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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

Webinar – Birding 201: Hummingbirds & Swifts!

Online/Virtual Program

Join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies educators to take your birding knowledge to the next level! In this interactive webinar we will be focusing on the interesting behaviors of Hummingbirds and Swifts, how to attract Hummingbirds to your yard, and how to find and identify Swifts. Please have your favorite birding field guide or bird id app handy to help...

$3

Nature Art! Family & Homeschool Program

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

Date: Saturday, September 25th 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 **This program is limited to children and their grownups** There are countless ways to create art, and nature is the ultimate inspiration. Join Bird Conservancy Eduators as we explore our creative...

Wild Wednesdays!

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

Date: Wednesday, October 6th Time: 9:30-11a Who: Children 4 years & under and their grownups (older sibling also welcome!) Cost: During the pilot phase, this program is provided at no cost to participants thanks to generous contributions from donors! (*though please note that a $9/vehicle state parks pass is required) Location: Bird Conservancy's Environmental Learning Center 14500 Lark Bunting Lane, Brighton, CO...

Live from the Barr Lake Banding Station! A Virtual Program

Online/Virtual Program

Join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies at the Barr Lake Banding Station for a virtual bird banding experience! Educators and biologists will be live streaming from the banding station to show you incredible birds, give you an in-depth look at the bird banding process, and talk all things migration! The program fee is $3 to attend this webinar. Follow this...

$3

Annual Fall Fundraiser!

Denver Museum of Nature & Science 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO, United States

Mark your calendars to join us for our 2021 Fall Fundraiser at Denver Museum of Nature & Science!

$40

Crepuscular Crawl! Family & Homeschool Program

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

Date: Saturday, October 16th 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 **This program is limited to children and their grownups** Whooo goes bump in the night? Noctural creatures, of course! Join us for an evening exploring the incredible adaptations of the animals...

Barr Lake Bird Banding Station Program for Birdability Week 2021

Barr Lake Nature Center 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton, CO, United States

Join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies Educators for an accessible outing at our Bird Banding Station located at Barr Lake State Park in Brighton, CO. We will be celebrating Birdability week for birders with disabilities or health issues.  We will meet at the Nature Center at 8:30am for the first session and 9:30am for the second session where bathrooms are available....

Archery and Feathers! Family & Homeschool Program

Barr Lake State Park 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton, Colorado

Date: Saturday, November 13th Time: 9-11a Cost: $7/child (1-17 years); $1/adult (+ $9/vehicle State Park entrance fee) Location: Archery Range at Barr Lake State Park 13401 Picadilly Rd, Brighton, CO **This program is limited to children and their grownups** Enjoy a morning learning the basics of archery and how the physics of feathers can help you hit the bullseye! Have...

Molt 101: An Introduction to Understanding Molt in Birds

Online/Virtual Program

All birds have feathers, and all birds need to replace those feathers from time to time. The study of molt, or feather replacement, is chock-full of jargon and can be difficult to approach. What is the difference between juvenile and immature? Why do Blue Jays go bald sometimes? Why do some birds have a breeding plumage while others look the same...