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Birding Programs at Lory State Park

Celebrate Our Avian Friends at Lory State Park

We have events, resources and much more going on this year. Keep reading to find out more…

In the January 2018 National Geographic cover story, Why Birds Matter, author Jonathan Franzen writes “If you could see every bird in the world, you’d see the whole world. Things with feathers can be found in every corner of every ocean and in land habitats so bleak that they’re habitats for nothing else.”

Beyond their beauty, Franzen makes many cases for why birds are so important. First, they are key indicators of the health of natural ecosystems. “If you go to an area that once was full of birds and you can’t find any birds, it probably means there’s something very wrong with the ecosystem,” he says. In addition to being exceptional pollinators and seed distributors, birds are also invaluable in keeping rodent and insect populations under control.

As part of this global effort to rally local and worldwide awareness and support for birds and their habitats, Friends of Lory State Park has partnered with Fort Collins Audubon Society and other non-profits to deliver some special educational programs and activities at Lory State Park each summer.

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2018 marked the centennial of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the most powerful and important bird-protection law ever passed. In honor of this milestone, National Geographic, the National Audubon Society, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and BirdLife International have joined more than 100 other conservation organizations and millions of people around the world to celebrate 2018 as the “Year of the Bird.”

2019 Birding Programs

On specific weekends from May through September 2019, the Friends of Lory and its Audubon partners will deliver programs that include presentations by avian experts, kid-friendly bird activities and interpretive hikes along Lory’s most popular nature trails.

CHECK OUT THE EVENTS

If you are looking for some good reads about the fascinating world of birds and the people who love to study them, please visit our “Suggested Reading” page which lists titles for all ages by both national and local Northern Colorado authors.

Suggested Reading

Our “YOB Partners” page offers an informative list of local, regional and national organizations with a focus on our feathered friends, including several that provide care for injured or orphaned birds. These dedicated, caring groups are non-profits that can use our support, and also offer volunteer opportunities on an occasional or regular basis. Please check them out!

See Partners

More on Year of The Bird

This year is the perfect time to become a more familiar with the birds in your backyard, your region and the world. To learn more about the “Year of the Bird,” please visit these sites:

http://audubon.org/yearofthebird
http://www.natgeophotoark.org

http://www.NGM.com/2018/01
http://www.birdlife.org/
http://www.birds.cornell.edu/
…then come visit Lory’s trails and bring your binoculars!

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  • About
    • Mission & History
    • About Lory
    • Birding Programs at Lory State Park
    • Our Board
    • Partners
    • Birding Program Partners
    • Accomplishments
    • Contact Us
  • Events
    • Park Programs
    • Park Events
    • 2019 Lory State Park Birding Programs
  • Volunteer
    • Volunteer Opportunities
  • News
    • News Updates
    • FoLSP Newsletter
    • Around The Park
    • Press Releases
    • Legislative News
  • Photos
    • Volunteers in Action
    • The Beauty of Lory
    • Year of the Bird Gallery
  • Scholarship Grant
    • Why We Fund the Scholarship Grant
    • How to Qualify and Apply
    • Photos and Thank Yous from Our Kids
  • DONATE