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SUMMARY:American Dipper Project Volunteer Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Weminuche Audubon will be hosting a gathering at the Community United Methodist Church on Lewis Street at 3:00 PM on Wednesday\, March 19\, to highlight our local American Dipper Project where volunteers have been monitoring American Dipper nesting successes since 2021.   Nests have been monitored on the Piedra River\, the East Fork and West Fork of the San Juan River\, and even along the San Juan Riverwalk. New nest discoveries in other locations are always welcome.\nWe are recruiting new volunteers to join us for the 2025 season now. Monitoring here begins in May (or when the appropriate National Forest roads open) and continues through the middle of July as some nests produce two broods each season. Volunteers should be able to drive or walk to the nesting sites and be able to spend 20-30 minutes there watching the nests and observing adult bird activities in the vicinity.The most important observations to obtain are the number of nestlings and when they leave the nest (fledge). No real birding expertise is required\, just good observational skills. Binoculars and a camera aren’t necessary\, but are very helpful. Multiple volunteers might be observing each nest at different times\, but we’d like for each person to visit a nest at least once or twice a week.\nIt is rewarding and relaxing to spy on these amazing birds.  Please join us to find out how to participate in this fun project. \nIf you would like to join the project but can’t be at the meeting in person\, you may join us on Zoom using the link below. \nTopic: American Dipper Nest Monitoring\nTime: Mar 19\, 2025 03:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://audubon.zoom.us/j/99686513493?pwd=41hD1iAZkUqohFhgoUV4RezuLcXQOh.1\n\nMeeting ID: 996 8651 3493\nPasscode: 312675
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/american-dipper-project-volunteer-meeting/
LOCATION:Community United Methodist Church\, 434 Lewis St\, Pagosa Springs\, CO
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SUMMARY:March Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION: With the official return of spring imminent\, it’s a good time to remind us of the importance of pollinators. To do so\, we are excited to welcome Amy Dolan\, an Endangered Species Conservation Biologist with the Xerces Society\, to our evening meeting on March 19. Dolan is the coordinator for the Mountain States Bumble Bee Atlas in Colorado\, Nevada\, Utah\, and Wyoming. Bumble bees just may be her favorite pollinator\, and she will share with us how awesome they are\, conservation concerns\, and what we can do to help them.\nBumble bees are charismatic\, easily recognizable pollinators thanks to their large size\, loud buzz\, and distinctive color patterns. They play an incredibly important role in sustaining the health of our environment by pollinating flowers in natural and urban areas\, and by contributing to successful harvests on farms. The mountain regions of North America boast some of the highest diversity of bumble bees\, making Colorado a fantastic place to learn about these fuzzy pollinators.\nUnfortunately\, like many other insects and pollinators\, many bumble bee species have been experiencing population declines in past decades. The good news is that there are actions we can take right now to help them!\nCome learn about the unique life cycle and adaptations of these amazing creatures. Hear more about conservation issues and what can be done to help\, including how the Mountain States Bumble Bee Atlas is using citizen scientists to help conserve bumble bees\, one photograph at a time. The Mountain States Bumble Bee Atlas is an ongoing community science project and everyone is invited to participate!  Learn more at BumbleBeeAtlas.org.\nThe Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation is a donor-supported nonprofit organization that protects our world through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats. For over 50 years\, they have been champions of Earth’s most biodiverse and overlooked animals\, protecting the life that sustains us. Learn more about them at xerces.org. \n  The public is invited to join us at the Community United Methodist Church on Lewis St.  Enter through the side door closest to the parking lot or let us know to open the main doors for handicap entry.  Enjoy appetizers and snacks with us starting at 6 PM.  If you are inclined\, bring a creation of yours to share. Following a short business meeting at 6:30\, Dolan’s presentation will take place over Zoom and we will view it together at the church.  If you prefer to join us from home\, a Zoom link will be posted on our website prior to the meeting.\nIn appreciation for our meeting space\, contributions of non-perishable food for the church food bank are collected at our meetings. \nUse the following link to join us on Zoom \nTopic: WAS Chapter Meeting – Mountain States Bumblebee Atlas with Amy Dolan\nTime: Mar 19\, 2025 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://audubon.zoom.us/j/93841298755?pwd=qPl6DG6kHEvkE1Cp7YLK2ePfTB2uH5.1\n\nMeeting ID: 938 4129 8755\nPasscode: 268347
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/march-chapter-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Community United Methodist Church\, 434 Lewis St\, Pagosa Springs\, CO
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