for the duration of the program.

Scholarships are available. Please complete this FORM BEFORE you register and wait for a reply from a Bird Conservancy staff member.

Registration is required and space is limited. Please CLICK HERE to register today!

This program takes place at Bird Conservancy of the Rockies Environmental Learning Center located at 14500 Lark Bunting Lane Brighton CO. Please note, a $10 Daily or Annual Colorado State Parks Pass is required for entry into the park at all times.

Our community of practice is to be an organization that welcomes people of all backgrounds, beliefs, colors and creeds to join in, benefit from and contribute to our mission. We strive for inclusivity of all persons regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other status.

Oct 05
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Birding for All Celebration!

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Celebrate connecting people of all abilities and disabilities to birds and the natural world! It will be a morning of birding, banding, journaling and engaging. We will be leading bird tours, visits to our bird banding station, helping you to create your very own nature journal, and teaching people how to engage with nature in ways that are most comfortable for them.

All activities will be stationed outside of the Nature Center at Barr Lake State Park (13401 Picadilly Rd, Brighton, CO 80603). Tours and banding station visits will include crossing a moderately inclined foot bridge and traveling as far as participants are comfortable but no more than a half mile on a hard packed, gravel trail. Benches are available along the way to take a break if needed. We will have binoculars and adaptive equipment available to use. The adaptive equipment helps people with seen and unseen challenges be able to see birds on an iPad rather than have to look through a scope or binoculars.

We will remain flexible throughout the morning and all activities will be available throughout the morning. We will also have Barr Lake State Park’s two track chairs and an ADA shuttle available to assist any visitors experiencing mobility challenges. Accessible bathrooms are available in the Nature Center.

Registration is not required for this amazing opportunity! Grab some friends and join us for an amazing morning out in nature!