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.
SEPTEMBER
Friday, September 4, 10 AM-3 PM
“Hummingbird Market”, Georgetown, CO
Trying a new event this year, a great fit for me, the “Hummingbird Market” on historic Sixth St. in Georgetown, Colorado. Better Birdwatching will be at the event selling and signing Mountain Birds books .
https://members.evergreenchamber.org/events/details/georgetown-s-hummingbird-market-108537
Saturday, September 5, 10 AM-2 PM
Colorado Farm and Art Market, Margarita at Pine Creek, Colo. Spgs.
Better Birdwatching will be at the event selling and signing Mountain Birds books .
Saturday, September 12, 9:00-10:30 AM, FREE Guided Bird Walk
Front Range Birding Co., 10146 W San Juan Way #110, Littleton, CO
Walk for about one mile along South Platte River in Waterton Canyon. Learn to identify birds by sight and sound and about the trees and plants where birds live. Meet at the store. SPACE LIMITED, REGISTRATION REQUIRED. To register for walk call the store at 303.979.BIRD(2473).
10:30 AM-12:00 PM— Author & birding expert Joe LaFleur will be in the store signing his Mountain Birds books and answering your questions about birds.
Saturday, September 19, 10AM-6 PM
Oktoberfest Above the Clouds at Memorial Park in Woodland Park
Better Birdwatching will be at the event selling and signing Mountain Birds books .
Enjoy music, food, refreshments, and fun at the foot of America’s Mountain
with a Bavarian-style Oktoberfest celebration.
https://wpoktoberfest.org/
Saturday, September 26, 8:30-9:30 AM, FREE Bird Walk
Wild and Kind Coffee Shop, 10550 Ute Pass Ave, Green Mountain Falls
FREE guided bird walk for about one mile around Gazebo Lake, along Fountain Creek and up the Red Butte Trail. Learn to identify birds by sight and sound while also learning about the plants and trees where birds live. Meet at Coffee Shop.
Better Birdwatching- 888-414-2837, 719-301-8801, joe@betterbirdwatching.com
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