This year marks the 119th year for the Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC), where volunteers across the country came out to add to a century of community science data. Bird Conservancy of the Rockies helped organize two local CBCs at Barr Lake and Fort Collins, and we are excited to provide this report from the field!
Join us for a special presentation by award-winning photographer Noppadol Paothong as he presents the extraordinary story of life, natural history and the unique spring courtship behaviors of sage-grouse as captured in his latest book Sage Grouse, Icon of the West.
Join us at this training to learn about our events and activities we offer at our various events throughout the year.
This training is for new volunteers, and is recommended as a refresher for returning volunteers.
If you’re interested, you are welcome to attend; no teaching experience is necessary, though experience with children is preferred. Applicants with a working knowledge of natural resources, natural history, ornithology, or who have the willingness to learn, are comfortable speaking in front of a group, and are reliable, adaptable, team players are encouraged to apply.
Events vary in length and occur throughout the year, typically with a focus in the metro-Denver area.
RSVP IS REQUIRED — please fill out this form or contact Kelsey Mazur, Program & Volunteer Coordianator, at [email protected] or 303-659-4348 x10 by Wednesday, November 13th. Thank you!
Join us at this training to learn about our bird banding field trips, the curriculum, teaching strategies, and how to become a bird banding field trip program leader. Program leaders:
This training is for new volunteers, and is recommended as a refresher for returning volunteers.
If you’re interested, you are welcome to attend; no teaching experience is necessary, though experience with children is preferred. Applicants with a working knowledge of natural resources, natural history, ornithology, or who have the willingness to learn, are comfortable speaking in front of a group, and are reliable, adaptable, team players are encouraged to apply.
Programs vary in length, between 3 – 2 hours, dependent on program. Banding field trips occur late August – mid-October, Tuesday through Friday. Banding programs take place at the Barr Lake State Park Nature Center.
RSVP IS REQUIRED — please fill out this quick form or contact Kelsey Mazur, Program & Volunteer Coordianator, at [email protected] or 303-659-4348 x10 by Friday, August 16th. Thank you!
This training has been cancelled due to lack of interest and RSVPs. If you are still interested in volunteering, please feel free to reach out to Kelsey Mazur, Program & Volunteer Coordinator, at [email protected] and she will be happy to help you get involved!
Are you interested in becoming an Education Volunteer with Bird Conservancy of the Rockies? Join us to learn about our different program curriculums, teaching strategies, and find out what it means to be an Education Volunteer! We will be discussing banding programs, events, and field trips, as well as other needs around the ELC.
We are looking for individuals to educate and inspire students and the community to conserve birds and their habitats through interactive in-class programs, field trips, summer camps, and educational outreach events. No teaching experience is necessary — just a willingness to learn!
Please RSVP by Wednesday, September 11th to Kelsey Mazur, Program & Volunteer Coordinator (contact info below) or by filling out THIS FORM.
Thank you, and we hope to see you there!
Are you interested in becoming an Education Volunteer with Bird Conservancy of the Rockies? Join us at this training to learn about becoming an Education Volunteer, our curriculums, and how to become a group leader!
Mark your calendar to join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies for our annual celebration of bird conservation, education and stewardship. Activities to include guided bird walks, presentations, educational activities for kids and adults, and much more.
Mark your calendar and plan to join us for the 2019 Bioblitz at Barr Lake — as part of the City Nature Challenge! Towns and cities around the world will be competing to see who can make the most observations of nature, find the most species, and engage the most people. We’ll set out to count as many species as we possibly can in one day!
Join Bird Conservancy biologist Erin Youngberg for this special class designed for beginning birders to learn about ducks and other birds that are present in Fort Collins during the winter months. She’ll share techniques for identifying unfamiliar birds and characteristics of familiar species of birds.
Join Bird Conservancy biologist Erin Youngberg for this special class designed for beginning birders to learn about ducks and other birds that are present in Fort Collins during the winter months. She’ll share techniques for identifying unfamiliar birds and characteristics of familiar species of birds.
