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Wildcat Hills BioBlitz 2022

Wildcat Hills Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering, NE, United States

Wildcat Hills Join natural resource experts as we investigate and record the biodiversity of the Wildcat Hills! A BioBlitz is a 24-hour inventory of all the species in a specific area! Program of events: Friday, July 15 5:30 pm - Dinner *Registration required for a meal 6:30 pm - Welcome & iNaturalist Orientation 7:00 pm - Nature Trivia 8:00 pm...

FREE!

Birding by Kayak

Oliver Reservoir Recreation Area Kimball, NE, United States

Join Bird Conservancy to 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 Oliver Reservoir as much as we do. Kayaks, life jackets, and binoculars will be provided. Registration is required and limited to 8 people. Free with valid vehicle...

FREE!

Barr Lake Banding Station Visits

Barr Lake Banding Station 13401 Picadilly Rd, Brighton, CO, United States

Visit our Bird Banding Station located at Barr Lake State Park this fall for an up close and personal experience with birds! 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. You will also learn about specialized bird adaptations and behavior, annual migration, crucial habitat requirements, and key conservation...

$6

Homeschool Bird Banding! Day 1

Barr Lake Banding Station 13401 Picadilly Rd, Brighton, CO, United States

Date: Wednesday, August 24th Time: 9-11a Cost: $7/child (1-17 years); $1/adult (+ $9/vehicle State Park entrance fee) Location: Barr Lake State Park 13401 Picadilly Rd., Brighton, CO 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....

Homeschool Bird Banding! Day 2

Barr Lake Banding Station 13401 Picadilly Rd, Brighton, CO, United States

Date: Thursday, August 25th Time: 9-11a Cost: $7/child (1-17 years); $1/adult (+ $9/vehicle State Park entrance fee) Location: Barr Lake State Park 13401 Picadilly Rd., Brighton, CO 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....

Chadron State Park BioBlitz (2022)

Chadron State Park 15951 Gold Rush Byway, Chadron, NE, United States

Join us during our annual Chadron State Park BioBlitz as we discover the biodiversity of Chadron State Park!

FREE - Valid State Park pass required

Be a Bird Conservancy Biologist! Family & Homeschool Program

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

Date: Thursday, September 15th Time: 9-11a Cost: $7/child (1-17 years); $1/adult (+ $9/vehicle State Park entrance fee) Location: Bird Conservancy's Environmental Learning Center 14500 Lark Bunting Lane, Brighton, CO Have you ever wondered what being a wildlife biologist is like? Join us to discover what it's like to study birds for Bird Conservancy! Have a little one? We have developmentally...

Night Hike! Family & Homeschool Program

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

Date: Thursday, October 13th Time: 6:30-8p Cost: $7/child (1-17 years); $1/adult (+ $9/vehicle State Park entrance fee) Location: Bird Conservancy's Environmental Learning Center 14500 Lark Bunting Lane, Brighton, CO Whoooo goes bump in the night? Nocturnal creatures, of course! Join us for an evening exploring the incredible adaptations of the animals that rule the night at Barr Lake! Have a...

Sensory Exploration: Family Nature Club

1600 South Beltline West, Scottsbluff, NE 69361

Join educators with Bird Conservancy for the new year of the Family Nature Club series! Join us for the Sensory Exploration: Family Nature Club! Play in games and activities that explore how animals use their different senses (smell, touch, sight, sound) to explore the world around them. Sensory Exploration will be outside the entire time. Please dress comfortably for the...

Beautiful Birds! Family & Homeschool Program

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

Date: Thursday, November 10th Time: 9-11a Cost: $7/child (1-17 years); $1/adult (+ $9/vehicle State Park entrance fee) Location: Bird Conservancy's Environmental Learning Center 14500 Lark Bunting Lane, Brighton, CO Winter is for the birds! Despite the chilly weather, birds still love Barr Lake in the winter time. Join us to discover how birds not just survive, but thrive during this...