FIELD TRIPS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
These Better Birdwatching events are FREE but some may require park passes, and more details may be listed below. The presenter 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, and also the book Mountain Birds of Teller County. He has been an active birdwatcher for over 30 years and lives in Woodland Park, Colorado.
Ages 5 and up, binoculars suggested for bird walks. In the event of extreme weather like severe rain and/or snow the walk will be cancelled. For more info: joe@betterbirdwatching.com, 719-301-8801.
MAY
Monday, May 25, Memorial Day, Green Mountain Falls
8:30-9:30 AM– FREE guided bird walk for about one mile, around Gazebo Lake, along Fountain Creek and up the start of the Red Butte Trail. Learn how to identify local birds by sight and sound, while also learning about the plants and trees where birds live. Meet at Painted Bear Store, 10550 Ute Pass Ave.
Saturday, May 30, Bird Walks at Wilkerson Pass
8:30-9:30 AM & 9:30-10:30 AM
FREE bird walks along the one mile Puma Point trail. Learn to identify birds by sight and sound while also learning about the trees and plants where birds live. Meet at Wilkerson Pass Visitor Center.
JUNE
Saturday, June 6, Outdoor Family Fun Day, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center, 201 S. Fairview St., Woodland Park, CO
Better Birdwatching will be at the event selling and signing Mountain Birds Books.
Fun outdoor activities for the whole family! Join the DRC on our outdoor plaza for a day full of family fun!
Saturday, June 13, Buena Vista, FREE Bird Walk and Program
9:00-10:00 AM- Guided Bird Walk
Walk for about one mile along Arkansas River. Learn to identify birds by sight and sound and about the trees and plants where birds live.
Meet at Book Nook store, 127 San Juan Ave., 719-395-6868. Book signing after walk.
11:00 AM-12:00 PM- Audiovisual Program.
Learn to identify common breeding birds of Buena Vista by sight and sound. Meet at Buena Vista Library, 131 Linderman Ave.
Tuesday, June 16, Evergreen Farmers Market, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Better Birdwatching will be at the event at the Center for the Arts selling and signing Mountain Birds Books.
Friday, June 19, Woodland Park Farmers Market, 8:00 AM-1:00 PM
Better Birdwatching will be at the event selling and signing Mountain Birds Books.
The Summer Market takes place Fridays from 8:00am-1:00pm, June through September in Memorial Park and on Henrietta Avenue and Center Street.
Saturday, June 20, Fairplay, FREE Bird Walk and Program
9:00-10:00 AM- Bird Walk
Along Beaver Creek Trail, about one mile. Learn how to identify local birds by sight and sound, and about the plants and trees where birds live. Meet at Trailhead on Beaver Creek Road north of Fairplay.
11:00 AM-12:00 PM- Audiovisual Program
Learn to identify local breeding birds by sight and sound. Meet at Fairplay Library, 400 Front St.
Friday, June 26, Woodland Park Farmers Market, 8:00 AM-1:00 PM
Better Birdwatching will be at the event selling and signing Mountain Birds Books.
The Summer Market takes place Fridays from 8:00am-1:00pm, June through September in Memorial Park and on Henrietta Avenue and Center Street.
Saturday, June 27, Salida Farmers Market, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Better Birdwatching will be at the event selling and signing Mountain Birds Books.
Salida’s Farmers Market takes place at Alpine Park, a centrally located 2-acre park adjacent to Salida’s vibrant downtown. Filled with grass and trees, Alpine Park provides an easy and ideal retreat. This community-focused event invites you to fill your basket with fresh local food, allow your kids to play on the playground, and spread out a blanket while live music fills the air.
https://www.foodshedalliance.com/
Saturday, June 27, Salida, FREE Audiovisual Program, 1:30-2:30 PM
Learn to identify local breeding birds by sight and sound. Program led by birding expert and author Joe LaFleur. Meet at Salida Regional Library, 405 E St., 719-539-4826.
Better Birdwatching- 888-414-2837, 719-301-8801, joe@betterbirdwatching.com
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