Bird Outing in Golden (Kinney Run)

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this field trip (limit: 6 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. Other requirements are described below.

The Kinney Run area is a riparian valley in an ecotone between the plains and the foothills at about 6,000 ft. Technically between the Lyons formation hogback and the Fountain formation foothills, this little known treasure includes a variety of resident and migrant songbirds and raptors. We will be joined by Denver Audubon Executive Director Karl Brummert and Laurel Starr from Stewards of Golden Open Space. Starting at Illinois St, (where you will park), we will walk south, under US-6, up the Kinney Run valley on a paved trail. The spring migrants have arrived!

Directions: Take US-6 north to the 19th St exit toward downtown Golden. Turn right at first stop light (Illinois St.). Drive down Illinois St., where it dead ends in ~3/4 mile. Park on the street there.

Please note that this trip is accessible for those with mobility challenges.

By registering for and attending this field trip, you agree to the following:
-Please self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms, even if you are vaccinated, and use common sense. DO NOT attend if you if you had recent exposure to an individual with symptoms or confirmation of COVID-19. If you have any symptoms or even suspect you could have COVID-19 symptoms, do not sign up for this trip.
-Masks Outdoors: Masks are not required outdoors. However, we encourage unvaccinated people to wear a mask when interacting with people outside their household when outdoors and maintain social distancing of 6 feet.
-Masks Indoors: Fully vaccinated people can go without masks in public indoor spaces. Unvaccinated people are encouraged to continue wearing masks in all public indoor spaces.

Photo credit: Dick Vogel.