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Aug 03
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Celebrating the Third Annual Bird Conservancy BioBlitz

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A BioBlitz brings together community members, students, naturalists, and scientists to find and identify as many birds, plants, insects, reptiles, mammals and other organisms as possible in a short period of time. The result is a snapshot of the biodiversity of a specific place.This year over 68 attendees and ten volunteer survey leaders recorded 70+ species of plants and animals! No matter our level of expertise, we all saw new species and learned new ways to find and identify them, and had a great time exploring this local biodiversity hotspot.

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Aug 02
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Barr Lake Banding Station Visits

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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 issues. Bird banding data increases our knowledge and understanding of birds and is often utilized in management and conservation projects!

The Banding Station is open from August 24th – October 23rd, 2022 and one hour programs are available Tuesdays – Fridays from 7:30-8:30a, and Saturday-Sunday from 8-9a, 9-10a, and 10-11a (closed Mondays). Registration is required for all timeslots. 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Schedule is weather permitting. Station is closed during rain or high winds, and may close early during very hot weather and open later if very cold.

Programs are limited to a total of 15 participants to ensure the safety of all visitors, staff, and volunteers.

Access to the Banding Station requires a short walk on a gravel trail. Please let us know if we can offer any accommodations or assistance to help you get to the Station.

Please note a $9 Daily or Annual Colorado State Parks Pass is required for entry into the park at all times.

Scholarships are available!  Please follow visit our SCHOLARSHIPS PAGE for more information. Scholarships cannot be applied after registration is complete.

Aug 02
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CANCELLED Birds of Winter Day Camp (Ages 6 – 10)

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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: Wednesday, December 28th – Friday, December 30th from 9am – 3pm. Daily.

Ages 6 – 10

Click HERE to register!

Scholarships are available. Apply HERE!

*Registration closes on 12/19/2022

Jul 21
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Bird Conservancy’s Non-breeding Bird Monitoring Program Webinar

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Grassland bird populations have seen a greater decrease than any other guild of birds in North America since the 1970s. To address these steep declines, Bird Conservancy implements a Non-breeding Grassland Bird Monitoring Program in the Chihuahuan Desert where the majority of North American migratory grassland birds overwinter. We are using this survey data to establish baseline population estimates for several species of grassland birds and to track changes in populations, habitat types and conditions across years.

In this presentation, Avian Ecologist Annie Hawkinson will share background information on this program and provide an example of how data collected can benefit the conservation of the Baird’s sparrow. Annie will also share what it is like to coordinate a monitoring effort across the US and MX border.

The program fee is $3 to attend this webinar.

In order to provide equitable access to all, complimentary tickets are available at no cost to the participant thanks to support from generous donors.

Click HERE to register!

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing the ZOOM link to be used the day of the webinar.

* Registration closes at 11:59 pm on 8/18/22

Jun 08
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Westminster Trail Feathers Bird Walks

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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 birding; from beginners to experts. Binoculars and field guides will be available to borrow. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and be prepared to be outside for two hours.

Please register here. Cost is $10 for the year and includes a t-shirt!

Jun 08
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Westminster Trail Feathers Bird Walks

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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 birding; from beginners to experts. Binoculars and field guides will be available to borrow. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and be prepared to be outside for two hours.

Please register here. Cost is $10 for the year and includes a t-shirt!

Jun 08
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Westminster Trail Feathers Bird Walks

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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 birding; from beginners to experts. Binoculars and field guides will be available to borrow. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and be prepared to be outside for two hours.

Please register here. Cost is $10 for the year and includes a t-shirt!

Jun 08
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Westminster Trail Feathers Bird Walks

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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 birding; from beginners to experts. Binoculars and field guides will be available to borrow. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and be prepared to be outside for two hours.

Please register here. Cost is $10 for the year and includes a t-shirt!

Jun 08
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Raptor Camp – Day Camp (Ages 8-9)

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Raptors: tops predator on the grassland! Campers will learn all about the variety of raptors that live in Colorado, as well as their adaptations and the food webs that they dominate. All of our Day Camps strive to balance learning and fun through games, hikes, crafts, scavenger hunts, and structured outdoor play.

Scholarships are available for all camps!
Applications for scholarships can be made through our online scholarship application.

* For the health and safety of our campers and staff we will be following all current CDC and State/Local guidelines as it relates to COVID-19.

Registration is required to attend all Bird Camps. REGISTER HERE!

** Registration closes on Monday, July 25th 2022