Saturday, May 18:
Birding 101

9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.   Eltuck Group Picnic Area

Always wanted to explore the incredible world of birds but not sure how to start? Or, do you have a child fascinated by birds and wants to learn more? Join us for a talk about birding gear, guides, visual and auditory identification tips and online resources. Then, take your new knowledge on the trail for a beginning birder’s hike. Presenter: Lori Pivonka, Fort Collins Audubon Society

To sign up, call the Visitor’s Center at 970-493-1623

Saturday, June 9: Home Sweet Home: The Art and Architecture of Bird Nests

Birds are incredible surveyors, designers, architects and builders. And, unlike humans, they do not require expensive schooling to obtain their skills. The innate ability to create sturdy and beautiful nests is written in their DNA. Presenter: Sirena Brownlee, wildlife biologist and avid birder *

To sign up, call the Visitor’s Center at 970-493-1623

Saturday, July 20: Nature’s Buffet: Plants that Provide Nutrition for Birds

Native plants, which have co-evolved with native wild birds, are more likely to provide a mix of foods–just the right size, and with just the right kind of nutrition–and just when the birds need them.” Stephen Kress, National Audubon Society. Presenter: Dave Leatherman

To sign up, call the Visitor’s Center at 970-493-1623

Saturday, August 17: Amazing Journeys: Migrating Birds

Humans have long been fascinated with the annual migration of birds. Their journeys are tough and perilous. In honor of the Migratory Bird Treaty, we will discuss some of the birds migrating through Colorado and the incredible dangers they face while on the move. Presenter: Nolan Bunting, CSU Field Ornithology Club and Fort Collins Audubon Society

To sign up, call the Visitor’s Center at 970-493-1623