Young Birders Club at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

For young birders and their families, join Master Birders Sarah and Angela for a 2.4-mile flat stroll around Lake Ladora and Lake Mary loop trails in search of resident birds and migrants. We hope to find fall sparrows, corvids, raptors, and a variety of ducks and other waterfowl. Come prepared with binoculars, water, snacks, sun protection, clothing layers, and smiles. Plan to participate in a quiet "sit spot" observation activity. Study up on your duck calls (and imitations) and come with a (clean) bird or duck joke if you'd like to share!  More details to come for registered participants a few days before the day of the trip. Find the refuge trail and road map at this website link (may need to copy/paste it into your web browser): https://www.fws.gov/media/rocky-mountain-arsenal-national-wildlife-refuge-wildlife-drive-and-trails-mappd.

Trip Leaders: Angela Trnka and Sarah Leavesley

Meeting Place: Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, (meet at the public restroom at the parking lots between Lakes Mary & Ladora), 6550 Gateway Road Commerce City, CO 80022.

Please Note: If you have registered and no longer can attend the walk, please contact the Denver Audubon Office (Rhonda Shank 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 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: U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service.