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.
AUGUST
Saturday, August 1, Hartsel Days Festival, Hartsel, CO
Better Birdwatching will be at the event on Saturday from 8:00 AM-4:00 PM, selling and signing Mountain Birds Books. (Note that the event continues on Sunday.)
Saturday, August 8
9:00 AM-1:00 PM, Royal Gorge Farmers Market, Canon City
Better Birdwatching will be at the event selling and signing Mountain Birds Books.
https://www.royalgorgechamberalliance.org/royal-gorge-farmers-market/
2:30-3:30 PM, FREE Audiovisual Bird Program, Canon City Library
Learn to identify birds by sight and sound that are likely to be seen in the Cañon City area during the fall migration season. Program led by birding expert and author Joe LaFleur. Meet at Cañon City Regional Library, 516 Macon Ave., 719-269-9020. LaFleur will be selling and signing his Mountain Birds books after program.
Saturday, August 15, Wonderful World of Birds, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center, 201 S. Fairview St., Woodland Park, CO 80863, (719) 686-1820
Better Birdwatching will be at the event selling and signing Mountain Birds Books.
Come on up to the Dinosaur Resource Center and visit with live birds from the tropics, including a Toucan! Learn about these feathered creatures and their natural environments. Explore various exhibits and hands on activities and a special bird show at 11:00 am.
Admissions
Seniors (65+): $12.00
Adults: $13.00
Children 5-12: $9.00
Children 4 and under: FREE
Saturday, August 22, Old Colorado City Craft Fair, 8:00 AM-2:00 PM
1 S 24th Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 (Next to Bancroft Park)
Better Birdwatching will be at the event selling and signing Mountain Birds Books.
https://occcraftfair.wixsite.com/occ-craft-fair
Saturday, August 29, Bird Walk and Program, Mueller State Park
8:30-9:45 AM– Bird Walk. Meet at the Elk Meadows Trailhead. Learn how to identify local birds by sight and sound, while also learning about the plants and trees where birds live.
10:00-11:00 AM– Audiovisual Bird Program. Meet at Visitor Center. Learn to identify common breeding birds of the park by sight and sound.
Better Birdwatching- 888-414-2837, 719-301-8801, joe@betterbirdwatching.com
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