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Barr Lake

Apr 24
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Growing Naturally Nature Play Program

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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 the world around them. Some activities might include; examining a cool bug, building with sticks and logs, playing in the mud or snow, learning about wildlife, and going wherever our curiosity and imagination takes us!

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 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 Ln., Brighton, CO. Please note, a $10 Daily or Annual Colorado State Parks Pass is required for entry into the park at all times.

Apr 24
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Growing Naturally Nature Play Program

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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 the world around them. Some activities might include; examining a cool bug, building with sticks and logs, playing in the mud or snow, learning about wildlife, and going wherever our curiosity and imagination takes us!

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 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 Ln., Brighton, CO. Please note, a $10 Daily or Annual Colorado State Parks Pass is required for entry into the park at all times.

Apr 24
0

Growing Naturally Nature Play Program

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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 the world around them. Some activities might include; examining a cool bug, building with sticks and logs, playing in the mud or snow, learning about wildlife, and going wherever our curiosity and imagination takes us!

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 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 Ln., Brighton, CO. Please note, a $10 Daily or Annual Colorado State Parks Pass is required for entry into the park at all times.

Apr 24
0

Growing Naturally Nature Play Program

By | | No Comments

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 the world around them. Some activities might include; examining a cool bug, building with sticks and logs, playing in the mud or snow, learning about wildlife, and going wherever our curiosity and imagination takes us!

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 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 Ln., Brighton, CO. Please note, a $10 Daily or Annual Colorado State Parks Pass is required for entry into the park at all times.

Apr 12
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Girl Scout Journey in a Day: Think Like a Citizen Scientist

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Join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies and take part in a Journey in a Day on Saturday, April 29, 2023! The planned activities will help you work toward fulfilling the requirements for the Think Like A Citizen Scientist Journey and you will take away great ideas for your Take Action project. Learn all about birds, biodiversity and what makes a healthy ecosystem! Also learn how you can contribute meaningful data to science by observing the natural world around you!

The formal program will run from 9:45 a.m. to 4:00 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.

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.

This event is for Girl Scout Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors. This is not a drop-off event. All girls must be accompanied by their caregiver or attend with their troop. Adult safety ratios must be followed.

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 stop and reach out to Sherry Nickolaus at [email protected] for an application. Scholarship funds must be awarded before registration is complete. Thank you!

CLICK HERE to register!

Mar 30
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Barr Lake Bioblitz

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Do you enjoy exploring the natural world and discovering new things, building your bird list, and connecting with fellow nature lovers and bird enthusiasts?

Then join us for the 2023 Bird Conservancy of the Rockies BioBlitz and Community Science Celebration! Enjoy a day of exploration as we count as many different species as we can at Barr Lake State Park, learn about the park’s biodiversity, and celebrate community science!

You’ll join scientists and experts on short walks around Barr Lake State Park where you search for, identify and record as many species as possible! Do you like birds? Join the ornithologists group! Do you want to learn about plants? Join the botanists group! Do you want practice your bird identification skills? Join a bird walk! Just want to hang out and enjoy a beautiful Colorado day? There will be lots of things to do at the Nature Center base camp! You can join survey groups anytime between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

2023 BioBlitz Schedule

(additional surveys are being added daily so check back often!)

7:00-9:00 a.m. Bird Banding demonstration at our Banding Station (concurrent with bird surveys)
7:00-8:00 a.m. Guided Bird Survey
8:00-9:00 a.m. Guided Bird Survey
10:00-11:00 a.m. – Guided Reptile and Amphibian Survey
10:00-11:00 a.m. – Guided Insect Survey
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Guided Reptile and Amphibian Survey
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Guided Insect Survey
12:00 – 12:30 p.m. Lunch!
12:30 – 1:00 p.m. Meet the Experts!
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. – Guided Plant Survey
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Guided Plant Survey
3:00 p.m. BioBlitz Wrap-Up

BioBlitz participation is free, but there is a $10 state park fee unless you have an Annual State Parks Pass.

Mar 21
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Bird Walks at Barr Lake

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Join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies in this opportunity to get out and go birding around Barr Lake, seeing what different birds stop over throughout the year. This program is intended for ages 10 & up but all skill levels are welcome to attend. Binoculars and field guides will be available to borrow for the duration of the program.

Scholarships are available. Please complete this FORM BEFORE you register and wait for a reply from a Bird Conservancy staff member.

Registration is required and space is limited. Please CLICK HERE to register today!

This program takes place at Bird Conservancy of the Rockies 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 for inclusivity of all persons regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other status.

Mar 21
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Bird Walks at Barr Lake

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Join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies in this opportunity to get out and go birding around Barr Lake, seeing what different birds stop over throughout the year. This program is intended for ages 10 & up but all skill levels are welcome to attend. Binoculars and field guides will be available to borrow for the duration of the program.

Scholarships are available. Please complete this FORM BEFORE you register and wait for a reply from a Bird Conservancy staff member.

Registration is required and space is limited. Please CLICK HERE to register today!

This program takes place at Bird Conservancy of the Rockies 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 for inclusivity of all persons regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other status.

Mar 21
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(Cancelled) Bird Walks at Barr Lake

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This event has been canceled. Please join us next month!

Join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies in this opportunity to get out and go birding around Barr Lake, seeing what different birds stop over throughout the year. This program is intended for ages 10 & up but all skill levels are welcome to attend. Binoculars and field guides will be available to borrow for the duration of the program.

Scholarships are available. Please complete this FORM BEFORE you register and wait for a reply from a Bird Conservancy staff member.

Registration is required and space is limited. Please CLICK HERE to register today!

This program takes place at Bird Conservancy of the Rockies 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 for inclusivity of all persons regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other status.

Mar 21
0

Bird Walks at Barr lake

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Join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies in this opportunity to get out and go birding around Barr Lake, seeing what different birds stop over throughout the year. This program is intended for ages 10 & up but all skill levels are welcome to attend. Binoculars and field guides will be available to borrow for the duration of the program.

Scholarships are available. Please complete this FORM BEFORE you register and wait for a reply from a Bird Conservancy staff member.

Registration is required and space is limited. Please CLICK HERE to register today!

This program takes place at Bird Conservancy of the Rockies 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 for inclusivity of all persons regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other status.