Bird Conservancy of the Rockies

Nebraska Statewide Kayak Cleanup
2025-08-21 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Lake Minatare SRA, 290415 The Point Road, Minatare, NE, 69356
Join us for this special STATEWIDE Kayak Clean Up. Other locations across Nebraska will also participate and clean up their respective habitats. Together, let’s see how many pounds of trash we can remove from our ecosystems in just one evening!
We will be providing trash bags & gloves for all those interested in helping to clean up trash while on the water. We will meet at the West Wind Bay Boat Ramp. Safety and basic instructions will be given at the beginning of the event. You will be emailed prior to the event to confirm your registration and any needed details.
This event is free, and we welcome you to either borrow a kayak or bring your own! Due to limited kayak supply, we do require registration. To register to use a kayak from Nebraska Game and Parks, please visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LGHJVQZ (Kayaks are available to people ages 10 & up, and are limited on a first-come first first-serve basis)
To let us know you plan on coming and that you’re either bringing your own kayak, or cleaning up on land, visit the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LGMCCJN

Barr Lake Banding Station
2025-08-23 - 2025-08-24, 2025-08-26 - 2025-08-31, 2025-09-02 - 2025-09-07, 2025-09-09 - 2025-09-14, 2025-09-16 - 2025-09-21, 2025-09-23 - 2025-09-28, 2025-09-30 - 2025-10-05, 2025-10-07 - 2025-10-12 and 2 more dates | Barr Lake Banding Station, 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton, CO, 80603
Migration is a magical time of year! Join us for a unique opportunity to experience science in action and observe a wildlife biologist banding and collecting important scientific data on live, migrating birds. The data collected gives us insight to many aspects of avian life history and can be used to inform conservation decisions.
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Scholarships are available! Please apply before registering for your visit. You can apply by clicking here.
Open to the public August 23 through October 23, six days a week (closed Mondays). Weekday programs available from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m., and weekend programs are available from 8-9 a.m., 9-10 a.m., and 10-11 a.m.
Schedule is weather permitting. Station is closed during precipitation or high winds, and may close early during very hot weather and open later if very cold.
Access to the Banding Station requires traveling ~1/4 of a mile on a gravel trail. Please let us know if we can offer any accommodations or assistance to help you get to the Station. Please note, the Banding Station is in a new temporary location this year. Instructions will be included in your confirmation email.
Parking is available at the Barr Lake State Park Nature Center Parking lot ($10/vehicle Daily Entrance Fee; Annual State Park Pass; or Keep Colorado Wild Pass entrance fee applies) – 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton, CO 80603. Accessible parking and accessible restrooms are available.
If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Doxon, Education Manager, at sarah.doxon@birdconservancy.org or (303) 659-4348 x53

Girl Scout Journey in a Day: Think Like a Citizen Scientist
2025-08-23 10:00 - 14:30 | Environmental Learning Center, 16500 Lark Bunting Ln, Brighton, CO, 80603
Join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies for a Journey in a Day on Saturday August 23rd, 2025! This event will help you work toward the requirements for the Think Like A Citizen Scientist Journey. Learn all about birds, wildlife, and how you can contribute meaningful data to science by observing the natural world around you!
The formal program will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. but you are welcome to arrive early or stay late and enjoy Barr Lake State Park. We will break for lunch on your own (we’ll provide the space, you provide the lunch) from 12-12:45 p.m. and reconvene at 1 p.m. Be sure to bring water bottles, hats, sunscreen, insect repellant, and anything else you need to be comfortable in the outdoors all day.
This event is for Girl Scout Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors. THIS IS NOT A DROP-OFF EVENT. All scouts must be accompanied by their caregiver or attend with their troop. Adult safety ratios must be followed.
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Please note a $10 daily or an annual Colorado State Park Pass will be required for entry into the park. Daily passes are valid until noon the following day.
We will send out final details two days before the event with parking and driving directions but feel free to reach out if you have any questions prior to that.
Scholarship funds are available on a first-come, first-served need basis. If you would like to apply for a scholarship please reach out to Sarah Doxon at sarah.doxon@birdconservancy.org BEFORE completing registration. Scholarship funds must be awarded before you register. Thank you!

Evening Bird Walk
2025-08-27 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-09-17 18:00 - 19:30 | YMCA Trails West Camp, 1918 Beltline Hwy W., Scottsbluff, NE, 69363
Whether you are new to birds & 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.
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Evening Birding Walk will be gathering at YMCA Trails West Camp, 1918 S Beltline Hwy W, Scottsbluff, NE 69363. For more information 308-633-1013 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.

Pineridge Banding Station
2025-09-02 - 2025-09-06, 2025-09-09 - 2025-09-13, 2025-09-16 - 2025-09-20, 2025-09-23 - 2025-09-27, 2025-09-30 - 2025-10-04, 2025-10-07 - 2025-10-11 | Pineridge Banding Station, 3502 CR 42C, Fort Collins, CO, 80526
During a visit to our banding station you will have a unique opportunity to experience science in action and observe a wildlife biologist banding and collecting important scientific data on live, migrating birds. This program is provided at no cost to participants due to generous support from donors, but registration is required for all individuals and groups. Groups are limited to 15 people per one hour time slot. One hour programs are available Tuesday – Friday from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and Saturdays from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. (closed Sundays & Mondays).

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Location: North end of Dixon Reservoir within Pineridge Natural Area Fort Collins, CO
Parking lot: 3502 CR 42C, Fort Collins, CO 80526
Fall 2025 dates: Open September 2nd through October 11th, open Tuesday through Saturday.
Commonly banded birds: Spotted Towhee, White-crowned Sparrow, Orange-crowned Warbler, Wilson’s Warbler (fall), House Wren.

Please contact Education Manager, Stephanie Wheeler or (970) 482-1707 x 40 for more information.
School programs are available from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday, For more information and to schedule your school program, please contact us.

Family Nature Club
2025-09-06 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-10-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Scotts Bluff National Monument, 190276 Old Oregon Trail, Gering, NE, 69341
Family Nature Club is designed for children and their grown-ups as an opportunity to spend time in nature, regardless of the season, to play interactive & engaging games together, and to learn about Western Nebraska’s unique wildlife and landscape. Every month will feature a new nature topic.
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We hope to explore the natural wonders of western Nebraska with your family every month this year.
Family Nature Club is intended for children and their grown-ups. Each family group will receive an Exploration Kit to use during the series to explore the natural world around them at home. Family Nature Club will be outside the entire time unless otherwise noted. Please dress comfortably for the weather and bring snacks/water as needed.
Family Nature Club will be gathering at the Scotts Bluff National Monument, 190276 Old Oregon Trail, Gering, NE 69341 .
For more information 308-633-1013.
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

World Migratory Bird Day
2025-10-11 | Scotts Bluff National Monument, 190276 Old Oregon Trail, Gering, NE, 69341
Stop by the Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center anytime during the afternoon to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day and chat with Bird Conservancy educators about birds and birding in Nebraska. We will have a table set up on the Scotts Bluff National Monument’s front lawn of the visitors center, and look forward to sharing our passion for birds with you! World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) highlights the global need for conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. It is officially celebrated worldwide on the 2nd Saturday in May (May 10, 2025) and the 2nd Saturday in October (October 11, 2025) to coincide with the movement of birds during their seasonal migrations.
Our Nebraska Education Team will have THREE opportunities throughout the day on October 11th to get outside, learn about & enjoy Nebraska’s migratory, as well as resident, birds, and explore this year’s WMBD conservation theme – Shared Spaces: Creating Bird-Friendly Cities & Communities, which focuses on the many ways that we can help birds where we live.
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.

Birding at the Bluff
2025-10-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Scotts Bluff National Monument, 190276 Old Oregon Trail, Gering, NE, 69341
Enjoy a pleasant early evening birding stroll around the vicinity of the Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center to wrap up World Migratory Bird Day. Whether you are new to birding, an avid birder, or just want to get outdoors and enjoy some time with others, everyone is welcome! We will meet on the front lawn of the visitor’s center. Binoculars will be available to borrow. World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) highlights the global need for conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. It is officially celebrated worldwide on the 2nd Saturday in May (May 10, 2025) and the 2nd Saturday in October (October 11, 2025) to coincide with the movement of birds during their seasonal migrations.
Our Nebraska Education Team is offering THREE opportunities throughout the day on October 11th to get outside, learn about & enjoy Nebraska’s migratory, as well as resident, birds, and explore this year’s WMBD conservation theme – Shared Spaces: Creating Bird-Friendly Cities & Communities, which focuses on the many ways that we can help birds where we live.
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.

Monthly Bird Walks - 10/25/2025
2025-10-25 09:00 - 11:00 | NE
Join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies on the last Saturday of each month for some bird-watching fun! These bird outings are designed to be welcoming to all so let’s come together, learn, and enjoy the outdoors as a community of nature lovers. Our flock welcomes all. No birding experience required – just bring your enthusiasm! Binoculars, field guides, and some adaptive equipment will be available to borrow.
This month’s theme is: Trick or Treat with Birds
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Access Information: This program includes traveling up to 1.5 miles on a packed dirt trail, with little to no incline. Accessible parking and restrooms are available at the meeting location. Some adaptive equipment is available for this event. Please reach out to Sarah Doxon at sarah.doxon@birdconservancy.org or 303-659-4348 x 53 for more information.
Scholarships are available. Please complete this form: www.birdconservancy.org/scholarship-communityevents BEFORE you register and wait for a reply from a Bird Conservancy staff member.
This program takes place at Bird Conservancy’s Environmental Learning Center (14500 Lark Bunting Ln, Brighton, CO 80603). Please note, a $10 Daily or Annual Colorado State Parks Pass is required for entry into the park at all times.
Our community of practice is to be an organization that welcomes 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
2025-11-06 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 one of many songs like Fishin’ in the Dark or Stick Season, music by Taylor Swift, or even bird calls!
No cost to play. Phones and apps like Shazam and Merlin Bird ID (sound identification) can be used to help you identify the songs. Bring your friends, family, and music & nature nerds to enjoy this interactive edition of Nature Music Bingo at the Papa Moon HQ on Avenue B.

Why Birds? A Community Curated Art Exhibit
2025-11-07 06:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-21 17:30 - 20:00 | Fort Collins Museum of Art, 201 S. College Ave, Fort Collins, CO, 80524
Why do we… Love, Need, Watch, Admire, Study, and Protect Birds? Humans have been fascinated with birds for thousands of years. Come visit our Community Curated Art Exhibit to admire the beauty of birds and the various ways birds have captivated the hearts of our local community.
Hosted by the Fort Collins Museum of Art: November 1-30, 2025
Special Events:
First Friday, November 7 • 6 – 9pm • Take inspiration from
birds and get creative in the space.
November 21 • 5:30 – 8pm • Attend the reception and learn
about how Bird Conservancy works to protect birds and
build connections between our community and local
wildlife.
Art will be up in MoA for month of November. Normal daily admission fees apply. But admission will be free on First Friday (November 7th, 6-9 p.m. when people can come in, see the art, chat with educators, and create some of their own art) and for our reception on November 21st (5:30 – 8 p.m.).

Birding for All - 11/11/2025
2025-11-11 10:00 - 11:30 | NE
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies is partnering with Birdability® to ensure the joys of birding are accessible to all! While these bird outings are open to everyone, they are designed for folks with disabilities or other access challenges.
This month’s theme is: Wonderful Waterfowl
Access Information: This program includes traveling ~0.5 miles on a packed dirt trail, with some slight inclines. Accessible parking and restrooms are available at the meeting location. Some adaptive equipment is available for this event. Bird Conservancy is committed to making our events accessible to everyone, If you require an accommodation or service to fully participate, please contact Sarah Doxon (303-659-4348 x 53 or sarah.doxon@birdconservancy.org) for more information.
Scholarships are available. Please complete this FORM BEFORE you register and wait for a reply from a Bird Conservancy staff member.

This program takes place at Bird Conservancy’s Environmental Learning Center located at 14500 Lark Bunting Lane, Brighton, CO. Please note, a $10 Daily or Annual Colorado State Parks Pass is required for entry into the park at all times.
Our community of practice is to be an organization that welcomes 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.

Bird Conservancy Presents: A Brother's Fountain, A Celebration and Thank You to the Community
2025-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Odell Brewing, 800 E Lincoln Ave, Fort Collins, CO, 80524
Join us on Thursday, November 13th from 6 – 8 p.m. at Odell Brewing in Fort Collins for an evening of great music, community, and great beer. We are so excited to have A Brother’s Fountain playing their music inspired by life’s extraordinary gifts – mother nature, authentic friendship, epic adventures, and mysteries that keep us ever-curious. Songs range from rowdy and anthemic to reflective, laid-back sing-alongs.
A special thank you to Bohemian Foundation and Odell Brewing for sponsoring this event. This event is open to the public and is free of charge.
