Birding at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms

Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms is a native plant refuge and working farm located along Deer Creek in southern Jefferson County. This is a 2-hour out-and-back trip on mostly flat paved and gravel trails. Several ponds offer good views of waterfowl and the forests host some raptors. 

Bring binoculars, appropriate outdoor clothing, water and sunscreen. A portion of this route is accessible to those with mobility challenges; however, graveled sections can be quite muddy during wet weather and pond approaches are uneven terrain. A restroom is available at the paved parking area and a few benches are available along the trail.

If you are not a member of the Botanic Gardens, the trip leader will provide you with a free pass. For information about Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Farms, visit www.botanicgardens.org/chatfield-farms. 

If you have questions, call Debra Bogar at (303) 888-0987 and leave a message with phone number for a return call.

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.

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: Leslie Coleman.