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Great Backyard Bird Count

Barr Lake Nature Center 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton, CO

The Great Backyard Bird Count was established in 1998 by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society to use citizen scientists to gather data on wild birds and contribute to an online database in near real-time! Join the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies educators as we spend the morning birding at Barr Lake SP and gathering data...

Annual Eagle Festival at Barr Lake State Park

Barr Lake Nature Center 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton, CO

Look for us at Barr Lake's Annual Eagle Fest! There will be crafts for the kids and a live raptor presentation for everyone to enjoy. 
Join us for a hike out to see Bald Eagles on the lake (3 mile roundtrip walk). This event is free with your daily park pass or annual Colorado State Parks pass. Please call 303-659-6005 to RSVP.

Bald Eagle Watch – Community Scientist Training

Barr Lake Nature Center 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton, CO

Become a community scientist with Bird Conservancy of the Rockies’ Bald Eagle Watch program and help monitor eagle nests across the Front Range to provide information to biologists on the nesting success of the Colorado population.

Annual Bald Eagle Hike

Barr Lake Nature Center 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton, CO

Come join us for our annual Bald Eagle hike! We will be at Barr Lake SP learning about the habitat and history of our Bald Eagle's at Barr Lake, and then we will grab our binoculars and look to the skies to find them! It's a great way for the whole family to enjoy the outdoors, and learn about the...

Christmas Bird Count for Kids

Barr Lake Nature Center 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton, CO

Join environmental educators from Bird Conservancy of the Rockies for a Christmas Bird Count held especially for kids! This event gets budding birders involved in the celebrated tradition of annual bird counts; started by the National Audubon Society more than 100 years ago to encourage bird conservation.

$3

21st Annual Fall Birding Festival

Barr Lake Nature Center 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton, CO

Join us at Barr Lake State Park this Saturday for the 21st Annual Fall Birding Festival! Activities include bird banding, guided bird walks, rides on the Eagle Express, live raptors and more!

Homeschool Bird Banding at Barr Lake

Barr Lake Nature Center 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton, CO

Participants will get an “up-close and personal” experience with nature while they watch a wildlife biologist place a band on migrating birds captured harmlessly in mist nets. They will also have an opportunity to learn about: · adaptations · conservation issues · bird behaviors · habitat requirements · migration Registration required, no walk-ins. Ages: 4 and up Cost: Adult $1 Child $5

Homeschool Bird Banding at Barr Lake

Barr Lake Nature Center 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton, CO

Participants will get an “up-close and personal” experience with nature while they watch a wildlife biologist place a band on migrating birds captured harmlessly in mist nets. They will also have an opportunity to learn about: · adaptations · conservation issues · bird behaviors · habitat requirements · migration Registration required, no walk-ins. Ages: 4 and up Cost: Adult $1 Child $5

Education Volunteer Training: Banding Field Trip Programs

Barr Lake Nature Center 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton, CO

Join us at this training to learn about our bird banding field trips, the curriculum, teaching strategies, and how to become a bird banding field trip program leader. Program leaders: Lead groups of students or adults through structured bird banding focused field trips, including a bird walk, migration activity, and sharing information at the banding station Work with different age...

Lake Appreciation Day at Barr Lake State Park

Barr Lake Nature Center 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton, CO

Celebrate lakes by participating in fun, educational, and recreational activities. Show your appreciation for Barr Lake State Park through service activities on Saturday, July 13th at both the park and Bird Conservancy. Bring your family, friends, and/or coworkers. Free park admission for volunteers! Volunteer projects at Bird Conservancy will include landscaping, gardening, trail maintenance, and more! RSVP IS REQUIRED Call...