FIELD TRIPS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
These Better Birdwatching events are free but some may require park passes, and more details may be listed below.
Joe LaFleur holds degrees in wildlife biology and communications and is the author of Better Birdwatching, a series of DVDs about birds of North America. He has been collecting video and sounds of birds for 25 years and lives in Woodland Park, CO
Sat., May 12, Bird Program & Walk, Standley Lake Regional Park, Westminster, CO
- 4:30-5:30 PM- DVD author Joe LaFleur will provide an audiovisual program about common birds of the spring migration seaason. The program will help you identify birds by sight and sound and will also review preferred habitats where each species is likely to be encountered. Meet at the Nature Center.
- 5:30-6:30 PM- Join Mr. LaFleur for a guided bird walk. The walk features hands-on identification of migrant and breeding birds in a variety of habitats. Beginners are welcome. Meet at the Nature Center.
Ages 10 and up. Bring binoculars and good walking shoes. You must register by calling 303-425-1097 or going to the park website. Bird walk and program cost is $8.00 and a daily parks pass is required.
Sat., May 19, Bird ID Program, Lake George Library, Lake George, CO
- 10:30 AM-11:30 AM- Wildlife Biologist and DVD author Joe LaFleur will provide a free audiovisual program about local common birds of the spring season. The program will help you identify birds by sight and sound and will also review preferred habitats where each species is likely to be encountered. Ideal for beginners, ages 10 and up.
For more information call 719-748-3812 or 719-301-8801.
Call 719-748-3812 to register, deadline is May 17.