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Christmas Bird Count for Kids!

Barr Lake State Park 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton, Colorado

Date: Saturday, December 3rd Time: 9:30a-12p Cost: $7/child (1-17 years); $1/adult (+ $9/vehicle State Park entrance fee) Location: Barr Lake State Park 13401 Picadilly Rd., Brighton, CO Discover the birds who tough out the winter at Barr Lake! Become a community scientist by helping us to identify and count as many species at we can. Groups will hike to different...

Family Christmas Bird Count

Barr Lake State Park 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton, Colorado

Discover the birds who tough out the winter at Barr Lake! Become a community scientist by helping us to identify and count as many species at we can. Registration is required. Follow this LINK to register! Cost: $7/child (Ages 1-17) $1/adult (18 & up) Scholarships are available. Please complete this FORM BEFORE you register and wait for a reply from a...

Bald Eagle Extravaganza – Family & Homeschool

Barr Lake State Park 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton, Colorado

Learn all about the Bald Eagles of Barr lake, the science and studies working to protect them, all while observing them on a guided walk. Have a little one? We have developmentally appropriate activities for our littlest learners, too! Playing outside can get messy, so be sure to wear old clothes! Registration is required. Follow this LINK to register! Cost:...

Family Nature Club: Science of Snow

Elks Shelter at Riverside Park, Scottsbluff, NE 69361

Love it or hate it, there is more to snow than meets the eye! Join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies educators for the "Science of Snow". We discover how snow is made, explore the beautiful patterns of snowflakes, and create some snow-art (“snart”?). If there’s no snow, not to worry – we will make our own (and show you how)!...

All About Raptors – Family & Homeschool Program

Bird Conservancy's Environmental Learning Center 14500 Lark Bunting Lane, Brighton, CO, United States

We’re going to explore the world of birds of prey, learning about their specific adaptations needed to thrive as predators in their ecosystems. Nature's Educators will be bringing along some live birds for an up close presentation on some of the raptors that call Colorado home. Have a little one? We have developmentally appropriate activities for our littlest learners, too!...

Family Nature Club visits Riverside Discovery Center

Bears, bison and monkeys; oh my! Join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies educators for a special Family Nature Club at Riverside Discovery Center! We will explore the various animals, investigating how they are similar to animals of the Panhandle and making observations using art and journaling. We will be outside the entire time. Please dress comfortably for the weather and bring snacks/water...

Wonderful Waterfowl – Family & Homeschool Program

Bird Conservancy's Environmental Learning Center 14500 Lark Bunting Lane, Brighton, CO, United States

Learn all about the birds of the water and what important adaptations they have. Have a little one? We have developmentally appropriate activities for our littlest learners, too! Playing outside can get messy, so be sure to wear old clothes! Registration is required. Follow this LINK to register! Cost: $7/child (Ages 1-17) $1/adult (18 & up) Scholarships are available. Please...

Family Nature Club: Exploring Spring

Elks Shelter at Riverside Park, Scottsbluff, NE 69361

The coldest days are behind us, the world is waking up. Spring is coming! Join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies educators as we discover what signs of spring can be found right outside our front doors. We will use our sense of smell, hearing, sight, and touch to explore Riverside Park and learn more about what plants and animals in...

Nests & Eggs – Family & Homeschool Program

Bird Conservancy's Environmental Learning Center 14500 Lark Bunting Lane, Brighton, CO, United States

During spring and summer, birds are busy building nests and laying eggs. Join us to discover the amazing variety of nests that birds can build and the incredible array of eggs they lay. We'll even practice our birdy engineering skills by building our own nests! Have a little one? We have developmentally appropriate activities for our littlest learners, too! Playing...

Growing Naturally Nature Play Program

Bird Conservancy's Environmental Learning Center 14500 Lark Bunting Lane, Brighton, CO, United States

This program is designed for children 4 and under and their grownups, however older siblings are always welcome! Join us anytime between 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on Mondays for a morning of wild fun! Free play in nature helps kids to develop mind, body and soul; it gives them the space to explore, take healthy risks, and form meaningful connections with...