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
Saturday, May 2, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
9:00-10:00 AM– Guided bird walk for about one mile through a variety of habitats like Ponderosa Pine woodland, shrubland and grassland. Learn how to identify birds by sight and sound while also learning about the trees and plants where birds live. Meet at the Visitor Center, park entrance fee $10.
Saturday, May 9, Spring Makers Market at the Sluice
9:00 AM-4:00 PM. 2752 W. Colorado Ave, Colorado Spring
Better Birdwatching will be at the event selling and signing Mountain Birds books. Join us for a curated market featuring local makers and designers. Find unique gifts for mom, fresh flowers, candles, jewelry,works of art, and more.
Saturday, May 16, Starsmore Hummingbird Festival
10:00 AM-2:00 PM. Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center, 2120 S Cheyenne Canyon Rd, Colorado Springs
Better Birdwatching will be at the event selling and signing Mountain Birds books.
Join the Friends of Cheyenne Cañon at the Starsmore Discovery Center early May of each year. We will have a variety of fun and educational presentations for people of all ages. Please consider carpooling to the event as parking lots in North Cheyenne Cañon Park have limited space.
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.
Better Birdwatching- 888-414-2837, 719-301-8801, joe@betterbirdwatching.comFRE
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