Fall Migration at Wheat Ridge Greenbelt

This famous urban migrant trap greenbelt will be the location for this field trip. This greenbelt protects a nice wide swath of mature riparian cottonwood forest along Clear Creek that stretches more than a mile between Youngfield and Kipling streets, encompassing four ponds and quite a bit of brushy marsh and swampy second growth. Birds seen at this location at this time of year include Townsend's Warbler, Solitary Sandpiper, Warbling Vireo, and Hermit Thrush. Let's explore and see what the day will bring!

We'll meet at the Youngfield Street parking lot, which is on the left (east) side of Youngfield just after the Clear Creek bridge.

Please Note:If you have registered and discover that you will not be able to attend the walk, you must contact either the Denver Audubon Office (Rhonda Shank 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 for optimum experience, water, and sunscreen.

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: Linda Lee