Bird Conservancy of the Rockies

Birds of the Bluff
2025-07-05 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-07-12 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-07-19 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Denver) | Scotts Bluff National Monument, 190276 Old Oregon Trail, Gering, NE, 69341
Western Nebraska offers a unique blend of historical landmarks, stunning natural beauty, and outdoor adventure. It is also a fantastic place for birds!
Whether you are local or visiting Scotts Bluff National Monument as part of your vacation plans, please join a Bird Conservancy educator on Saturday mornings to learn about the amazing birds that call Scotts Bluff National Monument and western Nebraska home for the summer.
We will have a table set up on the visitor center’s front lawn and look forward to sharing our passion for birds and western Nebraska wildlife with you! In the event of inclement weather, this program will move inside the visitor center.

Birding by Kayak
2025-07-09 18:30 - 20:30 | NE
Gain a new perspective on birds — from the water!
After an introduction to kayaking, we will head out on the water to discover the incredible birds that love Winters Creek Lake as much as we do. Kayaks, life jackets, and binoculars will be provided. Have your own kayak? We’d love to welcome you to join, too! Email delanie.bruce@birdconservancy.org to let us know you’ll be bringing your own kayak, canoe, or even paddleboard!
Provided kayaks are limited to 8 people. Participants needing to use one of our kayaks must be 10 years of age or older by the time of the event.
Registration is required if you need to borrow a kayak and closes July 7th at 11:59 p.m..
Click here to register!
Birding by Kayak will be gathering at Winters Creek Lake, off of Stonegate Road & Jenkins Road, Minatare, NE 69356. Heading north on Stonegate Road, you will turn left on Jenkins Road, then take an immediate left onto the first path/road on Jenkins. This will lead you to a dead end at the parking lot and meeting location for Birding by Kayak at Winters Creek.

Thirsty Bird - Science on Tap - 7/10/2025
2025-07-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Funkwerks Brewing, 1900 E. Lincoln Ave, Fort Collins, CO, 80524
Join us at our Thirsty Bird – Science on Tap programs this year! Guests will learn about what we do as an organization, our programs in local communities and get a glimpse into our research. We hope you’ll join us throughout 2025 to raise a glass to birds and learn more about Bird Conservancy of the Rockies!
Each Thirsty Bird starts at 4 p.m. From 4 – 5 p.m. you can mingle with Bird Conservancy staff and supporters, grab a drink and get a good seat! Starting promptly at 5 p.m. a staff member will begin a presentation focused on their work at Bird Conservancy as well as fun natural history facts about local birds. These presentations are engaging, thoughtful and you will walk away with new knowledge! Last year our Thirsty Bird events were very well attended. If you are hoping to get a seat at a table we recommend arriving at 4 p.m. Otherwise it may be standing room only.
Our July presenter will be Dr. Jacob Job, our Communications Director. On any given night, dense clouds of dark, ghostly figures pass over your head as you sleep. Maybe you never knew they were there, but there are people out there who are deciphering all the unseen movement that happens amid the darkness. Dr. Jacob Job will reveal the mysteries of nocturnal bird migration through the monitoring of their nocturnal communications, a field of study still very much in its infancy.
All Thirsty Bird events take place at Funkwerks Brewing in Fort Collins.

Evening Bird Walk
2025-07-16 18:30 - 20:00 | YMCA Trails West Camp, 1918 Beltline Hwy W., Scottsbluff, NE, 69363
Whether you are new to birds and birding or an avid birder, we invite you to join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies educators for a relaxing summer evening walk through Riverside Park, as we look for birds along the North Platte River and within the YMCA Trails West Camp. This is the perfect opportunity to connect with nature, enjoy the outdoors, and meet fellow bird and nature lovers. Come for a little while or stay as long as you’d like!
Binoculars and field guides will be available to borrow. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and be prepared to be outside for up to the duration of the program.
Registration is limited to 15 people. Click Here to Register!
Evening Birding Walk will be gathering at YMCA Trails West Camp, 1918 S Beltline Hwy W, Scottsbluff, NE 69363.
For more information: Noelle at 308-633-1013 or noelle.grunwald@birdconservancy.org
Thanks to generous support from individual donations, our programs are offered at NO COST to you! Want to help keep our programs at no cost? Consider donating to Bird Conservancy’s – Nebraska Education Program. All are welcome. Our community of practice is to be an organization that empowers people of all backgrounds, beliefs, colors, and creeds to join in, benefit from, and contribute to our mission. We strive to ensure everyone feels safe and included at our programs and events, and can find a place for themselves in nature.

Nature Music Bingo
2025-07-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Papa Moon HQ, 3109 Ave B, Scottsbluff, NE, 69361
We are excited to partner with Papa Moon Craft Ciders to bring you Nature Music Bingo!
What does Nature Music Bingo mean? There will be music with “nature” words in the song title and artists’ names, OR actual calls from some of our local western Nebraska wildlife. You may hear coyote calls, songs like Fishin’ in the Dark, music by Earth, Wind & Fire! Phones and apps like Shazam and Merlin Bird ID (sound identification) can be used to help you identify the songs.
No cost to play! Bring your friends, family, and bird nerds to enjoy this interactive edition of Nature Music Bingo at the Papa Moon HQ on Avenue B.
