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Do you have a special child in your life that loves exploring in nature? Join our all outdoor Nature Detectives program this Spring. Children ages 4 and younger will love becoming Nature Detectives and making discoveries in the Audubon forests, streams, and gardens alongside a favorite adult. We’ll enjoy songs, stories, games, and movement activities fun for the child in all of us. Connect with nature and other families while playing with us in the woods!

Please Note:

• Classes will take place on on April 13, May 11 and June 1 from 9:00am – 10:15am.
•  $20 registration includes all three dates for one child.
• Younger siblings under 1 year of age are welcome to join at no additional cost.
• This program is 100% outdoors.
• Please dress for the weather.
• Adults required to accompany child throughout the program.

Registration required. No walk-ins available. Thank you!

Join Master Birder Dina Baker for a fun spring morning birding trip to Sterne Park. This little, unassuming park is a hidden gem for birds and birders nestled in downtown Littleton. We will explore the areas around the park’s pond and creeks to view songbirds, various waterfowl, and the occasional raptor. Snowy Egrets, mergansers, and Cooper’s Hawks have all been spotted here in spring, in addition to being a great spot to view Wood Ducks.

Our trip will be 2 hours long on mostly paved, smooth surfaces. Due to the small size of the park, we won’t be covering much ground during our visit.

Meeting Location: Sterne Park, 5800 S. Spotswood St., Littleton, CO 80120.

Trip Leader: Dina Baker. Please call Dina at 847-899-3462 if you have questions about this field trip.

Please Note: If you have registered and no longer can attend the walk, please contact the Denver Audubon Office at 303-973-9530 as soon as possible. There is a waiting list for those wanting to join the walk. 

• Advance registration, including signing of the liability waiver, is required. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed.

• You are responsible for bringing your own binoculars, water, snacks and sunscreen for optimum experience.

• Cameras are permitted.

• This trip is accessible for those with mobility issues.

COVID Guidelines: We will follow the current guidelines for the county where the program takes place.

Photo credit: Dina Baker.

Virtual Classroom Dates (Wednesdays): April 24 and May 1 from 7-9pm
Field Trip Dates (Saturdays): May 4, 11 & 18 and June 1 from 8-11am
Field Trip locations include South Platte Park, Audubon Center at Chatfield, Wheat Ridge Greenbelt, and Genesee Park

New to birding? Wonder how to begin? Let Denver Audubon Master Birders help you learn about bird identification, behavior, and habitats as well as choices for binoculars, scopes, and field guides. This class will be a combination of two evening virtual classes and four field trips. The virtual classes – via Zoom – allow for "virtual" birding and discussion about local and regional birding sites, how to look for birds, and the keys for identification. The class is designed to provide you with knowledge you can use to kick-start your lifelong love of birding! Once you get hooked, you will embark on a hobby that leads to many adventures.

Virtual Classroom Dates (Thursdays): April 25 and May 2 from 7-9pm
Field Trip Dates (Saturdays): May 4, 11 & 18 and June 1 from 8-11am
Field Trip locations include South Platte Park, Audubon Center at Chatfield, Wheat Ridge Greenbelt, and Genesee Park

New to birding? Wonder how to begin? Let Denver Audubon Master Birders help you learn about bird identification, behavior, and habitats as well as choices for binoculars, scopes, and field guides. This class will be a combination of two evening virtual classes and four field trips. The virtual classes – via Zoom – allow for "virtual" birding and discussion about local and regional birding sites, how to look for birds, and the keys for identification. The class is designed to provide you with knowledge you can use to kick-start your lifelong love of birding! Once you get hooked, you will embark on a hobby that leads to many adventures.

Denver Audubon and CSU Extension Arapahoe County have joined forces to offer monthly collaborative nature programs in Arapahoe County. Join our staff and volunteers as we explore the native plants and birds along the Cherry Creek trail. This month’s location will feature the 17-Mile Farm House Park, a historical Arapahoe County Open Space. We will search for early-blooming wildflowers and shrubs, newly emerging pollinators, and spring migratory birds. We may even catch a glimpse of the local beaver habitat!

Meeting Place: 17-mile Farm House Park, 8181 S Parker Rd, Centennial, CO 80016

Please Note: If you have registered and no longer can attend the field trip, please contact the Denver Audubon Office at 303-973-9530 as soon as possible. 

•  Advance registration, including signing of the liability waiver is required. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. 

• You are responsible for bringing your own binoculars, water, snacks for optimum experience 

• Cameras are permitted 

• This trip is accessible for those with specialized mobility considerations.

Photo credit: Kate Hogan.

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this program (limit: 15 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. Other requirements are described below.

Program participants will watch research in action and see warblers, sparrows, woodpeckers, thrushes, and other songbirds up close at the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies bird banding research station. The Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center and gift shop will be open to all visitors from 7:30 am to 11:30 am.

Easy to moderate mobility required on flat trails.  The banding station is a ½ mile round trip from the Nature Center.

Meeting Place: Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Rd., Littleton CO 80125.

Registration is required this year:  $7 for all adults/children (2 and under are free).

By registering for and attending this field trip, you agree to the following:
-Advance registration, including signing of the liability waiver is required. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed.

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this program (limit: 15 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. Other requirements are described below.

Program participants will watch research in action and see warblers, sparrows, woodpeckers, thrushes, and other songbirds up close at the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies bird banding research station. The Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center and gift shop will be open to all visitors from 7:30 am to 11:30 am.  

Easy to moderate mobility required on flat trails.  The banding station is a ½ mile round trip from the Nature Center.

Meeting Place: Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Rd., Littleton CO 80125.

Registration is required this year:  $7 for all adults/children (2 and under are free).

By registering for and attending this field trip, you agree to the following:
-Advance registration, including signing of the liability waiver is required. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed.

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this program (limit: 15 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. Other requirements are described below.

Program participants will watch research in action and see warblers, sparrows, woodpeckers, thrushes, and other songbirds up close at the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies bird banding research station. The Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center and gift shop will be open to all visitors from 7:30 am to 11:30 am.

Easy to moderate mobility required on flat trails.  The banding station is a ½ mile round trip from the Nature Center.

Meeting Place: Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Rd., Littleton CO 80125.

Registration is required this year:  $7 for all adults/children (2 and under are free).

By registering for and attending this field trip, you agree to the following:
-Advance registration, including signing of the liability waiver is required. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed.

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this field trip (limit: 20 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. Other requirements are described below.

Help Denver compete in the International City Nature Challenge (CNC)! This ongoing project documents urban biodiversity and engages residents in the nature found all around them. The 2023 Denver Metro Nature Challenge will take place from April 26 – April 29 utilizing the popular iNaturalist.org app to collect observations made of local wildlife or plants—anyone can participate using the app and their smart phone. We will be hosting a free event with Denver Audubon Master Naturalists to help introduce the app and we need community volunteers to help us create a snapshot of our wildlife around the Kingery Nature Center.

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this program (limit: 15 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. Other requirements are described below.

Program participants will watch research in action and see warblers, sparrows, woodpeckers, thrushes, and other songbirds up close at the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies bird banding research station. The Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center and gift shop will be open to all visitors from 7:30 am to 11:30 am.

Easy to moderate mobility required on flat trails.  The banding station is a ½ mile round trip from the Nature Center.

Meeting Place: Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Rd., Littleton CO 80125.

Registration is required this year:  $7 for all adults/children (2 and under are free).

By registering for and attending this field trip, you agree to the following:
-Advance registration, including signing of the liability waiver is required. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed.

Spring is in the air, and with it, the return of many migratory birds that have been away all winter! Led by DA Master Birders, this trip is tailored for young birdwatchers and their grown-ups. Plan to explore approximately 3 miles along Clear Creek, on mostly flat, paved, gravel, and boardwalk surfaces. We hope to find many newly arriving insect-eaters, such as warblers, swallows, and wrens, and will also be on the lookout for more uncommon species of sparrows and shorebirds that may just be passing through on their way to more northerly breeding grounds!

Meeting Location: Wheat Ridge Greenbelt Youngfield Entrance, located at 3862 Youngfield Service Rd., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033.

Trip Leaders: Sarah Leavesley and Jordan Gerue. Please call Sarah at (317) 809-9839 for questions about this field trip.

Please Note: If you have registered and no longer can attend the program, please contact the Denver Audubon Office at (303)-973-9530 as soon as possible. 

• Advance registration, including signing of the liability waiver, is required. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed.

• Cameras are permitted.

• This trip is accessible for those with mobility challanges.

COVID Guidelines: We will follow the current guidelines for the county where the program takes place.

Photo credit: Sarah Leavesley.

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this program (limit: 15 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. Other requirements are described below.

Program participants will watch research in action and see warblers, sparrows, woodpeckers, thrushes, and other songbirds up close at the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies bird banding research station. The Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center and gift shop will be open to all visitors from 7:30 am to 11:30 am.

Easy to moderate mobility required on flat trails.  The banding station is a ½ mile round trip from the Nature Center.

Meeting Place: Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Rd., Littleton CO 80125.

Registration is required this year:  $7 for all adults/children (2 and under are free).

By registering for and attending this field trip, you agree to the following:
-Advance registration, including signing of the liability waiver is required. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed.

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this program (limit: 15 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. Other requirements are described below.

Program participants will watch research in action and see warblers, sparrows, woodpeckers, thrushes, and other songbirds up close at the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies bird banding research station. The Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center and gift shop will be open to all visitors from 7:30 am to 11:30 am.

Easy to moderate mobility required on flat trails.  The banding station is a ½ mile round trip from the Nature Center.

Meeting Place: Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Rd., Littleton CO 80125.

Registration is required this year:  $7 for all adults/children (2 and under are free).

By registering for and attending this field trip, you agree to the following:
-Advance registration, including signing of the liability waiver is required. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed.

• • PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this field trip (limit: 30 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. Other requirements are described below.

It’s finally spring! And at the Kingery Nature Center, spring means snakes on trails, turtles on logs, and tadpoles in the pond. Come learn about reptiles and amphibians, including live animal demonstrations, and the incredible adaptations that let them thrive in the most extreme environments. We’ll also learn about why reptiles and amphibians are among the most vulnerable species in our ecosystem, and what we can do to help protect them. Finally, we’ll hike the ponds of the Kingery Nature Center to put our animal spotting skills to the test.

The suggested age for this program is 5 and up. Students must be attended by a parent or guardian.

• • COVID Guidelines: We will follow the current guidelines for the county where the program takes place.

Do you have a special child in your life that loves exploring in nature? Join our all outdoor Nature Detectives program this Spring. Children ages 4 and younger will love becoming Nature Detectives and making discoveries in the Audubon forests, streams, and gardens alongside a favorite adult. We’ll enjoy songs, stories, games, and movement activities fun for the child in all of us. Connect with nature and other families while playing with us in the woods!

Please Note:

• Classes will take place on on April 13, May 11 and June 1 from 9:00am – 10:15am.
•  $20 registration includes all three dates for one child.
• Younger siblings under 1 year of age are welcome to join at no additional cost.
• This program is 100% outdoors.
• Please dress for the weather.
• Adults required to accompany child throughout the program.

Registration required. No walk-ins available. Thank you!

Virtual Classroom Dates (Wednesdays): April 24 and May 1 from 7-9pm
Field Trip Dates (Saturdays): May 4, 11 & 18 and June 1 from 8-11am
Field Trip locations include South Platte Park, Audubon Center at Chatfield, Wheat Ridge Greenbelt, and Genesee Park

New to birding? Wonder how to begin? Let Denver Audubon Master Birders help you learn about bird identification, behavior, and habitats as well as choices for binoculars, scopes, and field guides. This class will be a combination of two evening virtual classes and four field trips. The virtual classes – via Zoom – allow for "virtual" birding and discussion about local and regional birding sites, how to look for birds, and the keys for identification. The class is designed to provide you with knowledge you can use to kick-start your lifelong love of birding! Once you get hooked, you will embark on a hobby that leads to many adventures.

Virtual Classroom Dates (Thursdays): April 25 and May 2 from 7-9pm
Field Trip Dates (Saturdays): May 4, 11 & 18 and June 1 from 8-11am
Field Trip locations include South Platte Park, Audubon Center at Chatfield, Wheat Ridge Greenbelt, and Genesee Park

New to birding? Wonder how to begin? Let Denver Audubon Master Birders help you learn about bird identification, behavior, and habitats as well as choices for binoculars, scopes, and field guides. This class will be a combination of two evening virtual classes and four field trips. The virtual classes – via Zoom – allow for "virtual" birding and discussion about local and regional birding sites, how to look for birds, and the keys for identification. The class is designed to provide you with knowledge you can use to kick-start your lifelong love of birding! Once you get hooked, you will embark on a hobby that leads to many adventures.

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this program (limit: 15 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. Other requirements are described below.

Program participants will watch research in action and see warblers, sparrows, woodpeckers, thrushes, and other songbirds up close at the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies bird banding research station. The Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center and gift shop will be open to all visitors from 7:30 am to 11:30 am.

Easy to moderate mobility required on flat trails.  The banding station is a ½ mile round trip from the Nature Center.

Meeting Place: Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Rd., Littleton CO 80125.

Registration is required this year:  $7 for all adults/children (2 and under are free).

By registering for and attending this field trip, you agree to the following:
-Advance registration, including signing of the liability waiver is required. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed.

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this program (limit: 15 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. Other requirements are described below.

Program participants will watch research in action and see warblers, sparrows, woodpeckers, thrushes, and other songbirds up close at the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies bird banding research station. The Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center and gift shop will be open to all visitors from 7:30 am to 11:30 am.

Easy to moderate mobility required on flat trails.  The banding station is a ½ mile round trip from the Nature Center.

Meeting Place: Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Rd., Littleton CO 80125.

Registration is required this year:  $7 for all adults/children (2 and under are free).

By registering for and attending this field trip, you agree to the following:
-Advance registration, including signing of the liability waiver is required. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed.

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this program (limit: 15 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. Other requirements are described below.

Program participants will watch research in action and see warblers, sparrows, woodpeckers, thrushes, and other songbirds up close at the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies bird banding research station. The Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center and gift shop will be open to all visitors from 7:30 am to 11:30 am.  

Easy to moderate mobility required on flat trails.  The banding station is a ½ mile round trip from the Nature Center.

Meeting Place: Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Rd., Littleton CO 80125.

Registration is required this year:  $7 for all adults/children (2 and under are free).

By registering for and attending this field trip, you agree to the following:
-Advance registration, including signing of the liability waiver is required. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed.

You must register for this workshop.

Workshop Description:  Plant it and they will come!  Hummingbirds are arriving in Colorado and native plants provide both nectar and insects that are critical for their high-energy diet.  Join us for a new workshop designed to elevate your understanding of wild hummingbird diets and get tips and tricks for planting native wildflowers to support our local hummingbirds.  Workshop attendees will also receive a personalized tour of our hummingbird demonstration gardens and a resource list of native plants to support foraging hummers.

Workshop Instructor:  Kate Hogan, Community Outreach Manager for Denver Audubon and Colorado Native Plant Master

Photo credit: Ron Beller

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this field trip (limit: 20 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. Other requirements are described below.

Join us at the Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center for an after-dark exploration of Colorado's native amphibians, including a search for the nocturnal Tiger Salamander as they emerge from their winter brumation. Learn about amphibian metamorphosis and the incredible adaptations that allow these aquatic animals to live in the cold, dry environment of the Rocky Mountains. We will begin the evening with a kid-friendly demonstration of Colorado's native (and non-native) amphibian species, including live animal demonstrations. Then we'll hit the trail to experience the nocturnal wildlife of the riparian habitat. This is a family-friendly experience for all explorers age 5 years and up!

• • COVID Guidelines: We will follow the current guidelines for the county where the program takes place.

Walk the Wetlands begins at the Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center. The group ventures along the South Platte River through open fields and deciduous woodland, and by ponds and marshes. The walk itself is about 3 miles and takes ~3.5 hours, the time varying mostly due to weather conditions and the appearance of the birds. With the official beginning of spring some regular migrant ducks and songbirds have begun to trickle through the park, adding to our resident species. Green-tailed Towhee, Bushtits, and a Marsh Wren have all been seen near the Nature Center recently this year, along with a wide assortment of ducks and other waterfowl. Chatfield State Park is one of the largest staging areas for migrating and breeding songbirds in Colorado. Spring, fall, and much of the summer offer great looks at both migrating and breeding songbirds and waterfowl.

Each group on the walk is led by two Audubon Master Birders. Audubon Center & Trails is listed as a Hotspot on eBird under ‘Explore Hotspots’:

https://ebird.org/barchart?byr=2017&eyr=2021&bmo=1&emo=11&r=L798588 

Meeting Time and Location: 8:00am at the Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center 11280 Waterton Rd., Littleton, CO 80125. The co-leaders will meet you at the entrance to the gardens in front of the building. 

Trip Leader: Bill Schreitz

Contact #: (410) 533-1720

Feel free to reach out with any questions.

Please Note: If you have registered and no longer can attend the walk, please contact the Denver Audubon Office at 303-973-9530 or the trip Leader, Bill Schreitz at 410-533-172 as soon as possible. There is a waiting list for those wanting to join the walk. 

• Advance registration, including signing of the liability waiver, is required. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed.

• You are responsible for bringing your own binoculars, water, snacks and sunscreen for optimum experience 

• Cameras are permitted 

• This trip is not accessible for those with mobility issues.

COVID Guidelines: We will follow the current guidelines for the county where the program takes place.

Photo credit: Bill Schreitz

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this program (limit: 15 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. Other requirements are described below.

Program participants will watch research in action and see warblers, sparrows, woodpeckers, thrushes, and other songbirds up close at the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies bird banding research station. The Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center and gift shop will be open to all visitors from 7:30 am to 11:30 am.

Easy to moderate mobility required on flat trails.  The banding station is a ½ mile round trip from the Nature Center.

Meeting Place: Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Rd., Littleton CO 80125.

Registration is required this year:  $7 for all adults/children (2 and under are free).

By registering for and attending this field trip, you agree to the following:
-Advance registration, including signing of the liability waiver is required. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed.

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this program (limit: 15 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. Other requirements are described below.

Program participants will watch research in action and see warblers, sparrows, woodpeckers, thrushes, and other songbirds up close at the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies bird banding research station. The Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center and gift shop will be open to all visitors from 7:30 am to 11:30 am.

Easy to moderate mobility required on flat trails.  The banding station is a ½ mile round trip from the Nature Center.

Meeting Place: Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Rd., Littleton CO 80125.

Registration is required this year:  $7 for all adults/children (2 and under are free).

By registering for and attending this field trip, you agree to the following:
-Advance registration, including signing of the liability waiver is required. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed.

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this program (limit: 15 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. Other requirements are described below.

Program participants will watch research in action and see warblers, sparrows, woodpeckers, thrushes, and other songbirds up close at the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies bird banding research station. The Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center and gift shop will be open to all visitors from 7:30 am to 11:30 am.

Easy to moderate mobility required on flat trails.  The banding station is a ½ mile round trip from the Nature Center.

Meeting Place: Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Rd., Littleton CO 80125.

Registration is required this year:  $7 for all adults/children (2 and under are free).

By registering for and attending this field trip, you agree to the following:
-Advance registration, including signing of the liability waiver is required. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed.

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this program (limit: 15 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. Other requirements are described below.

Program participants will watch research in action and see warblers, sparrows, woodpeckers, thrushes, and other songbirds up close at the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies bird banding research station. The Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center and gift shop will be open to all visitors from 7:30 am to 11:30 am.  

Easy to moderate mobility required on flat trails.  The banding station is a ½ mile round trip from the Nature Center.

Meeting Place: Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Rd., Littleton CO 80125.

Registration is required this year:  $7 for all adults/children (2 and under are free).

By registering for and attending this field trip, you agree to the following:
-Advance registration, including signing of the liability waiver is required. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed.

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this program (limit: 15 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. Other requirements are described below.

Program participants will watch research in action and see warblers, sparrows, woodpeckers, thrushes, and other songbirds up close at the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies bird banding research station. The Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center and gift shop will be open to all visitors from 7:30 am to 11:30 am.

Easy to moderate mobility required on flat trails.  The banding station is a ½ mile round trip from the Nature Center.

Meeting Place: Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Rd., Littleton CO 80125.

Registration is required this year:  $7 for all adults/children (2 and under are free).

By registering for and attending this field trip, you agree to the following:
-Advance registration, including signing of the liability waiver is required. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed.

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this program (limit: 15 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. Other requirements are described below.

Program participants will watch research in action and see warblers, sparrows, woodpeckers, thrushes, and other songbirds up close at the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies bird banding research station. The Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center and gift shop will be open to all visitors from 7:30 am to 11:30 am.

Easy to moderate mobility required on flat trails.  The banding station is a ½ mile round trip from the Nature Center.

Meeting Place: Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Rd., Littleton CO 80125.

Registration is required this year:  $7 for all adults/children (2 and under are free).

By registering for and attending this field trip, you agree to the following:
-Advance registration, including signing of the liability waiver is required. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed.

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this program (limit: 15 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. Other requirements are described below.

Program participants will watch research in action and see warblers, sparrows, woodpeckers, thrushes, and other songbirds up close at the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies bird banding research station. The Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center and gift shop will be open to all visitors from 7:30 am to 11:30 am.

Easy to moderate mobility required on flat trails.  The banding station is a ½ mile round trip from the Nature Center.

Meeting Place: Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Rd., Littleton CO 80125.

Registration is required this year:  $7 for all adults/children (2 and under are free).

By registering for and attending this field trip, you agree to the following:
-Advance registration, including signing of the liability waiver is required. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed.

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this program (limit: 15 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. Other requirements are described below.

Program participants will watch research in action and see warblers, sparrows, woodpeckers, thrushes, and other songbirds up close at the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies bird banding research station. The Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center and gift shop will be open to all visitors from 7:30 am to 11:30 am.

Easy to moderate mobility required on flat trails.  The banding station is a ½ mile round trip from the Nature Center.

Meeting Place: Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Rd., Littleton CO 80125.

Registration is required this year:  $7 for all adults/children (2 and under are free).

By registering for and attending this field trip, you agree to the following:
-Advance registration, including signing of the liability waiver is required. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed.

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this program (limit: 15 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. Other requirements are described below.

Program participants will watch research in action and see warblers, sparrows, woodpeckers, thrushes, and other songbirds up close at the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies bird banding research station. The Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center and gift shop will be open to all visitors from 7:30 am to 11:30 am.

Easy to moderate mobility required on flat trails.  The banding station is a ½ mile round trip from the Nature Center.

Meeting Place: Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Rd., Littleton CO 80125.

Registration is required this year:  $7 for all adults/children (2 and under are free).

By registering for and attending this field trip, you agree to the following:
-Advance registration, including signing of the liability waiver is required. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed.

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this program (limit: 15 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. Other requirements are described below.

Program participants will watch research in action and see warblers, sparrows, woodpeckers, thrushes, and other songbirds up close at the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies bird banding research station. The Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center and gift shop will be open to all visitors from 7:30 am to 11:30 am.

Easy to moderate mobility required on flat trails.  The banding station is a ½ mile round trip from the Nature Center.

Meeting Place: Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Rd., Littleton CO 80125.

Registration is required this year:  $7 for all adults/children (2 and under are free).

By registering for and attending this field trip, you agree to the following:
-Advance registration, including signing of the liability waiver is required. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed.

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this program (limit: 15 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. Other requirements are described below.

Program participants will watch research in action and see warblers, sparrows, woodpeckers, thrushes, and other songbirds up close at the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies bird banding research station. The Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center and gift shop will be open to all visitors from 7:30 am to 11:30 am.

Easy to moderate mobility required on flat trails.  The banding station is a ½ mile round trip from the Nature Center.

Meeting Place: Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Rd., Littleton CO 80125.

Registration is required this year:  $7 for all adults/children (2 and under are free).

By registering for and attending this field trip, you agree to the following:
-Advance registration, including signing of the liability waiver is required. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed.

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this program (limit: 15 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. Other requirements are described below.

Program participants will watch research in action and see warblers, sparrows, woodpeckers, thrushes, and other songbirds up close at the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies bird banding research station. The Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center and gift shop will be open to all visitors from 7:30 am to 11:30 am.  

Easy to moderate mobility required on flat trails.  The banding station is a ½ mile round trip from the Nature Center.

Meeting Place: Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Rd., Littleton CO 80125.

Registration is required this year:  $7 for all adults/children (2 and under are free).

By registering for and attending this field trip, you agree to the following:
-Advance registration, including signing of the liability waiver is required. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed.

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this program (limit: 15 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. Other requirements are described below.

Program participants will watch research in action and see warblers, sparrows, woodpeckers, thrushes, and other songbirds up close at the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies bird banding research station. The Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center and gift shop will be open to all visitors from 7:30 am to 11:30 am.  

Easy to moderate mobility required on flat trails.  The banding station is a ½ mile round trip from the Nature Center.

Meeting Place: Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Rd., Littleton CO 80125.

Registration is required this year:  $7 for all adults/children (2 and under are free).

By registering for and attending this field trip, you agree to the following:
-Advance registration, including signing of the liability waiver is required. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed.

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this program (limit: 15 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. Other requirements are described below.

Program participants will watch research in action and see warblers, sparrows, woodpeckers, thrushes, and other songbirds up close at the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies bird banding research station. The Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center and gift shop will be open to all visitors from 7:30 am to 11:30 am.

Easy to moderate mobility required on flat trails.  The banding station is a ½ mile round trip from the Nature Center.

Meeting Place: Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Rd., Littleton CO 80125.

Registration is required this year:  $7 for all adults/children (2 and under are free).

By registering for and attending this field trip, you agree to the following:
-Advance registration, including signing of the liability waiver is required. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed.

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this program (limit: 15 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. Other requirements are described below.

Program participants will watch research in action and see warblers, sparrows, woodpeckers, thrushes, and other songbirds up close at the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies bird banding research station. The Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center and gift shop will be open to all visitors from 7:30 am to 11:30 am.

Easy to moderate mobility required on flat trails.  The banding station is a ½ mile round trip from the Nature Center.

Meeting Place: Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Rd., Littleton CO 80125.

Registration is required this year:  $7 for all adults/children (2 and under are free).

By registering for and attending this field trip, you agree to the following:
-Advance registration, including signing of the liability waiver is required. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed.

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this program (limit: 15 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. Other requirements are described below.

Program participants will watch research in action and see warblers, sparrows, woodpeckers, thrushes, and other songbirds up close at the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies bird banding research station. The Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center and gift shop will be open to all visitors from 7:30 am to 11:30 am.

Easy to moderate mobility required on flat trails.  The banding station is a ½ mile round trip from the Nature Center.

Meeting Place: Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Rd., Littleton CO 80125.

Registration is required this year:  $7 for all adults/children (2 and under are free).

By registering for and attending this field trip, you agree to the following:
-Advance registration, including signing of the liability waiver is required. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed.

The Denver Audubon Community Naturalist Training is a one-of-a-kind adult training program highlighting the plants, animals, and ecosystems of the Colorado Front Range. Classes for the 2024 spring session will be held at the Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center at Chatfield and offsite field trip locations.  Topics of study include botany, ecology, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and geology.

Classes will take place from Tuesday May 28 through Friday May 31 and Monday June 3 through Friday June 7 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm each day (7 am start for ecology field trips days).  100% attendance is recommended – makeup classes are NOT possible.

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this program (limit: 15 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. Other requirements are described below.

Program participants will watch research in action and see warblers, sparrows, woodpeckers, thrushes, and other songbirds up close at the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies bird banding research station. The Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center and gift shop will be open to all visitors from 7:30 am to 11:30 am.

Easy to moderate mobility required on flat trails.  The banding station is a ½ mile round trip from the Nature Center.

Meeting Place: Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Rd., Littleton CO 80125.

Registration is required this year:  $7 for all adults/children (2 and under are free).

By registering for and attending this field trip, you agree to the following:
-Advance registration, including signing of the liability waiver is required. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed.

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this program (limit: 15 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. Other requirements are described below.

Program participants will watch research in action and see warblers, sparrows, woodpeckers, thrushes, and other songbirds up close at the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies bird banding research station. The Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center and gift shop will be open to all visitors from 7:30 am to 11:30 am.

Easy to moderate mobility required on flat trails.  The banding station is a ½ mile round trip from the Nature Center.

Meeting Place: Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Rd., Littleton CO 80125.

Registration is required this year:  $7 for all adults/children (2 and under are free).

By registering for and attending this field trip, you agree to the following:
-Advance registration, including signing of the liability waiver is required. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed.

• • PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this field trip (limit: 30 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. Other requirements are described below.

A custom bird banding experience designed specifically for homeschool families. Learn about being an ornithologist (bird scientist), bird migration, and the four elements of habitat. Join us for a discussion on the incredible migration journey of songbirds, raptors, and hummingbirds. Leave the program feeling empowered to help birds during their migration journey!

The suggested age for this program is 5 and up. Students must be attended by a parent or guardian.

• • COVID Guidelines: We will follow the current guidelines for the county where the program takes place.

​​​​​​​PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this field trip (limit: 30 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. Other requirements are described below.

A custom bird banding experience designed specifically for homeschool families. Learn about being an ornithologist (bird scientist), bird migration, and the four elements of habitat. Join us for a discussion on the incredible migration journey of songbirds, raptors, and hummingbirds. Leave the program feeling empowered to help birds during their migration journey!

The suggested age for this program is 5 and up. Students must be attended by a parent or guardian.

• • COVID Guidelines: We will follow the current guidelines for the county where the program takes place.

Do you have a special child in your life that loves exploring in nature? Join our all outdoor Nature Detectives program this Spring. Children ages 4 and younger will love becoming Nature Detectives and making discoveries in the Audubon forests, streams, and gardens alongside a favorite adult. We’ll enjoy songs, stories, games, and movement activities fun for the child in all of us. Connect with nature and other families while playing with us in the woods!

Please Note:

• Classes will take place on on April 13, May 11 and June 1 from 9:00am – 10:15am.
•  $20 registration includes all three dates for one child.
• Younger siblings under 1 year of age are welcome to join at no additional cost.
• This program is 100% outdoors.
• Please dress for the weather.
• Adults required to accompany child throughout the program.

Registration required. No walk-ins available. Thank you!

Virtual Classroom Dates (Wednesdays): April 24 and May 1 from 7-9pm
Field Trip Dates (Saturdays): May 4, 11 & 18 and June 1 from 8-11am
Field Trip locations include South Platte Park, Audubon Center at Chatfield, Wheat Ridge Greenbelt, and Genesee Park

New to birding? Wonder how to begin? Let Denver Audubon Master Birders help you learn about bird identification, behavior, and habitats as well as choices for binoculars, scopes, and field guides. This class will be a combination of two evening virtual classes and four field trips. The virtual classes – via Zoom – allow for "virtual" birding and discussion about local and regional birding sites, how to look for birds, and the keys for identification. The class is designed to provide you with knowledge you can use to kick-start your lifelong love of birding! Once you get hooked, you will embark on a hobby that leads to many adventures.

Virtual Classroom Dates (Thursdays): April 25 and May 2 from 7-9pm
Field Trip Dates (Saturdays): May 4, 11 & 18 and June 1 from 8-11am
Field Trip locations include South Platte Park, Audubon Center at Chatfield, Wheat Ridge Greenbelt, and Genesee Park

New to birding? Wonder how to begin? Let Denver Audubon Master Birders help you learn about bird identification, behavior, and habitats as well as choices for binoculars, scopes, and field guides. This class will be a combination of two evening virtual classes and four field trips. The virtual classes – via Zoom – allow for "virtual" birding and discussion about local and regional birding sites, how to look for birds, and the keys for identification. The class is designed to provide you with knowledge you can use to kick-start your lifelong love of birding! Once you get hooked, you will embark on a hobby that leads to many adventures.

The Denver Audubon Community Naturalist Training is a one-of-a-kind adult training program highlighting the plants, animals, and ecosystems of the Colorado Front Range. Classes for the 2024 spring session will be held at the Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center at Chatfield and offsite field trip locations.  Topics of study include botany, ecology, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and geology.

Classes will take place from Tuesday May 28 through Friday May 31 and Monday June 3 through Friday June 7 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm each day (7 am start for ecology field trips days).  100% attendance is recommended – makeup classes are NOT possible.

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this field trip (limit: 20 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. Other requirements are described below.

Join us at the Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center for an after-dark exploration of Colorado's nocturnal bird life, including a search for Great Horned Owls as their owlets begin to fledge from the nest. Learn about the adaptations that allow owls to hunt silently at night, and dissect a real owl pellet to see firsthand what the owl preys on. Then we'll hit the trail to listen and look for these nocturnal predators, and other animals that take wing after dark. This family-friendly adventure is open to all nature lovers 5 years and up!

• • COVID Guidelines: We will follow the current guidelines for the county where the program takes place.

Walk the Wetlands begins at the Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center. The group ventures along the South Platte River through open fields and deciduous woodland, and by ponds and marshes. The walk itself is about 3 miles and takes ~3.5 hours, the time varying mostly due to weather conditions and the appearance of the birds. With the official beginning of spring some regular migrant ducks and songbirds have begun to trickle through the park, adding to our resident species despite our recent locally wintery weather. Green-tailed Towhee, Bushtits, and a Marsh Wren have all been seen near the Nature Center recently this year, along with a wide assortment of ducks and other waterfowl. Chatfield State Park is one of the largest staging areas for migrating and breeding songbirds in Colorado. Spring, fall, and much of the summer offer great looks at both migrating and breeding songbirds and waterfowl.

Each group on the walk is led by two Audubon Master Birders. Audubon Center & Trails is listed as a Hotspot on eBird under ‘Explore Hotspots’:

https://ebird.org/barchart?byr=2017&eyr=2021&bmo=1&emo=11&r=L798588 

Meeting Time and Location: 8:00am at the Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center 11280 Waterton Rd., Littleton, CO 80125. The co-leaders will meet you at the entrance to the gardens in front of the building. 

Trip Leader: Bill Schreitz

Contact #: (410) 533-1720

Feel free to reach out with any questions.

Please Note: If you have registered and no longer can attend the walk, please contact the Denver Audubon Office at 303-973-9530 or the trip Leader, Bill Schreitz at 410-533-172 as soon as possible. There is a waiting list for those wanting to join the walk. 

• Advance registration, including signing of the liability waiver, is required. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed.

• You are responsible for bringing your own binoculars, water, snacks and sunscreen for optimum experience 

• Cameras are permitted 

• This trip is not accessible for those with mobility issues.

COVID Guidelines: We will follow the current guidelines for the county where the program takes place.

Photo credit: Bill Schreitz

join us for an early summer walk through the unique habitats of the beautiful Fountain Valley Trail and Roxborough’s stunning red rocks. We will look and listen for the many Roxborough spring arrivals, as well as year-round residents. We could see swifts, swallows, flycatchers, bluebirds, jays, wrens, vireos, warblers, and hummingbirds, as well as sparrows, goldfinches, and raptors. This trip is for all levels of birders, and beginners are especially welcome. We will start early to avoid the heat.

We will cover 2.4 miles with a small change in elevation.

What to bring: binoculars, hat, sunscreen, water, and a snack if desired.

An entry fee or pass to the park is required.

Meeting Location: Roxborough State Park Visitor's Center, 4751 E. Roxborough Dr., Littleton, CO 80125.

Trip Leader: Bea Weaver, Audubon Master Birder. Please call Bea at 305-498-5935 if you have questions about this field trip.

Please Note: If you have registered and no longer can attend the walk, please contact the Denver Audubon Office at 303-973-9530 as soon as possible. There is a waiting list for those wanting to join the walk. 

• Advance registration, including signing of the liability waiver, is required. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed.

• You are responsible for bringing your own binoculars, water, snacks and sunscreen for optimum experience.

• Cameras are permitted.

• This trip is not accessible for those with mobility issues.

COVID Guidelines: We will follow the current guidelines for the county where the program takes place.

Photo credit: Bea Weaver.

Denver Audubon is proud to present the Soaring Soirée! 

The Soaring Soirée (formerly known as the Spring Benefit) is our largest, annual fundraiser of the year. It is an opportunity for us to recognize Denver Audubon’s accomplishments made possible by our generous donors and patrons, as well as help raise funds to support Denver Audubon’s work. The Soaring Soirée will feature cocktail hour, dinner, and an amazing night of celebration.

The online auction will be open from June 6-June13, so make sure to get your bids in. Anyone can participate in the auction. 

Tickets: All tickets include appetizers, dinner and 2 drink tickets. 

• Early Birds: Tickets are priced at $115/person from now through April 30.
• Starting May 1st, ticket prices increase.

Tables:

• Tables are reserved for groups of 8.
• We encourage you to reserve your tickets this way if you have a group you'd like to share a table with at the event.
• From now through April 30th, tables are priced at $920 and include 8 seats.
• Starting May 1st, table pricing increases
• When you purchase a table, you will be asked to enter 8 names, cell phones numbers, and email addresses of attendees

We are still looking for sponsors!

For information on becoming a sponsor for the Soaring Soirée, please visit our website at https://denveraudubon.org/soaring-soiree/.

We look forward to seeing you at the Soaring Soirée!

Birds & Blooms Native Plant Garden Fest

Please register in advance for this event – must complete an electronic liability release when registering.

Join Denver Audubon for a Birds and Blooms Native Plant Garden Fest, an event that will showcase innovative ways to attract birds to your backyard by utilizing various food sources offered by native plants. Take a leisurely stroll through our beautiful native plant gardens and discover the intricate diets of wild birds and how native plants can help create a diverse ecosystem right in your own backyard. Engage in informative conversations with Audubon staff and volunteers about the advantages of bird houses and bird baths. Additionally, gain insights into the xeric and native plants displayed in our demonstration gardens at our Nature Center, and receive valuable tips on selecting native plants that are suitable for your home landscape. Learn how to live a more bird-friendly lifestyle and make a positive impact on the environment.  Native plants and wildlflower seeds will be available for purchase at the event from the Colorado Native Plant Nursery and educational partners include Colorado Native Plant Society and Colorado State University Extension Office.  This event is generously sponsored by Centennial Water & Sanitation District.  

Event runs from 9 am to 1 pm.  All ticket proceeds will benefit the Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center.

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this field trip (limit: 20 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. Other requirements are described below.

Celebrate the start of National Moth Week at the Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center with an after-dark exploration of Colorado's nocturnal insect life, including a light trapping demonstration with CSU Extension entomologist Karim Gharbi. Learn about the adaptations and ecology of these important nightime pollinators and predators, and what we can do to protect them. Includes live animal demonstrations and outdoor experiences. This family-friendly adventure is open to all nature lovers 5 years and up!

• • COVID Guidelines: We will follow the current guidelines for the county where the program takes place.