Community Outreach
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies provides rich environmental learning opportunities for groups of all ages such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, after school programs, youth development programs, corporate groups, clubs, assisted living facilities and senior centers. Our programs strive to meet the unique needs of your organization or group through both standard and custom programs.
Colorado Community Outreach Programs
Program requirements
At your site – A minimum of 10 participants is required. Fees range from $1 to $10 per person. For programs 50 miles or more round-trip from our site, a mileage fee of $0.70/mile over 50 miles will be charged.
At our site – A minimum of 10 participants is required. Program fees range from $1 to $10 per person, plus a per vehicle state park entrance fee.
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Bird Conservancy of the Rockies’ Colorado family and community programs are designed for families, children and community members living in Colorado. Most programs take place at the Bird Conservancy’s Environmental Learning Center in Brighton, although some programs take people on adventures into the mountains and other settings.
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Homeschool Programs
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies offers educational programs for homeschool families on birds and other nature-themed topics in the fall, winter and spring. Most programs are held in Brighton, Colorado, at the Bird Conservancy’s Environmental Learning Center or elsewhere at Barr Lake State Park, although sometimes we venture into the mountains for snowshoeing or other activities.
Homeschool programs are designed for multiple ages and ability levels and vary by program. We encourage older participants to be positive role models and mentors to younger homeschool students throughout all of the activities. Any children younger than the minimum age for the program are welcome to come along, but will not be directly included in activities. Parental supervision is required at all homeschool programs. *We must have a minimum of 10 children in order to run homeschool programs.
Family Programs
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies’ family programs are designed with the whole family in mind!
Most programs take place at the Bird Conservancy’s Environmental Learning Center in Brighton, Colorado, although some programs take families on adventures into the mountains and other settings within a day’s drive.
Recurring family programs include the annual Christmas Bird Count for Kids and various programs at partner events, especially those at Barr Lake State Park.
Please be sure to check in at our events calendar for upcoming programs.
Community Programming
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies’ Colorado family and community programs are designed for families, children and community members living throughout the Front Range of Colorado. Programs can take place at our Environmental Learning Center in Brighton, at local parks or at your site.
Online Registration Required for All Programs (unless otherwise noted)
For More Information on Colorado Programs:
Sarah Doxon
Education Manager
(303) 659-4348 x 53
Nebraska Community Outreach Programs
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies’ Nebraska family and community programs are designed for families, children, and community members living in Western Nebraska. Most programs take place at the local state parks and community centers near Scottsbluff and Chadron, NE. Programs provided at no cost to participants through generous support from partners & sponsors.
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Community Programming
Panhandle Trail Feathers
Did you know that western Nebraska is a fantastic place to go birding? Our unique and diverse habitats allow numerous bird species to thrive here throughout the year. Whether you are new to birds & birding or an avid birder, we invite you to join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies staff to explore different sites around the panhandle each month and learn about the birds that share our home. This is a great opportunity to connect not only to birds but also to nature and other outdoor enthusiasts. Everyone is welcome. Panhandle Trail Feathers is a bird outing and walk program running once a month, on Saturday mornings, April through November, with sites changing each month to a different “birdy” spot around the Panhandle. To register for and view upcoming Family Nature Club sessions, please click the Click Here to Register Button below!
Family Programming
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies’ Nebraska family and community programs are designed for families, children and community members living in Western Nebraska. Most programs take place at the local state parks and community centers near Scottsbluff and Chadron, NE. Recurring family programs include Family Nature Clubs and Family Nature Nights, along with other community outreach programs in the Nebraska Panhandle.
Family Nature Clubs
Family Nature Club is a monthly program, September through May, for family groups to encourage participants to discover the wonders of nature. Each month, a different program will be presented with interactive nature explorations and outdoor skills activities. Each family group will receive their own Exploration Kit to use during the series to investigate the nature around them and to encourage spending time in nature at home between sessions. To register for and view upcoming Family Nature Club sessions, please click the Click Here to Register button below!
Family Nature Nights
Bird Conservancy partners with local Nebraska natural resource organizations to bring a “nature fair” styled Family Nature Night to your school, church, or community center. Family Nature Nights are two hour programs held in the evening that allow the whole family to speak with biologists, play games, create take home crafts, and participate in activities designed to share the wonder of Nebraska’s natural resources!
Contact the Nebraska Education Manager if you would like to schedule a Family Nature Night at your site.
Online Registration Required for All Programs (unless otherwise noted)
For More Information on Nebraska Programs:
Delanie Bruce
Education Manager
(308) 633-1013
