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. To stay informed, register by emailing joe@betterbirdwatching.com. For more info, call 719-301-8801.
MAY
Bird Walk and Program at Victor Lowell Thomas Museum
Sat., May 27 in Victor, CO
8:30 to 9:30 AM – free bird walk. Meet at the new American Eagles upper parking lot for a bird walk on the Grouse Mountain trails. Binoculars suggested, ages five and up.
10:30 to 11:30 AM – free program. Meet at Victor museum. Learn to identify like local birds in this audiovisual presentation. After program, author Joe LaFleur will be at the museum until 4:00 PM signing books and answering your questions about birds.
JUNE
Bird Walk and Program at Garden of the Gods
Sat., June 3, Colorado Springs
8:00-9:30 AM– Bird walk to Rock Ledge Ranch, meet at Visitor Center.
10:00-11:00 AM– Bird Program at Visitor Center to learn to identify local common birds by sight and sound.
Bird Walk and Program at Wild Bird Center
Sat., June 10, Colorado Springs
8:30-9:30 AM- Bird walk on the Greenway Trail. Meet at Wild Bird Center.
10:00-11:00 AM- Bird Program at Wild Bird Center to learn to identify local common birds by sight and sound.
Bird Walk on Pikes Peak Highway at Crystal Reservoir
Sat., June 17, 8:30-9:30 AM– Guided bird walk at Crystal Reservoir. Highway access fee to Crystal Reservoir is $5 per person at the gate.
Bird Walks at Mueller State Park, Outdoor Skills Day
Sat., June 24– One hour guided bird walks on Outlook Ridge Trail at 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM. Meet at the Visitor Center area. Between the walks Better Birdwatching will also have a table at the event to talk with visitors about birds.
JULY
4th of July Festival
Tues., July 4
Woodland Park, CO
More details to come
Bronc Day Festival
Sat., July 29, 9 AM to 3 PM
Green Mountain Falls, CO
Better Birdwatching will have a table at festival selling the Mountain Birds of Teller County Book and Better Birdwatching DVDs.
For more info about the festival visit:
https://www.discoverutepass.com/bronc-day/
https://www.broncdayfestival.org/
AUGUST
Arts and Crafts Fair
Fri., August 11
Woodland Park, CO
More details to come
Arts and Crafts Fair
Fri., August 25
Woodland Park, CO
More details to come
Better Birdwatching- 888-414-2837, 719-301-8801, joe@betterbirdwatching.com
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