Denver Urban Christmas Count - South Platte Central - Confluence Park to Riverside Cemetery

A holiday tradition—everyone welcome: beginners, intermediate, and advanced. The more eyes we have, the more birds we see. And we like to encourage people to get involved. Start the New Year with a half day or whole day effort—a good way to start 2020! The count covers a circle with a 15-mile diameter that includes the Platte River from the north city limits to Mississippi Ave., west to Buckley Air Force Base and the Rocky Mountain Arsenal.

After the count, at 5 p.m. celebrate with a Potluck at Washington Park United Church of Christ, 400 S. Williams St., Denver CO, 80209. The parking lot for the church is to the north, and the accessible entrance is off the alley. Call Urling Kingery at 303-814-2723 to RSVP and to enjoy the chili potluck, Urling's brownies, and your salad, dessert, veggie, or finger foods. Feel free to come even if you don’t RSVP.

Count Leader: Hugh Kingery, 303-814-2723 or 720-626-9566.

Count Area: South Platte Central – Confluence Park to Riverside Cemetery. We will walk through Commons Park to Confluence Park (Cherry Creek), return to our cars and drive/carpool to Globeville Landing Park (38th & Ringsby Court) to arrive at approximately 10:30 a.m.   (We may take a break around 9:45 a.m. for a warm-up at a café near the Cherry Creek/S. Platte confluence.) We will then make a stop at Northside Park (54th & Franklin near the National Guard Armory) around 11:30 a.m. and then, weather permitting, proceed to Riverside Cemetery.  All but the most stalwart birders will be done in by 1:00 p.m.

Meeting Place: We’ll meet at the parking lot just north of City of Cuernavaca Park (20th & Platte St.) at 8:30 a.m.

Mode of Travel: Some walking.